Mark Pritchard MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Hybrid Warfare: RussiaHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports of Russia deploying (a) hybrid non-kinetic attacks and (b) irregular migration.
Answer: This Government condemns the growing recklessness of Russian aggression — both in Ukraine and through its hybrid activity across Europe. We are working closely with allies, including through NATO, to hold Russia to account; counter the threat from Putin’s...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTourist Attractions: VATTreasuryTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5314More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will extend the temporary reduced rate of VAT on admission tickets to visitor attractions suitable for families with children to include events and festivals suitable for families with children.
Answer: From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and eligible family attractions. This is a targeted and temporary scheme to reduce the costs of children’s meals in restaurants, children’s ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: Clinical TrialsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to improve access to clinical trials for brain cancer treatments.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients, including those with brain cancers, have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative, lifesaving treatments.The Department is supporting the delivery of brain cancer clinical trials thro...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to appoint a men's health ambassador.
Answer: The Department published England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy on 19 November 2025, to coincide with International Men’s Day.The strategy includes tangible actions to improve access to healthcare, provide the right support to enable men to make healt...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 99More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has undertaken analysis on the likelihood of (a) Egypt, (b) Japan, (c) Saudi Arabia, (d) South Korea, (e) Turkey and (f) Taiwan obtaining independent nuclear deterrents.
Answer: The UK keeps the global nuclear proliferation landscape under close and continuous review. Any further nuclear proliferation would not make the world a safer place and would undermine the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which remains t...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMOD DonningtonMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 85More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the disposal of land at Parsons Barracks; and what land at MOD Donnington he plans to retain for strategic defence purposes.
Answer: Both Parsons and Venning Barracks have been identified for future disposal when they become surplus to military requirements as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Estate Optimisation work and Future Soldier: Transformation of the British Army refor...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMOD DonningtonMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 84More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has researched the potential need for Venning Barracks in delivering future strategic defence policy.
Answer: Both Parsons and Venning Barracks have been identified for future disposal when they become surplus to military requirements as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Estate Optimisation work and Future Soldier: Transformation of the British Army refor...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMOD DonningtonMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 83More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what research his Department has undertaken on the (a) disposal of Parsons Barracks and (b) use of that site for strategic defence purposes.
Answer: Both Parsons and Venning Barracks have been identified for future disposal when they become surplus to military requirements as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Estate Optimisation work and Future Soldier: Transformation of the British Army refor...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversities: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 81More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that universities provide students with sufficient teaching time to deliver value for money for the cost of tuition.
Answer: Higher education (HE) providers in England have the autonomy to design and deliver their courses. Providers should be transparent about the amount of contact hours, and balance of face-to-face and online teaching, that students can expect so they can make...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Identity CardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 80More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the HM Armed Forces Veteran ID card is accepted as photo identification by (a) banks, (b) foreign exchange services and (c) polling stations.
Answer: The HM Armed Forces Veteran Card was introduced to improve recognition of our veterans and provide an easier way to prove veteran status when accessing the services, discounts and concessions available to veterans. The Veteran Card is now accepted within ...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordConveyancing: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 50More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to reform the conveyancing process for residential property in England.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 103629 on 14 January 2026.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 49More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether training is provided to asylum seekers on British (a) law and (b) culture while asylum applications are being processed.
Answer: While asylum applications are being processed, asylum seekers do not receive formal training on British law or culture. However, at the point a claim is made, asylum seekers are provided with written information, including a point of claim information lea...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: ShippingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make representations to her Chinese counterpart on Chinese naval and commercial shipping blocking the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Lords on 23 July 2025 in response to Question HL9318.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: AviationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish an emergency jet fuel plan for the airline industry.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has undertaken analysis on the likelihood of (a) Egypt, (b) Japan, (c) Saudi Arabia, (d) South Korea, (e) Turkey and (f) Taiwan obtaining independent nuclear deterrents.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Information ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will commission research into the impact of noise pollution from (i) repeating passenger information announcements and (ii) the decibel levels used for passenger information announcements on the customer
Answer: The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is currently leading a research project, 'Cost Benefit Analysis of Noise Mitigation on the Rail Network', to support the Government's Noise Action Plans and development of future rail noise policy. There are no p...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how the government will ensure rural counties are not disadvantaged in future allocations for economic growth and place-based investment.
Answer: Our flagship Pride in Place programme provides up to £5.8 billion over ten years to 284 neighbourhoods facing the greatest social and economic challenges, using a robust, published methodology that targets need wherever it occurs, including in rural areas...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUk Shared Prosperity FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he will take to avoid disruption to successful programmes previously supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Answer: While the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) ended in March 2026, funding for 2025-26 can still be used to support investment in activities up to 30 September 2026, to allow local authorities and partners time to maximise spend of their existing allocation...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AutismDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has considered including guidance on autistic burnout in future SEND Code of Practice revisions.
Answer: In February, the government published the ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ Schools White Paper and consultation on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform. This included a commitment to update the SEND Code of Practice to clarify the ...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAstronomy and Space: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure continued funding for astronomical and space science research.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next 4 years. This includes £38.6 billion allocated to UKRI.The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) within UKRI i...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to appoint a men's health ambassador.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrocortisoneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to secure alternative treatments for people at risk of adrenal crisis following the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate solution, which is commonl
Answer: The Department is aware of the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100 milligram/1 millilitre solution for injection, and we continue to work with industry to find a longer-term solution.Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100 milligram powder ...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRadicalism: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps with the Secretary of State for Defence to second homeland security personnel to the Royal Military Police to identify and counter extreme right wing activity in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Answer: The British Army takes far-right extremism extremely seriously and is fully equipped to act swiftly and decisively where necessary to uphold its high standards. Robust measures are firmly in place to prevent and address any such activity. At present, ther...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: AmmunitionMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the origin of the component parts of the munitions used in the attack on UK armed forces personnel in (a) Akrotiri and (b) Erbil.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is currently analysing the origin of the component parts of the munitions used in the attacks on UK Service personnel in Akrotiri and Erbil. We will publish any relevant findings once the investigation has concluded.
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: ChemicalsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the quantity of chemical compounds imported by Iran from China since 2025.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence cannot comment on the specifics of chemical importations by the Iranian regime, as doing so could provide an advantage to those who may seek to harm the UK.
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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