Tom Hayes MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Legal Profession: Harassment and IntimidationMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help reduce intimidation and harassment of members of the legal profession.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role played by the legal profession in upholding access to justice and the rule of law, which is fundamental to a fair and democratic society. The Government is clear that intimidation, harassment or threats against leg...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoner Escorts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many fines of up to £625 for each 15-minute delay caused by the late delivery of a prisoner to court have been levied on contractors Serco and GEOAmey.
Answer: The performance of the criminal justice system as a whole against the requirement for timely delivery of prisoners to court is 98.31%. The latest available annual figure (1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025) for Prisoner Escort and Custody Service contrac...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoner Escorts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the frequency of late delivery of prisoners to court by contractors Serco and GEOAmey.
Answer: The performance of the criminal justice system as a whole against the requirement for timely delivery of prisoners to court is 98.31%. The latest available annual figure (1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025) for Prisoner Escort and Custody Service contrac...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Trade UnionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with trade unions on the experiences of staff in his Department.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not held discussions with Ministry of Justice trade unions specifically on the experiences of staff in the Ministry of Justice. Engagement with trade unions on workforce matters within the Department takes place through establis...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBTQ+ People: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities on the promotion of LGBTQ+ 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 recordHuman Rights: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help defend global LGBTQ+ rights through multilateral fora.
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 recordDiplomatic Service: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which diplomatic missions took part in a Pride (a) event and (b) parade in 2025.
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 recordDiplomatic Service: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance her Department issues to British diplomatic missions overseas on supporting Pride events.
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 recordDiplomatic Service: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support Pride organisations and LGBTQ+ activists a) in Hungary, b) in Europe and c) globally.
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 recordDelivery Services: StaffDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether they have considered the potential merits of compulsory training for delivery company workers.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade has not considered this. The private sector is responsible for determining any specific training their employees require, although under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, employers have a duty to ensure thei...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: PayDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the potential merits of setting sectoral minimum pay levels for delivery companies.
Answer: The Government is responsible for setting statutory minimum wage rates which provide consistency and clarity for all employers and workers operating across different locations and different sectors. When it comes to sector-based policy, we are currently w...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: StaffDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered legislating to (a) require and (b) strongly encourage delivery company workers to join a union.
Answer: This government believes that strong trade unions are essential for tackling insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement, and low pay.Through the Employment Rights Act 2025, we are introducing a new duty on employers to inform workers of their rig...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to require delivery companies to (a) employ drivers on a contractual basis and (b) prohibit the use of temporary and self-employed workers.
Answer: Employment status is not a choice: it depends on the reality of the relationship between an individual and their employer. Individuals working for delivery companies may be employees, limb (b) workers, or self-employed. As private sector businesses, deliv...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment they have made of the potential merits of setting standards for proof of delivery by delivery companies.
Answer: Ministers have been clear that some delivery companies need to do more to meet the rightful expectations of customers.Ofcom is responsible for regulation of the postal services sector and requires that all postal operators must establish, make available, ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: OfcomDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether they have made an assessment of the potential merits of expanding Ofcom’s remit to delivery companies, including mandatory reporting of complaints and delivery metrics.
Answer: Ministers have been clear that some delivery companies need to do more to meet the rightful expectations of customers.Ofcom is responsible for regulation of the postal services sector and requires that all postal operators must establish, make available, ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether they have made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring delivery companies to obtain a licence to operate which is conditional on (a) performance, (b) workforce practices and (c) comp
Answer: The Postal Services Act 2011 introduced a general authorisation regime to provide postal services, removing the requirement for postal operators to hold a licence. However, the provision of those services by postal operators may be subject to regulatory ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether they have made an assessment of the potential merits of making couriers jointly liable with retailers for (a) losses, (b) delays and (c) mis-deliveries.
Answer: The department has not made any such assessment as we believe current liability provisions are clear. When a consumer purchases a product, the contract is with the seller, not the delivery company. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the seller is respons...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether they have made an assessment of introducing minimum service levels for (a) lost parcels, (b) missed deliveries and (c) proof of delivery for delivery companies enforced by (i) fines and (ii) li
Answer: Ministers have been clear that some delivery companies need to do more to meet the rightful expectations of customers.Ofcom is responsible for regulation of the postal services sector and requires that all postal operators must establish, make available, ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to build capacity in the health play professional sector, including training, qualifications and registration, as sought in NHS England's Play Well toolkit published in June
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play in healthcare settings.The NHS England and Starlight Play Well Toolkit, published in June 2025, includes the first national guidelines and standards for commis...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to deliver training in health play principles to multi-disciplinary teams as sought in NHS England's Play Well toolkit published in June 2025.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play in healthcare settings.The NHS England and Starlight Play Well Toolkit, published in June 2025, includes the first national guidelines and standards for commis...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to digitise the Play Well checklist, as published in NHS England's Play Well toolkit in June 2025, to enable data-based quality improvement, monitoring, evaluation and mappi
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play in healthcare settings.In June 2025, a number of Operational Delivery Networks came together to digitise the play well checklist, which is available to colleag...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support paediatric settings to adopt the recommended Play Well standards in NHS England's Play Well toolkit published in June 2025.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play in healthcare settings.The NHS England and Starlight Play Well Toolkit, published in June 2025, includes the first national guidelines and standards for commis...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will include health play professionals in the modelling for multi-disciplinary paediatric teams for the new neighbourhood health service.
Answer: We will deliver a Neighbourhood Health Service that serves everybody, everywhere across the country, including children and young people. An important feature of our new Neighbourhood Health Service will be the rollout of Neighbourhood Health Centres in e...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make children’s play a key component of the commitment to creating the healthiest generation of children ever, and as part of the shifts from treatment to prevention, and from hospital t
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever. This ambition is at the heart of our 10-Year Health Plan, which sets out three radical shifts: from treatment to prevention; from hospital to community; and from analogue t...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will consider making health play specialists a mandatory registered allied health profession.
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever. This ambition is at the heart of our 10-Year Health Plan, which sets out three radical shifts: from treatment to prevention; from hospital to community; and from analogue t...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
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