Martin Wrigley MP: written questions
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Prime Minister: PalantirForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any declarations of interest were made by persons involved in arranging and attending the Prime Minister’s visit to Palantir Technologies’ headquarters.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12 February, the Written Ministerial Statement in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, and Oral Statement on the 23 February which set ou...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: Private SectorCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111948More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance governs the recording and publication of meetings between Ministers and private-sector suppliers held during overseas visits.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member back to the answer given in UIN 103308.
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2025 to Question 84973 on Car-Hill formula, when he plans to publish the conclusions of that review.
Answer: The review of the Carr-Hill formula has been commissioned through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and commenced in October 2025. The first phase of the review is expected to conclude in March 2026. Subject to ministerial decisio...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAudit and Corporate GovernanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to bring forwards an alternative to the Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill.
Answer: The UK is a world leader in audit quality and corporate governance. We will bolster this further by launching a consultation to modernise, simplify and streamline the UK's corporate reporting framework, with the ambition to make the UK's reporting regime ...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what process her Department uses for (a) approving and (b) being consulted on pilot deployments of AI-enabled policing tools that integrate sensitive personal data; and what criteria are used to asses
Answer: Through Home Office funding to the NPCC AI portfolio we have produced and published detailed guidance on responsible use of AI, via the NPCC AI Playbook and Covenant. Building AI-enabled tools and systems | College of Policing. The NPCC AI lead, Alex Murr...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what role her Department has in (a) overseeing and (b) advising on pilot deployments of novel AI systems that process sensitive personal data in policing.
Answer: Through Home Office funding to the NPCC AI portfolio we have produced and published detailed guidance on responsible use of AI, via the NPCC AI Playbook and Covenant. Building AI-enabled tools and systems | College of Policing. The NPCC AI lead, Alex Murr...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department (a) maintains and (b) plans to maintain a register of AI systems across government.
Answer: The Government Digital Service is implementing the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), which provides a standardised way for departments and arm’s length bodies to publish information about algorithmic tools they use that significantly inf...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLaw and Order: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what standards her Department sets for the ethical and technical assurance of AI systems used in law enforcement.
Answer: Although ethical decisions around AI are the responsibility of individual Chief Constables and heads of law enforcement agencies, the Home Office is taking steps to ensure these decisions are evidence-based and transparent.The Covenant for Using Artificia...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAssistive Technology: Higher EducationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Department for Education on assessing the potential impact of reducing assistive technology support during higher education on disabled people’s employment outcomes.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions maintains regular dialogue with the Department for Education (DfE) to ensure disabled students are supported as they transition into the labour market. Assistive and accessible technology (ATech) is key to enabling ind...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' AllowancesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of changes to Disabled Students’ Allowance support on demand for Access to Work or other employment support schemes.
Answer: The department is aware of the response written on behalf of the National Association of Disability Practitioners in December 2025 to the change made from March 2025 to remove Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding for non-specialist spelling and gram...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: Assistive TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has collected post-implementation data on the academic performance or withdrawal rates of students previously supported with specialist assistive software.
Answer: The department is aware of the response written on behalf of the National Association of Disability Practitioners in December 2025 to the change made from March 2025 to remove Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding for non-specialist spelling and gram...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: Assistive TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether any further reductions or restrictions to DSA-funded assistive technology or non-medical support are currently under consideration.
Answer: The department is aware of the response written on behalf of the National Association of Disability Practitioners in December 2025 to the change made from March 2025 to remove Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding for non-specialist spelling and gram...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' AllowancesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many formal requests for meetings her Department has received from disability sector organisations regarding recent DSA policy changes since October 2025.
Answer: The department is aware of the response written on behalf of the National Association of Disability Practitioners in December 2025 to the change made from March 2025 to remove Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding for non-specialist spelling and gram...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' AllowancesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has reviewed the findings of the National Association of Disability Practitioners’ December 2025 critique of the Equality Impact Assessment relating to Disabled Students’ Allowance change
Answer: The department is aware of the response written on behalf of the National Association of Disability Practitioners in December 2025 to the change made from March 2025 to remove Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding for non-specialist spelling and gram...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: National Police ServiceHome OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will submit details of new AI-enabled IT systems to be procured for the proposed National Police Service for select committee scrutiny.
Answer: We will be establishing a programme of work with policing to deliver the National Police Service. The immediate priorities are to develop the legislation to bring about the new police force; and to deliver the integration of existing capabilities and syst...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHomes for Ukraine Scheme: VisasHome OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the mean, medium and mode waiting times are for processing Homes for Ukraine visas; and how many of those visas take more than three weeks to issue.
Answer: UKVI are currently assessing Homes for Ukraine visas within the published processing times. Information on visa processing times can be found at Visa processing times - GOV.UKAverage processing times do not form part of any current transparency data for H...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed changes to the Skilled Worker route for Indefinite Leave to Remain on people already legally resident in the UK; and whe
Answer: The earned settlement model, proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026. The Immigration White Paper included a commitment to consult on these changes. The changes involve si...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether pubs that are (a) derelict or (b) under are eligible to access and use the new hospitality support fund.
Answer: We are currently finalising plans for the new grants scheme ahead of its launch in April. Its primary purpose is to support hospitality businesses to improve their long‑term viability, including through diversification. The fund will also aim to improve p...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ICTHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what process of commercial bidding in IT systems will be required to tender within the new national police service.
Answer: Any commercial bidding for IT systems for the National Police Service will follow standard Government procurement processes governed by the Procurement Act 2023.
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPiers: TeignbridgeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what kinds of heritage and restoration funding can be made available for the repair and protection of Teignbridge pier in Newton Abbot Constituency.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of local heritage assets such as the Victorian Teignbridge Pier. On the 21st of January, the Secretary of State announced a new £1.2bn Arts Everywhere package. The package includes nearly £200 million for heritage...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: Newton AbbotDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to integrate climate change projections and increased storm frequency into long-term planning for transport and coastal defence infrastructure in Newton Abbot constituency.
Answer: The Department for Transport has plans in place and underway with industry to adapt to and mitigate the risks of extreme weather caused by climate change. In 2024, the rail industry agreed a set of climate scenarios. This will harmonise data and methods a...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCoastal Erosion: Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether coastal resilience funding will be made available for the restoration and protection of Teignmouth pier.
Answer: Whilst Defra recognises the importance of Teignmouth Pier to the town and visitors alike, the department understands the pier is privately owned and therefore the responsibility to maintain it rests with the owners. The Environment Agency (EA) met with th...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: South WestDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will meet with Network Rail to discuss funding for the final phase of the South West Resilience Programme in the context of storm Ingrid.
Answer: Departmental officials meet with Network Rail regularly to discuss and review investment proposals across the Western route. While the cliffs at Teignmouth were not affected by storms Ingrid and Chandra, officials are monitoring progress with the drainage...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStorms: DevonDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the recent damage to the Dawlish sea wall and related coastal infrastructure in Devon caused by Storm Ingrid and other severe weather events; and what plans her Depart
Answer: The £165 million of investment into storm resilience around Dawlish after storms in 2014 has significantly improved resilience in this area. Despite the frequency of recent storms and their intensity, the works done since 2014 held up well and there were ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust: CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is being provided to (a) Torbay and (b) Exeter NHS Trusts to recruit and retain specialist cancer nurses and the cancer workforce.
Answer: NHS England has made good progress in growing and developing the cancer and diagnostics workforce.In 2024/25, approximately 8,000 people received training to either enter the cancer and diagnostics workforce or develop in their roles. As part of this, ove...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
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