Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his letter to the Defence Committee of 31 January 2025, whether Defence Officials have published an official summary of the Defence Planning Assumptions.
Answer: The Defence Planning Assumptions (DPAs) have not yet been published as a stand alone document as the Strategic Defence Review took precedence, and therefore there is currently no high-level OFFICIAL summary. The DPAs will be formally issued after the Defe...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordOvarian Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of funding available for research into ovarian cancer in order to improve (a) detection and (b) treatment.
Answer: The Department invests in research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Cancer is a major area of NIHR spending at £141.6 million in 2024/25, reflecting its high priority. This includes research into ovarian cancer specifica...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EUForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress has been made on negotiations for a Framework Participation Agreement with the EU.
Answer: We do not give a running commentary on the scope of discussions with the EU, or their progress, but we have made clear that the UK will continue to engage the EU where cooperation aligns with our shared interests, including in relation to security.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many major contracts which have been signed by his department since July 2024 were a) sustainment or refresh contracts or b) new procurement contracts.
Answer: The Department can confirm that, since July 2024, the department has signed a total of 1,398 major contracts. Ministry of Defence (MOD) contract records do not distinguish between sustainment or refresh (i.e. follow-on) contracts. Consequently, we can onl...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many contracts his Department has entered into in each of the last five years.
Answer: This information can be found at MOD trade, industry and contracts: 2025 - GOV.UK.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Small BusinessesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has an agreed target spend with SMEs.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has set an ambitious target to increase direct and indirect spending by 50% compared to FY 23/24 baseline. This increase in total spend would equate to £2.5 billion total spend increase with Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEuropean Defence AgencyMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to negotiate an administrative agreement with the European Defence Agency.
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union in May 2025 is an example of this Government delivering on its manifesto commitments to strengthen European security, support growth, and reinforce NATO. We will continue to prioritise en...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: VettingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which officials in her Department have the authority to (a) override vetting decisions of appointments made within her Department and (b) provide access to secret or top secr
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Prime Minister's statement to the House on 20 April and his answers to the questions raised in response.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Excise DutiesDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many reports of untaxed vehicles being parked on public roads in (a) Langley and (b) Slough were received by the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency in each of the last three years; and what proportion of those
Answer: The information requested is not readily available. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency officials will write to the honourable member when the information requested has been extracted and assured.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFossil FuelsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to secure adequate supplies of hydrocarbon based fuels for vehicles, ships and aircraft; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of fuel reserves
Answer: The UK benefits from a diverse and resilient fuel supply chain and remains well supplied across all hydrocarbon fuels for transport, including road, maritime, and aviation sectors. The Government is working closely with industry to monitor supply, demand,...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Driving: DisqualificationDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has assessed the potential merits of introducing lifetime driving bans for individuals who have received multiple disqualifications from driving as a result of dangerous driving convictions.
Answer: Sentencing in individual cases is a matter for our independent courts.This includes whether to disqualify an offender from driving and, where appropriate, the length of any disqualification. The courts already have powers to impose lifetime disqualificati...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in each of the last 3 years, how many instances of delayed hearings and trials have been caused by the CPS giving insufficient time for the defence to consider evidence shared as part of disclosure.
Answer: The specific information requested is not held. However, data on trials that have been ineffective due to the prosecution failing to disclose unused evidence is published quarterly in the Criminal Courts Accredited Official Statistics. The latest availabl...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to encourage the use of UK-produced steel (a) across central government, (b) within the wider public sector, (c) by private sector companies in receipt of government procurement
Answer: The government’s Steel Strategy sets out our ambition to see much more UK-made steel used across public and private projects, whilst respecting our legal obligations.For central government procurement, it is now a requirement that UK made steel is conside...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Iron and SteelDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
Answer: All steel procurements overseen by the Department are done so in full alignment and following the principles as set out in the Steel PPN 022. In addition to existing best practice policies, from the 1 September 2025 this required the Department to:Consult...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Iron and SteelDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
Answer: The department strongly supports the UK’s Industrial Strategy, fostering a resilient economy that supports British businesses and creates good jobs in communities across the country. UK-produced steel has a significant role to play in construction and edu...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Iron and SteelHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
Answer: The Government wants to ensure that public procurement plays its full role in delivering the Industrial Strategy and fostering a resilient economy that supports British businesses and creates good jobs in communities across the country. UK-produced steel ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Iron and SteelDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
Answer: The Government Commercial Function (GCF), based in the Cabinet Office, published its strategy document for 2026 to 2029 on 7 April 2026, which is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introducing-the-government-commerc...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Iron and SteelMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
Answer: This Government is committed to creating the right conditions in the UK for a competitive and sustainable steel industry. The sector provides vital support to the UK’s defence capabilities, including specialist cast and forged steel components for a range...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMicroprocessors: ProductionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to increase the domestic production of silicon computer chips; and if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for national security of current l
Answer: The Government recognises that computer chips are vital to our economy, critical sectors, and national security. However, the complexity and variety of semiconductors make it impossible for any one country to achieve supply chain autonomy.Through the Indu...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJerusalem: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to help ensure the protection of UK citizens who visit holy sites in Jerusalem.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 124464.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Animal research and testing non-technical summaries granted in 2025, October to December, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the number experiment
Answer: There is no impact from the number of experiments on (a) beagles (b) non-human primates and (c) rabbits on progress towards the Government’s alternatives strategy. This is because licences for the use of animals in scientific procedures may only be grante...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Departmental ResponsibilitiesHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had any discussions with Cabinet colleagues on transferring responsibility for animal testing and research to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Answer: Ministers of State in the Home Office and DSIT have actively engaged on transferring responsibility for animal testing and research to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Agreement has been reached that the portfolio under the Animals (...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Prince of Wales: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, over the period since its first commissioning, what proportion of days HMS Prince of Wales has been at sea.
Answer: We do not comment on the detailed readiness or availability of individual units for operational security reasons.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: MicrogenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether excess domestic energy derived from plug in solar will be able to be exported to the grid.
Answer: We expect most households to be able to consume the majority of electricity generated themselves. However, any excess electricity generated from plug-in solar panels would be automatically exported to the grid.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJuriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of jurors completed jury service lasting (a) one week or less from their first day of service, (b) more than one week but not more than two weeks, (c) more than two weeks but not more
Answer: When jurors are summoned, they are advised that Jury service usually lasts up to 10 working days, although some trials may extend beyond this period and jurors will be advised of this in advance. Jurors may also sit on more than one case during their serv...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
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