Shivani Raja MP: written questions 2026
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Department for Work and Pensions: Members' Constituency WorkDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the financial and mental health impact on vulnerable benefit claimants arising from extended delays in responding to parliamentary casework enquiries.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions recognises the important role that Members of Parliament play in supporting their constituents and is committed to responding to parliamentary casework enquiries as quickly as possible. DWP continually monitors perform...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Members' Constituency WorkDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to clear the current backlog of Member of Parliament casework enquiries; and what progress is being made toward meeting the standard 15-working-day target for departm
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions recognises the important role that Members of Parliament play in supporting their constituents and is committed to responding to parliamentary casework enquiries as quickly as possible. DWP continually monitors perform...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any planned reforms to settlement eligibility will apply transitional rules equally to all workers already on a qualifying route, including those working outside social care.
Answer: The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.We received over 200,000 responses from the public and organisations are now reviewing ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that future reforms to settlement requirements preserve public trust in the consistency and fairness of the UK immigration system for existing visa holder
Answer: The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.We received over 200,000 responses from the public and organisations are now reviewing ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Assistance: Public ExpenditureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria his Department uses to evaluate whether non-emergency international development projects represent effective use of public funds.
Answer: Official Development Assistance (ODA) is focused where it can have the greatest impact, supporting the most vulnerable and advancing our modern development approach.Effectiveness and value for money are assessed on an ongoing basis as part of embedded pro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22351More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the value for money of Official Development Assistance spending targets relative to domestic infrastructure priorities.
Answer: Government spending, including funding for domestic infrastructure projects and overseas programming, was set out in the Spending Review 2025 settlement. All Government programmes, both domestic and international, are subject to rigorous Value for Money (...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of rolling stock was not required for the planned timetable for each train operating company in each month since July 2024.
Answer: The Department does not hold this information, which is a detailed planning matter for train operators.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTrains: Air ConditioningDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many passenger services operated by each train operating company were reported as having defective air conditioning in each month since July 2024.
Answer: The Department monitors the quality of service provided to passengers on board and at stations, to ensure operators are providing a safe and comfortable environment. We are therefore clear that train operators should take this seriously. It is the respons...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many passenger services were cancelled due to rolling stock failures by each train operating company in each month since July 2024.
Answer: The Department does not hold this information which is a detailed planning matter for train operators.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLuton Airport: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Civil Aviation Authority has undertaken a review of ground handling safety and security procedures at London Luton Airport, in the context of reports of incidents involving damage to Israir aircraft
Answer: The airport and ground handling agent is responsible for reviewing these incidents. Subject to any findings, the outcomes will be shared with the Civil Aviation Authority where necessary.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordActive Travel: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding Active Travel England has made available to local authorities for the maintenance of active travel infrastructure delivered through Active Travel Fund capital grants in each financial year since it
Answer: Walking and cycling routes form part of the local highways network and therefore maintenance funding comes under the general Highways Maintenance Fund. Active Travel England has additionally made specific maintenance funding available to authorities as pa...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: EU Emissions Trading SchemeDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the European Commission's proposal to extend the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to flights departing the EU to destinations within 5,000 kilometre
Answer: We are monitoring developments regarding the EU ETS with interest, particularly given the context of ongoing negotiations to link the UK ETS and EU ETS. These are initial proposals and subject to consideration and potential amendment by the Council and th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: CertificationDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average time taken by the Civil Aviation Authority to complete certification applications was for (a) aircraft, (b) engines, (c) components and (d) modifications in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has provided the following information on the average time taken to complete certification applications in each of the last five years: Average Days Taken to CompleteYear of application20212022202320242025Aircraft-97344...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: LGBT+ PeopleCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22333More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 25 June 2026 to Question 10289 on Equality: Gender and Intersex and to the Written Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question HL1591 on Civil Service: Gender Recognition, whether the decision n
Answer: New model Gender Reassignment guidance has been issued to Civil Service departments for them to use as a template for their own departmental guidance. Internal HR policies and guidance are not published externally. The Cabinet Office also believes disclos...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands Railway: ComplaintsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many complaints on East Midlands Railway services serving Leicester were received by (a) her Department and (b) the Office of Rail and Road in each of the last three years.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of passengers being able to raise concerns about their journeys. The Department does not hold complaint data for East Midlands Railway (EMR) services serving Leicester. The Office of Rail and Road regularly publis...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands Railway: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made with East Midlands Railway on the introduction of new rolling stock; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of this stock on passengers travelling to and
Answer: The Department recognises that delays to the introduction of East Midlands Railway’s (EMR) new Aurora trains have affected train resilience during the transition period, increasing the risk of cancellations and reduced capacity when trains are unavailable...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands Railway: OvercrowdingDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with East Midlands Railway on the levels of overcrowding on services serving Leicester; and what steps she is planning to take to increase passenger capacity after October 2026.
Answer: The Department recognises that recent crowding on some East Midlands Railway (EMR) services serving Leicester has affected passenger experience. The Department, through DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO), continues to work closely with EMR to address crowding concer...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands RailwayDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with East Midlands Railways on the potential impact of delays and cancellations on people travelling between Leicester and London.
Answer: The Department recognises that the recent reliability of East Midlands Railway (EMR) services serving Leicester have not been adequate. The Department, through DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO), has been clear to EMR that the current service is unacceptable and is ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands Railway: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of passenger satisfaction with East Midlands Railway services operating through Leicester.
Answer: The Department monitors passenger satisfaction across the rail network through a range of measures, including independent passenger research, operator surveys, complaints data and other customer feedback. The Department recognises that recent reductions i...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands Railway: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average cancellation rate for East Midlands Railway services calling at Leicester station was in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Department does not hold the data for 2021/22 centrally. Average cancellation rate for East Midlands Railway services calling at Leicester station in each of the last four financial years is set out in the table below. Financial yearAverage cancellati...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands Railway: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with East Midlands Railway on improving the performance of services between Leicester and London St Pancras.
Answer: The Department recognises that the recent reliability of East Midlands Railway (EMR) services serving Leicester and the Midland Main Line has not been adequate. The Department, through DFTO, has been clear to EMR that the current service is unacceptable a...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Midlands Railway: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the reliability of East Midlands Railway services serving Leicester; and what steps she is taking to improve punctuality and reduce cancellations on the Midland M
Answer: The Department recognises that the recent reliability of East Midlands Railway (EMR) services serving Leicester and the Midland Main Line has not been adequate. The Department, through DFTO, has been clear to EMR that the current service is unacceptable a...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Service: Gender RecognitionCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19162More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether government departments are revising their own policies with reference to the model Policy and Guidance: Supporting Trans and Non-binary Employees issued on 22 May 2026.
Answer: Departments are undertaking consultation with relevant stakeholders to revise their own policies.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Service: Gender RecognitionCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19161More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Written Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question HL1591, what public interest factors were weighed in reaching the decision not to disclose the model Policy and Guidance: Supporting Trans and Non
Answer: It is long established that effective policy development relies on the ability of ministers and their officials to exchange views and provide free and frank advice on the options available. Disclosing the requested information is likely to have a detrimen...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordParliamentary Questions: Disclosure of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19160More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question HL1591, whether it is his Department's policy that exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 determine what information may be provided in answ
Answer: In line with the Ministerial Code, Ministers should be as open as possible with Parliament, refusing to provide information only when disclosure would not be in the public interest which should be decided in accordance with the relevant statutes and the F...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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