Samantha Niblett MP: written questions
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Slaughterhouses: DemonstrationsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will hold discussions with the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers on protests outside their members' premises.
Answer: Defra engages regularly with stakeholders across the food and farming sector, including representative bodies, on matters within the Department’s remit. Issues relating to protests and public order, including protests taking place outside commercial premi...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: Agriculture and FoodDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to include (a) farmers and (b) food production.
Answer: Eligibility for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme is informed by the Government’s Industrial Strategy and by the recent consultation on scheme eligibility. Decisions on eligibility have been taken to drive economic growth in line with the Indu...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England plans to update its clinical guidance on long-term support for cardiac arrest survivors, including access to free medication.
Answer: NHS England is focused on improving long‑term, holistic follow‑up and rehabilitation after cardiac arrest. In December 2024, to support local systems to commission high quality cardiac rehabilitation, NHS England published Commissioning standards for card...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions his Department has had with NHS England on expanding medical exemption criteria to include cardiac arrest survivors dependent on long-term rhythm-stabilising medication.
Answer: There are no current plans to add cardiac arrest to the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, and no discussions have been held with NHS England on this matter.People who require long-term heart medi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his department plans to review prescription charge exemptions for people who require lifelong medication following a cardiac arrest.
Answer: There are no current plans to add cardiac arrest to the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, and no discussions have been held with NHS England on this matter.People who require long-term heart medi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that people access long-term heart medication given the level of prescription charges.
Answer: There are no current plans to add cardiac arrest to the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, and no discussions have been held with NHS England on this matter.People who require long-term heart medi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUrinary Tract Infections: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are required for vaccines for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections to obtain regulatory approval including an indicative timeline for licensing.
Answer: For any new medicine to be introduced to the United Kingdom market an application to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is required. The MHRA is ready to support companies that are looking to introduce new medicines to the Unit...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinimum Wage: National Insurance ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, following the announcement in the Budget on 30th October 2025 and its requirement for both the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contributions to be increased, whether assurance
Answer: Funding for general practice (GP) is agreed annually through consultation on the GP Contract, which considers wider cost pressures facing practices as part of the overall settlement. These funding decisions are informed by a range of factors, including in...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: AerialsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the concentration of ownership of UK mobile towers among wireless infrastructure providers; and what assessment she has made of the implications of this
Answer: The Government continually monitors developments across the mobile market to understand how they may shape investment in comprehensive, high-quality mobile connectivity that is secure and affordable for consumers and business.On 10 February, the Governmen...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: AerialsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of ownership of UK mobile towers among wireless infrastructure providers; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of
Answer: The government continually monitors developments across the market to understand how they may impact investment in comprehensive, high-quality mobile connectivity that is secure and affordable for consumers and business.On 10 February, the Government publ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of 2017 Electronic Communications Code reforms on relationships between telecoms operators and site providers; and whether she has m
Answer: The Government wants Code agreements to be negotiated collaboratively; and the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 made changes to the Code intended to support this.The Department has not undertaken comprehensive monitoring of ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: Rural AreasDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of mileage restrictions applied to Motability scheme vehicles on disabled people and families living in semi-rural and rural areas, particularly those
Answer: Responsibility for the terms and administration of the Scheme sits with Motability Foundation and its Board of Governors. The changes to the leasing package were announced on 26 March and include reducing the mileage allowance from 20,000 per year to 10,0...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: PayHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to oppose proposed changes submitted to the Police Remuneration Review Body on reducing compensation for cancelled rest days and altering re-roster arrangements for police officers.
Answer: The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) makes recommendations to the Government on the appropriate level of pay and allowances for police officers, including payments for cancelled rest days. The PRRB gathers and invites parties to submit evidence to i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: PayHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposals by the National Police Chiefs’ Council to change compensation arrangements for cancelled police rest days on officer welfare, morale a
Answer: The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) makes recommendations to the Government on the appropriate level of pay and allowances for police officers, including payments for cancelled rest days. The PRRB gathers and invites parties to submit evidence to i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaughterhouses: DemonstrationsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had with the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers on the level of protests outside their members' premises.
Answer: The right to peaceful protest is a vital part of our democracy, and people are free to gather and express their views, provided they do so within the law. The Public Order Act 1986 grants the police powers to manage protests by imposing conditions on publ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMeta: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 126015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department is considering regulatory measures to prevent Meta withdrawing business pages without due process.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordBatteries: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 125982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance his Department has issued to the insurance and mortgage industries regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems and pylons in relation to the provision of insurance or mortgages to residents in close proximity to either.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: FarmersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the minimum income floor on farmers.
Answer: The government is currently undertaking a review of Universal Credit to ensure it is delivering on its core objectives of tackling poverty and making work pay. As part of that review, we have been engaging with our stakeholders, including those who repres...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) address threshold-based exclusion in adult eating disorder services,(b) reduce funding disparities between child and adult eating disorder services, and (
Answer: Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that have enduring physical and psychological impacts. This is compounded by known difficulties accessing timely, consistent, and appropriate care across the system. The Government has set out its long-term ap...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMortgages: StudentsTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123453More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to assist people with student debt to gain access to a mortgage.
Answer: The Government is committed to making home ownership more accessible by supporting first-time buyers, and welcomes changes made last year to support homeowners. The FCA clarifications to their affordability testing rules have been adopted by 85% of the ma...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPlaying 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
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