Rachel Gilmour MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Prescriptions: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to prescription dispensing services provided by GP practices in rural and remote areas.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEGNOSDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of UK participation in the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPensions: GenderDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has (a) made an assessment of the underlying causes of the gender pension gap and (b) considered developing a cross-government strategy to address those causes and reduce the gap.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCareer Breaks: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of career breaks and periods out of paid employment on women’s pension savings and retirement outcomes.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: RegenerationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has has made of the potential contribution of business-led regenerative agriculture programmes to improving soil health, biodiversity and water management.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: RegenerationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of regenerative agriculture to the resilience of domestic agricultural supply chains and the long-term productivity of Britis
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet AuxiliaryMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of welfare and family support available to personnel serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their families; and whether he has considered extending eligibility for su
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNational LotteryDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if the Government will consider requiring National Lottery tickets and scratchcards to be sold only through separate transactions paid for by debit card or cash, in order to ensure consi
Answer: The National Lottery continues to lead the gambling sector with robust, industry-leading consumer protections and consistently low rates of gambling-related harm. The Gambling Commission actively monitors rates of gambling-related harm and provides regula...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMeat: BrazilDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the merits of introducing a ban on Brazilian meat imports, in line with measures introduced by the European Union.
Answer: Defra is working as quickly as possible to assess Brazilian production systems to ensure that beef and chicken from animals treated with certain antimicrobial products are not exported to Great Britain and is keeping trade restrictions under review. The a...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Leave: Workplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of pension contributions being reduced during maternity leave on women's retirement savings.
Answer: Automatic Enrolment has delivered substantial progress in increasing workplace pension participation among women, in addition to the reforms delivered through the new State Pension which have reduced historic inequalities. However, for the significant gap...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the barriers for unemployed people aged 50 to State Pension age with extensive work histories but limited formal qualifications, who have developed health cond
Answer: The department recognises the challenges that people aged 50 and over with health conditions can face when seeking to access employment. We value the wealth of skills and experience that people aged 50 and over bring to the workplace and the economy and a...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a comprehensive fire risk management and reporting system; and whether she plans to require relevant la
Answer: The Government is taking forward a range of measures to reduce wildfire risk and improve the resilience of our landscapes and communities. Land managers are encouraged to assess wildfire risk and implement proportionate wildfire management plans, includin...
Answered 24 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCross Country Line: OvercrowdingDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of persistent overcrowding on CrossCountry rail services on passenger safety, accessibility and journey quality; and what steps she is taking to i
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 26793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the extent to which the revised National Planning Policy Framework protects rural areas from unplanned developments in unsuitable locations.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSouth West Water: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of South West Water’s leakage performance on customer’s bills; and whether the Government is taking steps to ensure that customers do not fac
Answer: Ofwat set specific performance commitments for water companies including on leakage. South West Water continues to underperform on leakage, and the company did not meet its 2024 target. Government expects Ofwat to enable fair prices for customers through ...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Partnership for EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, who will represent the UK at the Global Partnership for Education replenishment summit in New York on 23 September 2026; whether the Government intends to announce the UK's c
Answer: Our pledge to the Global Partnership for Education is subject to Treasury approval. UK representation at the event is being confirmed as part of the UK's overall United Nations General Assembly programme.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sponsor licence revocations on the sustainability of residential care providers in areas experiencing workforce shortages; and what consideratio
Answer: The Government remains extremely concerned about levels of worker exploitation in the adult social care sector and UKVI continue to investigate all allegations of sponsor non-compliance. Revocation is generally a last resort, for example where a sponsor b...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordParks: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 24616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing The Gardens Trust's statutory consultee status from the planning system on the protection of England's historic p
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordWeather: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Climate Shock Fund to boost Britain's resilience to extreme weather.
Answer: In the course of developing the next National Adaptation Programme, due in 2028, we will be assessing a range of interventions to build the UK's resilience to extreme weather, including targeted funding mechanisms, where appropriate.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture and Forests: ApprenticesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the potential impact of apprenticeship assessment reforms on workforce capacity in agriculture, forest
Answer: Defra and the Department for Work and Pensions regularly discuss routes into the sector. Apprenticeship reforms aim to increase flexibility, prioritise critical skills and reduce pressure on students, providing more scope for ongoing assessment. The addit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Smart Export GuaranteeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the commitment in HCWS1444 to consult on the Smart Export Guarantee, what assessment he has made of cases where households with existing FiT-registered solar installations c
Answer: The Government recognises that some households, including those with existing Feed-in Tariff installations, can face delays in obtaining the export Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) needed to access a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff.The forthco...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCreditTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24612More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has the Government made of whether lenders' published eligibility criteria for interest-only and part-interest arrangements are attainable for borrowers in financial difficulty who are not high-net-w
Answer: The Government recognises the difficulties faced by mortgage borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Financial Conduct Authority requires lenders to engage individually with customers who are struggling or worried about their payments in order to...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will assess the potential merits of collecting data on (i) long-term health, (ii) employment and (iii) housing outcomes of medically discharged veterans.
Answer: The government is fully committed to renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve and who have served, to ensure veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employment and other support they need. The government's Veterans Strate...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Learning DisabilityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support people with learning difficulties when transitioning from children services to adult services.
Answer: The Government recognises the challenges young people with learning difficulties and their families can face when they transition between children and adult services.The Children and Families Act 2014 and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) ...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMortgagesTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18890More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the forbearance obligations on mortgage lenders under the Financial Conduct Authority's Mortgages and Home Finance: Conduct of Business sourcebook, in particular the duty to consider appropriate forbearance
Answer: There are significant measures in place to protect vulnerable mortgage borrowers. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules require lenders to engage individually with their customers who are struggling or who are worried about their payments to order to pr...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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