Melanie Onn MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Football: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of her Department's funding for grassroots football clubs in (a) England, (b) areas of high deprivation and (c) Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes c
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport, including football, and ensuring everyone has access to quality sport. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with packaging manufacturers and distributors on the financial sustainability of Extended Producer Responsibility, and what steps she is taking
Answer: The Government has engaged extensively with packaging manufacturers, distributors and representative bodies as part of the development of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme. This engagement has included public consultations, technical working gro...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: LincolnshireDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the frequency of the cancellation of services on the Barton Line; and what steps are being taken to address this.
Answer: We recognise that recent performance on the Barton Line has been below what passengers rightly expect. The Department is aware that East Midlands Railway (EMR) is working to improve train performance on this route. To achieve this, EMR: Introduced a revis...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: Health ServicesHome OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration her Department has made of possible exemptions for health care workers on indefinite leave to remain rules to ensure sufficient staffing levels remain within the NHS.
Answer: The earned settlement model is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026. Details of the earned settlement scheme will be finalised following that consultation. The final model will also be subject to an economic impact as...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of alterations to indefinite leave to remain rules on NHS staffing levels.
Answer: There have been no recent alterations to indefinite leave to remain rules. However, the Government has launched a consultation on proposals to reform the current settlement rules in favour of an “earned settlement” model, that considers factors such as co...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential savings to the NHS from reducing the number of failed or repeated prescriptions for the same item.
Answer: No specific assessment has been made.As part of providing National Health Service pharmaceutical services, pharmacy contractors are required to dispense all prescriptions reasonably promptly. If there is an issue with a prescription, such as an error on t...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Instruction: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of delays to the renewal of vocational licenses by the DVLA on the finances of professional drivers.
Answer: Straightforward applications for vocational driving licences are being processed within normal turnaround times of ten working days. Driving licence applications where a medical condition(s) must be investigated before a licence can be issued can take lon...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care BoardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Integrated Care Boards can continue to provide consistent care and support to service users while restructuring processes are ongoing.
Answer: As part of our 10-Year Health Plan, integrated care boards (ICBs) will become strategic commissioners with responsibility for using multi-year budgets to enhance local population health while achieving efficiencies. This will help to support the delivery ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBridges: Great GrimsbyDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support North East Lincolnshire Council to complete the long-overdue repairs and re-open Corporation Bridge in Great Grimsby.
Answer: The Department is committed to supporting local authorities in maintaining and renewing the local highway network, which is why by 2029/30, the Government will commit over £2 billion annually in local highways maintenance funding, doubling funding since c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of potential merits of introducing routine finger-prick blood glucose testing or urine testing for children who display one or more recognised symptoms of Type 1 diabete
Answer: A national task and finish group has been established by NHS England which brings together key experts from across the health system, including academia/research and leading national clinicians, to jointly assess the opportunities and challenges that are ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: North East LincolnshireDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of early years SEND support capacity in North East Lincolnshire; and what support her Department is providing to ensure early identification and intervention for children age
Answer: We aim to set up every child, in every local authority, to have the best start in life and this includes delivering access to high quality early education and childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). On 7 July, we pub...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that children referred for (a) neurodevelopmental and (b) paediatric assessment continue to receive care during transitions between (i) services and (i
Answer: It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including pre-and-post diagnostic support for children with neurodevelopmental conditions, ...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Maintenance Service: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many calls the Child Maintenance Service MP hotline has received in 2025.
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) MP hotline is available for MP offices or constituency staff who need to contact CMS regarding a general enquiry or a constituency case. This service is in addition to written correspondence routes. The hotline operates...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: Market RasenDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with National Rail and LNER on alternative platform solutions at Market Rasen on the Lincoln to Cleethorpes East Coast line.
Answer: With rail infrastructure and passenger services being brought together as we progress towards Great British Railways, we expect a fresh assessment of the business case to be made. The aspirations of local communities and stakeholders are noted and will be...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTechnical Excellence Colleges: Great Grimsby and CleethorpesDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of establishing a Technical Excellence College in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency.
Answer: The department is introducing Technical Excellence Colleges (TECs) to specialise in training skilled workforces which industry needs in growth-driving priority sectors.The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper confirmed that the government is expanding...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic LibrariesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her department is providing to local authorities to help them increase levels of library use ahead of the national year of reading in 2026.
Answer: Public libraries are central to the success of the National Year of Reading’s campaign to engage people of all ages with reading. The Reading Agency has been appointed to work with sector partners to deliver and support public library engagement. The Summ...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordExtended ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) financial sustainability of early years providers and (b) capacity of schools to deliver wraparound care in areas experiencing long waiting lists.
Answer: In 2025/26, this government plans to spend over £8 billion on early years entitlements, increasing to over £9 billion in 2026/27, and we have increased the early years pupil premium by over 45%. On top of this we have provided further supplementary fundin...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Energy Performance CertificatesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the installation of solar panels on the level of Energy Performance Certificate ratings for domestic properties.
Answer: Alongside lower electricity bills, there are many potential benefits for householders that invest in rooftop solar. These include improved property valuation and EPC scores, although the overall score for an individual property is based on several differe...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that rail companies maintain (a) station ramps and (b) boarding equipment to safe standards for passengers using wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Answer: All train and station operators must develop an Accessible Travel Policy, approved by the Office of Rail and Road. This requires operators to ensure that they make ramps that are fit for purpose, (either at the station or on board the train) to facilitate...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TestingDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 November 2025 to Question 85197 on Motor Vehicles: Testing, what steps her Department is taking to support small and independent MOT testing stations in managing operational costs.
Answer: Independent MOT garages are a cornerstone of our testing regime, and their contribution to delivering high-quality MOT tests is greatly valued. Their efforts do not go unnoticed and play a crucial role in ensuring our roads remain safe for all users.I und...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRegistration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships: LGBT+ PeopleHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 4 November 2025 to Question 85820 on Marriages and Civil Partnerships: LGBT+ People, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the guidance on registering births to
Answer: The General Register Office for England and Wales provide handbooks, regular publications, and training products for registrars covering the full range of registration duties. Local authorities are responsible for ensuring their staff deliver services in ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRegistration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships: LGBT+ PeopleHome OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure registrars receive clear (a) guidance and (b) training on registering births to same-sex couples who conceive after marriage.
Answer: The General Register Office for England and Wales provides handbooks and e-learning products to registrars. These cover the whole range of registration duties.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TestingDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to encourage competition between independent MOT testing garages and large national chains.
Answer: The MOT is a vital part of the regulations that keep our roads safe, and I greatly appreciate the work of skilled mechanics in both independent garages and larger businesses that are essential to testing. It is one of the strengths of our testing regime t...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TheftMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Sentencing Council on introducing tougher sentences for repeat (a) motorbike and (b) car theft offenders.
Answer: The maximum sentences available for criminal offences are set by Parliament. Theft of a motor vehicle may be prosecuted under different provisions of the Theft Act 1968 (“the Act”). For example, theft of a motor vehicle under section 1 of the Act is a tri...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: Technical Excellence CollegesDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of establishing one of the five proposed Clean Energy Technical Excellence Colleges in Northern Lincolnshire.
Answer: The department is introducing Technical Excellence Colleges (TECs) to specialise in training skilled workforces which industry needs in growth-driving priority sectors.The Post-16 education and skills white paper, confirmed that the government is expandin...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
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