Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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Care WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what level of skilled professional workforce the Department estimates is needed to meet the current demand of the social care sector and what steps is it taking to meet this 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
Original Parliament recordCare WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what level of skilled professional workforce the Department estimates is needed to meet the current demand of the social care sector and what steps is it taking to meet this 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
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help to support the development of individual good life plans for people in social care.
Answer: The Care Act 2014 places a duty on local authorities to promote wellbeing when arranging social care for an individual, and this provides individuals and their carers with more control over the way in which care and support is provided. As part of the Dep...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Local GovernmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of the provision of social care services by Local Authority Social Service Departments.
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 Services: Departmental ResponsibilitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if it will make an assessment of the potential merits of transferring control of social care to the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government to provide services at the local 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 recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans her Department has to help ensure the safety of UK citizens on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to Gaza. Palestine travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Delivering aid on the scale needed can only be done properly and safely through the well-established land routes. We contin...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment Assessment ReviewDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the impact of reforms to Personal Independence Payments on levels of homelessness will be included as part of the Timms Review.
Answer: The steering group has established its ways of working, themes for the Review and has launched a Call for Evidence. It will continue to meet regularly over the course of this year to determine the Review's strategic direction, priorities and its recommend...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate has his Department has made of how many individuals who receive Personal Independence Payments use this income to cover (a) rent (b) other housing costs, and (c) transport to and from work
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a non‑means‑tested benefit intended as a contribution towards extra costs arising from a long‑term health condition or disability, and recipients are free to use it in the way that best meets their individual needs. ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been done as to the potential impact on employment prospects for under 22s who will no longer receive the health element of Universal Credit.
Answer: I refer my Hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 2 March 2026 in response to Question UIN 114204.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what impact assessment has been made of the proposed removal of the health element of Universal Credit for under 22s.
Answer: We have launched The Young People and Work Report to investigate the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, with a holistic view of the welfare, health, skills and employment system. Led by former Health Secretary A...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Management CompaniesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will ensure the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill includes retrospective powers for leaseholders to remove 'embedded managers,' without no-fault litigation w
Answer: It is unacceptable for a managing agent to refuse to vacate a site when it loses a contract to another agent. Landlords may seek legal advice on possible courses of action when such circumstances arise. These may include making a formal complaint to the r...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Management CompaniesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made for the effectiveness of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 in preventing vertical integration within management groups, where man
Answer: It is unacceptable for a managing agent to refuse to vacate a site when it loses a contract to another agent. Landlords may seek legal advice on possible courses of action when such circumstances arise. These may include making a formal complaint to the r...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRight to Manage CompaniesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department has issued to resident management companies on steps to take when a national service maintenance provider (managing agent) refuses to vacate a site f
Answer: It is unacceptable for a managing agent to refuse to vacate a site when it loses a contract to another agent. Landlords may seek legal advice on possible courses of action when such circumstances arise. These may include making a formal complaint to the r...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: Fees and ChargesDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's document entitled BCP Council: Increased Penalty Charge Notice and Associated Charges Trial, published around February 2026, what assessment she h
Answer: The Department is reviewing the findings of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council month‑long trial of higher PCNs.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUmbrella Companies: RegulationTreasuryTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127312More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her department has any plans to formally recognise not-for-profit umbrella models within the new regulations.
Answer: From 6 April 2026, recruitment agencies are responsible for ensuring that Pay As You Earn and National Insurance contributions obligations are met when they choose to use an umbrella company to engage a worker. Where these obligations are not met, HMRC wi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUmbrella Companies: RegulationTreasuryTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127311More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her department has made on the potential impact of the changes to umbrella company regulations on non-profit umbrella providers.
Answer: From 6 April 2026, recruitment agencies are responsible for ensuring that Pay As You Earn and National Insurance contributions obligations are met when they choose to use an umbrella company to engage a worker. Where these obligations are not met, HMRC wi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFaith Schools: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that independent faith schools meet independent school standards.
Answer: All private schools are required to comply with the Independent School Standards (ISS). Schools that fail to meet the ISS at inspection are subject to regulatory action as per the ‘Independent Schools: Regulatory and Enforcement Action’ policy statement.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMultiple Occupation: Permitted Development RightsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to facilitate the introduction of Article 4 directions in relation to Houses in Multiple Occupation by local authorities.
Answer: Local planning authorities already have powers to limit the proliferation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) through 'Article 4' directions.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of enabling concessionary bus pass holders to use services before 9am.
Answer: The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free bus travel to those with eligible disabilities and those of state pension age, between 9.30am and 11.00pm on weekdays and all day at weekends and on Bank Holidays. The duration of the ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of clearer pathways to settlement for Ukrainians, in addition to working visas.
Answer: The Ukraine schemes are temporary humanitarian routes and do not provide a route to settlement. However, Ukrainians in the UK under any of the Ukraine Schemes may apply to switch into other immigration routes for which they meet the eligibility and suitab...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Commissions: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has assessed the potential merits of establishing a Royal Commission on Youth on the challenges facing future generations.
Answer: This government recognises the scale of the challenges facing young people and is fully committed to addressing them. That is why we published the ‘Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy’ which sets out a 10-year plan to ensure every young person has...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartmental Responsibilities: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of appointing a Minister for Youth.
Answer: I am the Minister for Youth.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFoster Care: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of financial support for foster carers.
Answer: Foster carers do not foster for financial reward, but need adequate support to ensure that they, and the children in their care, can achieve and thrive.The department has set the National Minimum Allowance to cover the cost of looking after a child. The a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Government AssistanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will set out the support available for children in care to help them prepare for life post-18 years.
Answer: Local authorities have the primary responsibility for supporting care leavers and must publish their ‘local offer’ for care leavers, setting out their legal entitlements, plus any further discretionary support they provide. All care leavers are entitled t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of taking steps to tackle noise pollution caused by high powered cars and motorbikes.
Answer: The Government takes the impact of excessive noise on health, wellbeing and the natural environment seriously. Strict noise regulations for cars and motorcycles are harmonised at an international level and require vehicles to demonstrate compliance before...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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