Samantha Niblett MP: written questions
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Written questions
Playing Fields and Sportsgrounds: StandardsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition and usability of publicly accessible sports pitches and playing fields in England since 2020; and how many (a) have been classified a
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to quality sports pitches and playing fields.According to Sport England’s Active Places database, as of March 2026, there are currently 53,531 operational publicly accessible sports pitches ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department is supporting university students and graduates with accumulating student debt.
Answer: Unlike commercial loans, student loans carry significant protections for borrowers. Student loan repayments are linked to income, not to the amount borrowed or interest applied. As repayments remain income contingent, if a borrower’s salary remains the sa...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung CarersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assistance his Department provides for young people with caring responsibilities for older (a) siblings and (b) relatives.
Answer: Local authorities must identify young carers, including those caring for older siblings and relatives, who may need support and assess their needs when requested. We strongly support the No Wrong Doors for Young Carers Memorandum of Understanding, which p...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Leaving: EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assistance her Department provides for young people seeking employment upon leaving school.
Answer: Young people must continue in education or training until their 18th birthday and may do so through full-time study, full-time work or volunteering combined with part-time learning, or an apprenticeship, while local authorities hold statutory duties to id...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBuildings: Sustainable DevelopmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has had discussions with stakeholders on the adequacy of the BREEAM Excellent £2,000,000 threshold, in the context of inflation since it was set.
Answer: The Department has not held discussions with stakeholders on this matter.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: VATTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122219More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of VAT rules on the accessibility and affordability of services provided by CBT psychotherapists, counsellors and other health professionals on PSA Accredited Reg
Answer: Many services provided directly or supervised by registered health professionals are exempt from VAT, meaning no VAT is charged to the final consumer. This does not apply to professionals who do not have statutory registers, such as counsellors and psycho...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPsychiatry: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of regulation of psychotherapy professions.
Answer: The Government is clear that the professions protected in law must be the right ones and that the level of regulatory oversight must be proportionate to the risks to the public.The Department keeps the professions subject to regulation under review but ha...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: VAT ExemptionsTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122077More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending VAT exemption to counsellors, psychotherapists and CBT therapists who are on Professional Standards Authority-accredited registers.
Answer: Many services provided directly or supervised by registered health professionals are exempt from VAT, meaning no VAT is charged to the final consumer. This does not apply to professionals who do not have statutory registers, such as counsellors and psycho...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPsychiatry: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has plans to introduce statutory regulation for psychotherapy professions, including counsellors and CBT psychotherapists.
Answer: The Government is clear that the professions protected in law must be the right ones and that the level of regulatory oversight must be proportionate to the risks to the public.The Department keeps the professions subject to regulation under review but ha...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to written question 120134 answered on 16 March 2026, for what reason GS4 mix is no longer available to farmers.
Answer: GS4 was previously an option called ‘Legume and herb-rich swards’ available to farmers under legacy Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier agreements. This option was replaced with a broadly equivalent action called ‘Herbal leys’ under both the ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her department is taking to address the potential risk of social housing residents being excluded from full fibre broadband due to access rights.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring at least 99% of premises receive gigabit broadband coverage by 2032. This will primarily be achieved through the commercial deployment of full‑fibre connections. Through Project Gigabit the Government is supporting ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMast Cell Activation Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and the challenges to patients in accessing diagnosis and treatment.
Answer: The Department recognises the complex needs of people living with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Our approach focuses on improving care coordination and access to appropriate services.The National Health Service has published an overview of mastocy...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordA Shade GreenerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 17 September 2025 to question 80057, what recent progress has been made in the OFGEM investigation into A Shade Greener; and when affected constituents can expect re
Answer: Ofgem, as the independent regulator, is responsible for investigating whether companies have complied with the rules of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme and related consumer regulations. Ofgem’s investigation into the company A Shade Greener remains open. ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFood Supply: WeatherDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) secure national food supply chains and (b) protect food security through mitigation of disruption caused by extreme weather in the context of
Answer: UK self-sufficiency has remained broadly stable for several decades. In 2024, the UK was 65% self-sufficient for all food; 77% for food that can be produced here. In most scenarios, strong domestic production and imports through stable trade routes ensure...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support people with pelvic health conditions through the Pelvic Partnership; and what support and service provision is available in South Derbyshire cons
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 March 2026 to Question 117110.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason her Department stopped availability of SFI GS4 (Legume and herb-rich swards); and what factors were taken into consideration when making this decision.
Answer: GS4 is not an action under SFI. It is a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier action, and is unaffected by the Government’s announced reforms to SFI.
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWoolDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help promote the use of British wool.
Answer: The UK has a proud tradition of wool production going back many centuries. British Wool is an independent public body who work on behalf of the wool industry to promote the use of British wool. As a natural, versatile, and durable textile, which is renewa...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFunctional Neurological Disorder: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his department has to ensure equitable access and service provision for patients with functional neurological disorder (FND) across South Derbyshire.
Answer: NHS England’s updated Specialised Neurology Service Specification, published in August 2025, includes specific reference to functional neurological disorder (FND). It states that all specialised neurology centres must include access to treatment services ...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review of the Loan ChargeTreasuryTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117113More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many outstanding cases involving individuals subject to the Loan Charge she expects to be resolved as a result of the recommendations of the McCann Review.
Answer: At Budget 2024 the Government announced a new independent review of the loan charge. The purpose of the review was to bring the matter to a close for people who have not settled and paid their loan charge liabilities. The review identified affordability a...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward proposals to require a single mandatory standard and enforcement regime to apply equally to highway authorities, their contractors, and statutory undertakers for all road and street wor
Answer: A strong framework already applies to utilities, contractors and highway authorities, including national reinstatement standards, permit schemes, and performance‑based inspections introduced in 2023, which ensure poor performers face more frequent inspect...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBuildings: Solar PowerMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the decision not to require solar photovoltaic panels on all new residential and commercial buildings from 2026 under the updated build
Answer: Buildings constructed to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards will be future proofed with low carbon heating and high levels of energy efficiency. The consultation for the Future Homes and Buildings Standards had two proposals for the energy performan...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support individuals with pelvic health conditions through the Pelvic Partnership; and what specific support and service provision is currently available
Answer: We are rolling out perinatal pelvic health services to improve the prevention, identification, and referral to treatment for pelvic health problems during pregnancy and at least one year following birth. As of January 2026, 36 of the 42 local systems have...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: MicrosoftDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much his Department has spent on Microsoft software licenses in the last 12 months.
Answer: DHSC spent £4.3m on Microsoft licensing for internal use for the period 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026.All purchases are based upon a valid business requirement and utilise national pricing agreements negotiated by the Crown Commercial Service to ensu...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to answer Question 107246 tabled on 20th January 2026, regarding safeguarding issues and Academies.
Answer: I can confirm that a response has been submitted to my hon. Friend, the Member for South Derbyshire to Question 107246.
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoad TrafficDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the January 2026 Road Traffic Strategy, when she plans to publish the manual for streets.
Answer: The Department intends to publish an updated version of the Manual for Streets before the end of 2026.
Answered 3 Feb 2026
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