Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection CommandHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of moving all of the UK-wide Protection Command responsibilities of the Metropolitan Police into the new 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
Original Parliament recordInsulation: SloughMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the progress of remediation works on properties approved for the Cladding Safety Scheme in Slough.
Answer: Buildings in the CSS in Slough are making progress on their remediation, and in cases outside of the timeframe expected by CSS, action has been taken to bring progress back on track.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: BerkshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to improve NHS capacity in Accident and Emergency departments in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: Decisions on the commissioning and configuration of local National Health Services, including accident and emergency (A&E) departments and urgent treatment centres, are the responsibility of integrated care boards, working with their local NHS trusts....
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInfant Mortality: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made of the availability of mental health support to parents affected by baby loss in Slough.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Absence without LeaveMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether members of the Armed Forces who a) are absent without leave and b) have deserted remain eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other benefits during the period of their absence.
Answer: Armed Forces Personnel who are Absent Without Leave or who have Deserted are not eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other financial benefits during the period of their absence.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of roles are primarily land based for a) the whole Royal Navy and b) the Catering Services branch of the Royal Navy.
Answer: It has not been possible to provide the answer within the timeframe given, I will write to the hon. Member as soon as practical and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the turnover rate for each of the last 5 years in a) the whole Royal Navy and b) the Catering Services branch of the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence regularly publishes outflow and voluntary outflow statistics at Service level, with the latest statistics available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2026 However, granular data, ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry Of Defence: AcronymsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the list of Ministry of Defence acronyms and abbreviations was last reviewed, and when the next update is expected to be published.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) terminology database, known as 'Reference Data Manager' (RDM) is maintained by a dedicated team which continuously reviews and updates entries based on both direct and indirect engagement across MOD.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: DeathMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in each of the last 10 years, how many members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have died while a) undertaking training or b) while on active service.
Answer: One member of the Royal Fleet Auxillary is recorded as dying on duty by accident or injury in the past 10 years; this occurred in 2019. All on duty deaths are investigated by the appropriate body such as the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch, Defence...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information he holds on the potential consequences of reforming the electricity market to decouple the price of electricity from the price of gas through changes to the current marginal
Answer: The Government has assessed the possible impacts of electricity market reform via the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements. Last year, it was confirmed that Great Britain will continue with a single, national wholesale electricity market using margin...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the a) target timeframe and b) current timeframe for the Armed Forces Pension Scheme to implement divorce pension-sharing orders.
Answer: The statutory period to implement a standard Pension Sharing Order (PSO) is four months. However, the McCloud Remedy has made pension sharing in divorce cases more complex, as the correct valuation depends on a member’s final Remedy choice for service bet...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122333 on Armed Forces: Workplace Pensions, by which date does he plan to conclude the work with the scheme administrator to finalise the timeline for issuing a
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to issuing all members with their RSS as quickly as possible and is working with the scheme administrator to finalise the timeline for issuing all RSSs. Once a timeline has been finalised, this will be communicated wit...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: InsuranceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her department last assessed the financial penalty for driving without insurance; and what assessment was made of the costs of purchasing insurance relative to the costs of paying a fine.
Answer: The Government recognises that motor insurance premiums have increased, while the fines for driving uninsured have remained the same. We want to ensure that there are the right incentives in place, and that is why, as part of our new Road Safety Strategy ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBottom TrawlingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of bottom trawling on (a) the environment and (b) marine life.
Answer: Bottom trawling can damage the seabed and marine life if used in the wrong place but also provides catch that is important for food production and supports the fishing industry. Defra is taking an evidence‑based approach to managing fishing impacts. This ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMarine Environment: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent legislative steps she has taken to protect marine life.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting and improving the marine environment at home and internationally to meet the global commitment to protect 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030. The Government introduced legislation on 10 September 2025 to enable the ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel, who were serving as of 01 January 2026, had legacy accruals under (a) AFPS75 and (b) AFPS05.
Answer: As of 1 January 2026, 22,600 Armed Forces personnel had legacy pension accruals under the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 (AFPS75), and 38,115 had accruals under the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005 (AFPS05).
Answered 2 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS ambulances are equipped with an MHRA approved anti-choking device.
Answer: At present, 'anti-choking' devices have not been adopted into routine National Health Service ambulance practice, as the current evidence base and national clinical guidance do not support their use over established techniques. As such, they are not inclu...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: Emergency CallsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether Ambulance call handlers are required to have working knowledge of (a) What Three Words and (b) the NATO phonetic alphabet.
Answer: There is no national requirement for ambulance call handlers to have working knowledge of What3Words or the NATO phonetic alphabet, as responsibility for delivering and implementing training to call handlers on use of What3Words and the NATO phonetic alph...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether police and fire call handlers are required to have working knowledge of (a) What Three Words and (b) the NATO phonetic alphabet.
Answer: Police Call Handlers are not required to have working knowledge of What Three Words and the Nato Phonetic Alphabet. This is an operational matter for Chief Constables.For matters regarding the Fire Service, I would direct my Rt Hon friend to the Ministry ...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what technical controls are in place within NHS patient record systems to prevent employees from accessing the records of family members without clinical need; and whether patients can request that
Answer: There are systems and safeguards in place to keep patient information secure and confidential. The National Health Service prioritises security and privacy in its handling of personal data. NHS systems operate Role Based Access Controls. This means only a...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Questions 118252, 118255 and 118258, for what reason the College of Policing and Independent Office for Police Conduct have not met their statutory obligatio
Answer: I refer my Honourable friend to the response published on 19 March and suggest that he consider writing to the College of Policing and the Independent Office for Police Conduct concerning their statutory obligations to respond to the respective coroners w...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Remediable Service Statement's are outstanding as of 19 March 2026, and what estimate he has made as to when all remaining statements will be issued.
Answer: As at 16 March 2026, the number of members awaiting their initial Remediable Service Statements (RSS) was 37,515.100,592 members have successfully been issued with their RSS. Any pension adjustments arising from members' elections will be backdated with i...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to encourage a higher uptake of regular diabetes health checks for eligible patients.
Answer: Improving the uptake of annual diabetes health checks recommended by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is a key primary care metric in the NHS Oversight Framework, which is available at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: CateringMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on a) turnover rates within Royal Navy catering services, b) the quality of food provided in messes, and c) sales receipts in mess facilities of returning respo
Answer: The Royal Navy continuously reviews the catering provision provided to Service personnel to ensure this meets the standards expected. Recent initiatives have been introduced to further enhance nutrition, consistency, and customer satisfaction. There are c...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to adopt a similar policy as the United States' Navy’s No Sailor Lives Afloat Initiative.
Answer: The Royal Navy already employs a range of measures to support work‑life balance and to minimise the need for personnel to live on board when ships are in harbour, including the use of shore‑side accommodation, flexible duty arrangements, and planned maint...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
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