Yasmin Qureshi MP: written questions
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Written questions
Social Services: HomelessnessDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve collaboration between adult social care and voluntary sector homelessness services.
Answer: Local authorities and integrated care boards share responsibility for undertaking a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), working through health and wellbeing boards, to assess current and future health and social care needs. This assessment then infor...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of homelessness accommodation providers' reliance on Housing Benefit as an income source on homelessness services.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions provides Housing Benefit subsidy to local authorities to help meet the cost of supporting households in temporary accommodation. In Great Britain, local authorities spent approximately £1.4 billion on Housing Benefit f...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ExemptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026WithdrawnUIN 14789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the estimated cost to the NHS was of providing free NHS dental treatment in England under maternity exemption rules in each of the last five years.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data NHS England holds on Community Dental Service activity and referral waiting times for patients with complex neurological conditions, including epilepsy.
Answer: Data is not held on Community Dental Service (CDS) activity and referral waiting times for patients with complex neurological conditions, including epilepsy.We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problem...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ExemptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS Low Income Scheme certificates (HC2 and HC3) were used to access free or reduced NHS dental treatment in England in each of the last five years; and the associated cost of these exempt
Answer: Data on NHS Low Income Scheme certificates is published by the NHS Business Services Authority and is available at the following link:https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england/dental-statistics-england-202425
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ExemptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the estimated total cost to the NHS was of providing free NHS dental treatment in England under maternity exemption rules in each of the last five years.
Answer: The cost of treatment is an estimated total of how much patients with an exemption would have paid if they were not exempt. This cost has not been collected from patients.The data is published by the NHS Business Services Authority and is available at the...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: EpilepsyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential fiscal cost of introducing a medical exemption from NHS dental charges for the repair of teeth damaged by epileptic seizures.
Answer: NHS England's Dental Record Keeping Standards states that every clinical record should include the patient's presenting complaint and diagnosis, with the diagnosis expected to include the underlying cause. These standards apply to the recording of dental ...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: DatabasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England requires dental clinics to record the underlying medical cause of traumatic dental injuries in patient datasets; and what plans he has to introduce a specific recording category
Answer: NHS England's Dental Record Keeping Standards states that every clinical record should include the patient's presenting complaint and diagnosis, with the diagnosis expected to include the underlying cause. These standards apply to the recording of dental ...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reduce food waste in schools.
Answer: Defra funds the UK Food and Drink Pact, a voluntary agreement with industry to tackle food waste. Through the Pact, we support delivery of the Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, which offers guidance for businesses on reducing food waste in their operations. C...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen's Health Hubs: Greater ManchesterDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many women's health hubs have been established in NHS Greater Manchester ICB.
Answer: NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has established nine women’s health hubs.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many retrospective planning applications have remained undetermined by local planning authorities for more than (a) six, (b) twelve and (c) eighteen months since validation;
Answer: My Department does not collect data specifically relating to the number of retrospective planning applications. Guidance on enforcement action can be found on gov.uk here.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFree School MealsDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of potential merits of providing free school meals to all school children.
Answer: This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and reducing child poverty. We have allocated over £1 billion towards expanding free school meals to all children in households on Universal Credit. This new entitlement will mean over ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordConversion TherapyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129806More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will include legislation to ban conversion therapy in the King's Speech in May 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to paragraph 5.60 of the policy paper entitled Explanatory memorandum to the statement of changes in the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, published on 5 March 2026, whether B2 level English
Answer: The changes to the English language requirements announced on 5 March 2026 will apply to individuals who are applying for settlement based on their family life, with effect from 26 March 2027. It is reasonable and proportionate that we give those already ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSoft Drinks: TaxationTreasuryTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127436More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Office for Budget Responsibility provided estimates between March 2016 and April 2028 on the potential impact that the proposed Soft Drinks Industry Levy would have on the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and
Answer: Forecasting the economy, including the impact of Government policy decisions on inflation, is the responsibility of the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR set out its latest assessment of policy measures in its Spring Forecast 202...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEpilepsy: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an observational trial for children and young people on private prescriptions for drug-resistant epilepsy who c
Answer: The Department funds research on health and social care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and care, including medicinal cannabis for drug...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood InquiryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Recommendation 9(f) of the Infected Blood Inquiry report, what consideration has been given to providing additional funding for the national haemophilia database.
Answer: It is crucial we protect the safety of haemophilia care, and the Government is committed to implementing recommendation 9 of the 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood InquiryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Recommendation 9 (d) of the Infected Blood Inquiry report, what progress his Department has made on establishing functioning multi-disciplinary networks.
Answer: It is crucial we protect the safety of haemophilia care, and the Government is committed to implementing recommendation 9 of the 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHaemophilia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to (a) increase funding and (b) tackle inequities between haemophilia centres.
Answer: It is crucial we protect the safety of haemophilia care, and the Government is committed to implementing recommendation 9 of the 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordKing's Guards: UniformsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in developing King’s Guard’s hats made of faux-fur.
Answer: The Department has not yet identified a synthetic alternative that meets the standards required to provide an effective replacement for bearskin ceremonial caps. However, the Ministry of Defence remains committed to finding a synthetic alternative and con...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGame: BirdsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many animal welfare inspections of game bird farms were undertaken in (a) England and (b) Wales in 2025; how many and what proportion of those visits identified the use of barren c
Answer: In 2025, there were 14 inspections of game bird farms in England and 3 in Wales. There were no non-compliances noted in relation to the birds’ housing or environment.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: Hunger StrikesMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what guidance he has issued on engagement between his Department and the legal representatives of prisoners undertaking prolonged hunger strikes.
Answer: Under the Prison Rules and Prison Service Instruction 49/2011 Prisoner Communication Services, prisoners are entitled to confidential access to their legal advisers, including by telephone, in person legal visits, and written correspondence, all of which ...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRemand in CustodyMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Crown Court backlogs on the length of time defendants are held on remand prior to trial.
Answer: The Crown Court backlogs can cause defendants to spend longer time on remand. This Government is committed to pulling every lever we have – investment, reform and efficiency – so can we turn the tide on the backlog. The Government has invested significant...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRemand in CustodyMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average length of time spent on remand in custody was in the most recent 12-month period for which data is available.
Answer: Information relating to the time spent on custodial remand is not centrally held by the Ministry of Justice. To obtain the data to answer this question would involve a manual interrogation of court records which would result in a disproportionate cost to ...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHearing AidsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what national guidance is in place for NHS commissioners and providers regarding emergency or out-of-hours support for patients who experience sudden hearing aid failure; and whether he has assesse
Answer: NHS England has published national commissioning guidance for adult audiology services, including the provision, maintenance, and ongoing support of hearing aids, to help commissioners deliver high quality and accessible hearing services in line with loca...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
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