Mary Glindon MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Department for Education: OfficesDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to publish plans for office closures within her Department.
Answer: As part of the department’s People Strategy and in line with the government's commitment to a more productive, agile and efficient civil service, the department has developed a long-term locations strategy. This includes closing six of our smaller sites a...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health Centres: Public Private PartnershipsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the difference is between the proposed Public-Private Partnership model for Neighbourhood Health Centres and the Private Finance Initiative.
Answer: Public Private Partnership (PPP) is the umbrella term for various public-private partnerships. Private Finance Initiative is a specific, strict form of PPP.We are developing a new PPP model for neighbourhood health centres (NHCs) which is being led by the...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUnfair DismissalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to (a) monitor and (b) discourage potential increases in the number of ordinary unfair dismissals ahead of planned changes to dismissal rights on 1 January 2027.
Answer: The Government will undertake proportionate monitoring and evaluation of reforms implemented through the Employment Rights Act. To determine whether the policy has met its objectives, we will be monitoring its impacts and will undertake a proportionate re...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUnfair DismissalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of employers using ordinary unfair dismissals ahead of the extension of unfair dismissal rights on 1 January 2027.
Answer: The Government does not collect data on the level of ordinary unfair dismissals made by employers. The Government does publish data on the number of unfair dismissal claims awarded compensation at Employment Tribunal:2020/21: 4212021/22: 6332022/23: 78720...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to have discussions with families impacted by sodium valproate on the design of a compensation scheme.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report. The report sets out options for redress for those harmed by sodium valproate and pelvic mesh and makes recommendations. Whil...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has held with Cabinet Colleagues regarding funding for financial redress to people affected by sodium valproate.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report, which sets out options for redress for those harmed by sodium valproate and pelvic mesh.The Government recently responded to...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to make interim payments to people affected by sodium valproate.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report, which sets out options for redress for those harmed by sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue, and the Go...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish National (Overseas): English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of BNO visa holders with (a) B1 and (b) B2 level English-language qualifications.
Answer: The Home Office has not made an estimate of the proportion of British National (Overseas) visa holders who hold English‑language qualifications at CEFR levels B1 or B2. No data is collected or published that disaggregates BNO visa holders by specific leve...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113760More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that business rates policy supports the long-term viability of high streets.
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government. Rateable values are re-assessed every three years...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113759More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of business rates changes on the ability of small businesses to expand, invest and recruit staff.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113758More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the average percentage change in business rates liabilities for small businesses such as bakeries, cafés, hotels and dry cleaners between 2026 and 2029.
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government. Rateable values are re-assessed every three years...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113757More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has assessed the potential merits of applying the proposed 15% business rates relief for pubs to the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors.
Answer: Other RHL properties will continue to benefit from the wider £4.3 billion support package announced at Budget. This support package means most properties seeing increases will see them capped at 15% or less next year, or £800 for the smallest. The Governm...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113756More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what modelling her Department has undertaken on the potential impact of proposed business rates changes on the level of small business closures and employment levels.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113755More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential cumulative impact of (a) the proposed business rates revaluation in April 2026, (b) the removal of the 40 per cent relief for the retail, hospitality and leisure sector
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113754More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the alignment between business rates policy and the Government’s objectives for high street regeneration.
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government. Rateable values are re-assessed every three years...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113753More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed changes to business rates on the level of employment in small hospitality, retail and leisure businesses.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113752More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of business rates changes on the ability of small businesses to grow and invest.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113751More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the ability of small businesses such as bakeries, cafés and hairdressers to manage changes in business rates alongside other cost pressures.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113750More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of applying full business rates relief already provided for within the business rates system across eligible sectors.
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government. Rateable values are re-assessed every three years...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113749More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has the made of the potential impact of limiting extended business rates support to pubs on other hospitality, retail and leisure businesses.
Answer: Other RHL properties will continue to benefit from the wider £4.3 billion support package announced at Budget. This support package means most properties seeing increases will see them capped at 15% or less next year, or £800 for the smallest. The Governm...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113748More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to business rates from April 2026 on small businesses outside the pub sector.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Married PeopleHome OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress she has made on responding to the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendations on the minimum income requirement for the UK’s spouse and partner visa routes.
Answer: The MAC’s recommendations are being considered in detail alongside the work being carried out as a result of the Immigration White Paper (Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper - GOV.UK) which made clear that family migration would be ...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Libraries: Primary EducationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress she has made on establishing a programme to guarantee a library space in every primary school.
Answer: We have allocated £12.5 million from the Dormant Assets Scheme to ensure every primary school has a library space by the end of this Parliament. The National Lottery Community Fund is working to develop more of the programme details, including which schoo...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordObesity: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to ensure continuity of specialist weight management services, including workforce capacity and multidisciplinary provision, during the transition following the abolit
Answer: The National Health Service and local government provide a range of weight management services. This includes behaviour change support such as the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, intensive treatments like very low-calorie diets, pharmaceutical tr...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordObesity: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, where responsibility for national leadership and accountability for obesity and weight management services will sit following the abolition of NHS England; and what steps he is taking to prevent re
Answer: The National Health Service and local government provide a range of weight management services. This includes behaviour change support such as the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, intensive treatments like very low-calorie diets, pharmaceutical tr...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
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