Michelle Scrogham MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Motor Vehicles: SafetyHome OfficeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consultations she is undertaking with the vehicle recovery sector to support their long term-resilience and their role in policing and road safety.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Fees and ChargesHome OfficeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to assess the potential impact of operating costs arising from the review of statutory vehicle recovery fees, including those associated with electric vehicle recovery and sto
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Fees and ChargesHome OfficeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has made on the review of statutory vehicle recovery fees; and what the anticipated timetable is for any decisions arising from that work.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHorizon IT System: CompensationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the compensation scheme for family members affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal is fair and accessible to those who experi
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHorizon IT System: CompensationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of household-based eligibility criteria on family members who provided substantial emotional, practical or caring support to vic
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHorizon IT System: CompensationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether the proposed compensation scheme for family members affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal will allow eligibility for compensation to be determined on the basis of the
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22296More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of whether the receipts and expenditure method used to determine the rateable value of renewable energy generation assets, including hydroelectric schemes, supports the Govern
Answer: At the Budget 2025, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties.The Valuation Office's statut...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22295More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many Loan Charge cases remain open with HMRC for the latest date for which figures are available.
Answer: As of March 2025, HM Revenue and Customs estimates that approximately 32,000 individuals and 5,000 employers have liabilities that have not been paid in full and are therefore considered to be in scope of the review. Some taxpayers will have more than one...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what measures will be used to assess the effectiveness of the Community Right to Buy Fund in sustaining community assets at risk of closure; and whether the Department will publi
Answer: The newly announced Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, backed by £61 million, will help communities buy and run the buildings and spaces they value most, including pubs, shops, community centres, sports facilities and cultural venues. The Fund wi...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: Pilot SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria will be used to select areas for the Community Power Pilots.
Answer: We will publish more information on Community Power Pilots, including the places we will be working with and the criteria that will be used, in due course.
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how the Community Right to Buy Fund will interact with the wider Pride in Place programme and associated high street funding streams.
Answer: The newly announced Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, backed by £61 million, will help communities buy and run the buildings and spaces they value most, including pubs, shops, community centres, sports facilities and cultural venues. The Fund wi...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria will be used to identify areas with historically low levels of investment for the purposes of allocating Community Right to Buy Fund support.
Answer: The newly announced Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, backed by £61 million, will help communities buy and run the buildings and spaces they value most, including pubs, shops, community centres, sports facilities and cultural venues. The Fund wi...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the Community Right to Buy Fund will open for applications; and what the timetable is for allocating the £61 million announced on 16 June 2026.
Answer: The newly announced Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, backed by £61 million, will help communities buy and run the buildings and spaces they value most, including pubs, shops, community centres, sports facilities and cultural venues. The Fund wi...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: LicensingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent progress her Department has made towards launching the proposed consultation on the licensing of animal rescue and sanctuary organisations; and what the expected timeframe
Answer: This Government committed in the Animal Welfare Strategy to launch a consultation on the potential licensing of domestic rescue and rehoming organisations. This will seek views from all those with an interest in this important sector. This Government is a...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Barrow in FurnessDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency expects Barrow driving test centre to reach its full staffing capacity; and when that centre was last operating at full capacity.
Answer: Following the recent qualification of a new driving examiner (DE), there are now three full time equivalent DEs conducting tests at Barrow-in- Furness driving test centre (DTC). The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is satisfied that the current ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: Care LeaversDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued on how care leavers aged up to 25 should evidence their entitlement to free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care.
Answer: The Department of Health is progressing work to operationalise the extension of free National Health Service prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care services for care leavers up to 25 years old. We will ensure that clear information is provided on th...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to establish national accountability for improving brain cancer outcomes, including the development of a time sensitive clinical trials pipeline; and whether he
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on the 4 February 2026, sets out several commitments and ambitions, to be delivered within the next 10 years. The role of the reformed National Cancer Board will be to support and monitor the delivery of the commitments...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6619More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to introduce an essential user rebate on fuel costs for haulage, van and coach operators, in addition to the recent extension of the fuel duty freeze and the 12-month Vehicle Excise Duty holiday.
Answer: The Government keeps all taxes under review and will continue to monitor the situation and make the necessary decisions to help protect households and businesses from price increases from the conflict in the Middle East. The Government’s priorities will c...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3969More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) freezing fuel duty and (b) the introduction of a 12-month Vehicle Excise Duty for heavy good vehicles on the road haulage sector; and what assessment she h
Answer: On 20 May the Government announced a package worth around £600m, which combines broad support with targeted support for sectors most exposed to and affected by higher fuel prices. Concerning the broad support, the temporary 5p per litre fuel duty cut will...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Government is considering additional interim support for rural households and businesses that remain without access to gigabit-capable broadband while awaiting connection th
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring at least 99% of premises receive gigabit broadband coverage by 2032. As of January 2026, Ofcom report that 88% of UK premises have access to a gigabit-capable connection.In the interim, most premises can access supe...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Valuation Office Agency is applying the statutory requirement to base Council Tax bandings on 1 April 1991 property values;
Answer: The Valuation Office will assess the council tax bands of all domestic properties in England based on their capital value in 1991. Information on how the Valuation Office assesses the banding of individual properties is available here. They continue to ca...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on improving support for Service children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: I have engaged with Department for Education (DfE) Ministers, including my hon. Friend, the Minister for Early Years Education (Olivia Bailey). We have discussed SEND support for children from Armed Forces Families and how the launch of the DfE’s Best Sta...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Armed ForcesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that teacher training and continuing professional development programmes include awareness of the specific needs of the children of armed forces personnel, particul
Answer: As part of our consultation on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms, I attended a roundtable hosted by the Armed Forces Community All-Party Parliamentary Group, to hear first-hand from armed forces families about the challenges they f...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Armed ForcesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to local authorities on recognising existing diagnoses and statutory support plans for armed forces families with special educational needs and disabilities when families m
Answer: The department recognises that Armed Forces life may present particular challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As part of our consultation on SEND reforms, I attended a roundtable hosted by the Armed Forces Communi...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Armed ForcesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of local authority assessment delays on service children with special educational needs and disabilities who relocate frequently due to Armed Forces postings; and what
Answer: The department recognises that Armed Forces life may present particular challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As part of our consultation on SEND reforms, I attended a roundtable hosted by the Armed Forces Communi...
Answered 29 May 2026
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