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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what is her policy on whether, under the Article 19 health route, households containing a person whose health is worsened by a cold home should be excluded because the property has an EPC rating of C.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what is her policy on whether, under the Article 19 health route, households containing a person whose health is worsened by a cold home should be excluded because the property has an EPC rating of C.
ECO4 Flex Route 3 supports medically vulnerable households not meeting standard benefits criteria, but does not disapply the property requirements. Article 19(1)(e) cross-refers to articles 13 and 14 while omitting only their household-eligibility requirement. Accordingly, owner-occupied homes must have a pre-project SAP band D to G and private-rented homes E to G. Band C homes are outside the scheme. This targets finite support at the least energy-efficient homes, where improvements can deliver the greatest heating-cost reductions and benefits. Equality impacts were considered in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty when ECO4 was designed. Eligibility for the scheme, which closes on 31 December 2026, does not guarantee installation of measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what evidence was used to determine that households qualifying under the Article 19 health route should remain excluded from ECO4 Flex assistance where the property has an EPC rating of C.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what evidence was used to determine that households qualifying under the Article 19 health route should remain excluded from ECO4 Flex assistance where the property has an EPC rating of C.
ECO4 Flex Route 3 supports medically vulnerable households not meeting standard benefits criteria, but does not disapply the property requirements. Article 19(1)(e) cross-refers to articles 13 and 14 while omitting only their household-eligibility requirement. Accordingly, owner-occupied homes must have a pre-project SAP band D to G and private-rented homes E to G. Band C homes are outside the scheme. This targets finite support at the least energy-efficient homes, where improvements can deliver the greatest heating-cost reductions and benefits. Equality impacts were considered in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty when ECO4 was designed. Eligibility for the scheme, which closes on 31 December 2026, does not guarantee installation of measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has undertaken an Equality Act assessment of the effect of ECO4 Flex eligibility criteria on households containing disabled persons whose health is adversely affected by living in a cold home.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has undertaken an Equality Act assessment of the effect of ECO4 Flex eligibility criteria on households containing disabled persons whose health is adversely affected by living in a cold home.
ECO4 Flex Route 3 supports medically vulnerable households not meeting standard benefits criteria, but does not disapply the property requirements. Article 19(1)(e) cross-refers to articles 13 and 14 while omitting only their household-eligibility requirement. Accordingly, owner-occupied homes must have a pre-project SAP band D to G and private-rented homes E to G. Band C homes are outside the scheme. This targets finite support at the least energy-efficient homes, where improvements can deliver the greatest heating-cost reductions and benefits. Equality impacts were considered in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty when ECO4 was designed. Eligibility for the scheme, which closes on 31 December 2026, does not guarantee installation of measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of excluding homes with an EPC rating of C from ECO4 Flex support where the household otherwise satisfies the Article 19 health route on disabled and medically vulnerable...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of excluding homes with an EPC rating of C from ECO4 Flex support where the household otherwise satisfies the Article 19 health route on disabled and medically vulnerable...
ECO4 Flex Route 3 supports medically vulnerable households not meeting standard benefits criteria, but does not disapply the property requirements. Article 19(1)(e) cross-refers to articles 13 and 14 while omitting only their household-eligibility requirement. Accordingly, owner-occupied homes must have a pre-project SAP band D to G and private-rented homes E to G. Band C homes are outside the scheme. This targets finite support at the least energy-efficient homes, where improvements can deliver the greatest heating-cost reductions and benefits. Equality impacts were considered in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty when ECO4 was designed. Eligibility for the scheme, which closes on 31 December 2026, does not guarantee installation of measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether eligibility under the health route of the Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2022 is intended to provide support for medically vulnerable households that do not meet the standard benefits criteria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether eligibility under the health route of the Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2022 is intended to provide support for medically vulnerable households that do not meet the standard benefits criteria.
ECO4 Flex Route 3 supports medically vulnerable households not meeting standard benefits criteria, but does not disapply the property requirements. Article 19(1)(e) cross-refers to articles 13 and 14 while omitting only their household-eligibility requirement. Accordingly, owner-occupied homes must have a pre-project SAP band D to G and private-rented homes E to G. Band C homes are outside the scheme. This targets finite support at the least energy-efficient homes, where improvements can deliver the greatest heating-cost reductions and benefits. Equality impacts were considered in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty when ECO4 was designed. Eligibility for the scheme, which closes on 31 December 2026, does not guarantee installation of measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will review the operation of the EPC eligibility criteria within ECO4 Flex where a local authority has accepted a referral under Article 19 on the basis of a medically certified health condition.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will review the operation of the EPC eligibility criteria within ECO4 Flex where a local authority has accepted a referral under Article 19 on the basis of a medically certified health condition.
ECO4 Flex Route 3 supports medically vulnerable households not meeting standard benefits criteria, but does not disapply the property requirements. Article 19(1)(e) cross-refers to articles 13 and 14 while omitting only their household-eligibility requirement. Accordingly, owner-occupied homes must have a pre-project SAP band D to G and private-rented homes E to G. Band C homes are outside the scheme. This targets finite support at the least energy-efficient homes, where improvements can deliver the greatest heating-cost reductions and benefits. Equality impacts were considered in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty when ECO4 was designed. Eligibility for the scheme, which closes on 31 December 2026, does not guarantee installation of measures.
