Mike Martin MP: written questions
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Written questions
Sexual HarassmentHome OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has allocated funding towards a public awareness campaign for the commencement of the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act on 1st April 2026.
Answer: Public sexual harassment is a crime that often leaves victims, who are disproportionately likely to be women, feeling very unsafe. That is why tackling it is an important part of our mission on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).Our “Freedom from Vio...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual HarassmentHome OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of a public awareness campaign around the commencement of the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act on 1 April 2026 in (a) deterring perp
Answer: Public sexual harassment is a crime that often leaves victims, who are disproportionately likely to be women, feeling very unsafe. That is why tackling it is an important part of our mission on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).Our “Freedom from Vio...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023Home OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to make (a) the police, and (b) the public aware of the commencement of the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act on 1 April 2026.
Answer: Public sexual harassment is a crime that often leaves victims, who are disproportionately likely to be women, feeling very unsafe. That is why tackling it is an important part of our mission on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).Our “Freedom from Vio...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023Home OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will provide training to police forces in connection with the commencement of the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act on 1 April 2026.
Answer: Public sexual harassment is a crime that often leaves victims, who are disproportionately likely to be women, feeling very unsafe. That is why tackling it is an important part of our mission on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).Our “Freedom from Vio...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023Home OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her proposed timeline is for issuing guidance to police forces on the commencement of the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act on 1 April 2026.
Answer: Public sexual harassment is a crime that often leaves victims, who are disproportionately likely to be women, feeling very unsafe. That is why tackling it is an important part of our mission on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).Our “Freedom from Vio...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: Livestock IndustryHome OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of withdrawing the visa concession for temporary employment as shearers on the welfare of (i) sheep and (ii) alpacas.
Answer: We understand the importance of safe and timely shearing to protect animal welfare. The sheep shearing concession had been operating for 14 years and closed after the 2025 shearing season as it is reasonable to expect that over this period a long-term sus...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIVFDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding NHS IVF funding criteria to cover individuals whose infertility results directly from medically necessary procedures, such as
Answer: No recent assessments have been undertaken by the Department.Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population. We expect these organisations to commiss...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCinemas: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of expanding funding for cultural organisations to include independent cinemas.
Answer: I am very proud to have announced in January a significant package of funding for arts and cultural organisations. I do, however, understand the sector's disappointment that funding for cinemas was not included in that announcement. We are still operating...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordShared Ownership Schemes: Stamp Duty Land TaxTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112467More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the Stamp Duty Land Tax rules for shared ownership properties, particularly the requirement for first-time buyers to pay SDLT when staircasing abov
Answer: The Government already offers flexibility when SDLT is due on transactions relating to shared ownership properties. When a shared ownership lease is first granted, the purchaser can choose to either pay SDLT on the market value of the property, in which c...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildminding: TaxationDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of introducing Making Tax Digital at the same time as removing the wear and tear allowance on childminders.
Answer: The department is taking a range of measures to support the financial sustainability of childminding businesses and other early years providers. From April 2026, local authorities will be required to pass at least 97% of their funding directly to provider...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of ringfencing Section 31 grants.
Answer: The Department does not routinely ringfence the section 31 grants it pays. We have listened to what local government needs and we are consolidating and simplifying the funding we pay to authorities. Local Transport Authorities know their areas better than...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: GuaranteesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of guarantor requirements in the private rented sector on prospective tenants who can demonstrate affordability but do
Answer: According to the latest English Private Landlord Survey, which can be found on gov.uk here, 21% of landlords required a guarantor for their most recent letting.The government recognises that blanket requirements for a guarantor could act as a barrier to r...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBlood Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on patients with relapsed or refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma of NICE’s draft decision not to recommend brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus) for N
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently re-evaluating brexucabtagene autoleucel to determine whether it can be recommended for routine National Health Service funding following a period of managed access through the Cance...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordShingles: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to extend NHS eligibility for the Shingrix shingles vaccine to older adults who previously received Zostavax.
Answer: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is an independent departmental expert committee which advises the Government on matters related to vaccination and immunisation. In November 2024, the JCVI provided advice to the Government on eli...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the noise from aircraft operating between 4,000 and 7,000 feet under the proposed Aviation Navigation Guidance 2026 on affected communities; and whether t
Answer: The Department for Transport consultation on changes to the Air Navigation Guidance closed on 26 January 2026 and responses are now being reviewed. The consultation included a proposal for new airspace design priorities which would prioritise flight effic...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGatwick Airport: AirspaceDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the effectiveness of the Civil Aviation Authority’s CAP1616 airspace change process in relation to Gatwick Airport.
Answer: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the United Kingdom’s independent aviation and aerospace regulator. CAP1616 is the CAA’s process for all airspace changes in the UK, including potential airspace changes at Gatwick Airport. The CAA has recently consult...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: Work ExperienceDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities and employer groups on the availability of work-experience placements for Year 10 pupils; and what steps she is taking to ensure adequate placements in
Answer: The government set out its vision for reforming work experience in the 2025 careers statutory guidance. Every pupil will have access to 2 weeks’ worth of multiple and varied workplace experiences throughout key stages 3 and 4. According to the Careers &am...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordVacancies: InternetDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to incorporate new technology into the Find a Job platform.
Answer: The current ‘Find a Job’ service will be superseded by new Jobs and Careers Service this year. We are ensuring the service is fit for the future by leveraging new technology, such as CV builder and interview support, in line with the Get Britain Working W...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed earned settlement requirements will apply retrospectively to Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders who relocated under the original scheme.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has considered applying the proposed income threshold for the earned settlement scheme on a household basis rather than an individual basis for Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Personal IncomeHome OfficeTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed earned settlement scheme will include non-employment income such as rental, dividends, and interest when assessing income thresholds.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to provide guidance to Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders regarding the proposed B2 English language requirement; and whether people who have already taken or planned to take th
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArchitecture: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to funding eligibility for Level?7 apprenticeships on access to architectural training; and what discussions have taken place with stakehol
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 13 June 2025 to Question UIN 57098.
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBuildings: SafetyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the current regulatory framework for designing buildings and the act of building, in the context of the requirements introduced by
Answer: The Building Safety Act 2022 created duties to keep the safety and standards of buildings under review and also to establish and maintain the Building Advisory Committee, which advises on matters connected with building safety, except those relating to th...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: National LandscapesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme on educational access for disadvantaged children, and whether th
Answer: At the Oxford Farming Conference on 8 January, the Secretary of State was pleased to announce a three-year extension to the programme with an additional £30m of funding.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
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