Vikki Slade MP: written questions
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Vehicles: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to collect information from on-board vehicle diagnostics systems at the point of (a) an MOT and (b) vehicle servicing to guide measures.
Answer: The Department for Transport and DVSA keep the content of the MOT test under continuous review. This includes considering how on-board diagnostics could be used in future to monitor systems such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The Department does n...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Speed LimitsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of lowering the speed limit on rural single carriageway roads.
Answer: The Road Safety Strategy, published on 7 January 2026, commits the Government to exploring whether the proposed rural roads categories are appropriate at a local level and to assessing their potential for national application. Developing a much clearer an...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: EyesightDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled the Road Safety Strategy, published on 7 January 2026, whether she has had conversations with optometrists on mandatory eye testing for drivers.
Answer: My officials have met with various optometrist organisations (including the College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists) while developing the proposed changes to eyesight testing for older drivers, and we will continue to engage with optom...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: TurkeyHome OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the proposed changes to indefinite leave to remain status on (a) holders of ECAA Turkish Businessperson visas and (b) th
Answer: The earned settlement model, proposed in ’A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026. Time spent in routes that currently count towards settlement after 5 years will continue to count tow...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPark HomesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department's upcoming leasehold reforms will include changes that will impact those living in (a) park homes and (b) accommodation purchased under the Mobile Homes Ac
Answer: The reforms to the leasehold system already in statute which the government is bringing into force, as well as the wider set of reforms necessary to end the feudal leasehold system for good, including measures contained in the draft Commonhold and Leaseho...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSubscriptions: InternetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department have made of the potential impacts of a 14-day cooling off period for all online subscriptions on the number of people that cancel their subscription after visiting a sit
Answer: The requirement for a 14 day cooling off period for distance contracts is an existing requirement under the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013. The government has consulted on the implementation of the subscriptions regime in the Digital Markets, Competit...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Armed Forces Bill 2026 which, what assessment he has made if the (a) proportion of the cohort aged between 55 and 65 that would meet the physical requirements of service and (b) other forms
Answer: This measure would only apply to those personnel leaving the Regulars or Volunteer Reserves after the Bill comes into force, unless they opt out. It also would not affect existing leavers unless they wish to opt in. Any former personnel recalled into Serv...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Dental ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of amending NHS dental contracts so that they apply to armed forces personnel and their families.
Answer: Defence is committed to maintaining a dentally fit Armed Forces to ensure operational capability and force generation. The Defence Medical Services (DMS) deliver dental care for all our Armed Forces personnel, from routine checkups, hygiene appointments a...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Dental ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of armed forces personnel and their families' access to dental services.
Answer: Defence is committed to maintaining a dentally fit Armed Forces to ensure operational capability and force generation. The Defence Medical Services (DMS) deliver dental care for all our Armed Forces personnel, from routine checkups, hygiene appointments a...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRecall PetitionsCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108506More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of broadening the range of circumstances under which a recall petition takes place.
Answer: The Government believes that the Recall of MPs Act 2015 is operating well and as intended. There are no plans to increase the number of conditions that can trigger a recall petition.
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: Immigration ControlsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to negotiate an agreement with her EU counterparts to permit British HGV drivers to register biometric details away from the UK/EU border under the Entry/Exit System.
Answer: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is being implemented by the EU to improve border security. Whilst the UK Government continues to actively engage with the EU as they continue EES implementation, it is not a UK Government initiative. It is for individual Mem...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: VisasDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of negotiating with his EU counterparts to secure an exemption for professional drivers from the 90 in 180 day Schengen rule.
Answer: The Schengen 90/180-day immigration rule has applied since 2021 to all UK nationals (including professional drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and coaches) undertaking short stays for leisure and work in the Schengen area. The Schengen 90/180 limit is ...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changing the rules which prevent families from bidding for social houses that have too few bedrooms on waiting times for so
Answer: The government expects registered providers of social housing to develop solutions that make best use of their stock.When framing the rules which determine the size of property to allocate to different households and in different circumstances, local hous...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMonumentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January to Question 103107 on Monuments, whether he is taking steps to ensure that scheduled monuments will (a) continue to be protected under planni
Answer: Scheduled Monuments continue to be protected as designated heritage assets of the highest significance under both the current National Planning Policy Framework and the draft revised Framework which is currently out for consultation.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support small businesses with their provision of (a) barbering and (b) hairdressing apprenticeships.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 21 January 2026 to Question 105881.
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data his Department holds on the (a) uptake and (b) drop-out rates in (i) barbering and (ii) hairdressing apprenticeships over the last 7 years.
Answer: Statistics on apprenticeships are published in the Apprenticeships accredited official statistics publication: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/apprenticeships. Apprenticeship starts on barbering and hairdressing apprent...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the transition for NHS patients between paediatric and adult care in the NHS.
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever. This includes ensuring that children receive the appropriate care and support whenever they need it.The 10-Year Health Plan sets out how the Government aims to support chil...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of extending the statutory override for local authorities until the end of 2027/28 on the financial security of th
Answer: The government recognises that local authorities are continuing to face significant pressure from Dedicated Schools Grant deficits on their accounts. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government engages regularly with local authorities and th...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor InsuranceTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107295More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 56135, on Motor Insurance, what recent progress the cross-Government taskforce on motor insurance has made.
Answer: The cross-government Motor Insurance Taskforce published its final report in December 2025, setting out actions being taken by government, regulators and industry to help reduce premium costs. Departments and regulators are now taking forward the relevant...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Occupational TherapyDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to ensure that any changes to SEND provision include access to occupational therapy for children and young people with SEND in mainstream schools.
Answer: The department is working closely with the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England to improve access to community health services, including occupational therapy for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Reasonable AdjustmentsDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to provide dedicated funding for (a) sensory-friendly adaptations and (b) other environmental adjustments in schools to support the inclusion of children and young people with SEND.
Answer: In December, the department announced at least £3 billion for high needs capital between 2026/27 and 2029/30, to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities or who require alternative provision. This funding is intend...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Occupational TherapyDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of specialist occupational therapists to support children and young people with SEND in schools.
Answer: The department is working closely with the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England to improve access to community health services, including occupational therapy for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: BuildingsDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to ensure that occupational therapists are consulted in the design of (a) new school buildings and (b) new learning environments, funded through school capital investment programmes.
Answer: Departmental construction programmes build or rebuild schools in line with our design and construction standards. These standards integrate statutory requirements for accessibility and equitable use in all new or rebuilt school settings, including mainstr...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to introduce testing for neurodiversity in educational settings for students aged 16 and above.
Answer: Improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream settings is a key part of the government’s ambition to ensure that all children and young people receive the support they need to achieve and thrive, in the most appropriate setting.The department has rece...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPectus Excavatum: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve treatment for patients with Pectus Excavatum.
Answer: There are a number of non-surgical management options to support people diagnosed with a pectus deformity, including posture and exercise programmes, bracing, and psychological support.For surgical treatments, NHS England reviewed the evidence to treat pe...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
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