Will Forster MP: written questions
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Written questions
Sutton PlaceTreasuryTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80792More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what arrangements were made following the introduction of sanctions on the owners of Sutton Place to (a) maintain the property and (b) pay any outstanding liabilities.
Answer: OFSI does not generally comment on specific cases. For further information about how OFSI takes licensing decisions, please see the OFSI’s general guidance here, and OFSI’s supplemental licensing guidance here. The asset freeze imposed on designated perso...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: National GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of prioritising grid connections for renewable energy projects that are ready to commence.
Answer: The Government is working closely with the National Energy System Operator, Ofgem and the network companies to deliver fundamental reform of the grid connections process. The reforms will prioritise connections for viable and strategically aligned project...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordADHD: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support people who have been diagnosed privately with ADHD to enter shared care agreements with GPs.
Answer: It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards in England to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including providing access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder assessment and tr...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordADHD: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase NHS capacity for ADHD assessments.
Answer: The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays in accessing such assessments.It is the respo...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordConnect to Work: SurreyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the planned local government reorganisation in Surrey on the implementation of the Connect to Work programme in that county.
Answer: DWP has agreed a delivery plan and grant funding agreement with Surrey County Council to provide specialist Connect to Work employment support to up to 2500 disabled people, those with health conditions, and people with complex barriers until March 2030. ...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 73379 on Armed Forces: Vehicles, if his Department will centrally record data on the length of time that military assets are not (a) deployed and (b) operati
Answer: Yes. The British Army uses an application called JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions) to centrally track and manage all equipment.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugees: FamiliesHome OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the suspension of new applications for refugee family reunion on children seeking to reunite with family members.
Answer: The suspension of the refugee family reunion route is temporary while the Government undertakes a full review and reform of the current family rules to ensure we have a fair and properly balanced system. In the meantime, those with protection status can u...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugees: FamiliesHome OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will publish an impact assessment on suspending new applications under the refugee family reunion route.
Answer: The suspension of the refugee family reunion route is temporary while the Government undertakes a full review and reform of the current family rules to ensure we have a fair and properly balanced system. In the meantime, those with protection status can u...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Housing AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of permanently linking local housing allowance rates to the bottom 30th percentile of local private rents to help ensure (a) affordable housing supp
Answer: My department is working closely with MHCLG as they develop the Long-Term Housing Strategy and through the Inter-Ministerial Group on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping. The review of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates considers a range of factors, includin...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Workers: National Insurance ContributionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions her Department has had with HM Treasury on improving communication between HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions on cases involving voluntary National Insuranc
Answer: We work closely with HMRC on Voluntary National Insurance Contributions, sharing information where appropriate and proactively identifying ways we can improve our working practices.
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLandfill TaxTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73880More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the level of landfill tax on (a) housebuilding costs, (b) housing affordability and (c) the delivery of new homes.
Answer: The government consulted on proposals for reform of landfill tax on 28 April following a call for evidence in 2021. The consultation closed on 28 July, and the government is currently considering responses. The government is committed to delivering 1.5 mi...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Driving LicencesHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will issue national guidance to police to provide a receipt or paperwork to confirm that a person has produced their driving documents when requested.
Answer: Under section 164 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 a police officer has the power to require the production of a driving licence and under section 165 of the same Act the power to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and to require the production...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the longest continuous period was during which a commissioned (a) vessel and (b) aircraft was not (i) deployed and (ii) operational.
Answer: As the hon. Member's question is unbounded and the information is not held centrally, an answer could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordThames Water: DroughtsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Environment Agency (a) plans to issue and (b) has already issued a drought permit to Thames Water.
Answer: Water companies have a statutory duty to produce a drought plan outlining actions the company will take to maintain water supplies during dry weather and drought. Such actions include applying for drought permits. Only water companies can apply to the Env...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason he plans to reduce the allocation of NHS funding for mental health services in 2025-26.
Answer: We are determined to transform NHS mental health services, with a shift to prevention and earlier intervention. Spending on mental health support will increase relative to 2024/25 and is forecast to amount to £15.6 billion in 2025/26. That is an increase ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDeath Certificates: SuicideMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if her Department will consider reviewing the potential merits of listing a specific addiction as the cause of death by suicide on death certificates.
Answer: The Government has no plans to change the information which coroners are required to determine with regard to cause of death in cases of suicide.The information recorded by the coroner in the Record of Inquest is dependent on the circumstances of the indi...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordChemicals: SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department has taken to ensure that (a) alignment with EU standards and (b) the highest safety standards are maintained on chemical regulation when importing toxic chemicals.
Answer: The reforms set out in the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) consultation on Chemicals Legislative Reform proposals aim to give HSE greater flexibility and scope to make necessary or appropriate regulatory decisions in Great Britain (GB) at pace with in...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: NoiseDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) reducing the permissible noise limits of fireworks and (b) restricting their sale to Category F1 and F2 fireworks available only
Answer: The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fireworks whilst lowering the risk of dangers and disruption to people, pets, and property. I continue to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including businesses, consumer group...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ReorganisationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the cost to the public purse of funds spent by local authorities on public persuasion on local government reorganisation.
Answer: The government’s invitation to councils is clear on the importance of local engagement in the development of proposals. It is for councils to decide how to do this, including what resource is used, and the department does not hold information on this. Loc...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordImran KhanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when did his Department last raise concerns with his Pakistani counterpart about former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his supporters.
Answer: While judicial matters are for Pakistan's courts, the UK has consistently emphasised to its counterparts in Pakistan the need for due process, fair trials, and humane treatment for all, including Mr Imran Khan.
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to encourage Pakistan to respect (a) democracy, (b) human rights and (c) the rule of law.
Answer: Promoting human rights, democracy and the rule of law is a core part of the UK's diplomatic engagement in Pakistan, and we regularly engage Pakistan on these issues at the highest levels. The former Foreign Secretary raised human rights, democracy and the...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Care WorkersHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support overseas carers unable to take up alternative employment as their employer’s sponsorship licence has been suspended and not yet revoked.
Answer: Whilst a Sponsor is suspended, there is no impact on a worker’s ability to continue to remain in their employment. We do not predetermine an outcome related to their licence at this stage.However, the Home Office have confirmed they will support these wor...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Treasury on the cost of a rollout of smart ticketing across newly nationalised routes.
Answer: We are overhauling the complex fares and ticketing system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare. The rollout of smart ticketing solutions will play an important role in achieving this and...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has considered the recommendation of the Children’s Commissioner’s report entitled Growing up in a low-income family: Children’s experiences, published in July 2025, to provide access to
Answer: The Government knows how important affordable bus services are in enabling young people to get to education, work and access vital services. The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free off-peak bus travel to those with eligible ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has considered the recommendation of the Children’s Commissioner’s report entitled Growing up in a low-income family: Children’s experiences, published in July 2025, to introduce
Answer: The Child Poverty Taskforce, co-chaired by the Work and Pensions and Education Secretaries, is committed to listening to the voices of children and families and embed the voices of these families directly into their work. The Office of the Children’s Comm...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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