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Simon Opher MP: written questions
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Patients: VeteransDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients are registered as veterans in England.
Answer: The Department does not maintain a running total of the number of patients receiving care across the full range of health services at any one time, and is not therefore in a position to say how many are registered veterans. However, NHS England has introd...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made in delivering Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts across England and Wales.
Answer: This Government is committed to enhancing support for victims of domestic abuse and improving the criminal court’s response to domestic abuse cases. In our Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, the Government committed to rolling out Domestic Abuse P...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to UIN HCWS144, what progress has his Department made in carrying out medical evacuations of children in Gaza.
Answer: As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement of 24 June, the UK will resume its support for critically ill and injured children alongside their immediate families to leave Gaza and receive specialist treatment in NHS hospitals across the UK. A cross-Go...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGloucestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much money from central government grants has been allocated to Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service in the 2026/27 financial year.
Answer: On 9 February 2026, the Ministry published the 2026/27 Local Government Finance Settlement which sets out funding allocations for all local authorities including fire and rescue. Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for managing the allocation an...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: PalestineHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to make Palestinians in Gaza eligible for the new Named Community Sponsorship route.
Answer: Eligibility for the new Named Community Sponsorship route, including whether Palestinians in Gaza will be eligible, has not yet been finalised. Further details of the new route, including eligibility requirements, will be announced in due course.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: WeatherDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to produce its own climate adaptation strategy to address the impact of extreme weather on (a) education and (b) infrastructure.
Answer: The department takes the impact of extreme weather seriously and has published a climate risk assessment covering flooding and overheating here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/impact-of-uk-climate-change-risk-on-the-delivery-of-education/summa...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: Climate ChangeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to meet the Climate Change Committee’s proposed health targets for a well-adapted UK.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care is working with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs to develop the fourth National Adaptation Programme which will set out the Government’s strategy to adapt to the impacts of the changing climate...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChiropractic: Lifelong Learning EntitlementDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether chiropractic integrated Master’s degree programmes currently eligible for Lifelong Learning Entitlement funding at Levels 4–6 will be considered for inclusion in the Additional Priority Entitlement.
Answer: The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will replace and transform the existing student finance system for higher education (HE) at Levels 4 to 6. When launched, it will support individuals to learn, upskill and retrain across their working lives.The LLE ...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial PrescribingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he has considered the potential merits of provision for cure to prevention workstreams and the role of social prescribing in formulating the 10 Year Workforce Plan.
Answer: The Government is committed to taking a preventive approach to improve health and address health inequalities. We are determined to improve people’s physical and mental health to support them to live longer and healthier lives, and we recognise the role t...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: ArtsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a national framework for action for creative health.
Answer: In Autumn 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care identified a policy lead for Creative Health. They are now working with partners including the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Arts Council England, and the National Centre for Creative Hea...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning ObligationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11043More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to improve the enforceability of s106 agreements.
Answer: Section 106 agreements are legal agreements. Local planning authorities may take enforcement action in respect of any breach of the obligations contained within them. Enforcement is at the discretion of the local planning authority and it is therefore for...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNon-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will set out a timeline for the implementation of regulations regarding cosmetic procedures.
Answer: In August 2025, the Government announced its plans to introduce legal restrictions which will ensure that the highest risk cosmetic procedures are brought into Care Quality Commission regulation and can only be performed by specified regulated healthcare ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCompost: VATTreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10805More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she will consider the potential merits of aligning biochar with other zero rated soil improvers for VAT classification.
Answer: There is no specific VAT relief that applies to soil improvers. VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26. Ta...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChiropractic: Lifelong Learning EntitlementDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if the Lifelong Learning Entitlement Loan will be extended to those studying chiropractic at a Masters Level Degree.
Answer: The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will replace and transform the existing student finance system for higher education at Levels 4 to 6. When launched, it will support individuals to learn, upskill and retrain across their working lives.Those wishing...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting list times for mental health services.
Answer: The Government expects waiting times to reduce over time as reforms take effect. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, this will be supported by expanding the workforce, improving productivity, investing in digitally enabled therapies, and introducing ne...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInsomnia: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if NHS England will launch a national procurement for the provision of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia.
