Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Wales Office: DefenceWales OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the national co
Answer: I have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the nationa...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTreasury: DefenceTreasuryTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115952More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the national con
Answer: Ministers in HM Treasury have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience. This includes attending and speaking at public and sector events.
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: DefenceDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the nationa
Answer: Department for Transport Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications.As set out in the Strat...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: DefenceScotland OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the national
Answer: The Secretary of State for Scotland has regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications. As set out in the Stra...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: DefenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertak
Answer: DSIT Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications.As set out in the Strategic Defence Review,...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: DefenceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the
Answer: I have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues, officials, and external experts on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the national conversation will be a multi-year e...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: DefenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the national
Answer: Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: DefenceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have u
Answer: Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: DefenceHome OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to t
Answer: Home Office Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications.As set out in the Strategic Defence ...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: DefenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department ha
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the national conversation will be a multi-year engagement designed to embed a whole-of-society approach, where Government, businesses, and the public all play a part in strengthening our resilience. This address...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: DefenceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken rel
Answer: My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications. As set out in the ...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: DefenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related
Answer: DCMS Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications.As set out in the Strategic Defence Review,...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: DefenceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to th
Answer: Since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in June 2025, the Secretary of State for Business has regularly met with Cabinet colleagues to discuss a variety of measures/policies.Disclosure of such meetings is restricted to protect the principle ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: DefenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related t
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public com...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: DefenceDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the nationa
Answer: Ministers in the Department for Education have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications. As set out in t...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the national
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has regular discussions with officials, external experts and Ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications. As set out in the Strat...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Defence and SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115932More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the national
Answer: Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications.As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the ...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: DefenceCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115930More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings the Prime Minister has undertaken related to the national conversatio
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the national conversation is a multi-year engagement designed to embed a whole-of-society approach, where Government, businesses, and the public all play a part in strengthening our resilience. This addresses th...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDual NationalityHome OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps have been taken to ensure adequate levels of awareness of rule changes for dual nationals being implemented on 25th February 2026.
Answer: We have included information for dual citizens in our electronic travel authorisation (ETA) communications campaign since 2023. Public information strongly advising dual citizens to travel with a valid UK passport or certificate of entitlement (CoE) has b...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChapel of St Mary UndercroftHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115859More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has had discussions with Black Rod on the adequacy of rules for full parliamentary passholders not currently eligible for wedding an
Answer: The Chapel of St. Mary Undercroft is available to Members and staff of both Houses and Joint Departments, and their direct descendants, for family weddings and baptisms. Staff must have completed two years' full service before they are eligible to apply f...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocksmiths: VettingHome OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment has been made of the potential merits of expanding access to Standard DBS checks for locksmiths through additional recognised industry bodies.
Answer: The Government encourages consumers to use providers that operate under a regulated trusted trader scheme, such as the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), which has a licensing scheme in place. This licensing scheme ensures locksmiths are appropriately v...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocksmiths: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with online advertising platforms regarding the adequacy of safeguards in place to prevent rogue locksmiths from using their advertising services.
Answer: There have been no recent discussion with online platforms on this specific matter. However, the department regularly engages with stakeholders on issues affecting consumers.Online platforms must comply with The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLocksmiths: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of consumer protections against rogue locksmiths.
Answer: My department keeps the consumer protection framework under review to ensure that it is effective in protecting consumers. Locksmiths must comply with consumer legislation. Where traders do not comply with the law, the Digital Markets, Competition and Con...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Western Railway: Ticket OfficesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with Great Western Railway on (a) opening hours of ticket office windows and (b) staffing levels at train stations.
Answer: Great Western Railway is responsible for staffing levels at train stations including in relation to ticket offices. Departmental officials hold regular discussions with Great Western Railway regarding its plans and performance at stations to ensure it is ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to reduce endometriosis diagnosis times in (a) Slough and the (b) South East.
Answer: It is unacceptable that women can wait so long for an endometriosis diagnosis, and we are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for endometriosis.As announced in September 2025, we will establish an “online hospital”, via NHS O...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
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