Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Army: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any a) instruction and b) guidance is given to Instructors at Army Training Centres not to fail recruits undergoing Phase 1 training.
Answer: The British Army upholds consistently high professional standards for all recruits undertaking Basic Training. Throughout this period, recruits are trained and mentored to ensure they meet and maintain these standards, not only during Basic Training, but ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: Ministers' Private OfficesScotland OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted working hours are for thos
Answer: Private Office in the Scotland Office has an average staffing complement of 12 staff and serves 2 Ministers, appointed from EO to Grade 6. Typical contracted hours for these posts are 37 hours a week, with additional private office allowance paid to quali...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTreasury: Ministers' Private OfficesTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121811More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted working hours are for those po
Answer: HMT ministerial private offices hire an average 6.5 FTE per office. Staff are appointed at grades: AO, EO, HEO, SEO, G7, G6 and Deputy Director. Contracted working hours for these staff members are 37 hours per week. Staff salaries for the appointed grade...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Ministers' Private OfficesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted
Answer: Ministerial private offices within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are resourced flexibly to meet business needs, and the size of individual offices varies.Staff are appointed across a range of grades EO-SCS1.Remuneration is in line ...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Ministers' Private OfficesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted working hours ar
Answer: Ministerial private offices are small teams whose composition varies by Minister and portfolio. Private secretaries are paid in line with Civil Service pay frameworks, with contractual hours set out in individual contracts. The Department does not hold da...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Ministers' Private OfficesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and
Answer: The size, grading and remuneration of ministerial office staffing vary depending on the responsibilities of the Minister.
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Ministers' Private OfficesHome OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted working hours a
Answer: Ministerial private offices in the Home Office have a mean of 6 staff members, at grades ranging from Executive Officer to Grade 6 (excluding the Principal Private Secretary and one other member of staff, who are Senior Civil Servants). Staff are contract...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Ministers' Private OfficesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted working hours are for those
Answer: The size and set-up of each ministerial private office can vary significantly, as they are often determined by the specific requirements and nature of the workload involved at any given time. This flexibility ensures that each office is best equipped to m...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Ministers' Private OfficesCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121802More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted working hours are for thos
Answer: The average size of a ministerial private office is 5, although some private office staff are shared between two ministers, working for both. Private office staff are found at all civil service grades from EO to SCS1. Over the last 12 months there has bee...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Re-employmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service leavers who left in 2014 subsequently rejoined in a) 2014, b) 2015, c) 2016, d) 2017, e) 2018, f) 2019, g) 2020, h) 2021 and i) 2022.
Answer: It is taking time to collate the required information to answer the hon. Member's Question. I will write to him when the information is available, and a copy of this letter will be placed in the Library of The House.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: CateringMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department seeks feedback from military personnel on the catering service provided by Sodexo.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence actively seeks and acts upon the feedback from Military Personnel regarding catering services provided by Sodexo. Military Personnel are able to submit feedback by scanning site QR codes displayed on tables, using digital feedback ...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Land RoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many vehicles are part of the Land Rover WOLF fleet.
Answer: I can confirm that as of 19 March 2026, there are 5,826 platforms in-service in the Land Rover WOLF fleet. This figure includes those in the active fleet and those in or awaiting to commence the disposal process.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121789More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he will respond to Question 109580 tabled on 29 January 2026.
Answer: A response has been issued here.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121788More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he will respond to Question 109579 tabled on 29 January 2026.
Answer: A response has been issued here.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the naval mine hunting capability of the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme continues to deliver an advanced suite of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and SWEEP (the first Sovereign minesweeping capability since 2006) into service within the Royal Nav...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: South EastDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of treatments for patients with rare diseases in a) Slough constituency and b) the South East.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, and we acknowledge unmet need remains, with just 5% of rare diseases having an approved and effective treatment. The UK Rare Diseases Framework sets out four priorities...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with train operating companies on the adequacy of information available to rail passengers on the use of (a) emergency door releases and (b) passenger communicatio
Answer: No recent discussions have been had, as these are operational matters which are the responsibility of the train operating companies. However, all train operating companies must adhere to relevant health and safety legislation to be able to operate on the ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTrappingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent progress has been made on the banning of snares.
Answer: This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation and this included a commitment to bring an end to the use of snare traps in England. This was recently reaffirmed in the Government’s ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of regulations on private parking companies.
Answer: The Government will be raising standards in the private parking industry by introducing a new Code of Practice as soon as possible, in accordance with the Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPesticides: Public PlacesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities on the potential environmental impact of their use of pesticides in public places.
Answer: The UK Pesticides National Action Plan, published last year, sets out actions we will take to increase awareness and knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies across all sectors. Last year I chaired a roundtable on pest and weed management ...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to increase the number of specialist Parkinson's nurses in Slough constituency.
Answer: The Department does not hold a central count of the number of specialist Parkinson’s nurses working in the Slough constituency. Workforce planning, including decisions about the number and type of specialist nurses needed locally, is the responsibility of...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate he has made of the number of specialist Parkinson nurses working in Slough constituency.
Answer: The Department does not hold a central count of the number of specialist Parkinson’s nurses working in the Slough constituency. Workforce planning, including decisions about the number and type of specialist nurses needed locally, is the responsibility of...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWales Office: National SecurityWales OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to paragraph 88 of the policy paper entitled UK Government Resilience Action Plan, published on 14 July 2025, how many meetings have been attended by civil servants within their Department in relatio
Answer: The Resilience Action Plan sets out the Government’s strategic approach to how we will strengthen our domestic resilience and invest to protect the nation. Wales Office officials regularly attend meetings to discuss matters of national security and defenc...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTreasury: National SecurityTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119423More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 88 of the policy paper entitled UK Government Resilience Action Plan, published on 14 July 2025, how many meetings have been attended by civil servants within their Department in relation
Answer: HM Treasury officials regularly attend meetings to discuss the implementation of the Resilience Action Plan as well as matters of national security and defence.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: National SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 88 of the policy paper entitled UK Government Resilience Action Plan, published on 14 July 2025, how many meetings have been attended by civil servants within their Department in rel
Answer: The Resilience Action Plan sets out the Government’s strategic approach to how we will strengthen our domestic resilience and invest to protect the nation. Department for Transport officials regularly attend meetings to discuss the implementation of the R...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
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