Terry Jermy MP: written questions
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Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what safeguards will be put in place to ensure children and young people who lose their EHCP under the transition to the new system are still provided with specialist provision.
Answer: Under the department’s proposals, a triple lock of transitional protections will mean no child loses effective support already in place.Every child with a special school place in September 2029 will be able to stay in a special school until they finish ed...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support children who do not meet the criteria for Specialist Provision Packages but require direct and ongoing support.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for South West Norfolk, to the answer of 2 September to Question 8865.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: WalesDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of Welsh ALN reforms; and what steps she is taking to ensure that requirements for schools and settings to produce Individu
Answer: I recently met senior officials from jurisdictions that have implemented special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms to learn lessons and share best practice. This included senior officials from Wales, who talked about their Additional Learn...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the implementation of the Pension Sharing Orders.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to issuing all Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) members with their entitlement as quickly and efficiently as possible.Members with a pension already in payment who are in scope for 2015 Remedy and awaiting thei...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will fast track military pension cases from veterans who have not yet received their military pension.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to issuing all Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) members with their entitlement as quickly and efficiently as possible.Members with a pension already in payment who are in scope for 2015 Remedy and awaiting thei...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordStrokes: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for (a) speech and language therapy, (b) physiotherapy, (c) psychological support and (d) other elements of stroke rehabilitation.
Answer: NHS England has set clear ambitions for community health services through its Medium Term Planning Framework. By 2028/29, 80% of community health services activity should take place within 18 weeks, bringing community health services in line with targets ...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMechanical ThrombectomyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what contingency plans are in place if the target for 24/7 thrombectomy access is not achieved on schedule.
Answer: Progress towards 24/7 access to thrombectomy services continues to be made. To achieve full coverage, thrombectomy centres have received funding aligned with individual provider readiness and implementation plans to deliver extended hours and 24/7 provisi...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStrokes: Mechanical ThrombectomyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address (a) regional differences in out-of-hours provision of and (b) other regional differences in access to thrombectomy services for stroke patients.
Answer: NHS England’s National Stroke Service Model and the National Service Model for an Integrated Community Stroke Service aim to reduce inequalities by standardising care, enhancing access to acute treatments, and providing comprehensive community rehabilitat...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStrokes: Mechanical ThrombectomyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress towards delivering universal 24/7 access to thrombectomy services for stroke patients in England.
Answer: Progress towards 24/7 access to thrombectomy services continues to be made. To achieve full coverage, thrombectomy centres have received funding aligned with individual provider readiness and implementation plans to deliver extended hours and 24/7 provisi...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStrokes: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps Department is taking to support people (a) at risk of stroke and (b) who have recently suffered strokes.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will develop new Cardiovascular Modern Service Framework which will prioritise ambitious, evidence-led, consistent, high quality, and clinically informed approaches to prevention, treatment, and care.The National ...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how his Department plans to include (a) thrombectomy and (b) stroke rehabilitation in the Modern Service Framework for cardiovascular disease.
Answer: Progress towards 24/7 access to thrombectomy services continues to be made. To achieve full coverage, thrombectomy centres have received funding aligned with individual provider readiness and implementation plans to deliver extended hours and 24/7 provisi...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMechanical ThrombectomyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has taken to achieve (a) universal and (b) 24/7 access to thrombectomy services.
Answer: Progress towards 24/7 access to thrombectomy services continues to be made. To achieve full coverage, thrombectomy centres have received funding aligned with individual provider readiness and implementation plans to deliver extended hours and 24/7 provisi...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to ensure that Initial Teacher Training equips all new teachers with the skills to deliver adaptive teaching for children with speech and language challenges.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for South West Norfolk to the answer of 2 March 2026 to Question 115276.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether harm–benefit analyses are undertaken for each individual toxicity study carried out under a service licence (involving multiple generic projects) issued to a contract research organisation.
Answer: All project licence applications, including service licences covering multiple generic projects, are subject to the harm–benefit analysis (HBA) process required under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).This process is undertaken by the Ho...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether non-animal alternatives must be validated if they are being used to provide data on the safety and efficacy of potential new pharmaceuticals within submissions to the Medicines and Healthca
Answer: The term ‘validation’ is broad and subject to a variety of definitions. Regarding the use of animal models for submission to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), non-animal alternatives must be demonstrated to be fit for the pur...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Development: EducationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what dedicated funding streams exist across Departments to support food, nature, and sustainability education.
Answer: The majority of grant schemes administered by the department relate to Food or Nature outcomes, with grant funding being the primary funding stream used to support these outcomes. Details of all Defra grant schemes are recorded on the Government Grants In...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment and Food: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that curriculum, vocational training, and teacher development programs are used to promote students' understanding of ecosystems, soil health, and climate adaptation within th
Answer: The current national curriculum includes topics relating to ecosystems, soil health, and climate adaptation within the context of UK food security, and they can also be studied at GCSE and A level.Work is now underway to deliver a new curriculum and asses...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to help tackle inequalities in access to healthy, minimally processed food through education.
Answer: The national curriculum aims to teach children how to cook and how to apply the principles of healthy eating and nutrition. In response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the department has set out that we will enhance the identity of food education...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment and Food: EducationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to empower local community initiatives, farms, and schools to implement practical food and nature education; and how her Department is measuring their impact.
Answer: The food strategy recognises the key role that regional and local food systems can play in supporting delivery of the growth, health, sustainability, and food security/ resilience outcomes. Defra wants to create an environment that champions UK food cultu...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment and Food: Pre-school EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department is ensuring that early year’s provision includes learning about food, soil, biodiversity, and ecosystems.
Answer: The statutory Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS) sets the education requirements for all early years settings. The EYFS provides a curriculum framework for settings to build upon across seven areas of learning, to ensure every child has the bes...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Vocational EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to align apprenticeship standards, T Levels, and other vocational qualifications with future food system needs.
Answer: The government is strengthening technical education so that young people can gain practical skills in areas such as regenerative farming, agroecology, and sustainable horticulture. This includes a range of apprenticeships in agriculture, environmental and...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture and Horticulture: Vocational EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department is ensuring that young people gain practical, vocational skills in regenerative farming, agroecology, and sustainable horticulture.
Answer: The government is strengthening technical education so that young people can gain practical skills in areas such as regenerative farming, agroecology, and sustainable horticulture. This includes a range of apprenticeships in agriculture, environmental and...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture and Food: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to embed practical food, nature, and sustainability education across the national curriculum from EYFS to post-16, including T Levels.
Answer: The current national curriculum includes these topics, and there is a food preparation and nutrition GCSE, and science and geography are available at GCSE and A level. In response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the department will enhance the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: NorfolkMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's blog post entitled Coverage of our over £1 billion investment to support victims of domestic abuse, published on 15 December 2025, how much and
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that victims of domestic abuse have access to the support they need within safe accommodation. On 20 November, the government announced at least £480 million to support delivery of the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodat...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNurses: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of nurses graduating from nursing degree courses in the UK find employment within the NHS during the first year after qualifying.
Answer: The Department does not hold the data requested. Nurses upon graduation may take up registered nursing roles in a range of organisations such as local authorities, social care providers, charities, or private sector providers as well as in the National He...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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