Pippa Heylings MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Environment Protection: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has taken steps to embed climate education and sustainability across the curriculum, beyond traditional subjects like Geography and Science.
Answer: The independent Curriculum and Assessment Review recommended earlier sequencing and updated climate change, nature and sustainability content within the national curriculum subjects of geography, science, citizenship and design and technology, as well as ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to help ensure cohesion and consistency of climate and sustainability themes across subjects and qualifications.
Answer: The independent Curriculum and Assessment Review recommended earlier sequencing and updated climate change, nature and sustainability content within the national curriculum subjects of geography, science, citizenship and design and technology, as well as ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRowan Energy: InsolvencyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the (a) number of customers affected by the insolvency of Rowan Energy Ltd and (b) total value of unpaid Feed-in Tariff (FiT) payments owed to those customers; an
Answer: The Department has not made an estimate of the number of customers affected by the insolvency of Rowan Renewable Energy Ltd, or the value of any unpaid sums owed to those customers. Rowan Energy Ltd was not a FIT licensee on the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) schem...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the ecology sector as part of delivering nature recovery objectives and wider green economic growth.
Answer: Our environmental improvement plan provides a stable, long-term framework for investment and a guide for the developing the technologies and skills to deliver it. We recognise the importance of the ecology sector in supporting project pipelines for Biodiv...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNature ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress she has made on protecting 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030; and what role ecological expertise will play in supporting sustainable development, habitat protection
Answer: Our 30by30 commitment, to effectively conserve and manage 30% of our land and seas by 2030, sits at the very heart of our aim to ensure nature’s recovery. We will publish a 30by30 Delivery Plan, to show how we will lead, support, and inspire action across...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: Nature ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that nature restoration is integrated alongside clean energy deployment as part of wider environmental and climate resilience objectives.
Answer: The Government recognises that restoring nature and tackling climate change are intrinsically linked. We remain committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while also reversing nature loss, supported by existing legislation and policy...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of freshwater nature recovery on water pollution and the long-term health of waterways.
Answer: The Government recognises that freshwater nature recovery plays a vital role in improving water quality and the long-term health of waterways. Agricultural pollution and surface runoff remain significant pressures, affecting many water bodies in England. ...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Environment ProtectionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that environmental assessments are undertaken at an early stage in the planning process.
Answer: Environmental assessments are an iterative process undertaken throughout the planning process. The initial screening process determines whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required to ensure that decision-makers can take account of any likely si...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDrinks: NutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of updating the EatWell guide to reflect the importance of healthy drinks choices.
Answer: Government recommendations for healthier drinks are already depicted in the United Kingdom’s national food model, the Eatwell Guide. The Eatwell Guide includes an image of a glass of water and recommends that people should aim to drink six to eight cups o...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDrinks: NutritionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of renaming the National Food Strategy as the National Food and Drink Strategy to recognise the impact of drinks on diet.
Answer: The Good Food Cycle, published in July 2025, identifies for the first time the outcomes we want from the food system. It is the first part of an on‑going programme to create a healthier, more affordable, sustainable and resilient food system. The Governme...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPsychiatric PatientsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made to (a) review and (b) reform mental health discharge policy and practice.
Answer: We recognise the importance of safe and well-planned discharge from mental health settings, and the need to ensure that people receive appropriate support as they move back into the community.The statutory guidance on discharge from mental health inpatien...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: AfghanistanHome OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing lawful routes to Afghan women with university places, scholarships or credible offers of study to be given a viable pathway to
Answer: In the Restoring Order and Control statement, published in November 2025, the Government committed to transforming its approach to safe and legal routes. This included the creation of a named sponsorship scheme and capped routes for refugee and displaced ...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of gazundering in the residential property market; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of brin
Answer: On 6 October 2025, my Department published two consultations outlining reform proposals to transform home buying and selling, including the use of conditional contracts to make transactions binding at an early stage and requiring upfront property informat...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat Networks: ContractsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing Contracts for Difference for heat networks on consumers.
Answer: We welcome the proposal from the Heat Network Industry Council and we are assessing it in detail. Heat networks are a key component of the Government’s strategy to deliver secure, affordable and low‑carbon heat, as set out in the Warm Homes Plan. They ena...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to work with other NHS bodies, such as local integrated care boards, on the development of the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care.
Answer: We have been engaging with a range of stakeholders, from around 70 organisations, to inform the development of the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End of Life Care. This includes the Ambitions Partnership and NHS Alliance. We are also und...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the effectiveness of Germany's Contracts for Difference scheme for industry to electrify and decarbonise effectively.
Answer: UK and German officials regularly engage to exchange best practices and lessons learnt on industrial decarbonisation, including on issues such as auction design and support schemes, notably through the UK-Germany Climate and Energy partnership, as well as...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a cap and floor design to repower renewable energy generation projects post-contract.
Answer: The Government amended the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme from Allocation Round 7 (AR7) to enable the repowering of onshore wind projects, following consultation and stakeholder engagement. Repowered onshore wind projects are now eligible to compet...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRomanian Language: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of introducing Romanian as an approved subject within the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE); and whether it has plans to support
Answer: Decisions about which languages to offer at GCSE in England are taken by four independent awarding organisations, AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel and WJEC, rather than by central government. These organisations have the freedom to create a Romanian GCSE based o...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce legislation to make it an offence to fail to report a road traffic incident in which a cat is struck and killed; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extend
Answer: There are no plans to amend section 170 of the Road Traffic Act to make it mandatory for drivers to report road collisions involving cats. Although there is no obligation to report all animal deaths on roads, drivers should, if possible, make enquiries to...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFisheries: QuotasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November 2025 to Question 91562 on Fisheries: Quotas, what percentage of England's fishing catch quota for 2026 has been distributed through (a) Fixed Quot
Answer: In 2026, 5% of English allocated quota was distributed via the Quota Application Mechanism. Around 86% of quota was via methods based on Fixed Quota Allocation Units (‘existing quota’ and ‘additional quota’) and 9% via alternative routes.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: VisasHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has had discussions with UNISON on its Fair Visa campaign.
Answer: Home Office ministers have met with a range of stakeholders, including UNISON and other trade unions, since the Home Secretary announced proposed changes to restore order and control to the immigration system.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of changing tax codes through coding out procedures to collect child maintenance arrears.
Answer: The Department keeps under review a range of options to improve the collection of child maintenance and arrears, including the potential use of existing government debt collection mechanisms. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) already has a range of stro...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions his Department has had with HMRC on the potential use of coding-out powers to support the collection of debts owed to the Child Maintenance Service.
Answer: The Department keeps under review a range of options to improve the collection of child maintenance and arrears, including the potential use of existing government debt collection mechanisms. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) already has a range of stro...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using HMRC’s coding-out powers for the collection of debts owed to the Child Maintenance Service.
Answer: The Department keeps under review a range of options to improve the collection of child maintenance and arrears, including the potential use of existing government debt collection mechanisms. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) already has a range of stro...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPost-traumatic Stress DisorderDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of (a) trends in the level of complex post-traumatic stress disorder in England and (b) the adequacy of specialist support and treatment available for that c
Answer: Information requested on trends in the level of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD) in England is not held centrally.It is for integrated care boards to commission mental health services to meet the needs of their local population, inclu...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
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