Michelle Scrogham MP: written questions

Written questions

• Respiratory Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 542More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a respiratory Modern Service Framework on (a) winter pressures on the NHS and (b) outcomes for people with long-term respiratory c

  Answer: Modern service frameworks will define an aspirational, long-term outcome goal for a major condition and will then identify the best evidenced interventions and the support for delivery. Early priorities will include cardiovascular disease, severe mental i...

  Answered 18 May 2026

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• Respiratory Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 541More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure respiratory health is prioritised nationally, including through consideration of the introduction of a Modern Service Framework for respiratory care.

  Answer: Modern service frameworks will define an aspirational, long-term outcome goal for a major condition and will then identify the best evidenced interventions and the support for delivery. Early priorities will include cardiovascular disease, severe mental i...

  Answered 18 May 2026

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• Public Houses: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 540More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to support local pubs.

  Answer: The Government recognises that pubs play a vital role in supporting local economies and communities across the UK.That is why the Government announced business rates support for pubs. As of April 2026, every pub received a 15% cut to new business rates bi...

  Answered 22 May 2026

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• Driving Tests: Barrow and FurnessDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 539More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to practical driving tests in Barrow and Furness constituency; and whether she has made an assessment of trends in the level of (a) waiting times, (b) test

  Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is intensifying its efforts to reduce waiting times and improve access to driving tests, including in the Barrow and Furness area. DVSA is continuing with its recruitment campaigns for new driving examiners. ...

  Answered 18 May 2026

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• Family Hubs: Westmorland and FurnessDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 538More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the roll out of Best Start Family Hubs in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area; and what timescales are expected for delivery.

  Answer: All local authorities, including Westmoreland and Furness, completed a Best Start in Life readiness survey in January 2026. In this survey, Westmorland and Furness indicated that they expected four Best Start Family Hubs to be established across the Barro...

  Answered 22 May 2026

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• Radioactive WasteDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 537More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the effectiveness of the Property Value Protection Scheme in meeting its objectives in communities affected by proposals for a Geological Disp

  Answer: The Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Property Value Protection (PVP) scheme is a discretionary property support scheme designed to assist eligible homeowners who have a compelling need to sell but are unable to do so other than at a substantially reduced pric...

  Answered 22 May 2026

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• Energy: Small BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 536More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of electricity pricing arrangements on (a) small and medium sized enterprises and (b) other non domestic consumers; and w

  Answer: We are closely monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses caused by the instability in the middle east, and much will depend on the length of the ongoing crisis. We are increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant for properties heated by oi...

  Answered 22 May 2026

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• Prisoners: RehabilitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 906948More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve prisoner rehabilitation.

  Answer: We provide a range of rehabilitative interventions for prisoners, including education, employment and substance misuse support.In 93 prisons, we have established dedicated in-prison roles to strengthen educational opportunities and prepare prisoners for w...

  Answered 16 Dec 2025

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