Peter Lamb MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Universal Credit: CrawleyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, within Crawley constituency in the most recent 12 months for which data is available, what is the total amount resulting from (a) deductions and (b) sanctions applied to Universal Credit claims.
Answer: a) Universal Credit deductions statistics are published quarterly with the latest figures available in table 6, row 365 in Universal Credit deductions statistics, September 2024 to August 2025, supplementary data tables, at Universal Credit statistics, 29...
Answered 30 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFiscal PolicyTreasuryTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97716More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department uses wellbeing metrics in the context of policy development.
Answer: HM Treasury does use wellbeing metrics in policy development. HM Treasury is also responsible for the Green Book, which supports officials across government to apply wellbeing approaches to policy development.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, following the announcement made on 16 October 2025 regarding the extension of funding to Trailblazer areas under the Get Britain Working programme, what assessment his Department has made of the potenti
Answer: The Department developed a Strategic Outline Business Case for the Get Britain Working Trailblazers in March 2025, which followed HM Treasury’s Green Book framework. Within this, an assessment was made of the potential impact of the programme upon employm...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxis: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has to improve taxi licensing policy, in the context of the findings of the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Answer: We have committed to legislate to address the issues raised in Baroness Casey’s national audit on group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse, to tackle the inconsistent standards of taxi and private hire vehicle driver licensing. We want to achieve t...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: RepaymentsHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce the time taken for the payment of refunds from her Department.
Answer: UK Visas and Immigration have a range of customer service teams and processes in place to support customers where they may require a refund.These teams ensure that refunds are made in a timely fashion and in line with the policies and procedures linked to...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a top priority for this Government with a manifesto mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.We will deliver a cross-government transformative approach, underpinned by a new strategy which ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSpikingHome OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to (a) combat spiking offences and (b) support victims.
Answer: Spiking is an abhorrent crime and illegal in any form, whether through food or drink, vape, or needle. It can affect anyone, at any time and in any setting, regardless of gender, sexuality or age.We are taking a range of action to tackle spiking and provi...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Conduct and StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his expected timetable is for publication of the Government’s response to the consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in Engl
Answer: The Government response to the Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England consultation was published on 11 November.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review into Civil Unrest in LeicesterMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the independent review into civil unrest in Leicester in 2022 is due to report.
Answer: The government is reviewing the panel’s findings and recommendations and will respond in due course.
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCouncillors: Codes of PracticeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to consider the potential merits of a statutory code of conduct for local government councillors.
Answer: I refer the hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 78274 on 20 October 2025. The government consulted on reforms to the local government standards regime earlier this year and the response will be issued in due course.
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordModernisation CommitteeLeader of the HouseTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83211More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, whether he has taken steps to implement the suggested initial priorities outlined in the Memorandum to the Modernisation Committee, published on 12 February 2025.
Answer: The Memorandum to the Modernisation Committee, published on 13 February 2025, set out the Committee’s next steps, following the consultation exercise it held between October and December 2024. The Memorandum stated that the Committee intended to pursue th...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFreezing of Assets: RussiaTreasuryTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81042More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of using the full value of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Answer: Addressing Ukraine’s financing needs is vital for ensuring Ukraine can continue to defend itself against Russian aggression. On 1 October, the Chancellor alongside her G7 Finance Minister counterparts committed to developing options for using the full val...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBoxingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 905754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support grassroots boxing.
Answer: The Government believes that too many sports, whether that is boxing or rugby league, have been overlooked for far too long, and we are determined to bring them back into focus. Boxing brings joy to millions of people, and it ought to be celebrated. The G...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTomographyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the age profile of CT and MRI scanners in use across NHS trusts; what steps he has taken to develop guidelines on optimal scanner replacement cycles;
Answer: We are committed to ensuring that imaging services are supported to be as resilient and effective as possible, including reviewing the standards of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.In recognising the risks that outdat...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a common sanitary and phytosanitary area with the EU on rules on the processing of waste from flights to the UK originating withi
Answer: We will agree a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers. Details of the agreement remain subject to negotiation. However, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Records: Disclosure of InformationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the reasons for which the National Archives has amended its policies on the disclosure of public records.
Answer: The National Archives has not amended its policies regarding either the disclosure or reclosure of public records.
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Warrior VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will consider transferring Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles awaiting disposal to Ukraine.
Answer: Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) are key platforms for the British Army to meet Defence Commitments. Although small numbers are scheduled for disposal, these will have been selected in line with serviceability and suitability for role. As such, wi...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Drugs and Medical EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will consider facilitating the supply of (a) medical equipment and (b) drugs due to expire to Ukraine.
Answer: As a world leader in military rehabilitation, the UK is contributing to the NATO funded Project RENOVATOR, which includes the provision of medical equipment to help deal with the thousands of injured Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel. Since July 2024 Proj...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDisclosure of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66077More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of releasing withheld historic documents relating to (a) Mark Thatcher and the Omanis, (b) Request by Electronic Data Systems to employ Mark Thatcher, (c) pr
Answer: No. These records are subject to regular review in line with the requirements of the Public Records Act 1958.
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights BillDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to produce an implementation plan to support (a) employers and (b) the wider enforcement system with the implementation of Employment Rights Bill provisions.
Answer: The Government will consult extensively on the implementation of the legislation to ensure it works for workers and employers alike, and anticipates this meaning the majority of reforms will take effect no earlier than 2026. Our forthcoming Employment Rig...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSouthern: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department holds information on the daily ticket sales from stations on Southern duty railway lines to London terminals.
Answer: The Department does not hold this information. The Rail Delivery Group and individual TOCs hold the data.
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMeta: Animal WelfareDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will have discussions with Meta on removing monkey abuse content from its platforms.
Answer: Government ministers and officials regularly discuss online safety matters with stakeholders including online platforms such as Meta.Under the Online Safety Act’s ‘illegal content duties’, social media platforms including Meta have duties to implement mea...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing Benefit: Temporary AccommodationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason the Housing Benefit subsidy for temporary housing has not increased since 2011.
Answer: DWP pays local authorities a Housing Benefit subsidy for temporary accommodation cases. There are restrictions on the amount paid, including a subsidy cap which is £500 per week in certain areas of London or £375 elsewhere. We recognise the financial pres...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Reactors: ThoriumDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of developing thorium-based molten salt reactors in the UK.
Answer: Nuclear is a key part of the government's national mission to be a clean energy superpower. The government believes that Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANTs) could play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while secu...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWomen: EmploymentWomen and EqualitiesTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51758More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans the Government has for introducing a women’s workplace health strategy.
Answer: This Government is committed to prioritising women’s health as we build an NHS fit for the future. Our focus is on turning the commitments in the Women's Health Strategy into tangible action, such as providing emergency hormonal contraception free of char...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
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