Tom Hayes MP: written questions 2026
91 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Mental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made in tackling mental health waiting lists since July 2024.
Answer: The Government recognises that people are waiting too long to access National Health Service mental health services. We have already taken significant steps to stabilise and improve NHS mental health services, but there is much more to do. Transforming th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what metrics his Department is using to measure progress in improving mental health outcomes, and how these compare with those used for physical health.
Answer: The NHS Oversight Framework sets out how NHS England will assess and oversee providers and integrated care boards against a range of metrics, promoting improvement while helping to identify where organisations need support, as well as those that are perfo...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on the development of a Modern Service Framework for severe mental illness, and what timeline he has set for its publication.
Answer: The Modern Service Framework for Severe Mental Illness is an important part of our new approach to mental health. To ensure that we get this right, we are engaging extensively with the mental health sector, including people with lived experience. We are a...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Community CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to scale and spread effective community-based mental health support models through the forthcoming Mental Health Strategy.
Answer: We are developing a new cross-Government Mental Health Strategy for England, to be published later this year. We have launched a Call for Evidence to inform the strategy, which closes on 10 July. The Call for Evidence seeks practical, implementation-focus...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to introduce waiting time standards across all mental health services as part of the forthcoming Mental Health Strategy.
Answer: The Government recognises that people are waiting too long to access National Health Service mental health services. We have already taken significant steps to stabilise and improve NHS mental health services, but there is much more to do. Transforming th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of inequalities in access to mental health treatment, and what steps he is taking to address them.
Answer: The Government recognises that mental health inequalities persist, with some groups, including disabled people, racialised communities, and those living in more deprived areas, reporting poorer experiences of care and facing greater barriers to access.The...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Illness: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has taken to improve access for people living with mental illness to new and innovative treatments.
Answer: We know that one size does not fit all when it comes to mental health, and that is why a range of innovative treatments are needed. We are considering this in the new Mental Health Strategy for England we are currently developing, to be published later th...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that mental health research receives equitable funding compared with physical health research.
Answer: The Department commissions and funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR is the largest funder of mental health research in the United Kingdom and is funding a range of research in mental health to inform ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential relationship between the findings of the interim report of the Independent Report into Young People and Work, led by Alan Milburn, and waiting lists for
Answer: The Department welcomes the interim report of the Independent Review into Young People and Work led by Alan Milburn, which provides an important assessment of the drivers of youth inactivity. The report highlights that ill health, including mental health,...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the health-related recommendations in the interim report of the Milburn Review, particularly in relation to
Answer: The Department welcomes the interim report of the Independent Review into Young People and Work led by Alan Milburn, which provides an important assessment of the drivers of youth inactivity. The report highlights that ill health, including mental health,...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Treatment: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that Ofwat and other regulatory agencies enforce compliance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations.
Answer: Defra works closely with its arms-length body regulators, including Ofwat and the Environment Agency (EA), to assess performance, review enforcement powers and ensure that regulators are equipped to carry out their functions effectively to deliver for the...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: FuneralsMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he can release the data for payouts by HM Prison and Probation Service for funerals for prisoners who died in custody from 2010-2024.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGibraltar: National SecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how they intend to respond to the findings of the McGrail Inquiry that found “grossly improper” and “sinister” interventions by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar to interfere i
Answer: Sir Peter Openshaw's report contains extremely serious findings which are deeply concerning, and which must be urgently addressed. The UK Government takes its constitutional responsibilities very seriously and expects the highest standards of good governa...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Learning DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help support welfare claimants with learning difficulties during the migration process to Universal Credit.
Answer: The Department provides tailored support for customers with learning difficulties during their migration to Universal Credit. This includes the Citizens Advice Help to Claim service, face-to-face assistance in Jobcentres, and a dedicated helpline. Custome...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: DemocracyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made contingency plans to support democracy in Iran.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 13 January, and to my responses in the Urgent Question debate on 19 January.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordJimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help secure the release of Jimmy Lai.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 15 December 2025, and her responses to the questions raised in that debate.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordJimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that Jimmy Lai obtains legal access to British consular support.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 15 December 2025, and her responses to the questions raised in that debate.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordJimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on Jimmy Lai’s treatment in prison.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 15 December 2025, and her responses to the questions raised in that debate.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOfficial Cars: UkraineTreasuryTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106769More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of donating excess vehicles from the Government estate to Ukraine.
Answer: The UK’s commitment to Ukraine is ironclad. We are making a significant commitment to Ukraine in 2026, including $2bn of guarantees for World Bank lending and $1bn of ERA loans. We also have a standing commitment to provide £3bn p.a. in military support, ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT+ People: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the UK's ability to promote and protect the rights of LGBTQI communities abroad.
Answer: Across our global diplomatic network, missions collaborate with local partners to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that enable violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people, and to mark key moments including Pride, but there is no central rec...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT+ People: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the UK's global role in advancing LGBTQI rights.
Answer: Across our global diplomatic network, missions collaborate with local partners to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that enable violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people, and to mark key moments including Pride, but there is no central rec...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT+ People: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate she has made of the number of countries introducing new anti-LGBTQI rights measures.
Answer: Across our global diplomatic network, missions collaborate with local partners to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that enable violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people, and to mark key moments including Pride, but there is no central rec...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the LGBTQI Solidarity Fund on (a) the rights of and (b) protections for LGBTQI people.
Answer: Across our global diplomatic network, missions collaborate with local partners to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that enable violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people, and to mark key moments including Pride, but there is no central rec...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Equal, Safe and Free Fund on (a) the rights of and (b) protections for LGBTQI people.
Answer: Across our global diplomatic network, missions collaborate with local partners to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that enable violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people, and to mark key moments including Pride, but there is no central rec...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFilm and TelevisionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to increase the competitiveness of the (a) visual effects and (b) animation industry.
Answer: The Government has prioritised film and television as a high-growth sub-sector in the Industrial Strategy and Creative Industries Sector Plan.Many of the interventions in the £75 million Screen Growth Package we announced in the Sector Plan will benefit V...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →