Olivia Blake MP: written questions 2026
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Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessments he has made of the potential impact of a lack of director-liability provisions for environmental offences including public nuisance on water companies from committing
Answer: The Government set out its new vision for water through a White Paper published on 20 January 2026. To truly turn around the water sector we need the right people in to do the job. We want the sector to be attractive to high quality senior leaders, acting...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic: StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals on music streaming royalties with respect to a) the adequacy of renumeration for musicians and
Answer: Ensuring that music creators are fairly compensated for their work is crucial to the ongoing success of our world-class music industry, as this is what allows them to invest their time, effort, and money into creating music.Through the Creator Remuneratio...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCervical Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that cervical screening appointments can be booked via the NHS app.
Answer: NHS England takes a digital first approach to issuing invitations and results in the National Health Service cervical screening programme, using the NHS App and SMS.NHS England is committed to making it as easy as possible for those wishing to participate...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNetwork Rail and Platform4: Trade UnionsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the derecognition of trade unions in the recent TUPE transfer of workers from Network Rail into Platform 4.
Answer: Platform 4 is now the employer following a TUPE process. While trade union recognition agreements were not transferred from Network Rail to Platform 4 under TUPE, Platform 4 has held discussions with the trade unions about recognition, with further discus...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: Collective BargainingDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that all future Great British Railways workers are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Answer: The Secretary of State established the Rail Engagement Group as a means of ensuring sustained dialogue with the trade unions about key matters facing the railway, as we work towards establishing Great British Railways (GBR). What collective bargaining arr...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to protect transport workers a) jobs b) pay c) pensions d) conditions and e) travel facilities in the transition to Great British Railways.
Answer: In accordance with TUPE regulations, existing train operator staff transferring to the public-sector operator do so with their contractual terms and conditions protected. We are engaging with trade union leaders on all relevant matters in this area throu...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNetwork Rail: RedundancyDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the recently announced 870 job losses at Network Rail.
Answer: Network Rail is committed to delivering a safe, reliable railway while reducing costs for taxpayers. Accordingly, it needs to ensure it operates as efficiently as possible. To achieve this, Network Rail is reviewing how it operates across its business. In...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to make an assessment of the potential impact of student loan repayments on those with multiple plans and postgraduate loans.
Answer: Unlike commercial loans, student loans carry significant protections for borrowers. Student loan repayments are linked to income, not to the amount borrowed or interest applied. Repayments are made at a constant rate of 9% above the earnings threshold for...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPet Travel Scheme: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to reach an agreement with the European Union on reinstating the pet passport scheme.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 14 January 2026 to the hon. Member Shaun Davies for Telford, PQ UIN 103925.
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFair Work AgencyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what actions is the Fair Work Agency taking to prevent the exploitation of a) migrant workers b) social care workers.
Answer: The Fair Work Agency will be established on 7 April 2026.It will enhance the government’s ability to respond to exploitation and deliver a much-needed upgrade to the enforcement of all workers’ rights, including migrant workers and those in the social car...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFalcons: TheftDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps is he taking to help tackle the theft and trade of wild falcons captured in the UK.
Answer: Bird of prey persecution is a national wildlife crime priority and there are strong penalties in place for offences committed against them. Restrictions on the commercial use or trade of birds of prey are in place under the UK Wildlife Trade Regulations. ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of requiring lower earning parents to take the other parent to court for child maintenance payments rated on income worth more than £3000 a w
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) calculates maintenance using the paying parent’s gross weekly income up to £3,000, ensuring contributions are fair and lower earners are protected through flat or nil rates. Where income exceeds £3,000, the receiving pa...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to take steps towards introducing a mandatory food labelling scheme for animal welfare.
Answer: As set out in the Government’s animal welfare strategy, we are committed to ensuring that consumers have access to clear information on how their food was produced. To support this, the Government will continue working with relevant stakeholders, includin...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDermatology: VacanciesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what implication the shortage of Consultant Dermatologists has for NHS waiting lists (i) nationally and (ii) in South Yorkshire.
Answer: Cutting waiting lists is a key priority for the Government, including for dermatology. The Department is committed to ensuring that the proportion of patients waiting no longer than 18 weeks from Referral to Treatment, including for dermatology services, ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDermatology: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce Dermatology waiting lists (i) nationally and (ii) in South Yorkshire.
Answer: Cutting waiting lists is a key priority for the Government, including for dermatology. The Department is committed to ensuring that the proportion of patients waiting no longer than 18 weeks from Referral to Treatment, including for dermatology services, ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDermatology: VacanciesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is the size of the shortfall in NHS Consultant Dermatologists as a proportion of the total number of working Consultant Dermatologists needed by the NHS.
Answer: The Department does not hold data on the current shortfall, or vacancies in the National Health Service, for consultant dermatologists.The 10-Year Health Plan for England set out that 1,000 more medical specialty training places will be created over the n...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSupply Teachers: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of a Substitute Teachers Register to help ensure supply teachers are not underpaid or maltreated by their employer.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Sheffield Hallam to the answer of 26 February 2026 to Question 109848
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHunting: Animal ProductsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether all species of Zebra will be included in the proposed ban on hunting trophies.
Answer: Defra is continuing to engage with relevant stakeholders to help determine the most appropriate scope for a ban on the import of hunting trophies from species of conservation concern. Timeframes for introducing legislation and details of its scope will be...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSupply Teachers: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of extending a Northern Ireland style Substitute Teachers Register to England in respect to ensuring supply teachers are not underpaid or maltreat
Answer: Schools, academies and local authorities are responsible for the recruitment of their supply teachers, which includes deciding whether to use private supply agencies to fill temporary posts or cover teacher absence.A supply teacher’s pay and working condi...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support young people with Education, Health and Care Plans who stay in education after the age of 18.
Answer: Education, health and care (EHC) plans can remain in place after age 18. If a young person has an EHC plan, it does not have to end when they leave school. Their plan can continue up to the age of 25, if they still have special educational needs and remai...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support local authorities with the cost of non-residential adult social care.
Answer: The Government is making approximately £4.6 billion of additional funding available for adult social care in 2028/29 compared to 2025/26, to support the sector in making improvements. This includes additional grant funding, growth in other sources of in...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to increase public awareness of the changes to the Highway Code introduced in 2022.
Answer: Improving road safety is one of my Department’s highest priorities. Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users. That is why on 7 January...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStrokes: Transcranial Magnetic StimulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential merits of using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as treatment for post-stroke complications other than depression.
Answer: The 2023 National Institute for Health and Care guideline NG236, on recommendations on stroke rehabilitation, reviewed the evidence and concluded that whilst there was some evidence on the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the shor...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to provide support for young people with EHCPs who stay in academic education after the age of 18.
Answer: Our forthcoming special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms will improve both access to and the quality of the support provided to enable children and young people with SEND to achieve and thrive at all stages of statutory education. It is a...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103908More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has considered the potential merits amending the Equality Act 2010 to explicitly forbid perceptive and motivated discrimination.
Answer: Provisions under the Equality Act 2010 already account that discrimination may be perceptive and apply regardless of the motivation of the person who is discriminating. The 2010 Act provides protection against discrimination, harassment, victimisation and...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
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