Navendu Mishra MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Driving Instruction: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to tackle illegal driving instructors; and what steps he is taking to increase public awareness on the requirement for driving instructors to be approved by the Driver and Ve
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) takes matters of illegal driving instruction extremely seriously. DVSA strives to stamp out illegal driving instruction by targeting offenders and working in conjunction with the local Police force to identif...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid and ME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) training and (b) awareness of healthcare professionals in (i) diagnosing and (ii) supporting people with (A) myalgic encephalomyelitis or chro
Answer: The Department published the final myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), delivery plan on 22 July. The plan focusses on boosting research, improving education and attitudes, and bettering the lives of people with this...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Neurone DiseaseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of precision medicine on the (a) life expectancy and (b) quality of life of people living with motor neurone disease.
Answer: The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan sets out our vision for a future where genomic information and insights are fundamental to healthcare, enabling precision medicine, predictive prevention, and personalised treatment, including for people with motor neu...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTirzepatideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure Mounjaro, also called tirzepatide, is available to people who meet the clinical criteria for weight management.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) estimated that approximately 3.4 million people are eligible for tirzepatide, known by the brand name Mounjaro, to treat obesity. Integrated care boards (ICBs) have a legal duty to make NICE-rec...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Build to Let developments on housing affordability in areas with high rental demand.
Answer: My Department has made no such assessment. The government is committed to increasing the supply of homes of all tenures and to supporting the Build to Rent sector.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to expand protections for British seafarers employed by companies registered outside of the UK.
Answer: The Government is acting through the Employment Rights Bill to improve protections for seafarers by providing powers to protect the working conditions of those working aboard international services frequently calling at UK ports. The Bill will also close ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBlue Badge Scheme: Greater ManchesterDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce the (a) misuse (b) abuse and (c) theft of blue badges in Greater Manchester.
Answer: Local authorities have powers under the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) Regulations 2000, for local authorities to withdraw a badge if the holder consistently misuses it or allows it to be misused by others. Similarly, authorities h...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to invest in upgrades to (a) the M60 and (b) other national highways.
Answer: The Department is currently developing the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), which will span the five-year period from April 2026 to March 2031. The Strategy is scheduled for publication in March 2026 and will outline the funding settlement allocated...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reduce reliance on Chinese-made components in UK energy infrastructure.
Answer: The Department is committed to working closely across Government and industry stakeholders to take forward the actions needed to develop supply chains that are resilient, sustainable, innovative and secure. The Government takes the security and resilience...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMingyang Smart Energy and Octopus Energy: National SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Octopus Energy partnership with Ming Yang on national security.
Answer: We cannot comment on individual investment cases, but investment into the energy sector is subject to the highest levels of national security scrutiny, and we will continue to work closely with industry to build secure supply chains and ensure the UK rema...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCyprus: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department will provide travel support to elderly British residents seeking to visit (a) family and (b) friends in northern Cyprus.
Answer: As stated in our Travel Advice, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) can only provide limited consular support for British Nationals visiting areas in the north of Cyprus that are not under control of the Republic of Cyprus.
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLandfill Tax: ExemptionsTreasuryTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82731More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the proposed removal of exemptions proposed in the Consultation on Reform of Landfill Tax in England and Northern Ireland, published on 28 April 2025, on (a)
Answer: The Government recently consulted on proposals for reform of Landfill Tax to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support our environmental goals. As part of the consultation, the Government has...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: VeteransDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a centralised policy on the treatment of veterans’ compensation when assessing eligibility for welfare benefits.
Answer: I refer the honourable member to the answer given on 8 July 63814
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Government AssistanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on implementing the VALOUR pilot scheme in (a) Stockport and (b) Greater Manchester.
Answer: The VALOUR pilot was launched on 26 June in partnership with Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire Combined Authorities. Work with our pilot partners to develop the VALOUR system is in progress, and I am grateful t...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: StockportDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 April 2025 to Question 42868 on Railways: Stockport, whether her Department has made an assessment with North Rail Partnership of the potential merits of implementing proposals to im
Answer: We expect train operators to develop timetables that best match the capacity and frequency of their services to passenger demand in a way which is operationally sustainable and delivers value for taxpayers. Current demand at Reddish South has not signalle...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBrinnington Station and Heaton Chapel Station: Ticket OfficesDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of ticket office opening hours at (a) Brinnington Station and (b) Heaton Chapel Station.
Answer: Heaton Chapel ticket office is currently open 0605-1820 weekdays, 0700-1830 Saturdays and 0910-1630 Sundays, while Brinnington is open 0620-2105 weekdays and 0710-1440 Saturdays. These hours are compliant with section 17 of the Ticketing & Settlement ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnited Utilities Water: Water SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the volume of water lost to leakage in the United Utilities network in each of the last five years.
Answer: Total leakage data is reported to the Environment Agency annually by water companies through the statutory Water Resources Management Plan annual review process. A summary of 2023/24 water company performance across the country, which includes leakage dat...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that build to let developments contribute to local affordable housing quotas.
Answer: The government is committed to strengthening the system of developer contributions to ensure new developments provide necessary affordable homes and infrastructure. As part of this commitment, we are reviewing the planning practice guidance PPG on viabili...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce legislation to provide UK seafarers with equivalent (a) redundancy, (b) dismissal protections and (c) other employment rights to onshore workers.
Answer: The Government is committed to strengthening workers’ rights at sea, and the Employment Rights Bill includes measures to improve protections for seafarers facing collective redundancy, and powers to protect the working conditions of seafarers aboard frequ...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLanguages: Greater ManchesterDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of the availability of modern language A-level entry at (a) state schools and (b) colleges in (i) Stockport Borough and (ii) Greater Manchester.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of location, have access to a high quality language education. This includes increasing the number of students studying languages at GCSE and ensuring that those who wish to continue to A...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLanguages: GCE A-levelDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to reduce regional disparities in modern language A-level (a) provision and (b) entries.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of location, have access to a high quality language education. This includes increasing the number of students studying languages at GCSE and ensuring that those who wish to continue to A...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPigs: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will publish a consultation on phasing out the use of farrowing crates for pigs.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 2 April 2025 to the hon. Member for Birmingham Northfield, PQ UIN 41698.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department's animal welfare strategy will include a plan for reviewing progress towards meeting the goals of that strategy.
Answer: This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. The Department is engaging with key animal welfare stakeholders as part of the development of our overarching approach to animal welf...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76325More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the National Audit Office's report of 16 June 2025 entitled Investigation into the administration of the Civil Service Pension Sch
Answer: The Government’s assessment is that the National Audit Office (NAO) report of 16 June 2025 reinforces the need for markedly stronger governance, oversight and performance management over the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. There is a c...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76324More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to review the decision to outsource Civil Service Pension Scheme administration, in the context of performance levels under the present contract.
Answer: At present there are no plans to reverse or conduct a formal review of the decision to outsource Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) administration. The Government remains committed to the forthcoming outsourcing arrangement with Capita, subject to streng...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
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