Ruth Cadbury MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Roads: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of amending Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to include cats as an animal that drivers are required to stop and report an incident when they are invo
Answer: Under section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, a driver is required to stop and report a collision involving specified animals including horses, cattle, asses, mules, sheep, pigs, goats or dogs, but not cats or wild animals. This requirement arises from ...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMenopause: Ethnic GroupsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of the (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of the menopause for BAME women in (i) Hounslow, (ii) West London and (iii) London.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges women face in seeking a diagnosis and support for menopause symptoms and that these are especially acute amongst certain groups, including those from an ethnic minority background.We are clear that more needs to ...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMenopause: Ethnic GroupsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the diagnosis of the menopause for BAME women.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges women face in seeking a diagnosis and support for menopause symptoms and that these are especially acute amongst certain groups, including those from an ethnic minority background.We are clear that more needs to ...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal, Social, Health and Economic EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has she made of the adequacy of the training resources provided to (a) classroom teachers and (b) senior leadership teams in schools in respect of teaching students about violence against women
Answer: The department has overhauled the curriculum with a new, reformed relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) curriculum that champions healthy attitudes and relationships to equip our children with the tools they need to tackle harmful influences and ...
Answered 2 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal, Social, Health and Economic EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to provide (a) support and (b) training to school staff in respect to teaching pupils about violence against women and girls.
Answer: The department has overhauled the curriculum with a new, reformed relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) curriculum that champions healthy attitudes and relationships to equip our children with the tools they need to tackle harmful influences and ...
Answered 2 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHearing Impairment and Visual ImpairmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that communications from NHS trusts to deaf and deafblind patients are accessible.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning services to meet the health needs of their local population, which includes responsibility for ensuring that there is adequate provision of British Sign Language interpreters to support deaf patient...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of updating the collection of STATS19 national collision statistics to allow for differentiation between e-bikes, bikes and motorcycles within collisions.
Answer: Currently the recording of e-bikes within STATS19 follows the relevant legislation, the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983, with officers encouraged in the STATS19 guidance (known as STATS20) to use an accompanying free text field to provi...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions officials in her Department have had with the Israeli Government on the adequacy of the conditions for children who are detained in administrative detention
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 13 October to Question 76963.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCycle to Work SchemeTreasuryTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92018More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of a cap on the Cycle to Work scheme on a) employees’ ability to access e-bikes and e-cargo bikes and b) disabled employees’ ability to access specially-ada
Answer: The Government keeps all taxes under review as part of the policy making process. The Chancellor will announce any changes to the tax system at fiscal events in the usual way.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSouth Western Railway: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on what dates South Western Railway plans to retire its fleet of Class 455 electric multiple units; and what plans it has to maintain current levels of passenger capacity on their retirement.
Answer: Southwestern Railway is planning to retire the Class 455 fleet by the end of December 2025. The Arterio fleet introduction programme will fully occupy all of the previously formed Class 455 diagrams. Since May the number of new trains in service has quadr...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities office on supporting women over the age of 50 years old back into employment.
Answer: There have been no direct discussions with the Minister for Women and Equalities’ office on this specific issue. The Government recognises the valuable contribution that women over the age of 50 make to the economy and society. Work helps everyone play ac...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAge: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88710More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing powers to tackle ageism in (a) recruitment and (b) the workplace.
Answer: The UK has a strong history of protecting against direct and indirect discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 has protections that enable people to challenge age discrimination across a range of fields, including the provision of services, employment and re...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support unemployed people over the age of 50 years old.
Answer: We offer support for those out of work through our network of Jobcentres and contracted employment programmes. However, we recognise the employment challenges faced by some older people and that is why we offer additional support for older jobseekers. For...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce the average time taken to reach a decision on priority visa applications.
Answer: UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) are currently processing Priority Visa (PV) applications within published customer service standards for straightforward applications. Information on applicable routes and processing times is available at: Get a faster de...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of her Department's average response time for priority visa applications.
Answer: UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) are currently processing Priority Visa (PV) applications within published customer service standards for straightforward applications. Information on applicable routes and processing times is available at: Get a faster de...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Optical FibresDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to encourage internet network providers to increase the coverage of full fibre broadband in (a) residential flats and (b) commercial properties.
Answer: As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement on 21 July we will consult on policy measures later in the autumn to create a new right for leaseholders to request a gigabit broadband connection and a duty for freeholders to not unreasonably refuse the re...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament record5G: AerialsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to increase the reliability of infrastructure for 5G connectivity in London.
Answer: The government wants all areas of the UK, including London, to benefit from reliable and high-quality mobile coverage, and this is reflected in our ambition for all populated areas to have higher quality standalone 5G by 2030.The department continues to w...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: TelecommunicationsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support the deployment of dark fibre for data-intensive businesses in (a) England, (b) London and (c) west London.
Answer: As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on dark fibre in the leased lines market. DSIT regularly engages with Ofcom and industry stakeholders on thes...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBishops: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81330More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an equalities impact assessment of the provisions within the (a) Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 and (b) Jews Relief Act 1858 in the context of the appointment of bishops within the Church of Engl
Answer: The Government recognises that there are historical restrictions in statute on Roman Catholic and Jewish people making and advising the Crown on Church appointments. The Government will keep this matter under review but, given other pressing issues, this ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: CybersecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to work with transport operators to mitigate the risks posed by cyber attacks.
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) works across Government to introduce relevant standards, guidance, and policy to ensure the cyber security and resilience of our essential services. DfT uses both policy and regulatory levers to support the transport sec...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Contingencies Act 2004Cabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78251More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to review the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 in response to new threats from (a) state actors and (b) non-state actors.
Answer: The Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 and the associated Regulations deliver a single framework for civil protection in the UK. The Cabinet Office has a legal obligation to review the CCA every five years. The most recent review was published in March 20...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCybercrimeCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78250More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 for responding to cyber attacks.
Answer: The Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 and the associated Regulations deliver a single framework for civil protection in the UK. The Cabinet Office has a legal obligation to review the CCA every five years. The most recent review was published in March 20...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the terms of reference are of her Department’s investigation into the possible use of defeat devices by automotive manufacturers; how many brands and models are in the scope of the investigation; when she
Answer: The DVSA’s investigations are being conducted under their obligations as the delegated the market surveillance authority within Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council. There are currently 95 vehicle models from 28 brands un...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: HounslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking with private companies to increase the coverage of full fibre broadband in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Answer: We have created a competition-friendly environment in areas, such as the London Borough of Hounslow, where deployment is commercially viable. We continue to engage the commercial market to ensure that the regulatory landscape best supports continued deliv...
Answered 23 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: HounslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of internet connectivity in the Borough of Hounslow.
Answer: We understand the Borough of Hounslow to have good internet connectivity.According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, over 98% of premises in the Borough of Hounslow can access superfast broadband speeds (30 Mbps), which is in line with the UK...
Answered 23 Sept 2025
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