Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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Wessex WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will investigate payments made to the (a) Chief Executive and (b) Chief Financial Officer of Wessex Water in the year up to June 2025.
Answer: Ofwat has reviewed water companies' compliance with its performance related executive pay Prohibition Rule for bonuses paid to directors who are members of the regulated company's board in relation to the 2024-25 financial year. Ofwat reported on its asse...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS 111: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the 111 service in ensuring patients are referred to the correct place for treatment.
Answer: The Government is committed to continuing to improve NHS 111 to ensure patients can access the right care first time, only visiting accident and emergency when necessary.Our Urgent and Emergency Care Plan for 2025/26 committed to reviewing NHS 111 service...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: TaxationTreasuryTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105124More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of pensioners who will pay tax on their (a) basic state pension (b) second state pension and (c) new state pension from April 2026.
Answer: Those whose sole income is the basic and full new State Pension without any increments will not pay any income tax in 2026/27.The Chancellor has said that those whose only income is the basic or new State Pension without any increments will not have to pa...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPensioners: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105123More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to confirm how many state pensioners will be exempted from the proposed freeze on personal tax allowances from April 2026.
Answer: Those whose sole income is the basic and full new State Pension without any increments will not pay any income tax in 2026/27.The Chancellor has said that those whose only income is the basic or new State Pension without any increments will not have to pa...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will set out the annual uprating arrangements for (a) both parts of the old state pension (basic and second) and (b) the new state pension.
Answer: Legislation requires that both the basic State Pension (pre-2016 system) and the new State Pension should rise annually at least in line with earnings. The Government has made a manifesto commitment for this Parliament to maintain the Triple Lock for the ...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many individuals are currently in receipt of (a) the old state pension and (b) the new state pension.
Answer: As of the quarter ending May 2025 (latest available data for pensions accrued in Great Britain), around 8.3 million individuals were receiving the State Pension under the pre‑2016 system, and around 4.8 million were receiving the new State Pension. Source...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: VisasHome OfficeTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Immigration White Paper published in May 2025 and paragraph 221 on exploring further measures against sponsors falling short of their responsibilities, what sanctions or penaltie
Answer: As set out in the Immigration White Paper, we are continuing to explore a range of policy options and their feasibility. Further details will follow in due course as necessary and appropriate. The current measures to tackle sponsors who are found to be no...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: VisasHome OfficeTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Immigration White Paper published in May 2025, which stated at paragraph 176 that the Government would explore making it easier for workers to move between licensed sponsors for
Answer: As set out in the Immigration White Paper, we are continuing to explore a range of policy options and their feasibility. Further details will follow in due course as necessary and appropriate. The current measures to tackle sponsors who are found to be no...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Animals in Science Regulation Unit Annual Report 2024, published in December 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the incident in
Answer: All licensed establishments must fully uphold the required standards for animal welfare as set out in the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) and the Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Bred, Supplied or Used for Scientific Pu...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made for her policies of the Animals in Science Regulation Unit Annual Report 2024, published in December 2025; and what steps her Department is taking to help prevent animals
Answer: All licensed establishments must fully uphold the required standards for animal welfare as set out in the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) and the Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Bred, Supplied or Used for Scientific Pu...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: Insurance Premium TaxTreasuryTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104080More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of limiting the relief from insurance premium under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7A to the Finance Act 1994 on disabled people.
Answer: At Budget 2025 the government announced reforms to the Motability scheme which will save over £1 billion over the next five years. The VAT relief for top-up payments made to lease more expensive vehicles will be removed for new leases from July 2026, and ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDisability: VATTreasuryTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104079More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of repealing item 14 of group 12 of Schedule 8 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 on disabled people.
Answer: At Budget 2025 the government announced reforms to the Motability scheme which will save over £1 billion over the next five years. The VAT relief for top-up payments made to lease more expensive vehicles will be removed for new leases from July 2026, and ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMotabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the removal of the Mercedes Vito as a vehicle available through Motability on the availability of vehicles with a) dropped floors b) hand controls.
Answer: Motability’s decision to remove luxury vehicles from the Scheme will help ensure that tax reliefs are not subsidising luxury vehicle leases and services that non-scheme users could not afford, so that the Scheme focuses on its core aim and is more in line...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: DemolitionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations her Department has made to the Israeli Government over the decision to demolish a football pitch in the Aida Refugee Camp in the West Bank.
Answer: The UK regularly raises the situation in the West Bank with the Israeli government, including the demolitions of housing, olive groves, and other civilian infrastructure, carried out in breach of International Humanitarian Law.
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVenezuela: Military OperationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her United States counterpart on the military operation in Venezuela and compliance with international law.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement to the House made by the Foreign Secretary on 5 January, and her responses in that debate.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCircumcisionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing regulation of non-therapeutic male circumcision.
Answer: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates male circumcisions including those performed for non-therapeutic reasons, when carried out by a healthcare professional. Circumcisions performed by regulated healthcare professionals are subject to CQC registrat...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Non-governmental OrganisationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to her Israeli counterpart on its decision to remove registration from 31 December 2025 from international NGOs operating in the occupied
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made on 5 January.
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCoastal Areas: Departmental ResponsibilitiesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Prime Minister plans to appoint a minister for coastal communities.
Answer: Our coastal communities and their economies add unique value to the country and offer significant growth potential. As the Minister responsible for communities and local growth, I work closely with my colleagues across government to promote economic growt...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the (a) risks of AI and (b) potential impact of AI on society.
Answer: We are optimistic about how AI will transform the lives of British people for the better, but advanced AI could lead to serious security risks. The capabilities of AI models continue to increase; this may exacerbate existing risks and present new risks fo...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what ethical safeguards she plans to introduce for the future use of AI.
Answer: A range of existing rules already apply to AI systems, such as data protection, competition, equality legislation, and online safety. In response to the AI Action Plan, the government committed to work with regulators to boost their capabilities. This is ...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many existing homes meet the M4(2) accessibility standard.
Answer: The data requested is not held centrally although the English Housing Survey does collect data on accessibility and adaptations within the home. Housing is one of this Government’s top priorities; everyone deserves to live in a decent home in which they f...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the number of homes in each constituency that currently meet the M4(2) accessibility standard.
Answer: The data requested is not held centrally although the English Housing Survey does collect data on accessibility and adaptations within the home. Housing is one of this Government’s top priorities; everyone deserves to live in a decent home in which they f...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: PooleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many homes in Poole constituency meet the M4(2) accessibility standard.
Answer: The data requested is not held centrally although the English Housing Survey does collect data on accessibility and adaptations within the home. Housing is one of this Government’s top priorities; everyone deserves to live in a decent home in which they f...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what each local authority’s target is for new build homes that meet the M4(2) standard.
Answer: The government is currently consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that includes clearer, ‘rules based’ policies for decision-making and plan-making. The consultation includes proposals for local planning authorities to set requirem...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will introduce a minimum target of 10% for the proportion of wheelchair accessible new build homes.
Answer: The government is currently consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that includes clearer, ‘rules based’ policies for decision-making and plan-making. The consultation includes proposals for local planning authorities to set requirem...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
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