Shaun Davies MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Artificial Intelligence: Public SectorDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the use of artificial intelligence to improve and streamline public services.
Answer: AI is at the heart of the government’s plan to transform how we deliver public services. As set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan and the Blueprint for a Modern Digital Government, both published January 2025, the UK government has a vision to suppo...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMotabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans his Department has to reform the Motability scheme.
Answer: The government announced a package of reforms to the Motability Scheme which will ensure the scheme delivers value for money for the taxpayer, while continuing to support disabled people. Full details were set out in the budget and can be found here: Mota...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung People: UnemploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what comparative data her Department holds on the proportion of 16-24 year olds not in education, employment or training (a) who were previously eligible for free school meals and (b) overall.
Answer: The department publishes statistics on those aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) for England from the Labour Force Survey (LFS): NEET age 16 to 24, available at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-st...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: UnemploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what comparative data her Department holds on the proportion of 16-24 year olds not in education, employment or training (a) who attended state schools and (b) overall.
Answer: The department publishes statistics on those aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) for England from the Labour Force Survey (LFS): NEET age 16 to 24, available at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-st...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data his Department holds on the a) gender and b) demographic breakdown of people aged 16-24 not in education, employment and training.
Answer: The Department for Education (DfE) publishes statistics on those aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) for England from the Labour Force Survey (LFS): NEET age 16 to 24 . In this release, estimates of the number and proportion...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of increasing the cap for the number of homes that a council can own without the need for a housing revenue account from 200
Answer: The government recognise that the cost of opening a Housing Revenue Account (HRA) can deter non-HRA holding councils from increasing their current levels of housing delivery. As a result, we are already exploring whether the current 200 social and afforda...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGrants: TelfordDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what grants have been made by her Department in organisations (a) Telford constituency and (b) Telford and Wrekin Council.
Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and its Arms Length Bodies record Exchequer funded grants data on the Government Grant Information System. The Government Grant Information System does not record grants by constituency or local authority level,...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Sport England on supporting the expansion of local sporting facilities.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to sport and leisure facilities which are vital spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and which play an important role within communities across the country. The Governmen...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRevenue Support Grant: Telford and WrekinMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the total Revenue Support Grant provided to Telford and Wrekin Council for each year that data is available, including the provisional settlement for 2026/2027
Answer: The total Revenue Support Grant provided to Telford and Wrekin Council has consistently been published as part of the annual Local Government Finance Settlement for each year. A full record of recent Local Government Finance Settlements can be found onlin...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish his Department's plan to replace the New Homes Bonus.
Answer: The government has no plans to replace the New Homes Bonus.
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordM6 and M54: ConstructionDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress her Department has made on the construction of the M6 M54 toll link road.
Answer: Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, funding was confirmed for the delivery of the M54 to M6 Link Road scheme. National Highways is currently undertaking preparatory works to ensure the project is ready to start construction. The delivery prog...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs and Nurseries: TelfordDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools in Telford constituency have applied for funding to provide a) free breakfast clubs and b) funded nurseries places in all rounds of applications up to and including 6 December 2025; and how man
Answer: The department launched the free breakfast club early adopter scheme in April 2025 to test and learn what works in delivering free breakfast clubs in 750 state-funded schools across England. Early adopter schools were selected to ensure a wide range of re...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSport England: StandardsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the (a) effectiveness, (b) value for money and (c) adequacy of (i) leadership and (ii) accountability of Sports England.
Answer: Sport and physical activity generates £123 billion in social value each year. That is why supporting grassroots sport and increasing physical activity are key government priorities. We work closely with Sport England who are best placed to deliver on thes...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to support wards receiving funding through the Pride in Place programme in a) Telford, b) West Midlands and c) England.
Answer: The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support to 244 places over the next decade. The neighbourhoods selected to receive funding and support from the Pride in Place Programme include Woodside in Telfo...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to support wards receiving funding through the Pride in Place programme in a) Telford, b) West Midlands and c) England.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that communities benefit directly from the energy transition. Currently the Midlands Net Zero Hub (MNZH) is supporting 40 decarbonisation projects across the West Midlands. Through the Public Sector Decarbonisation ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeHome OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans her Department has to support wards receiving funding through the Pride in Place programme in a) Telford, b) West Midlands and c) England.
Answer: On 25 September, the Government launched its overarching Pride in Place Strategy, committing up to £5 billion in funding and support to 339 communities.The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support to...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to support wards receiving funding through the Pride in Place programme in (a) Telford, (b) West Midlands and (c) England.
Answer: On 25 September, the Government launched its overarching Pride in Place Strategy, committing up to £5 billion in funding and support to 339 communities. The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support t...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: AccessDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to enable working parents to access healthcare without adversely impacting (a) work and (b) childcare commitments.
Answer: Core opening hours for general practices (GPs) run from 8:00am to 6:30pm on weekdays, beyond typical school or nursery hours. In addition, primary care networks provide extended access to GP appointments on evenings and Saturdays.As of 1 October, patients...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: AttendanceDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of managing and attending healthcare appointments on children's school attendance.
Answer: In the 2024/25 academic year, over 4 million days of school were lost due to time off for a medical or dental appointment. For children to achieve and thrive, they need to be in school. The national absence codes include a code for leave of absence for th...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure NHS Online is accessible to people with limited a) digital skills and b) internet access.
Answer: The Government will establish an “online hospital”, NHS Online, which will give people on certain pathways the choice of getting the specialist care they need from their home. It will connect patients with clinicians across the country through secure, onl...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve a) awareness of and b) access to online health care services among families and carers.
Answer: The Government will establish an “online hospital”, NHS Online, which will give people on certain pathways the choice of getting the specialist care they need from their home. It will connect patients with clinicians across the country through secure, onl...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: FamiliesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that online healthcare provision reflects the needs of diverse modern families.
Answer: The Government will establish an “online hospital”, NHS Online, which will give people on certain pathways the choice of getting the specialist care they need from their home. It will connect patients with clinicians across the country through secure, onl...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesWales OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions she has had with the Department for Transport on improving the quality and quantity of trains on the line between Aberystwyth and Birmingham via Telford.
Answer: I have regular discussions with the Transport Secretary on a range of issues.Services and rolling stock on the line between Aberystwyth and Birmingham, via Telford, are the responsibility of Transport for Wales and my officials engage regularly with colle...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her department has to support wards receiving funding through the Pride in Place programme in a) Telford, b) West Midlands and c) England.
Answer: The Pride in Place Programme is being led by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and is the government’s flagship communities programme, which empowers local people to shape the future of their neighbourhood. Supported by up to £5 b...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Mercia Police: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she will determine West Mercia Police's requests for special grant funding for the next financial year.
Answer: Decisions on police funding for 2026-27 will be taken shortly. Any requests for additional funding will be considered in the round and decisions communicated to Police and Crime Commissioners in due course.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
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