Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Written questions
Naloxone: PrisonersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his department has plans to publish guidance on the issuing of naloxone to those leaving prison with a history of opioid use.
Answer: The Department has published clinical guidance on drug misuse and dependence which includes a section on the criminal justice system and stresses that take-home naloxone for previously heroin-dependent prisoners is important as they leave prison and enter...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPatients: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of the Care Quality Commission's enforcement powers to ensure patient safety.
Answer: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England, with a range of enforcement powers. The Department holds the CQC to account regularly for its overall performance and delivery of its regulatory fun...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps have been taken to ensure the safety of (a) NHS staff and (b) patients within NHS services in Slough constituency.
Answer: Everyone working in the National Health Service has a fundamental right to be safe at work. Individual employers are responsible for the health and safety of their staff, and they put in place measures, including security, training, and emotional support,...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions his Department has had with NHS trusts regarding the consistent implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework within mental health services.
Answer: NHS England has published guidance setting out oversight roles and responsibilities in relation to the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.Trust boards, or leadership teams in the case of National Health Service organisations without boards, are re...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Immigration ControlsCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18087More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent discussions his Department has had with the European Union regarding the 90-days/180-days short-stay rule within the Schengen Area for UK nationals.
Answer: Ministers and officials from across the Government, including myself, regularly engage the EU and EU Member State counterparts on a range of issues affecting UK nationals. The UK Government will continue to listen to and advocate for UK nationals. The UK ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordADHD: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps have been taken to reduce waiting times for ADHD assessments in the constituency of Slough.
Answer: We recognise that, nationally, demand for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays in accessing such services.It is the responsibility of integrated ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArson: Criminal InvestigationHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken to support the police in promptly investigating arson offences.
Answer: The investigation of individual offences is an operational matter for police forces and they work alongside fire and rescue services and other partners to deter, investigate and tackle arson. The Government will establish new Local Policing Guarantees tha...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Restraint TechniquesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has`made of the adequacy of guidance available to NHS staff on the use of restrictive practice within inpatient mental health services.
Answer: The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 requires every mental health unit to publish a policy on how it is minimizing the use of force, including restrictive practices. This includes preventative action the unit is taking to minimise use of force,...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps have been taken to reduce waiting times for mental health assessments in the constituency of Slough.
Answer: The Government and NHS England are taking steps to improve access to mental health services and assessments across the country, including in Slough.Locally, a range of initiatives have been introduced to help people access support more quickly. These incl...
Answered 25 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps have been taken to reduce waiting times for mental health services in Slough.
Answer: The Government and NHS England are taking steps to improve access to mental health services and assessments across the country, including in Slough.Locally, a range of initiatives have been introduced to help people access support more quickly. These incl...
Answered 25 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Humanitarian LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of its processes for (a) identifying, (b) monitoring and (c) reporting potential breaches of international
Answer: The UK is committed to upholding and promoting full compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office draws on a range of sources and analysis to inform our IHL assessments, including the work of our ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child AbductionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions her Department has had with participating European countries regarding compliance with obligations under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of
Answer: The Government takes International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) extremely seriously. For example, the Foreign Secretary raised IPCA with her Polish counterpart on 25 June 2026, and our Embassy in Bucharest convened a working group focused on improving ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16985More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the flexible workspace sector on (a) changes to the Valuation Office classification of serviced offices and (b) the potential impact of these changes on small businesses.
Answer: Both HM Treasury Ministers and officials continue to engage closely with the flexible workspace sector.The Valuation Office (VO) is responsible for valuing non-domestic property for business rates purposes. They are required to maintain accurate rating li...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: InjuriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support available to (a) serving military personnel and (b) veterans with Acquired Brain Injury as a result of service.
Answer: The health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces personnel is one of this Government’s top priorities. Specialist treatment for Service personnel with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), including traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is facilitated by Defence Medical Comm...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Accommodation: Fire PreventionMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of prison accommodation has Automatic Fire Detection installed in England.
Answer: Under this Government, H M Prison & Probation Service has adopted a strategic approach to fire safety improvement across the prison estate, prioritising the installation of in-cell automatic fire detection (AFD) to minimise the risk of harm from fires...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Accommodation: Fire PreventionMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent progress he has made on the installation of Automatic Fire Detection across prison accommodation.
Answer: Under this Government, H M Prison & Probation Service has adopted a strategic approach to fire safety improvement across the prison estate, prioritising the installation of in-cell automatic fire detection (AFD) to minimise the risk of harm from fires...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: TemperatureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of financial assistance available for homeowners to retrofit properties to prevent them from overheating in extreme heat.
Answer: As set out in the Warm Homes Plan, our buildings are not currently built to deal with record summer temperatures and some are at significant risk of overheating. That’s why the government is introducing the most appropriate, cost-effective passive cooling...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat Pumps: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent steps he has taken to make heat pump installation more (a) accessible and (b) affordable for home owners.
Answer: The Government is taking significant steps to make heat pumps more accessible and affordable for homeowners, demonstrated by the record installation levels set in both 2024 and 2025. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides grants of up to £7,500 for all ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: SloughDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps, alongside local stakeholders, she has taken to improve air quality in Slough constituency.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 8 July 2026 to Question 14412.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPostpartum Haemorrhage: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to help improve (a) recognition (b) early intervention and (c) access to treatment for patients who experience Postpartum haemorrhage.
Answer: While data is not available for Slough alone, in 2025, there were 280 reported cases of postpartum haemorrhage of 1,500 millilitres or more at the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, which serves patients in Slough and the wider area.Annual trust data on...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPostpartum Haemorrhage: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many instances of postpartum haemorrhage occurred in Slough constituency in each of the last five years.
Answer: While data is not available for Slough alone, in 2025, there were 280 reported cases of postpartum haemorrhage of 1,500 millilitres or more at the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, which serves patients in Slough and the wider area.Annual trust data on...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectrical Goods: SalesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to prevent the sale of electrical products online that do not meet British safety standards.
Answer: Under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, businesses are responsible for ensuring that electrical products are safe before being placed on the UK market. The Office for Product Safety and Standards and local authorities take action, includ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLithium-ion Batteries: FiresMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department holds data on the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries attended by Fire and Rescue Services in Slough each year.
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) does not currently hold data on the number of fires caused by lithium-ion battery failures attended by Fire and Rescue Services in Slough, or elsewhere in England. MHCLG collects data on in...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: SportsDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps have been taken to ensure that schoolchildren can participate in a wide range of sports in (a) school and (b) extra-curricular settings.
Answer: The department is investing over £1 billion in PE and school sport over three years, including £530 million for the new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network.The new approach focuses on improving the quality of PE and school sport, reducing inactivity ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: Part-time EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions has she had with (a) Universities and (b) the Student Loans Company regarding (i) support and (ii) alternative arrangements available for students impacted by the misclassification of we
Answer: The department is continuing to work closely with both the Student Loans Company (SLC) and providers on this issue. To provide clarity for affected students, we instructed the SLC to recover loan payments through the student loan system in line with exist...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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