Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions 2026

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Venezuela: 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
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CircumcisionDepartment 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
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Palestine: 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
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Coastal 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
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Artificial 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
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Artificial 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
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Housing: 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
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Housing: 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
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Housing: 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
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Housing: 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
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Housing: 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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Housing: DisabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has carried out an impact assessment for the decision not to set a minimum target 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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Housing: DisabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he had with disabled people’s organisations on the reduction of the number of new build homes that meet accessibility standards M4(2).
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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Housing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason the number of new build homes that meet accessibility standards M4(2) has been reduced to 40%.
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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Housing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has carried out an impact assessment for the decision to require 40% of new build homes to meet accessibility standards M4(2).
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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Leasehold: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to publish draft legislation to abolish leasehold.
Answer: Leasehold and commonhold reform are key priorities for this government and we remain determined to honour the commitments made in our manifesto and do what is necessary to finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end. As per my letter to the Chair ...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
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