Saqib Bhatti MP: written questions
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Music and Dance SchemeDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of short notice funding decisions on Music and Dance Scheme schools’ ability to plan for future cohorts of students.
Answer: The department has already committed to a continuation of the Music and Dance Scheme.The department has been considering multi-year funding for the scheme to support future planning by all the providers, including the eight private schools. Further announ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance SchemeDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what notice her Department plans to provide to Music and Dance Scheme Schools of funding decisions for the next academic year.
Answer: The department has already committed to a continuation of the Music and Dance Scheme.The department has been considering multi-year funding for the scheme to support future planning by all the providers, including the eight private schools. Further announ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance SchemeDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support student provision under the Music and Dance Settlement Grant.
Answer: The department has already committed to a continuation of the Music and Dance Scheme.The department has been considering multi-year funding for the scheme to support future planning by all the providers, including the eight private schools. Further announ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance Scheme: VATDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on removing VAT from the Music and Dance Scheme Settlement Grant.
Answer: The Music and Dance Scheme provides means-tested bursaries so high achieving students in music and dance can secure world-class specialist training regardless of financial circumstances, including at eight private schools. Since 1 January 2025, the standa...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance Scheme: VATDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what consideration her Department has given to removing VAT charged on the MDS Settlement Grant for a) MDS Schools and b) parents.
Answer: The Music and Dance Scheme provides means-tested bursaries so high achieving students in music and dance can secure world-class specialist training regardless of financial circumstances, including at eight private schools. Since 1 January 2025, the standa...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate her Department has made of the number of projects supported by the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme that would have proceeded as planned without the Scheme; and what comparativ
Answer: The Department commissioned Harlow Consulting to conduct an independent evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The Department has not made a separate internal estimate, and uses Harlow’s comprehensive independent assessment to understand...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether funding has been directed from other departments' budgets to the budget of the Department for Education, as she outlined on the 1st December 2025.
Answer: The usual practice to transfer budgets between government departments is via budget cover transfers (BCTs), which occur twice a financial year through the Estimates process. The most recent Estimates Memo for the department is available here: https://comm...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support will be available for children with dyslexia under the Experts at Hand programme.
Answer: The Experts at Hand offer will support schools and settings with expert advice and guidance to help them identify and meet a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia. This includes strengthening early identification and supporting more effec...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Speech and Language DisordersDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many Speech and Language Therapy Advanced Practitioners will be hired (a) in England and (b) in each Integrated Care Board geographical area.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what accountability measures is she implementing for local area partnerships that perform under the required standard.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ParentsDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make a statement on parental rights upon the implementation of SEND reforms outlined in the Schools White Paper.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many SEND pupils will have left school entirely before single ECHP reform takes place.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: Agency StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NHS England and NHS workforce framework providers on ensuring compliant payroll practices within the agency staffing supply chains for the NHS.
Answer: The Department, alongside NHS England, collaborates with framework providers like the NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe to ensure compliant payroll practices. Key actions include mandatory auditing, IR35 compliance, adherence to National Healt...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Public SectorTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128118More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration she has given to establishing a government-recognised (a) compliance and (b) accreditation standard for umbrella companies to reduce payroll tax risk within labour supply chains supplying public s
Answer: Umbrella companies are a type of employment intermediary that engages workers on behalf of recruitment agencies and end client organisations. Although many umbrella companies operate diligently, others are used to facilitate non-compliance including tax a...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Public SectorTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128117More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of extending joint and several liability for payroll taxes within umbrella company arrangements on recruitment agencies supplying temporary staff to public sector
Answer: Umbrella companies are a type of employment intermediary that engages workers on behalf of recruitment agencies and end client organisations. Although many umbrella companies operate diligently, others are used to facilitate non-compliance including tax a...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Temporary EmploymentTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128115More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment HMRC has made of the risk of unpaid employer National Insurance contributions within labour supply chains providing temporary staffing to the NHS following the Ducas tax dispute; and whether she plan
Answer: Umbrella companies are a type of employment intermediary that engages workers on behalf of recruitment agencies and end client organisations. Although many umbrella companies operate diligently, others are used to facilitate non-compliance including tax a...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will conduct an Impact Assessment of the SEND reforms on early years settings supporting children with additional needs.
Answer: Impact assessments were published alongside the consultation to aid engagement during the consultation period.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will conduct an Impact Assessment of the SEND reforms on transport obligations for children with SEND.
Answer: The government has published equalities and children’s rights impact assessments alongside SEND reform: Putting Children and Young People First.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will conduct an Impact Assessment of the SEND reforms on special schools and specialist provision.
Answer: Impact assessments were published alongside the consultation to aid engagement during the consultation period.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will conduct an Impact Assessment of the SEND reforms on mainstream schools’ workload and resource requirements.
Answer: Impact assessments were published alongside the consultation to aid engagement during the consultation period.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will conduct an Impact Assessment of the SEND reforms on children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans.
Answer: Impact assessments were published alongside the consultation to aid engagement during the consultation period.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: Coastal AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when further details relating to the Mission North East and Mission Coastal programmes will be published.
Answer: Departmental officials are currently engaging school leaders, alongside local and national stakeholders, on the approach for the Missions and we will announce further details in due course.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Vocational GuidanceDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate careers support in schools, especially for alternative pathways.
Answer: Schools are required to offer multiple opportunities for pupils to hear directly from apprenticeship, further education and training providers.The government has adopted updated Gatsby Benchmarks into statutory guidance. They place greater emphasis on hig...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: PlagiarismDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help prevent AI-driven plagiarism in schools.
Answer: The majority of GCSE and A level assessments are taken as written exams under close staff supervision, without access to the internet or artificial intelligence (AI) tools, which prevents the use of AI-generated material in most assessments.The department...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Family HubsDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what (a) responsibilities and (a) powers SEND practitioners will have in Best Start Family Hubs.
Answer: The department is investing over £200 million over three years to strengthen the special educational needs and disabilities offer in Best Start Family Hubs, including funding a family-facing practitioner in every hub to support children with additional ne...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
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