Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
CarersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to deliver a new National Carers Strategy in the next 12 months.
Answer: We have launched an independent commission into adult social care as part of our critical first steps towards delivering a National Care Service. The commission will start a national conversation about what care and support working age adults, older peopl...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England has made an assessment of the potential merits of commissioning selective internal radiation therapy for patients with neuroendocrine tumours.
Answer: Radiotherapy treatment for cancer is highly individualised and decisions about cancer treatment are typically made by clinicians and multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals. They consider all aspects of a patient's health and circumstances whe...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England plans to commission selective internal radiation therapy for patients with neuroendocrine tumours.
Answer: Radiotherapy treatment for cancer is highly individualised and decisions about cancer treatment are typically made by clinicians and multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals. They consider all aspects of a patient's health and circumstances whe...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: VisasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many overseas social care workers have been successful in finding a new sponsor through the redeployment pool since 9 April 2025.
Answer: According to the latest available data, between 1 April and 30 April 2025, 165 overseas care workers were successfully supported into new employment by the regional partnerships funded by the Department. This data is self-reported by the regional partners...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential impact of the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published o
Answer: The immigration White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, was collectively agreed across Government, and is available at the following link:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821f334ced319d02c906103/restoring-control-over-th...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish monthly reports from each of the 15 local partnerships on re-matching social care workers to new employers.
Answer: There are no plans to publish monthly reports on the international recruitment regional fund.
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the success rate was of each local partnership using the International Recruitment Fund in re-matching social care workers to new employers in the last 12 months.
Answer: In 2025/26, up to £12.5 million has been made available through the adult social care international recruitment fund for 15 regional and sub-regional partnerships to prevent and respond to exploitative practices of internationally recruited care staff. Th...
Answered 2 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBlood Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the reasons are for the higher level of NICE Health Technology Assessments of new blood cancer treatments that have been terminated compared to Health Technology Assessments for other forms of
Answer: In the last 10 years, where the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has been able to make a recommendation, 92% of blood cancer treatment recommendations were positive. This is significantly higher than the overall rate for cancer tre...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSpondyloarthritis: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help support people with axial spondyloarthritis to (a) remain in employment or (b) return to the workforce.
Answer: The Government and NHS England recognise the significant burden of disease associated with axial spondyloarthritis, particularly where diagnosis is delayed. We recognise the work of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society in promoting early diagnosis...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMusculoskeletal Disorders: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is planning to take to improve the delivery of joined-up care for people affected by (a) axial spondyloarthritis and (b) other musculoskeletal health conditions following the abolitio
Answer: As we bring together the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to form a new joint centre, we will empower staff to focus on delivering better care for patients, including for people with axial spondyloarthritis and other musculoskeletal (M...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMusculoskeletal Disorders: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is planning to take to protect responsibilities for musculoskeletal conditions that currently sit within NHS England.
Answer: Over 17 million people in England live with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition and improving their health and work outcomes will help deliver this government's missions to build a National Health Service fit for the future and kickstart economic growth. On...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to publish an impact assessment on proposals to restrict care worker visas.
Answer: The Government has published a technical annex alongside the Immigration White Paper, and it estimates an annual reduction of approximately 7,000 main applicants as a result of ending overseas recruitment for care workers and senior care workers. Further ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAutismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to update the statutory guidance on the Autism Act.
Answer: The House of Lords has established an Autism Act 2009 Committee, which is holding an inquiry to look at the Autism Act, the autism strategy, and the autism statutory guidance, and which will make recommendations to the Government by 30 November 2025. This...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to update the existing regulations on (a) composition, (b) marketing and (c) labelling of commercial infant and toddler foods.
Answer: Children’s early years provide an important foundation for their future health and strongly influences many aspects of well-being in later life.It is vital that we maintain the highest standards for foods consumed by babies and infants, which is why we ha...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security: Advisory ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to expand the statutory obligation for local authorities to include welfare advice.
Answer: Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities in England have a duty to establish and maintain information and advice services relating to care and support for all people in their area.Local authorities must ensure that information and advice services establ...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the report by Young Lives vs Cancer entitled Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund, published in February 2024.
Answer: The Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce will explore a range of issues, including patient experience alongside clinical care, to identify improvements for children and young people with cancer and their families. Young Lives vs Cancer is a valued s...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professionals: UnemploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Mar 2025WithdrawnUIN 35617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of trends in the level of (a) unemployment and (b) underemployment among healthcare professionals.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: UnemploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the utilisation of (a) unemployed and (b) underemployed healthcare professionals in the NHS.
Answer: Decisions about recruitment are matters for individual National Health Service trusts. NHS trusts manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective car...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: UnemploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential causes of (a) unemployment and (b) underemployment among qualified healthcare professionals.
Answer: Decisions about recruitment are matters for individual National Health Service trusts. NHS trusts manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective car...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professionals: UnemploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of trends in the level of (a) unemployment and (b) underemployment among healthcare professionals.
Answer: Decisions about recruitment are matters for individual National Health Service trusts. NHS trusts manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective car...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to assess (a) the social determinants of ill health and (b) the measures necessary to address any causes.
Answer: The Government’s Health Mission commits to building a National Health Service fit for the future, including through a shift from treatment to prevention. To support the mission, we are taking a range of action which will address the underlying causes of i...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Private SectorDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of requiring private health providers to pay a fee back to the NHS.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the merits of private health providers paying a fee back to the National Health Service.Independent healthcare providers do have a role to play to strengthen the overall health service in England. NHS England and the Indepen...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: Private SectorDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a requirement for health professionals to spend at least three years in the NHS following training before they can practice priva
Answer: The Department consulted on a tie-in to National Health Service dentistry for graduate dentists in 2024. We are considering the responses and will set out our position in due course. No assessment has been made for other healthcare professionals.
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the processes in place for dentists from overseas who wish to set up in (a) private practice and (b) the NHS.
Answer: The General Dental Council (GDC) is the independent regulator of dentistry in the United Kingdom. Only dentists and dental care professionals registered with the GDC can legally practise dentistry, both within the National Health Service and privately, in...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLong CovidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he expects ICBs to take to support people with long covid.
Answer: NHS England’s commissioning guidance from December 2023 presents guidance for the commissioning and oversight of post-COVID services by integrated care boards (ICBs) in England for adults, and children and young people from April 2024. Since then, in line...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
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