Roz Savage MP: written questions 2026
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Special ConstablesHome OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered proposals to replace or reform the Special Constabulary through the creation of a national police reserve or auxiliary force; and if she will publish any internal
Answer: The Home Office currently has no plans to introduce a formal police reserve or auxiliary force. However, as part of the Police Reform White Paper, we are committed to working with policing partners and organisations such as the Fire and Rescue Service and...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial ConstablesHome OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the number of special constables in England and Wales since 2012; and what steps her Department is taking to help increase volunteer officer numbers.
Answer: The number of special constables has declined year on year, falling from a peak of 20,343 in March 2012 to just 5,304 as of September 2025. As part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, the Government is committed to increasing the number of volunteers...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Operations: Parliamentary ScrutinyMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he will commit to seeking prior parliamentary approval before permitting foreign military operations to be launched from UK air bases, including RAF Fairford.
Answer: As the Prime Minister shared on 1 March 2026, the US requested permission to use British bases for specific and limited defensive purposes. The request was accepted to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region. Permissions to utilise UK military base...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: RAF FairfordMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has received a request from the United States Government to use RAF Fairford to conduct air strikes against Iran.
Answer: As the Prime Minister shared on 1 March 2026, the US requested permission to use British bases for specific and limited defensive purposes. The request was accepted to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region. Permissions to utilise UK military base...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what cross-departmental work is being undertaken to help ensure disabled people are not disadvantaged where one Government department requires telephone contact as the primary or sole method of progress
Answer: It is the responsibility of each government department to ensure that their communications meet the needs of the general population as appropriate. The Public Sector Equality Duty is a general duty at Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. It requires publ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many formal complaints relating to accessibility or communication barriers at DVLA have been received in the last three years; and what steps are being taken to help improve accessibility for vulnerable or
Answer: Information on the number of formal complaints relating to accessibility or communication barriers at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) over the last three years is not readily available. The DVLA offers a variety of reasonable adjustments to...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance is issued to DVLA staff on reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 for applicants who cannot use standard telephone-based verification processes.
Answer: Information on the number of formal complaints relating to accessibility or communication barriers at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) over the last three years is not readily available. The DVLA offers a variety of reasonable adjustments to...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the accessibility of services provided by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency for disabled people who are unable to communicate by telephone; and whether she will
Answer: Information on the number of formal complaints relating to accessibility or communication barriers at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) over the last three years is not readily available. The DVLA offers a variety of reasonable adjustments to...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what measures are in place to ensure compliance by social media platforms with safety duties under the Online Safety Act 2023, particularly in relation to the protection of younger user
Answer: The Online Safety Act (the Act) requires services, including social media, to protect children from illegal, harmful and age-inappropriate content.Both the Act’s illegal duties and child safety duties are now in force, with Ofcom having substantial enforc...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that social media companies respond promptly and transparently to reports of harmful content, particularly where such content involves users under the
Answer: The Online Safety Act establishes Ofcom as the independent regulator for online safety with powers to sanction in-scope services who do not comply with their duties, including user redress, child safety and age assurance.Duties on content reporting and co...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of online safety and content moderation standards on social media platforms, including Snapchat and TikTok, particularly in relation to
Answer: The Online Safety Act requires companies to tackle illegal content, including content inciting violence. They must also protect children from certain forms of legal violent content, including content depicting or encouraging serious violence. Ofcom has ro...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to enable community energy projects to sell energy directly to local households and businesses; and how this will support local communities to take greater
Answer: This Government is hugely ambitious about the role that community energy will play in achieving our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. On 10 February 2026, we announced the Local Power Plan: a joint DESNZ-Great British Energy (GBE) publica...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of restricting access to Level 7 apprenticeship funding for small professional services firms on productivity, SME growth, and regional ec
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 13 June 2025 to Question UIN 57098.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has considered retaining Level 7 apprenticeship funding for SMEs through a targeted exemption, capped support, or alternative funding mechanism.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 13 June 2025 to Question UIN 57098.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of the removal of Level 7 apprenticeship funding on mature entrants and career changers aged over 25 seeking to retrain in professions such as ac
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 13 June 2025 to Question UIN 57098.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the affordability of self-funded Level 7 professional qualifications for SMEs.
Answer: Since January 2026, the government no longer funds level 7 apprenticeships, equivalent to master’s degree level, except for young apprentices under the age of 22, and those under 25 who are care leavers or have an Education, Health and Care Plan. As set o...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccountancy: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the removal of Level 7 apprenticeship funding on the supply of qualified accountants.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 13 June 2025 to Question UIN 57098.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of removing funding for Level 7 apprenticeships on small and micro-businesses, particularly independent accountancy practices.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 13 June 2025 to Question UIN 57098.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Companies: InsolvencyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what contingency plans are in place to protect consumers, affordability, and continuity of service in the event of a water company becoming financially unviable.
Answer: Under section 24 of the Water Industry Act 1991, if a water company becomes insolvent, the Defra Secretary of State and Ofwat (with the Secretary of State’s consent) can apply to the court to place the company into a Special Administration Regime. This al...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Companies: DebtsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Ofwat in preventing excessive debt accumulation in the water sector.
Answer: The Independent Water Commission (IWC) assessed the issue of water companies accumulating excessive debt. It concluded that Ofwat has not been effective in preventing excessive debt accumulation in the water sector. In response, the government committed i...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWater ChargesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of projected increases in domestic water bills on household finances.
Answer: It is important that customers get value for money from their water bills and that support is available for those who need it. As the independent economic regulator, it is Ofwat’s responsibility to scrutinise water company business plans and ensure the pr...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play and Leisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112515More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing sector-specific business rates relief and reform for indoor leisure and soft play facilities.
Answer: I refer you to my previous answer to PQ 111499.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLeisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112514More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration is given within the business rates valuation methodology to the revenue-generating capacity and operating margins of community-focused leisure businesses, compared with warehousing, office space,
Answer: Rateable values reflect the rental value of a property at a set valuation date. The valuation methodology used depends on the type of property, and the evidence available. The Valuation Office Agency use recognised valuation methods approved by the Royal ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play and Leisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112513More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of business rates revaluations on indoor leisure and soft play businesses operating from large premises.
Answer: I refer you to my previous answer to PQ 111499.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance CertificatesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has considered flexible or compensatory approaches to EPC compliance, where upgrades are not technically or financially viable.
Answer: Having an EPC is a requirement for property owners selling or renting a property. Landlords of rented homes may also need to upgrade their properties to meet minimum energy efficiency standards. There are a number of existing exemptions for the private re...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
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