Rachael Maskell MP: written questions
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Health Services: YorkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of York Frailty Hub at supporting rapid discharge from acute care.
Answer: We recognise the important role that integrated care services such as the York Frailty Hub play in supporting safe and timely discharge and moving care into the community as outlined in the 10-Year Health Plan. While we have not undertaken a formal evalua...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: YorkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of York Frailty Hub at preventing hospital admissions.
Answer: The Department and NHS England have not undertaken a formal assessment. However, the Government recognises the York Community Frailty Hub as a positive example of integrated frailty care in supporting safe and timely discharge and moving care into the com...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of fully integrating primary care with secondary care and social care.
Answer: An impact statement was completed as part of the 10-Year Health Plan, which highlights that joining up care leads to better outcomes for people and greater efficiencies in service delivery. The impact statement is available at the following link:https://w...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordYork Hospital: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of waiting times at York Hospital on patients in January (a) 2025 and (b) 2026.
Answer: We know that patients have been let down for too long, with their health deteriorating, while they wait for the care they need.Reducing waiting lists is a key part of the Government’s Health Mission, and we are putting patients first by ensuring that they...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceTreasuryTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106131More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how the Government assesses qualification for funding projects against receipt of other funding received in the locality.
Answer: Departments are required to follow the Green Book and accompanying business case guidance when developing spending proposals.In developing a business case, departments may take account of other public funding already received in an area where it is releva...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: Yorkshire and the HumberMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of Government funding to (a) local authorities in Yorkshire and (b) York Central constituency.
Answer: This Local Government Finance Settlement is our most significant move yet to make English local government more sustainable. The government is making good on long overdue promises to fundamentally update the way we fund local authorities. We are deliverin...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxis: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to change the licensing of taxis in the context of the Casey Review.
Answer: The Government response to Baroness Casey’s report committed to legislate to tackle the inconsistent standards of taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill seeks a power for the Secretary of State...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth and Investment: North of EnglandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Northern Growth Envoy on engaging with hon. Members representing constituencies in the North of England.
Answer: The Government has set out a Northern Growth Strategy, which will unlock the potential of the Northern Growth Corridor across the Pennines and catalyse growth in key sectors across the whole of the North, in partnership with local leaders and businesses. ...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordYork Station: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the upgrade of York Station will ensure that the East and West entrances are fully accessible.
Answer: As part of any future work to develop York Station, we will work closely with Network Rail to ensure that entrances adhere to accessibility standards.
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordYork Station: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether plans are being developed to upgrade York Station.
Answer: The government has announced as part of phase one of Northern Powerhouse Rail that it will deliver upgrades between Leeds and York Station in the 2030s. This will be aligned with work being undertaken by Network Rail to develop a sustainable long-term st...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffenders and Prisoners: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment is made of level of need for unmet trauma interventions for offenders (a) in prison and (b) on probation; and how these needs are being met.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the level of need for unmet trauma interventions for offenders in prison and on probation, or how these needs are being met.NHS England commissions healthcare services in every prison in England to a level equivalent to comm...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: EducationMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to ensure that (a) all people who enter prison are assessed for neuro differences and (b) that such people are supported with appropriate strategies to support their learning and rehabilit
Answer: HMPPS offers screening to prisoners upon entry to prison for additional learning needs, including neurodivergent needs. A new Additional Learning Needs screener was introduced in October 2025 as part of the new Prisoner Education Service. This screening h...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: EducationMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to assure the safety of people working in the prison education service.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice and HMPPS has zero tolerance for violence against prison officers and prison staff, including those who work in prison education.The Education Provider is required to abide by all prison risk assessments and safe systems of work pu...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: EducationMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps is he taking to develop a comprehensive education programme for prisoners.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice and HMPPS are committed to improving the future prospects of prisoners through comprehensive education and skills provision. Last year, a new Prisoner Education Service was launched which is designed to improve the literacy, numera...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: EducationMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the number of redundancies to be made in the Prison Education Service as a result of the reduction in funding.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice is committed to supporting prisoners’ rehabilitation through educational activities. The national funding for prison education has not been reduced; it increased by 3% this financial year. However, inflationary pressures across edu...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: EducationMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of reduced funding for the prison education service on prisoner outcomes.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice is committed to supporting prisoners’ rehabilitation through educational activities. The national funding for prison education has not been reduced; it increased by 3% this financial year. However, inflationary pressures across edu...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: EducationMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the Prison Education Service on the future prospects of prisoners.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice and HMPPS are committed to improving the future prospects of prisoners through comprehensive education and skills provision. Last year, a new Prisoner Education Service was launched which is designed to improve the literacy, numera...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordKetamineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions has he had with the Home Secretary on the reclassification of ketamine as a Class A substance.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care takes seriously addressing harms from ketamine. We are working with partners across Government, including Home Office, to respond to existing and new drug threats and to reduce and prevent the health harms they cau...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: DeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how will he ensure that the number of deaths for alcohol use will reduce in this Parliament.
Answer: The Government is committed to shortening the amount of time spent in ill health and preventing premature deaths by addressing the key preventable drivers of poor health, such as alcohol.Action to prevent harms from alcohol feature in several current stra...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent consideration has he made of the need for a harm reduction strategy to the use of alcohol.
Answer: The Government is committed to shortening the amount of time spent in ill health and preventing premature deaths by addressing the key preventable drivers of poor health, such as alcohol.Action to prevent harms from alcohol feature in several current stra...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is he taking to devise an alcohol strategy which reduces (a) use and (b) harmful use and (c) dependency on alcohol.
Answer: The Government is committed to shortening the amount of time spent in ill health and preventing premature deaths by addressing the key preventable drivers of poor health, such as alcohol.Action to prevent harms from alcohol feature in several current stra...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling and Video Games: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how is she ensuring funding into services for people with gambling and gaming dependencies.
Answer: In April 2025, the statutory levy on gambling operators came into effect to fund the research, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harm. In its first year, the levy has raised just under £120 million, 50% of which is allocated to NHS England and...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: YorkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has she made of the adequacy of funding for sexual health services in York and across the country.
Answer: The Department provides funding for sexual health services through the Public Health Grant, which is allocated to local authorities in England, including in York. Sexual health is one of a number of public health services funded through the Public Health ...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Health: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the change in the public health grant for 2025/6 and 2026/7 on the shift to prevention in the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Answer: Our 10-Year Health Plan will deliver a shift in the whole health system from sickness to prevention.Over £13.4 billion will be consolidated into the Public Health Grant over the three-year period beginning in 2026/27, a 5.6% total cash increase over the p...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Health: YorkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he can set out the amount of the public health grant for York for each of the last 10 years.
Answer: The following table shows the amount of core Public Health Grant funding for the City of York Council for each financial year dating back to the last 10 years: Financial yearAmount (£)2016/17£8,433,0002017/18£8,225,0002018/19£8,013,0002019/20£7,801,000202...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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