Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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Fire and Rescue Services: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the FBU on funding for fire and rescue services.
Answer: I meet regularly with the Fire Brigades Union to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern. The Government recognises that the current fire funding formula was designed over a decade ago. In line with responses to the principles of reform consultation...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the FBU on introducing national standards across fire and rescue services.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of fire station closures on response times.
Answer: It is the responsibility of each Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) to decide how each authority’s resources, including staff, are best deployed to meet core functions, including appropriate targets for local response times. Decisions are based on analysis o...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact in changes in the number of firefighters since 2010 on a) response times and b) risk to firefighters.
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services are run, including the number and locations of fire stations and firefighter numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. FRAs are responsible for ensuring the needs and d...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of firefighter numbers in (a) the UK and (b) Poole.
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services are run, including the number and locations of fire stations and firefighter numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. FRAs are responsible for ensuring the needs and d...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FloodsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory duty for firefighters in England to respond to flooding events.
Answer: Protecting communities from flooding is a key priority for this Government. Fire and Rescue Authorities already have duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to prepare for emergencies, including major flooding. We recognise the interest in creating ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOil: PollutionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his department will take legislative steps to increase the £50,000 cap on fines for oil spills during oil and gas operations.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ensure that new Energy Transitional Certificates uphold high environmental standards to protect UK seas from oil and gas operations.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Departmental ResponsibilitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimations his Department has made of the cost of integrating the social care sector into the Department and devolving it to local government 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 recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help develop short-term and long-term strategic plans for the social care sector.
Answer: The independent commission into adult social care is underway, developing plans for how we move to a National Care Service based on greater choice and control, joined-up health and care services, and higher quality of care.Phase 1 of the commission will r...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Local GovernmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of social care resources being transferred to local government departments to deliver social care services.
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 ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Department is taking to create a system of democratic accountability and consultative governance system to advise elected representatives in their responsibilities to social care.
Answer: The Department ensures that adult social care operates within clear lines of democratic accountability, with ministers accountable to Parliament, and local authorities responsible under the Care Act 2014 to meet social care needs. Alongside this, we maint...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating a new community social work professional that combines essential clinical skills with relationship- and strengths-based
Answer: Adult social care is part of our vision for a Neighbourhood Health Service that shifts care from hospitals to communities, with more personalised, proactive, and joined-up health and care services that help people stay independent for as long as possible....
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCare WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the level of skilled professional workforce required to meet the long-term demand of the social care sector; and what steps he is taking to meet that 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 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
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