Will Stone MP: written questions
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Written questions
Winter Fuel Payment: Mobile HomesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will provide support through a winter fuel allowance for people in caravans, chalets and mobile homes.
Answer: Winter Fuel Payments are payable to pensioners who live in caravans, chalets and mobile homes.
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVisasHome OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether an ETA is required to go on holiday whilst on a 90 day work visa.
Answer: The ETA Scheme applies to those passengers visiting the UK (or transiting landside, passing through Immigration Control) who do not currently need a visa for short stays or do not have an immigration status prior to travelling.
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvertising: ProsecutionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will require local authorities processing Section 3F from the Town and Country Planning Act to inform the police in time to avoid local advertising being prosecuted by enfo
Answer: The rules governing the display of advertisements are set out in the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. Responsibility for application of the Regulations, including the enforcement of any breaches of control,...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal GovernmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to provide advice to local authorities on local event management.
Answer: Local authorities are best placed to determine arrangements for local events, taking account of the needs of the community. Local Resilience Forums do not usually play a role in supporting local events unless the scale warrants the Local Resilience Forum ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: VATTreasuryTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15028More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of applying the summer savings scheme to the Christmas holidays.
Answer: From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and eligible family attractions.This is a targeted and temporary scheme to reduce the costs of children’s meals in restaurants, children’s t...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordStreaming: GamblingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to assess whether gambling companies are able to advertisements on streaming platforms during the day.
Answer: The Government is aware of the increased prevalence of gambling advertising, including advertising of illegal gambling, on streaming platforms. We are committed to tackling the issue of illegal gambling advertising. This is one of the main focuses of the ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordConversion TherapyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13960More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Conversion practices draft bill, published on 25 June 2026, if she will make the definition of healthcare services more narrow.
Answer: The Government published its draft Conversion Practices Bill on 25 June for pre-legislative scrutiny. We have requested that this is done by a Joint Committee and welcome cross-party engagement and scrutiny on all aspects of this draft legislation, includ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether under-16s will be able to access political content on social media.
Answer: Government recognises the importance of young people being civically engaged.On 15 June, the government announced its intention to ban social media companies from offering their services to under 16s.Social media is not the only – nor always the most reli...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRed Diesel: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3617More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether Red Diesel for the purpose running fairs and circuses is included in the off-road operation tax freeze.
Answer: On 20 May, the Government announced support for households and businesses with their fuel costs, in response to the conflict in the Middle East. This included targeted support for users of red diesel and rebated biodiesel, where the duty rate for these fu...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his department is doing to improve access to diagnosis of Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.
Answer: The Government recognises that women suffering with gynaecological conditions, including polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) previously referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome, have been failed for too long, and we acknowledge the impact it h...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the performance of management companies.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 85213 on 4 November 2025 and UIN 113165 on 2 March 2026.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 908077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of humanitarian aid entering Gaza.
Answer: Since the ceasefire, aid flows have increased and more crossings are partially reopened, but the level of need cannot be met unless more restrictions are lifted.Medical equipment, components for field hospitals and basic shelter items must be allowed to e...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her department has considered proposals to introduce an extended maintenance loan, aligned with the Long courses Loan, for independent students to support with 52-week living costs.
Answer: The department recognises that independent students, including care leavers, care experienced and estranged students, may require additional support to access and achieve in higher education (HE).The new targeted, means-tested maintenance grants of up to ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: GrantsDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has considered (a) the reintroduction of maintenance grants for independent students and (b) removing the priority course requirement for this group of students.
Answer: The department recognises that independent students, including care leavers, care experienced and estranged students, may require additional support to access and achieve in higher education (HE).The new targeted, means-tested maintenance grants of up to ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: HousingDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Statement of Expectations relating to student housing will include specific measures to ensure independent students can access housing for twelve months whilst at university; and whether enforcement
Answer: This government recognises that independent students, including care leavers, care experienced students and estranged students, may require additional support to access higher education (HE), including access to student accommodation.As universities and l...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHunting: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the (a) levels of welfare of hounds used in hunting activities and (b) adequacy of the arrangements for their care or rehoming when no longer
Answer: Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (the 2006 Act), it is an offence to cause any animal unnecessary suffering or to fail to provide for its welfare. Anyone who does not provide for their animals’ welfare may be banned from owning animals. They may also fac...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Administration of JusticeMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve the Service Justice System.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is taking forward a comprehensive programme of reforms to strengthen and modernise the Service Justice System. As a result, investigations, prosecutions and victim support have all significantly improved in recent years. We want to...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: HousingDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Renters' Right Act on independent students who require accommodation between June and September.
Answer: This government recognises that independent students including care leavers, care experienced students and estranged students may require additional support to access higher education. As announced in the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, we will ...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: HousingDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to provide additional financial support for (a) estranged students, (b) care leavers in higher education and (c) students without living parents in the context of the potential impact of the R
Answer: This government recognises that independent students including care leavers, care experienced students and estranged students may require additional support to access higher education. As announced in the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, we will ...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArtillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department’s press release on 28 December 2025 regarding the signing of a £52 million contract for RCH 155, what assessment has he made of the potential benefits to UK industry from this contra
Answer: The Early Capability Demonstrator platforms of the RCH155, two for Germany and one for the UK, will be built in Germany for joint testing.The project remains in its assessment phase and a production contract has not yet been placed.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArtillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department’s press release on 28 December 2025 regarding the signing of a £52 million contract for RCH 155, how much UK content will be part of the production of the capability.
Answer: The Early Capability Demonstrator platforms of the RCH155, two for Germany and one for the UK, will be built in Germany for joint testing.The project remains in its assessment phase and a production contract has not yet been placed.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArtillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department’s press release entitled UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting-edge artillery, published on 28 December 2025, where the capability will be manufactured.
Answer: The Early Capability Demonstrator platforms of the RCH155, two for Germany and one for the UK, will be built in Germany for joint testing.The project remains in its assessment phase and a production contract has not yet been placed.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to Answer of 17 January 2024 to Question 10337 in Session 2023-24, how many recruits starting at each training centre for each of the five years listed completed their Phase 2 training.
Answer: The number of recruits who completed their Phase 2 training, having started their Phase 1 training at each respective training centre in the years 2019-2024 are provided below.Table 1. Regular Army Other Rank Untrained Intake by Training Establishment dur...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to raise the minimum age of military recruitment to 18.
Answer: The Armed Forces have no plans to raise the minimum age of recruitment. All recruitment into the UK military is voluntary and no young person under the age of 18 years may join our Armed Forces unless their application is accompanied by the formal written...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 November 2023 to Question HL288 on Army: Recruitment, what were the conclusions of the evaluation of bespoke terms of service for under-18s.
Answer: The Soldier terms of service will continue to apply to all personnel, including for those under-18. The Army takes its duty of care for all personnel, particularly those under 18, extremely seriously, ensuring they are treated with special consideration. ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
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