Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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Written questions
Sexual Offences: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has considered Introducing a statutory requirement for automatic no-contact orders to be imposed at the point of sentencing upon conviction for relevant sexual offences.
Answer: The Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, published in December, focuses on relentlessly pursuing perpetrators, disrupting their behaviour and preventing reoffending, alongside supporting victims.The police and courts already have robust...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: RegulationDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how she will ensure that regulatory frameworks keep pace with advancing drone technology and its potential for misuse.
Answer: The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: Urban AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider introducing additional safeguards for drone use in residential and sensitive areas such as schools.
Answer: The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing Enhanced DBS checks for people applying for certain categories of drone operation, particularly commercial or higher-risk use.
Answer: The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review drone licensing laws.
Answer: The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use and licensing of drones under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose. In 2023, the Department commissioned the Civil Aviation Authority...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPupil PremiumDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of extending the Pupil Premium to students aged 19.
Answer: The Pupil Premium is in the remit of the Department for Education and as such the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made no such assessment.DWP is responsible for the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) which supports learners aged 19+. The disadvantage upli...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPer- and polyfluorinated Alkyl SubstancesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Ninth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee of Session 2024-26 on Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), HC 852, pu
Answer: Steps to better understand the sources of these chemicals, tackle how they move around in the environment, and act to reduce public and environmental exposure were set out on 3 February 2026 in the UK’s first-ever PFAS Plan. PFAS Plan: building a safer fu...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool MilkDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing free school milk to the end of reception year for all children.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care-led Nursery Milk Scheme (NMS) allows early years childcare settings registered with OFSTED to reclaim the cost of providing 189ml (one-third of a pint) of milk to children in their care who are under the age of fiv...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Occupational HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will hold discussions with the Fire Brigades Union on the implementation of health monitoring for firefighters.
Answer: On 16 April 2026, the Department announced its intention to co-produce a Firefighters’ Concordat on Health and Wellbeing, to develop a bespoke health monitoring offer for firefighters, and to undertake new research to improve understanding of the long-ter...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Maternity PayMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with the Fire Brigades Union on maternity pay in the fire and rescue services.
Answer: Setting fire pay and conditions, including setting a minimum national maternity entitlement, is the responsibility of employers and representative bodies, working through the National Joint Council. The Government plays no role in setting firefighter pay....
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Maternity PayMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of maternity pay in fire and rescue services.
Answer: Setting fire pay and conditions, including setting a minimum national maternity entitlement, is the responsibility of employers and representative bodies, working through the National Joint Council. The Government plays no role in setting firefighter pay....
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the FBU on funding for fire and rescue services.
Answer: I meet regularly with the Fire Brigades Union to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern. The Government recognises that the current fire funding formula was designed over a decade ago. In line with responses to the principles of reform consultation...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the FBU on introducing national standards across fire and rescue services.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of fire station closures on response times.
Answer: It is the responsibility of each Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) to decide how each authority’s resources, including staff, are best deployed to meet core functions, including appropriate targets for local response times. Decisions are based on analysis o...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact in changes in the number of firefighters since 2010 on a) response times and b) risk to firefighters.
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services are run, including the number and locations of fire stations and firefighter numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. FRAs are responsible for ensuring the needs and d...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of firefighter numbers in (a) the UK and (b) Poole.
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services are run, including the number and locations of fire stations and firefighter numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. FRAs are responsible for ensuring the needs and d...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FloodsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory duty for firefighters in England to respond to flooding events.
Answer: Protecting communities from flooding is a key priority for this Government. Fire and Rescue Authorities already have duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to prepare for emergencies, including major flooding. We recognise the interest in creating ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOil: PollutionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his department will take legislative steps to increase the £50,000 cap on fines for oil spills during oil and gas operations.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ensure that new Energy Transitional Certificates uphold high environmental standards to protect UK seas from oil and gas operations.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Departmental ResponsibilitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimations his Department has made of the cost of integrating the social care sector into the Department and devolving it to local government level.
Answer: No estimation or assessment has been made. The Department currently has responsibility for social care policy. Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have a duty to meet the eligible care and support needs of people in their local area.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help develop short-term and long-term strategic plans for the social care sector.
Answer: The independent commission into adult social care is underway, developing plans for how we move to a National Care Service based on greater choice and control, joined-up health and care services, and higher quality of care.Phase 1 of the commission will r...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Local GovernmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of social care resources being transferred to local government departments to deliver social care services.
Answer: Funding for adult social care is provided by the Government to local authorities as part of the local government finance settlement and various grants. Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities are tasked with the duty to shape their care markets to meet...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Department is taking to create a system of democratic accountability and consultative governance system to advise elected representatives in their responsibilities to social care.
Answer: The Department ensures that adult social care operates within clear lines of democratic accountability, with ministers accountable to Parliament, and local authorities responsible under the Care Act 2014 to meet social care needs. Alongside this, we maint...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating a new community social work professional that combines essential clinical skills with relationship- and strengths-based
Answer: Adult social care is part of our vision for a Neighbourhood Health Service that shifts care from hospitals to communities, with more personalised, proactive, and joined-up health and care services that help people stay independent for as long as possible....
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCare WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the level of skilled professional workforce required to meet the long-term demand of the social care sector; and what steps he is taking to meet that target.
Answer: Demand for long‑term care is projected to rise markedly over the next decade, driven by growth in the older population. Current projections from Skills for Care, and the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre at the London School of Economics suggest that this...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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