Siân Berry MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Special Educational Needs: National Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether proposed SEND reforms will consider the experiences of SEND children with regards to SATs.
Answer: Statutory tests and assessments at primary school help measure the attainment of pupils in relation to the standards set out in the national curriculum and help teachers and parents identify where pupils may need additional support in a certain subject ar...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: ResettlementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5 September 2025 to question 69493, how many: (a) Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) reviews, and (b) Additional Family Member (AFM) reviews have been completed since 17 Jul
Answer: Since 17 July 2025, the MOD have made decisions on 618 ARAP reviews, and 178 AFM reviews. Upon taking office, the government inherited a significant backlog in applications which we have been working through. As part of improving performance, I directed t...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversities: AccountabilityMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Public Office (Accountability) Bill will explicitly apply to all universities.
Answer: The duty of candour and assistance will apply to any body when exercising public functions. This would capture some aspects of the work of universities and other Higher Education Institutions. The duty also extends to those with a relevant health and safe...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Orders: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her proposals for SEND reform, if she will give assurance to adopters and special guardians that their children, a majority of whom require active in-school additional support, which is curren
Answer: As part of our reforms, we will ensure children get the right support in their early years setting, school, and college. We will do this by investing in new training for all staff, early intervention, better buildings and equipment, and making sure that e...
Answered 8 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Orders: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the decision made to remove funding for Specialist Assessments for adopted children and children under special guardianship orders, and in the context of long waiting times experienced by cons
Answer: Up to £2,500 of Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) funding may still be used for children to access a specialist assessment. ASGSF-funded assessments are not intended as an alternative to the specialised mental health services availabl...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in the context of recent uncertainty about the future of the ASGSF, what steps her Department is taking to ensure consistent, high quality therapeutic support for adopted children and their families and Regiona
Answer: The government has carefully considered the impact of changes to adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) funding as part of the wider Spending Review process. That is why we have confirmed continued funding through to 2027/28, alongside con...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversities: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to hold universities to account on their duty of care to students.
Answer: The department’s position is that a duty of care in higher education (HE) may arise in certain circumstances. Such circumstances would be a matter for the courts to decide, based on the specific facts and context of the case being considered, and will be ...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: National Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she will consider the experiences of SEND children in SATs, and include reform of SATs and other statutory assessment in the government's plans to put inclusion at the heart of education.
Answer: Statutory tests and assessments at primary school help measure the attainment of pupils in relation to the standards set out in the national curriculum and help teachers and parents identify where pupils may need additional support in a certain subject ar...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance SchemeDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to announce the future funding settlements for the Music and Dance Scheme Schools; and whether Music and Dance Scheme Schools will receive a long-term settlement.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion to my answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111335.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to address the Disability Transport Gap, as described in the December 2023 report entitled Are we there yet, from Transport for All.
Answer: The Department continues to work closely with disabled people and representative organisations, like Transport for All, to ensure their voices are heard, that the challenges are understood and that we are actively working together to drive the change to m...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 3 March 2026 to question 115217, what timeline the Government is working to in considering the best way to measure the prevalence of VAWG among children and young people in t
Answer: As stated in response to your question on 3rd March, we recognise the importance of understanding the experiences of children and young people. As such the performance framework in the Freedom from Violence and Abuse Strategy includes a sub-metric on the ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat Networks: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, further to the answer of 17 December 2025 to question 98635, how heat network customers who purchase their energy supply from a housing association or a managing agent for their property will
Answer: All households that have a domestic electricity account, regardless of their heating type will benefit from the budget announced savings from moving 75% of the RO levy to the Exchequer. This will include the vast majority of heat network customers. We are...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: ExemptionsTreasuryTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121604More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish data held by HM Revenue and Customs on: (a) the ports of entry used for low-value imports currently eligible for relief under the Low Value Import exemption, (b) what proportion of such consignme
Answer: A) Based on data available to HMRC for 2024/25 the ports of entry for low value imports are: ABDAberdeenABZAberdeen AirportBELBelfastBFSBelfast International AirportBHXBirmingham AirportBOHBournemouth (Hurn) AirportCWLCardiff (Wales) AirportDEUDover / Eur...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet ManualCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115218More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to update the Cabinet Manual in the near future.
Answer: The Government takes the function of the Cabinet Manual seriously and we will keep it under review.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to bring the harms experienced by girls under 16 into the scope of the monitoring and accountability metrics of the Freedom from Violence and Abuse Strategy.
Answer: Children and girls under 16 who experience sexual abuse and exploitation are considered throughout the Strategy, with specific commitments aimed at tackling the appalling crimes of child sexual exploitation and abuse.The key way we’ll measure progress aga...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Civil Aviation OrganizationDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on transparency and corporate capture detailed in the InfluenceMap report entitled Corporate Capture and the UN Internat
Answer: The United Kingdom is an active and influential member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The UK sits on the elected ICAO Council and participates in committees and working groups across the organisation, as we seek to maintain and i...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlastics: PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 21 January 2026 to Written Question UIN 106814, whether a response has been received from Southern Water.
Answer: Polluting our waterways is unacceptable. It is only right that Southern Water has taken responsibility for the appalling pollution incident on the south coast in November, and I have been clear that the sector as a whole must step up and do better for our...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the answer of 22 October 2025 to Written Question UIN 80759, how many Access to Work claims have been processed since 10 October 2025; what the extent is of the backlog of outstanding claims
Answer: We are committed to reducing waiting times in Access to Work so that people can access the support they need. We prioritise applications from customers who are due to start work within the next four weeks, as well as renewals for existing grants, to minim...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the answer of 27 January 2026 to Written Question UIN 106823, if he will (a) collect and analyse data on the extent of refusal, increase and reduction of Access to Work awards at renewal and
Answer: The Department has a broad analytical programme of work on Access to Work which includes quantitative analysis of data, qualitative research, and production of official statistics. This programme is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains relevant and hel...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPensioners: Social Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of people in poverty as a result of the rule preventing mixed-age couples from claiming pension-age benefits until the youngest partner reaches State Pension age.
Answer: Ensuring that individuals can get into, progress and stay in work is important in helping them to continue saving for their own retirement and contribute to the wider economy. The requirement for mixed age couples to seek financial support from the workin...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordInfant Mortality and Pregnancy: Brighton PavilionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase access to NHS specialist mental health care following (a) pregnancy and (b) baby loss for people in Brighton Pavilion constituency.
Answer: We recognise that the experience of losing a baby or pregnancy loss can be very difficult for parents and families. We are determined to make sure all bereaved parents, regardless of where they live, have access to mental health support.Significant progre...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to take steps to support local authorities seeking to build social housing to access finance to purchase land being sold by NHS Trusts.
Answer: The government is not taking any specific action to support local authorities to purchase land being sold by NHS Trusts.However, in January we announced that we would extend the ‘preferential’ borrowing rate for council housebuilding from the Public Works...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: BrightonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with Brighton and Hove City Council on the external auditor’s report findings on (a) the risk of a Section 114 notice being issued and (b) dema
Answer: In the multi-year Local Government Finance Settlement, the Government made available a Core Spending Power increase for Brighton of 14.2% between 2024-25 and 2028-29, worth £47.6m – coming good on our promise of reforming the funding system. We know that ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will (a) confirm how many local council external auditors' annual reports identified serious financial sustainability issues, as well as the number of local authorities con
Answer: The department engages closely with local authorities, including in relation to any serious concerns raised through the external audit process. The issuing of a Section 114 notice is a local decision for a council’s statutory Section 151 officer and gover...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help ensure affordable housing for young people.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 113747 on 2 March 2026.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
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