Steve Yemm MP: written questions

Written questions

• Energy: Standing ChargesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29267More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she plans to take steps to change the rules governing gas and electricity standing charges so that bereaved families are not required to pay standing charges on unoccupied properties

  Answer: The Government recognises the difficulties bereaved families can face and continues to work with Ofgem and suppliers to ensure all consumers are treated fairly. Standing charges form part of energy suppliers’ tariff structures and are regulated by Ofgem, ...

  Answered 21 Sept 2026

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• Housing Estates: FreeholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28566More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking in response to the consultation on Enhanced protections for homeowners on freehold estates, which closed on 12 March 2026.

  Answer: No published answer in this record yet.

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• Education: MansfieldDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28193More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what interventions under the East Midlands RISE programme will be directed at improving educational attainment for pupils in Mansfield.

  Answer: Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) is the department’s school improvement programme. It provides universal support for all schools and targeted support for those facing the greatest challenges.All Mansfield schools can access univers...

  Answered 15 Sept 2026

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• Water Supply: DesalinationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24444More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the role that desalination plants may need to play in ensuring the long-term resilience and security of public water supplies in England; and whether sh

  Answer: Water companies set out how they plan to continue to supply water to their customers through statutory Water Resources Management Plans (WRMPs). Within their plans, water companies must consider all options, including demand management and new water resou...

  Answered 8 Sept 2026

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• Health Services: PrivacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24443More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure NHS England's guidance on single-sex accommodation, wards and intimate care is brought into line with the Supreme Court judgment and the updated EHRC Code.

  Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 2 June in response to Question 2036.

  Answered 10 Sept 2026

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• Cancer: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 901006More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the detection and diagnosis of cancer in children and young people.

  Answer: Children and young people with cancer face unique challenges. Our National Cancer Plan is the first to contain a specific section on children and young people. Its 17 actions include better access to diagnostic services, and evidence-based support tools f...

  Answered 14 Jul 2026

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