Rachel Taylor MP: written questions
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Written questions
Conversion TherapyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6632More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to publish the draft Conversion Practices Bill.
Answer: This Government’s position is that conversion practices are abuse. Such practices have no place in society and must be stopped. Publishing a draft Conversion Practices Bill is a key step, which is why we have committed to doing this in the King’s Speech. ...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support the freight sector with increased fuel costs.
Answer: The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The Department fully recognises the need to maintain the continuity of critical supply chains and is actively monito...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how does the her Department intend to ensure that the £400m of funding earmarked for grassroots sports facilities benefits a wide range of sports which appeal to different demographics and commun
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That has to mean delivering a range of facilities across the country based on what e...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the announcement of £85m funding for football facilities in 2025/2026, how much funding will the Department for Culture, Media and Sport be allocating to a. Tennis, b. Padel, an
Answer: We are working closely with the sport sector stakeholders and local leaders to develop plans for funding for a range of sports across the country based on what each community needs. We will keep stakeholders and the wider sport sector updated as this work...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active, published on 27 January 2026. how does she plan to allocate the remain
Answer: We are working closely with the sport sector stakeholders and local leaders to develop plans for funding for a range of sports across the country based on what each community needs. We will keep stakeholders and the wider sport sector updated as this work...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that road freight trade associations will be included on the road safety Expert Advisory Panel.
Answer: On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. The Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads by 65% by 2035 (...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what criteria will be used to determine membership of the road safety Expert Advisory Panel.
Answer: On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. The Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads by 65% by 2035 (...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Bedworth and Nuneaton stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: In 2010 this ticket was £424.00 and the cost of this in 2024 was £656.00.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Bedworth and Coventry stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: In 2010 this ticket was £680.00 and the cost of this in 2024 was £972.00.
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Water Orton and Birmingham stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: In 2010, the cost of this annual season ticket is not held by this Department, CrossCountry Trains will hold this information and should be contacted for this, the cost of this in 2024 was £1028.00.
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: WarwickshireDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Coleshill and Birmingham stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: The cost of this annual season ticket from 2010 is not held by this department, Cross Country Trains will hold this information and should be contacted for this.The cost of this ticket in 2024 was £1,424.
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Atherstone and Birmingham stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: The cost of this ticket in 2010 was £1,452 and in 2024 was £2,464.
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Atherstone and Tamworth stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: The cost of this ticket in 2010 was £660.00 and in 2024 the cost was £2,856.
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: WarwickshireDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Atherstone and Nuneaton stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: The cost of this in 2010 was £564.00 and in 2024 the cost was £920.00.
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Season TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost of an annual standard class rail season ticket was between Atherstone and London stations in (a) 2010 and (b) 2024.
Answer: The cost of this annual season ticket in 2010 is not held by this department. West Midlands Trains will hold this information and can be contacted for this.The cost of this ticket in 2024 was £11,716.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: LGBT+ PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered developing an LGBT+ health strategy.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that the National Health Service is there for everyone when they need it, providing equal access to health care which promotes choice and inclusivity. As a result, as of April 2025, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary ...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRyder CupDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the government is considering a bid to host the 2035 Ryder Cup when it returns to Europe.
Answer: The Government remains committed to delivering major international sporting events with pride - building upon the UK’s global reputation for excellence in event delivery - and seeking new opportunities to do so. We prioritise support for events based on a...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department holds data on the average price of train journeys for (a) Atherstone to London, (b) Atherstone to Nuneaton, (c) Atherstone to Tamworth, (d) Atherstone to Birmingham, (e) Coleshill to Birm
Answer: The Department does not hold this information. The Rail Delivery Group and individual train operating companies will hold this data.
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIntestacy: InternetAttorney GeneralTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77946More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, with reference to the temporary removal of the Unclaimed Estates list from GOV.UK, how many newly referred estates are awaiting advertisement; what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the removal of the list fr
Answer: As of 24 September 2025, up to 153 estates await possible advertising since the temporary removal of the Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list on 7 July 2025.The future publication of the list is currently under review.Estates administered as bona vacantia...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWills: Proof of IdentityMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to pilot (a) short video interviews, (b) biometric ID checks and (c) other live identity verification for the personal applications of wills.
Answer: HMCTS staff are trained in processing and verifying probate applications, with systems established to identify and escalate cases that present certain features of concern. These procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure they address emerging issues appr...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Ambulance servicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to reduce the pension age for ambulance workers to meet the pension age for (a) police and (b) fire service employees.
Answer: There are no plans at present to equalise the normal pension ages (NPAs) of all emergency services workforces.NHS Pension Scheme members do not have to work to the scheme’s NPA to claim their retirement benefits. Flexible retirement options enable members...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSugar: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the potential impact of the raw cane sugar Autonomous Tariff Quota on (a) consumers and (b) the farming industry.
Answer: The Government is currently undertaking a review of the Autonomous Tarif Quota (ATQ) on raw cane sugar following an engagement exercise that closed in March 2025.We are considering a range of factors including potential impacts on consumers; striking the ...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of delaying citizenship for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa holders from five to ten years on the economy.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and those who may come here in future.We will be consulting on the earned settlement and earned citizenship schemes later this year and further detai...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPensions: Hong KongTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72765More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an estimate of the total pension savings held by Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa holders resident in the UK but held in Hong Kong which they are not able to transfer until
Answer: This government is deeply committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK. We are aware that individuals who have chosen to take up the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa route are having difficulties in drawi...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: LandDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the safeguarded land for Phase 2 of HS2 will be released back to the land owners.
Answer: Safeguarding on the route of HS2 Phase 2a (between West Midlands and Crewe) was lifted in January 2024. Safeguarding on the route of HS2 Phase 2b Eastern Leg (between West Midlands and Leeds) was lifted in July 2025. One small area to the south of the exi...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
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