Answer: NHS England is considering the most appropriate approach to supporting access to digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. Any future commercial activity will be undertaken in line with applicable procurement legislation and associated transpare...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: SalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to bring forward regulatory changes to allow homes and smaller businesses to buy power directly from local renewable energy schemes run by community co-operatives or other not-f
Answer: The Government recognises the role of community energy in delivering net zero and is working with Ofgem to address regulatory barriers, including routes to market. Through delivering on commitments in the Local Power Plan, we are working with Great Britis...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: NutritionDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the updated School Food Standards reflect the latest scientific evidence on nutrition.
Answer: We are committed to raising the healthiest generation ever. The School Food Standards are being updated because they are over a decade old and no longer fully reflect the latest scientific advice on children’s diets. In summary, the changes we propose to ...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help increase the production of domestic clean power.
Answer: Since we published the Clean Power Action Plan in December 2024, we are reforming the electricity market through our REMA decision on national pricing, delivered the most successful renewables auction in history with AR7 adding a record-breaking 8.4 gigaw...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Termination of EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of GPs have left each ICB in the last 12 months.
Answer: Thanks to actions taken by this Government, we have the highest number of fully qualified general practitioners (GPs) since 2015, and steps are being taken to grow the GP workforce further. The national leaver rate was 7.8% in the period covering March 20...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps is she taking to improve food security.
Answer: The UK has a resilient food supply chain and is equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Defra works with industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engageme...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSwimming Pools: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to Written Statement HCWS1273, made on 27 January 2026, whether she plans to allocate some of the £400m grassroots sports funding to lidos.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to swimming facilities, including lidos, which are great spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and play an important role within communities. I was pleased to respond to t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitics and Government: PalestineCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124194More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of making a formal public response to the petition dated September 2025 on the United Kingdom’s historical role in Palestine.
Answer: The Cabinet Office manages its departmental records in accordance with the provisions of the Public Records Act 1958. Section 3 of the Act sets out the provisions for selecting and preserving public records. The government does not routinely comment on pe...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartmental Records: PalestineCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124193More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to identify, review and publish departmental records relevant to Government policy in Palestine.
Answer: The Cabinet Office manages its departmental records in accordance with the provisions of the Public Records Act 1958. Section 3 of the Act sets out the provisions for selecting and preserving public records. The government does not routinely comment on pe...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity AssetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has issued guidance to local authorities undergoing Local Government Reorganisation on the transfer or sale of assets to community groups.
Answer: During the local government reorganisation process, councils are expected to continue to operate on a business-as-usual basis. Assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils until reorganisation is complete. Decisions about the disposal or tran...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPerforming Arts: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117466More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to make comedy venues eligible for the 15% business rates relief.
Answer: The Government has defined in guidance which properties will be eligible for the relief announced on 27th January 2026 based on definitions used previously in the business rates system. Individual Local Authorities will need to determine which properties ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon BudgetsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how he plans to (a) embed climate adaptation and (b) integrate steps to mitigate and adapt within the seventh carbon budget.
Answer: The Climate Change Act (2008) sets out how government must consider both adaptation and mitigation when designing the pathway to net zero by 2050, through Climate Change Risk Assessments, National Adaptation Programmes and when setting Carbon Budgets. As ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support climate adaptation by Government.
Answer: Defra is the lead department for domestic climate adaptation and works across Government, including with the Cabinet Office, in delivering this function. Defra is responsible for coordinating requirements set out in the UK Climate Change Act 2008. This in...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve Endometriosis care.
Answer: We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for gynaecological conditions including endometriosis, and we are taking action to address this, including delivering 5.2 million extra appointments between July 2024 and June 2025 a...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the potential impact of the December 2025 medicines agreement with the US on costs to the NHS in England.
Answer: Tens of thousands of National Health Service patients will benefit from this deal, which will secure and expand access to vital drugs, and safeguard our medicines supply chain.Costs will start smaller but will increase over time as the National Institute ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: Young PeopleTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113999More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support young people with the cost of living.
Answer: At the Autumn Budget in 2025, the government took action to bear down on prices and target everyday expenses, including taking an average of £150 off household energy bills from this April. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will strengthen protections for priv...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBrownfield Land Release FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he plans to extend the Brownfield Land Release Fund.
Answer: The third round of the Brownfield Land Release Fund will launch this year. Design options are currently being explored by officials.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHistoric Environment RecordsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2025 to Question 58971 on Historic Environment Records, how he plans to commence section 230 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; and
Answer: The government continues to consider the implementation of section 230 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. Any announcements will be made to Parliament in the usual way.
