Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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HuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will hold a consultation on hunting with hounds.
Answer: In the Animal Welfare Strategy, published 22 December 2025, Defra confirmed its intention to consult in early 2026 on how to deliver a ban on trail hunting. The planned consultation will invite respondents to raise any matters which they consider relevant...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: British Nationals AbroadDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has produced (a) written advice and (b) guidance setting out the rationale for laying the provision relating to frozen overseas state pensions under the Negative procedure.
Answer: The provisions in the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026 cannot be included in the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 because the powers on which the Up-rating Order relies are insufficiently wide to include these provisions. T...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: British Nationals AbroadDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of laying the provision relating to frozen pensions as a standalone instrument.
Answer: The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026 are in general consequential on the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 and can only be laid once the Up-rating Order has been approved by Parliament. The Up-rating Regulations were laid on...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: British Nationals AbroadDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to Regulation 3 of the Social Security Up-Rating Regulations 2026 laid on 6 March, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of making the provision relating to frozen overseas
Answer: The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026 are in general consequential on the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026. The provisions in the Up-rating Regulations cannot be included in the Up-rating Order because the powers on which th...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Artificial intelligenceHome OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of using AI to process asylum applications.
Answer: To date, Asylum & Human Rights Operations have piloted the use of two AI tools to assist with the process of deciding asylum claims. Evaluation of both AI tools has been published on GOV.UK.The Asylum Case Summarisation (ACS) tool uses artificial inte...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEastwood Park Detention Centre: CompensationMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he will give an update on the Eastwood Park Detention Centre Settlement Scheme.
Answer: The Government extends its deepest sympathy to all those who suffered mistreatment during their time at Eastwood Park Detention Centre. The abuse of children and young people is wholly unacceptable, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting ...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to review teachers' contractual obligation to work for a maximum of 1265 hours over 195 days in a year.
Answer: Directed and undirected time is a contractual provision unique to teaching, and we know that many teachers work significantly more than 1265 hours; so, this year’s remit asked for the School Teachers Review Body’s (STRB) views on the benefits and drawback...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has she made as to the suitability of the teachers' contractual obligation to work for a maximum of 1265 hours over 195 days in a year.
Answer: Directed and undirected time is a contractual provision unique to teaching, and we know that many teachers work significantly more than 1265 hours; so, this year’s remit asked for the School Teachers Review Body’s (STRB) views on the benefits and drawback...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to include the needs of children in care in the development of his Department's policy.
Answer: MHCLG works closely with the Department for Education on policy development for children’s social care and is responsible for making funding available to local government for children’s social care service delivery through the Local Government Finance Set...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: National Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has her Department made as to the impact of having to sit SATS on SEND children.
Answer: Statutory tests and assessments at primary school help measure the attainment of pupils in relation to the standards set out in the national curriculum and help teachers and parents identify where pupils may need additional support in a certain subject ar...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: National Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what rationale does her Department use to support the use of SATS for SEND children.
Answer: Statutory tests and assessments at primary school help measure the attainment of pupils in relation to the standards set out in the national curriculum and help teachers and parents identify where pupils may need additional support in a certain subject ar...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps are being taken to ensure those being migrated onto Universal Credit will receive transitional protection.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that all eligible customers moving from legacy benefits to Universal Credit receive the Transitional Protection to which they are entitled. Transitional Protection is a safeguard designed to support a smooth financi...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOil: Poole HarbourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of whether the £6 million payout from Perenco for the oil spill in Poole Harbour is adequate to offset environmental harm.
Answer: The £6 million figure covers the pollution cleanup, compensation for verified claims, collaboration with the relevant authorities to develop and implement a remediation plan, and funding for local environmental improvement projects in the Poole Harbour ar...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to protect transport workers a) jobs b) pay c) pensions d) conditions and e) travel facilities in the context of the transition to Great British Railways.
Answer: In accordance with TUPE regulations, existing train operator staff transferring to the public-sector operator do so with their contractual terms and conditions protected. The trade unions (TUs) will be consulted at the earliest opportunity, if any changes...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: NurseriesDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps are being taken to ensure that nursery places are available to children with a range of special needs in Poole constituency.
Answer: We want every child, including those with additional needs, to be able to access a childcare setting where they can get the best start in life. The special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms we announced in February, will give early years set...
Answered 8 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: TeslaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment was he has made of the potential risks of granting Tesla permission to supply electricity to households and businesses.
Answer: Supply licence applications are a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Applications for supply licences are considered by Ofgem based on their merits and assessed in line with published guidance, which is available here: Ofgem Licencing Guidance...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: WomenHome OfficeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether receiving statutory maternity leave will be considered receipt of public funds and impact a mother’s length of settlement route under the earned settlement model.
Answer: Proposals for introducing an earned settlement model, as set out in the Command Paper “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” (CP1448), were subject to a public consultation, which opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026.Contributory benefits a...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration ControlsHome OfficeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department holds information that shows introducing an earned settlement model would lead to an increase in people departing the UK.
Answer: Proposals for introducing an earned settlement model, as set out in the Command Paper “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” (CP1448), were subject to a public consultation, which opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026.In addition to the cons...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Israel–Iran confrontation and escalating hostilities in Lebanon on (a) regional stability in the Middle
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 17 March, and her answers to the questions raised in response.
Answered 2 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Pre-school EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure access for pre-school children with additional needs to nursery places in the Poole constituency.
Answer: We want every child, including those with additional needs, to be able to access a childcare setting where they can get the best start in life. The special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms we announced in February, will give early years set...
Answered 8 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPlastics: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to restrict the use/sale of non-essential single-use plastic products.
Answer: The Government recognises the scale and impact of plastic pollution on the environment and is focused on preventing and reducing plastic and other litter entering the environment. We have a number of restrictions on unnecessary single use plastic products...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Temporary AccommodationHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 11 March 2026 to question 116099, when the evaluation of the 56-day pilot will be published; and for what reason the move-on period is set at 42 days.
Answer: The 56-day pilot evaluation report will be published on GOV.UK as part of the Home Office Research Series. Publication is expected in Spring 2026.In reaching the decision to set the notice period to 42 days, we have considered a range of evidence, includi...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of regime change in Iran on regional stability.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the public and parliamentary statements made by the Prime Minister on 28 February, 1 March, 2 March and 5 March, where he set out in depth the UK's position on this conflict.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her international counterparts on the likelihood of internal uprisings leading to regime change in Iran.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the public and parliamentary statements made by the Prime Minister on 28 February, 1 March, 2 March and 5 March, where he set out in depth the UK's position on this conflict.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHunting: DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to retain existing exemptions in the Hunting Act; and if she will make an assessment of the level of likelihood that these exemptions are used to circumvent the law t
Answer: The planned consultation on the Trail Hunting ban will invite respondents to raise any matters which they consider relevant. The consultation will provide an opportunity to submit your views on how to deliver an effective ban.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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