Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions 2026
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Atrial Fibrillation: South EastDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate has been made of the number of patients with atrial fibrillation in (a) Slough and (b) the South East.
Answer: The Department has not made a recent estimate. Information on the percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation, as recorded on practice disease registers, for local areas is available on the Department’s Fingertips website, at the following link: https...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAtrial Fibrillation: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made of the availability of left atrial appendage occlusion procedures to eligible patients in the South East.
Answer: Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is a prescribed specialised service and is commissioned in accordance with NHS England’s published national clinical commissioning policy, which is available at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicati...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCybercrimeHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to tackle (a) phishing, (b) online payment fraud and (c) other cybercrime.
Answer: The Home Office is committed to ensuring the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA) remains effective and up to date. Following a review of the CMA, which included a call for information and public consultation, this Government has committed to reforming the cybe...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: Trade CompetitivenessHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with cyber companies regarding the impact of the Computer Misuse Act on their international competitiveness.
Answer: The Home Office is committed to ensuring the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA) remains effective and up to date. Following a review of the CMA, which included a call for information and public consultation, this Government has committed to reforming the cybe...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurityHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Answer: The Home Office is committed to ensuring the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA) remains effective and up to date. Following a review of the CMA, which included a call for information and public consultation, this Government has committed to reforming the cybe...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: Second HomesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to issue further guidance to local authorities on the use of discretionary powers to provide relief from council tax premiums for second properties which have be
Answer: The government’s guidance sets out a range of factors which councils should consider in implementing council tax premiums and whether to provide further discretionary exceptions or other support. It is for councils to assess where further support is appro...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCourt of ProtectionMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether steps have been taken to reduce waiting times for an application for deputyship to be seen at the Court of Protection.
Answer: HM Courts & Tribunals Service has invested in more judicial sitting days, alongside system and process improvements such as online application forms to improve the processing time for applications.The Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on Cour...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress has been made in increasing the availability of driving tests in Slough.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time for a practical driving test is at Slough Test Centre.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many additional full-time equivalent driving test examiners have been recruited for Slough in the past year.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the average number of test slots available per month at Slough Driving Test Centre, for the past year for where data is available.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAutism: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of training available to NHS staff on communication with autistic patients, including (a) in-person and (b) in written communications.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of effective communication with autistic people across all healthcare settings. While there has been no assessment made on the adequacy of training available to National Health Service staff on communication with a...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK Maritime Trade Organisation in responding to the situation in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) Middle East.
Answer: The Shipping Defence Advisory Council (SDAC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) are the principle forums for the Ministry of Defence to liaise with both the UK and global maritime industry regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Shipping Defence Advisory Council in responding to the situation in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) Middle East.
Answer: The Shipping Defence Advisory Council (SDAC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) are the principle forums for the Ministry of Defence to liaise with both the UK and global maritime industry regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAutism: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of (a) resources and (b) support available to women diagnosed with autism as adults.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting women with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autistic women. All autistic people, including women diagnosis should have the right support in place, tailored to their individual needs, to live well in their ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFraudTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9657More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to strengthen redress mechanisms for consumers who have been victims of fraud.
Answer: The Government takes the issue of fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this appalling crime. In March 2026 the Government published a new Fraud Strategy, setting out a comprehensive approach to cutting fraud by disrupting cr...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: DiscriminationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of legislative protections against discrimination during the application process for prospective tenants for privately rented reside
Answer: The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 provides local authorities with strong investigatory and enforcement powers to bear down on rental discrimination practices in the private rented sector. It addresses both overt discriminatory practices, such as ‘No DSS’ adver...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether any recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee's report entitled The welfare impacts on pigs of high concentration CO2 gas stunning and of potential alternative stunning
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell, Helen Maguire, on 20 May 2026 to PQ UIN 613.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSimpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and NoiseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 5375 on Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise, whether inspections carried out by the Environment Agency at the Simpsons Environmen
Answer: The Environment Agency inspections were unannounced. The only time that the Environment Agency announces visits is if it needs to meet with the operator specifically. The preference is to conduct unannounced inspections which are either inspections, or re...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping Defence Advisory CouncilMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will establish a formal mechanism for the Shipping Defence Advisory Council to report directly to the National Security Council.
Answer: The Government keeps under review the governance arrangements for maritime security and engages regularly with industry, including through bodies such as the Shipping Defence Advisory Council. There are currently no plans to establish a formal mechanism f...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will establish a formal mechanism for the Maritime Industry Security Forum to report directly to the National Security Council.
Answer: There are no plans for the Maritime Security Industry Forum (MSIF) to report into the National Security Council. It is a channel for the Department for Transport to consult on issues relating to DfT’s existing and proposed maritime security policies with ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSimpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and NoiseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 5375 on Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise, what assessment the Environment Agency has made of the source of dust and odour affe
Answer: The Environment Agency has confirmed that monitoring in response to pollution reports has been undertaken on several occasions. Dust and odour complaints were not substantiated as originating from the site during the monitoring periods. Dust, pollen and a...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems: Codes of PracticeMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact on a) Royal Navy and b) the Royal Fleet Auxiliary of the agreement of the new international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to monitor the development of the International Maritime Organisation’s Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code and its potential implications for Defence. The introduction of the Code is not currently assessed to have a m...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to improve the coherence of international maritime security reporting.
Answer: The UK plays a leading role in supporting global maritime security through a combination of operational capability, international partnerships, and trusted information sharing. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKTMO) acts as the trusted inter...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: Middle EastDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Maritime Industry Security Forum in responding to the current situation in a) the Strait of Hormuz and b) the wider Middle East.
Answer: We have not convened the Maritime Security Industry Forum (MSIF) to respond to the current conflict in the wider Middle East, as that forum is focused more on DfT’s existing and proposed maritime security policies. We have however convened the Maritime In...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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