Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions 2025
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Motability: Motor Vehicles and WheelchairsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the vehicles available within the Motability scheme on the cost of wheelchair accessible and adapted vehicles.
Answer: The Motability Scheme is a lifeline for disabled people in the UK, leasing cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters and powered wheelchairs in exchange for part or all of their qualifying mobility allowance. The Scheme will continue to offer a choic...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMotability: Motor Vehicles and WheelchairsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes to Motability on the availability of wheelchair accessible and adapted vehicles.
Answer: The Motability Scheme is a lifeline for disabled people in the UK, leasing cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters and powered wheelchairs in exchange for part or all of their qualifying mobility allowance. The Scheme will continue to offer a choic...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Regulatory ReviewDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when will the Government respond to the recommendations contained in the Nuclear Regulatory Review led by John Fingleton.
Answer: At Budget the Chancellor confirmed that government endorses the report’s approach and accepts the principles of all recommendations it set out. My Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister has also issued a Strategic Steer which sets clear expectations for the civ...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChess Federation of Russia: SanctionsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the Russian Chess Federation's attempt to have sanctions against them lifted.
Answer: The UK Government recognises the independence and autonomy of international chess bodies. Decisions on who they include in events and competitions are for the organisers to take, within the framework of their own rules and regulations.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing an immediate moratorium on the importing of trophies of endangered species.
Answer: The Government is committed to a ban on the import of hunting trophies. Having examined the options to deliver this, the Department has determined that legislating a robust ban on trophy hunting is the most effective approach the Government can take. We a...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTenancy Agreements: FurnitureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the importance of initiatives such as furnished tenancies to reduce material deprivation amongst vulnerable groups.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 84054 on 3 November 2025.
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousehold Support FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what percentage of the Household Support Fund is spent on the provision of furniture and white goods; and if his Department will work with the Crisis and Resilience Fund team to ensure that furniture pr
Answer: Percentages of Household Support Fund (HSF) spend by category are published and available here: Household Support Fund management information - GOV.UK Table 2 shows a breakdown of HSF spending by category. Furniture and white goods are included within the...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousehold Support FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what percentage of the Household Support Fund is spent on furniture and appliances.
Answer: Percentages of Household Support Fund (HSF) spend by category are published in DWP’s management information, based on data provided by local authorities. This information is available here: Household Support Fund management information - GOV.UK For each r...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank of EnglandTreasuryTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92949More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) reducing or (b) removing the interest paid to commercial banks on the reserves those banks hold with the Bank of England.
Answer: Monetary policy, including quantitative easing, is the responsibility of the independent Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England. The separation of fiscal and monetary policy is a key feature of the UK’s economic framework, and essential for the ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCrisis and Resilience FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the new Crisis and Resilience Fund will encourage local authorities to offer direct provision of furniture and white goods to those in need; and will the guidance explain the benefits of furnitu
Answer: The new Crisis and Resilience Fund will be introduced from 1 April 2026. This represents the first ever multi-year settlement for locally delivered crisis support. This longer-term funding approach aims to enable local authorities to provide preventative ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: FurnitureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he will encourage local authorities to utilise furnished tenancies in their social housing stock to provide a safe and stable environment for those who are leaving homele
Answer: The Government is committed to moving away from a system focussed on crisis response, taking a holistic approach to preventing homelessness in the first place. That's why we've invested a record amount in prevention services this year as part of our £1 bi...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his department has considered the impact of furniture poverty on homelessness; and what steps they are taking to prevent homelessness by ensuring low-income households ca
Answer: The Government is committed to moving away from a system focussed on crisis response, taking a holistic approach to preventing homelessness in the first place. That's why we've invested a record amount in prevention services this year as part of our £1 bi...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps are being taken to simplify access to the Business Support programme.
Answer: There is fantastic support available to businesses across the UK, but we know many SMEs find it difficult to navigate the system. That is why we launched the Business Growth Service as part of the Small Business Plan, making it easier and quicker for busi...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordApprenticeship LevyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made as to the impact on placement students following the changes to the apprenticeship levy.
Answer: This government is transforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer, which will give greater flexibility to employers and learners and support the industrial strategy. In August, we introduced new foundation apprenticeships for yo...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the strategy entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025,
Answer: On 11th November 2025 the government published “Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods” (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/replacing-animals-in-science-strategy/replacing-...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the strategy entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025,
Answer: Officials engaged with animal welfare organisations during the development of the strategy, and Minister Vallance has met with animal welfare organisation representatives, including RSCPA on 26.11.24, Animal Free Research on 01.04.25, Lush UK on 15.05.25,...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's strategy entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 N
Answer: The Government’s new strategy sets out our long-term vision for a world where the use of animals in science is eliminated in all but exceptional circumstances, achieved by creating a research and innovation system that drives the development and validatio...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Bathing Water (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2025, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of (a) extending the bathing seaso
Answer: On 28 October 2025, the Department laid before Parliament an SI which incorporates reforms to modernise the Bathing Water Regulations. Core reform 3, which is due to come into force 21 November, introduces the discretion to determine a different bathing s...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Bathing Water (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2025, what she plans to extend these protections to all recreational water users.
Answer: Bathing waters are one of the most visible ways in which the public interacts with the water environment and so it is critical that appropriate regulations meet the needs of water users and those involved with managing bathing water sites. In the November...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure trail hunting is not used as a cover for the illegal hunting of wild mammals with dogs.
Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and we will consult specifically on how to deliver a ban in the new year.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHunting Act 2004: FinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of current penalties for offences under the Hunting Act 2004 in deterring illegal hunting.
Answer: This Government has not made such an assessment to date. Those found guilty under the Act are subject to the full force of the law. The Act already provides for a range of penalties, including fines and forfeiture of dogs, vehicles and equipment used to c...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHunting: Public ConsultationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the consultation on hunting will review exemptions under the Hunting Act 2004.
Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and we will consult specifically on how to deliver a ban in the new year.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworksDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of on the potential impact of the domestic use of fireworks on (a) children (b) adults with PTSD and (c) domestic pets.
Answer: No recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of the domestic use of fireworks on children, adults with PTSD and pets. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: PooleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support pubs in Poole constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that pubs, restaurants and other food outlets play in local communities and the economy, including in the Poole constituency.In April, we launched a Taskforce to review premises licensing and develop a more balance...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Home EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the number of home educated children with SEND in Poole constituency.
Answer: The department does not hold information on the number of home-educated children at constituency level.The latest statistics on elective home education (EHE) in England are available at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
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