Samantha Niblett MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Written question 30137Department for EducationTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the proportion of religious education lessons taught by teachers without a relevant post-A-level qualification was taken into account in the decision not to offer a postgraduate ITT bursary for religiou
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordWritten question 30136Department for EducationTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 11 September 2026 to Question 27773 on Education: Religion, whether the Department’s forecast of the supply of religious education teachers distinguishes between (a) teachers with a re
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data her Department holds on the proportion of Derbyshire's £20.091 million of unallocated SEND capital at July 2025 that has now resulted in completed and operational SEND provision.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Derbyshire County Council’s use of its High Needs Provision Capital Allocation, including the length of time for which sums remained unallocated; what monito
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: PornographyMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to stop the use and depiction of (a) actual and (b) doll babies in explicit pornographic online content.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEducation: Religion and ScienceDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what consideration her Department has given in developing the revised national curriculum to how subjects including religious education and science can complement statutory relationships and sex education by pr
Answer: The government recognises the important role that a broad and balanced curriculum plays in supporting pupils' health, wellbeing and preparation for adult life.Relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) provides the statutory framework for teaching pup...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: ReligionDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what consideration her Department has given to the proportion of teachers recorded as teaching religious education who are specialists in and usually teach other subjects when (a) assessing the size of the reli
Answer: The government values and recognises the importance of all subjects, including religious education (RE). There were 15,781 teachers of RE in 2025/26.As a consequence of a more favourable supply forecast, the recruitment need for RE fell for 2026/27. There...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCurriculum: Public ConsultationDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to launch the public consultation on the revised National Curriculum in September 2026.
Answer: Reform of the national curriculum and GCSEs is continuing and will align with the government’s ambition to transform technical education for 14 to 16-year-olds. There will be a public consultation on the proposals for the national curriculum and assessmen...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will provide i) details of psychosexual clinics supported by the NHS and providing NHS care and ii) comparative figures for the last 10 years.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer she received on 15 July in response to Question 11891, where it was explained that the requested information is not centrally held by the Department.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to improve public understanding of cardiovascular risk factors including cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and smoking.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals on managing cholesterol levels for patients, commonly referred to as lipid measurement, across health and care settings. This guidan...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCholesterol: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of communication on recommended cholesterol levels between primary care services, NHS hospital cardiology departments and publicly available NHS patient
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals on managing cholesterol levels for patients, commonly referred to as lipid measurement, across health and care settings. This guidan...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will introduce free bus travel for young people aged 16-19 in England.
Answer: The Government knows how important affordable and reliable bus services are in enabling young people to get to education, work and access vital services. While there are no current plans to introduce a national scheme providing free bus travel for people...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: Occupational TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance her Department provides to integrated care boards and local authorities on including occupational therapy in sexual health services.
Answer: NHS England recognises the vital role occupational therapists play across the health and care system and is committed to supporting a skilled, sustainable workforce.Opportunities for post registration development and specialism are the responsibility of e...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: Occupational TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure occupational therapists are represented in sexual health workforce planning.
Answer: NHS England recognises the vital role occupational therapists play across the health and care system and is committed to supporting a skilled, sustainable workforce.Opportunities for post registration development and specialism are the responsibility of e...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: Occupational TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the role of occupational therapists in supporting people’s sexual wellbeing, relationships and participation following illness, injury, disability or long
Answer: NHS England recognises the vital role occupational therapists play across the health and care system and is committed to supporting a skilled, sustainable workforce.Opportunities for post registration development and specialism are the responsibility of e...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCervical Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data her Department holds on the uptake of smear tests during mandatory mask wearing compared to when mask wearing is not mandatory.
Answer: The requested information is not held by the Department.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCycling: Protective ClothingDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing legislation to make it compulsory for cyclists using public roads to wear high-visibility or brightly coloured clothing and a protective helme
Answer: There are no plans to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear high visibility clothing or a protective helmet when cycling. However, cyclists should ensure that they can be clearly seen by other road users, both for their own safety and for that of others...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will review guidance on the use of QRISK3 in primary care where a consultant cardiologist recommends preventative cholesterol-lowering medication; and whether she has made an assessment of t
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) guideline, Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification, recommends the use of QRISK3 to estimate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disea...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: HIV/AIDSForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the World Health Organisation on the investment case for pleasure-inclusive sexual health published in the British Medical Journa
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not yet engaged with the World Health Organisation on the topic of pleasure-based sexual and reproductive health as published in the British Medical Journal, or assessed the merits or implications of th...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: HIV/AIDSForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the investment case for pleasure-inclusive sexual health published in the British Medical Journal, what assessment his Department has made of its value for
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not yet engaged with the World Health Organisation on the topic of pleasure-based sexual and reproductive health as published in the British Medical Journal, or assessed the merits or implications of th...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate her Department has made of the potential cost savings to the NHS from adopting pleasure-inclusive sexual health approaches.
Answer: No assessment has been made.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the investment case for pleasure-inclusive sexual health published in the British Medical Journal, what plans her Department has to incorporate pleasure-inclusive approaches into
Answer: No assessment has been made.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ApplicationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish the Government's position on fee paying and no win no fee organisations, who complete benefit applications such as PIP and attendance allowance for constituents which are inaccurate;
Answer: We are aware of the proliferation of claims management companies who charge a fee and would advise claimants to think very carefully before using such services. Free help, support and advice on claiming Personal Independent Payment (PIP) and Attendance Al...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Prisoners' ReleaseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of housing support available to people leaving prison who have engaged extensively with rehabilitation programmes; and whether her De
Answer: As part of our National Plan to End Homelessness, we outlined our ambition that no one should leave a public institution into homelessness. My department is working with the Ministry of Justice to embed partnerships to strengthen pre-release planning and ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGluten-free FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the Welsh Gluten Free Subsidy Card Scheme; and whether it plans to introduce the same system in England to
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Rushcliffe on 3 July 2026 in response to Question 13254.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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