Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Solar Power: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has plans to introduce consistent product standards for domestic plug-in solar systems.
Answer: Suppliers of all products placed on the UK market, including domestic plug-in solar systems, must ensure they comply with relevant product safety legislative requirements. This includes specific product regulations such as the Electrical Equipment (Safety...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many times (a) hearings and (b) trials have delayed as a result of the the Witness Care Unit not informing witnesses of the trial date in each of the last three years.
Answer: The specific information requested regarding delays to hearings and trials is not held. However, data on trials that have been ineffective or vacated is published in the Criminal Courts Accredited Official Statistics. The latest available data including r...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Electrical SafetyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to update domestic electrical safety guidance and regulations on plug-in solar.
Answer: Part P of the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document P make clear that electrical installations in dwellings should be designed and installed in such a way to protect people from electric shock and fire hazards. The Building Safety Act 2022 requi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many instances of delayed hearings and trials were caused by breakdowns in infrastructure including a) power cuts, b) lack of water supply for drinking and flushing toilets, c) broken lifts and d) water ingre
Answer: The questions have been interpreted as asking for data for all Magistrates’ and Crown Courts in the last 3 full calendar years (2023, 2024 and 2025).The specific information requested is not held. However, data on trials that have been ineffective or vaca...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many instances of delayed hearings and trials were caused by technical problems with the a) Crown Court Digital Case System and b) Common Platform in each of the last 3 years.
Answer: The questions have been interpreted as asking for data for all Magistrates’ and Crown Courts in the last 3 full calendar years (2023, 2024 and 2025).The specific information requested is not held. However, data on trials that have been ineffective or vaca...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts: InterpretersMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many instances of delayed hearings and trials were caused by the court having failed to book an interpreter in each of the last three years.
Answer: An ineffective trial is defined as a trial that does not proceed on the scheduled trial date and therefore requires a further listing. This may arise due to action or inaction by the prosecution, the defence, the court, or a combination of these factors.T...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoner Escorts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many instances of delayed hearings and trials were caused by the defendant not being produced from prison as required in each of the last three years.
Answer: The figures below show the total number of reported delays to hearings and trials over the last three years where the defendant was not produced from prison as required on time. The figures reflect overall reported incidents rather than being attributed s...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with HM Treasury on the potential impact of the introduction of an overnight visitor levy on (a) the levels of domestic tourism and (b) small and medium enterprises i
Answer: I am working closely with HM Treasury and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in relation to the potential impact of the introduction of a visitor levy and was pleased to join the Exchequer Secretary, Daniel Tomlinson, for a roundtab...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the size of the armed forces was on (a) 24 February 2022 and (b) 6 April 2026.
Answer: As of 1 October 2025, Armed Forces intake was greater than outflow. This is the first time in four years, and this welcome trend continues in the latest data. As of 1 January 2026, compared to 12 months ago, the overall strength of the Royal Navy and Roya...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential risk of interference by the US in UK elections.
Answer: The UK Government takes attempts by any country to intervene in democratic processes very seriously. It is, and always will be, an absolute priority to protect our democratic and electoral processes. The Government has renewed the mandate of the Defending...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125370More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will set out if a Civil Service Pension Scheme recipient is liable for the repayment of overpayments, including where the the recipient has queried the payment with the scheme administrator, and is repeate
Answer: The government has a duty to recover overpaid public money to ensure the scheme remains fair and sustainable for all taxpayers. The scheme follows the HM Treasury guidance on “Managing Public Money” which requires the scheme, where possible, to recover an...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFalkland Islands: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the defence posture of the Falkland Islands in the context of statements by (a) the President of Argentina on 2 April 2026 and (b) the US President in March 2
Answer: The UK is steadfast in its support for the Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination. As the Strategic Defence Review set out, a core role for Defence is the protection of the UK’s Overseas Territories, which includes maintaining a defensive militar...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOil: TradeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department has taken to mitigate the the risk of disruption to global oil trade routes in the last three years.
Answer: As a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the UK holds emergency oil stocks of 90 days of net imports. The UK’s participation in the co-ordinated IEA release of 400 million barrels of oil stocks in response to the Middle-east conflict is a sen...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternal MortalityCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125318More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the maternal mortality rate was in England in each of the last ten years.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Rt. Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 10th April is attached.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStrait of Hormuz: ClosuresCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125316More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has considered lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic on (a) preparedness, (b) risk mitigation and (c) public communication in the context of its response to the closure of the Strai
Answer: The lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic and other events, such as the preparations for Brexit, have played a significant role in the way in which the UK prepares for and responds to crises. The influence of these events can be seen in the revisions to guid...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHelium: ReservesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps to increase helium reserves for (a) scientific research, (b) national security, (c) critical infrastructure and (d) other priority uses.
Answer: Helium is vital for the UK’s economic growth and security, industrial strategy, and clean energy transition. DBT is working across Government mapping supply chains and assessing risks, mitigations, and potential interventions, conducting detailed analysis...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: HeliumDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to increase reserves of helium within the NHS.
Answer: The Department is closely monitoring the impacts of the Middle East conflict on the medical supply chain, including on the supply of helium. We have engaged with industry and received assurance on the stability of continued helium supply through contingen...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHelium: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing temporary restrictions on the (a) public sale and (b) commercial use of helium.
Answer: Helium is vital for the UK’s economic growth and security, industrial strategy, and clean energy transition. DBT is working across Government mapping supply chains and assessing risks, mitigations, and potential interventions, conducting detailed analysis...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many days of maintenance on Royal Navy vessels were lost due to nearby nesting birds in the last 12 months.
Answer: No days of maintenance on Royal Navy vessels were lost due to nearby nesting birds in the last 12 months.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act on UK citizens who received their medical training abroad.
Answer: Under the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026, British citizens who have graduated from medical schools outside of the United Kingdom will not be prioritised for foundation training places, and graduates from a medical school in the UK will not be ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure all police forces are operating in compliance with the Statutory Guidance on firearms licensing for Chief Officers of Police.
Answer: Firearms licensing is an operational matter for chief officers of police, who are required to have regard to the Statutory Guidance to Chief Officers of Police on firearms licensing in exercising their licensing responsibilities. The Home Office works clo...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 82712 on Firearms Licensing, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of not implementing the recommendation of the Law Commission on
Answer: The Government has no plans to take forward the recommendation made by the Law Commission in 2015 to codify existing firearms legislation.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Neurone Disease: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to specialist care and support for people living with motor neurone disease in Slough.
Answer: NHS England commissions the specialised elements of motor neurone disease (MND) care that patients may receive from 27 specialised neurology centres across England. Within these specialised centres, neurological multidisciplinary teams ensure that patient...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Neurone Disease: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to reduce diagnosis times for patients with motor neurone disease.
Answer: NHS England commissions the specialised elements of motor neurone disease (MND) care that patients may receive from 27 specialised neurology centres across England. Within these specialised centres, neurological multidisciplinary teams ensure that patient...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Nuclear ConstabularyHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on the potential merits of incorporating the Civil Nuclear Constabulary into the National Police Service.
Answer: The White Paper “From Local to National: A New Model for Policing” sets out the Government’s proposals on the National Police Service. Further details will be set out in legislation when Parliamentary time allows.
Answered 15 Apr 2026
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