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support networks of (a) clinicians and (b) health professionals who wish to share best practice on responding to domestic abuse.
Answer: A network of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) Leads are embedded in almost every National Health Service trust, integrated care board, and region across England. These Leads act as advocates both within the NHS and in partnership with external ag...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many Plan 2 student loan borrowers there are resident in Stroud.
Answer: As of 30 April 2025, there were approximately 19,000 (to the nearest 1000) Plan 2 student loan borrowers with a positive loan balance registered with the Student Loans Company (SLC) to postcodes which fall wholly or partly within the local authority area ...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOrchestras: Government AssistanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support orchestras.
Answer: The Government is proud to champion our world-class orchestras and musicians, and help them to thrive. Through Arts Council England’s (ACE) 2023–26 National Portfolio Investment Programme, more money is going to more orchestral organisations in more parts...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPension Funds: Fossil FuelsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with The Pensions Regulator on what estimate it has made of how many and what proportion of UK pension scheme assets invested in (a) thermal coal-fired and (b) any other foss
Answer: The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has not produced such estimates. As part of its supervision and to assist in understanding the link between performance and asset allocation, TPR now gets access to investment data from workplace pension schemes – including in...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: Health ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to keep the Gaza medical evacuation scheme operating.
Answer: We have supported a number of sick and injured children to leave Gaza and receive treatment in the UK. We continue to seek the most effective ways to deploy the UK's resources to meet healthcare needs in Gaza and the region and will update on this in due ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNew Businesses and Small BusinessesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) small and (b) start-up businesses.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting small and start-up businesses through the Small Business Plan - the most comprehensive package of support for small and medium size businesses in a generation.Start-ups play a crucial role in fostering competition...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Solar PowerDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when her Department will resume approvals for applications made by schools to attain purchasing power agreements for the installation of solar panels.
Answer: A temporary pause in Summer 2025 was quickly lifted and the programme is continuing as normal. Schools wishing to take forward solar projects via a Power Purchase Agreement should apply in the usual way following available guidance.
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNon-governmental Organisations: RegistrationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support international non-governmental organisations that have been deregistered in Gaza and the West Bank by the Israeli government.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made on 5 January.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: Further EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Integrated Care Boards include further education colleges as partner institutions in their place-based partnerships, clinical strategic plans and Neighbourhood Health Plans; and if he will
Answer: The information requested is not held centrally.
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Association of Colleges' report entitled From treatment to prevention: how colleges can build a healthier society, published in December 2025, what assessment his Department has made of th
Answer: The primary purpose of Tailored Learning, which includes what used to be called Community Learning, is to support learners into employment and to progress to further learning, in line with the overall purpose of the Adult Skills Fund.It plays a vital role...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Association of Colleges' report entitled From treatment to prevention: how colleges can build a healthier society, published in December 2025, what discussions he has had with Cabinet coll
Answer: The department consults with Cabinet colleagues on a range of policies, and we are determined to break down barriers to opportunity for all young people, including those with specific needs. We have introduced the Youth Guarantee to tackle the number of t...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial and Affordable Homes Programme: StroudMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Stroud.
Answer: Since coming into office the government has listened carefully to social and affordable housing providers, and we have responded positively to their calls for increased grant funding, for measures to improve their financial capacity, and for regulatory ce...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer to UIN 94508, how many of these unique applications were made by people currently outside the UK, compared to those already based in the UK.
Answer: The Department has not undertaken an analysis of the information collected as part of the 2025 medical specialty training programme to assess the location of applicants at the point of application.
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the modelled projections in the 10 Year Workforce Plan will include projections for medical specialties.
Answer: The 10 Year Workforce Plan will ensure the National Health Service has the right people in the right places, with the right skills to care for patients, when they need it. It will include modelling of the potential size and shape of the future workforce a...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how extra training places as set out in the 10 year plan will be divided between specialities.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan published in July this year, over the three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.On 8 December, the...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAnaesthetics: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the backlog for core anaesthetic training.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan published in July this year, over the three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.On 8 December, the...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Solar PowerDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support schools seeking to attain purchasing power agreements for solar panels.
Answer: My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Budget 2025 indicated that departments could consider private sources of finance, including Public Private Partnerships, to decarbonise the public sector estate. The department is exploring ho...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
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