Mims Davies MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Barbecues: RegulationCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27491More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Statutory Guidelines On Disposable BBQ and on open flames restrictions, issued by the national alert on 14 August 2026, is still in affect.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordBarbecues: RegulationCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27490More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what communication methods her Department has in place to confirm the lifting the Statutory Guidelines On Disposable BBQ restrictions on open flames, issued by the national alert on 14 August 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordBarbecues: RegulationCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27489More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of Statutory Guidelines On Disposable BBQ and on open flames restrictions, issued by the national alert on 14 August 2026, on (i) Sussex Bonfire and processio
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers are currently accommodated at the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency.
Answer: For the safety and security of those we accommodate, staff and local communities, it is our longstanding policy not to disclose information about sites which may or may not be utilised by the Home Office.Data on the number of asylum seekers receiving supp...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average monthly cost was of accommodating asylum seekers at the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency in the last 12 months.
Answer: For the safety and security of those we accommodate, staff and local communities, it is our longstanding policy not to disclose information about sites which may or may not be utilised by the Home Office.We do not report and hold data at this granularity ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has plans to cease using the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency to accommodate asylum seekers by the end of 2026.
Answer: Exiting all asylum hotels as soon as possible is one of the Government’s top priorities and must be executed through a controlled, managed and orderly plan of work. This plan involves reducing inflow, speeding up caseworking, maximising utilisation of our...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency will be included in the next round of asylum hotel closures.
Answer: Exiting all asylum hotels as soon as possible is one of the Government’s top priorities and must be executed through a controlled, managed and orderly plan of work. This plan involves reducing inflow, speeding up caseworking, maximising utilisation of our...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria her Department uses to determine which hotels accommodating asylum seekers will be closed and (ii) the order in which those hotels will be closed.
Answer: Exiting all asylum hotels as soon as possible is one of the Government’s top priorities and must be executed through a controlled, managed and orderly plan of work. This plan involves reducing inflow, speeding up caseworking, maximising utilisation of our...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLewes-uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential environmental impact of operating the Class 171 diesel fleet on the Uckfield Line.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not made a specific assessment of the environmental impact of operating the Class 171 diesel fleet on the Uckfield Line. As the line is not electrified, it is for the operator to deploy appropriate rolling stock to deliver servi...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will make an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield Line on the reliability and frequency of passenger services.
Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will make an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield Line on the level of economic growth in Sussex.
Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to make an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield rail line on train reliability.
Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield rail line on train reliability.
Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGovia Thameslink RailwayDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to ensure adequate staffing levels on GTR services during peak commuting hours.
Answer: The Department works closely with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to make sure it has the right number of staff to run a reliable service. With the support of the Department, GTR is increasing the number of Thameslink and Great Northern train drivers by 75...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for upgrading rail infrastructure on the Uckfield line.
Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: MembersScotland OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many surgeries Ministers in his Department have held for hon. Members (a) between July 2024 and January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers meet regularly with Members of Parliament to discuss a wide range of issues relating to their departmental responsibilities.For the purpose of this PQ, we have taken ‘surgeries’ to mean meetings or briefings with MPs where extern...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: MembersNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many surgeries Ministers in his Department have held for hon. Members (a) between July 2024 and January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: Northern Ireland Office Ministers meet regularly with Members of Parliament to discuss a wide range of issues relating to departmental responsibilities and matters of interest to constituents.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: MembersMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many surgeries Ministers in his Department have held for hon. Members (a) between July 2024 and January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: Justice Ministers meet regularly with Members of Parliament to discuss a wide range of issues relating to their departmental responsibilities and matters of interest to constituents. The information requested is not centrally held.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: MembersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in his Department had with MPs (a) in the period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: Ministers in the Department take their responsibilities to Parliament seriously and regularly engage with members from across the House on a range of issues. The specific information in the format requested, however, is not held centrally.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: MembersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in his Department had with MPs (a) in the period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: MembersCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17782More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in her Department had with MPs (a) in the period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: This information is not centrally held. For information on Ministerial meetings transparency returns can be found at gov.uk
Answered 25 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAttorney General's Office: MembersAttorney GeneralTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17781More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in his Department had with MPs (a) in the period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: Ministers in AGO have had 60 MP surgeries from July 2024 – July 2026 inclusive.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: MembersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026WithdrawnUIN 17780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in her Department had with MPs (a) in the period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: MembersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in her Department had with MPs (a) in the period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: Ministers for Food Security and Rural Affairs held no MP surgeries between July 2024 and January 2025, and three since January 2025: on 10 February 2026, 10 March 2026 and 13 July 2026. There has been engagement with Members since July 2024 but usually on...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: MembersDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in her Department had with MPs (a) in the period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.
Answer: Our records show that in the period between July 2024 and January 2025, DCMS Ministers held four MP surgeries. In the period between January 2025 and 17 July 2026, DCMS Ministers held 34 MP surgeries.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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