The Royal Mail sorting offices in my patch are in absolute chaos—they are in meltdown—and I am really concerned that someone will end up in a tragic situation because of the lack of service. I have met Royal Mail on numerous occasions and there has been no change whatsoever—in fact, the service is getting worse. What can the Minister do to remedy the situation before somebody needs to be held accountable for a very serious situation?
The Royal Mail sorting offices in my patch are in absolute chaos—they are in meltdown—and I am really concerned that someone will end up in a tragic situation because of the lack of service. I have met Royal Mail on numerous occasions and there has been no change whatsoever—in fact, the service is getting worse. What can the Minister do to remedy the situation before somebody needs to be held accountable for a very serious situation?
I share my hon. Friend’s frustrations and concerns. Whether it is the biggest issue in my inbox and my constituency or from what I have heard from colleagues across the House, it is clear that Royal Mail has to do better, and I have been frank in my discussions with Royal Mail’s chief executive officer that it must deliver improvements at a much quicker pace. I will continue working with my hon. Friend to ensure that we can deliver for his constituents and those across the country who need a reliable postal service.
It has been nearly two years since the contaminated blood inquiry report was published. People think that the matter is finished, but it is not: some 18,000 infected and affected individuals still have not begun their claims. Will my right hon. Friend reaffirm to this House her commitment to the contaminated blood community, and will she meet the all-party parliamentary group on haemophilia and contaminated blood so that we can discuss the best way to press those cases home expediently?
It has been nearly two years since the contaminated blood inquiry report was published. People think that the matter is finished, but it is not: some 18,000 infected and affected individuals still have not begun their claims. Will my right hon. Friend reaffirm to this House her commitment to the contaminated blood community, and will she meet the all-party parliamentary group on haemophilia and contaminated blood so that we can discuss the best way to press those cases home expediently?
I thank and congratulate my hon. Friend on his many years of campaigning on this terrible issue. He will know about the Prime Minister’s personal involvement in and commitment to this issue, about his personal experience of campaigning alongside the victims, and how important he and the Department consider the matter. The Infected Blood Compensation Authority has now paid out over £2.2 billion in final compensation payments, but we are very aware that there is much more to do. The Minister in the other place will be happy to meet my hon. Friend’s APPG.
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Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (Lab):
With tech billionaires driving the deployment of artificial intelligence, many of my constituents are concerned about job losses, misinformation and the infrastructure needed to support the technology. In Sleekburn and Cambois, three vast—I mean vast—data centres are proposed on scarce industrial land that could be used for other industries that create far more local jobs. Communities are being asked to give up valuable land and suffer local disruption. Will the Prime Minister support a moratorium on future data centres until regulation catches up, and will he introduce a critical national infrastructure levy, so that host communities can share in the rewards? Will he also visit my constituency to hear local people’s concerns for himself?
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Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (Lab):
With tech billionaires driving the deployment of artificial intelligence, many of my constituents are concerned about job losses, misinformation and the infrastructure needed to support the technology. In Sleekburn and Cambois, three vast—I mean vast—data centres are proposed on scarce industrial land that could be used for other industries that create far more local jobs. Communities are being asked to give up valuable land and suffer local disruption. Will the Prime Minister support a moratorium on future data centres until regulation catches up, and will he introduce a critical national infrastructure levy, so that host communities can share in the rewards? Will he also visit my constituency to hear local people’s concerns for himself?
I understand the concern that my hon. Friend is raising about data centres. I have to say to him that at this point, I will not go as far as a moratorium, but I agree that it is important that communities see the benefits of AI and data centre investment. I can say from experience that the data centre can be the magnet that clusters in other investment over time; that needs to be remembered. This Government have a policy that AI growth zones will allow local authorities to retain 100% of business rate growth, so that they can benefit communities.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 September.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 September.
Regional Accents and Social Mobility
The following extract is from the debate on Regional Accents and Social Mobility on 15 July 2026.
Professor Rob Drummond says that people across England have expressed positive views about regional accents, but still rated northern-accented speakers as less intelligent and less “correct” when hearing identical speech....
Regional Accents and Social Mobility
The following extract is from the debate on Regional Accents and Social Mobility on 15 July 2026.
Professor Rob Drummond says that people across England have expressed positive views about regional accents, but still rated northern-accented speakers as less intelligent and less “correct” when hearing identical speech....
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much funding he has allocated to compensate those infected and affected by contaminated blood.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much funding he has allocated to compensate those infected and affected by contaminated blood.
In the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Government committed £11.8bn in compensation to people who were infected and affected as a result of the Infected Blood scandal. We estimate that the specific changes announced following the public consultation on the infected blood compensation scheme will cost in the region of £1bn in compensation payments.
These figures are a broad estimate, which reflects the inherent uncertainty in predicting the exact number of eligible claimants who will come forward. This estimate is neither a target nor a limit, and every eligible person will get the compensation they are due.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason the new service specification for haemophilia and related bleeding disorders has not been published; and when it will be published.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason the new service specification for haemophilia and related bleeding disorders has not been published; and when it will be published.
The revised service specification for haemophilia and related bleeding disorders has been developed through NHS England's established governance process, including stakeholder testing, public consultation, and consideration by the relevant specialised commissioning governance groups. Following completion of these governance steps, the specification has been progressing through NHS England's approval processes prior to release.
NHS England expects publication to take place once these final internal publication arrangements have been completed.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
A small coach operator in my constituency of Blyth and Ashington has local authority school contracts, and he has seen the price that he pays for fuel increase by 38% per month, without any additional support from the council. What assessment has the Secretary of State made of the potential to extend schemes that support other fuel-intensive businesses to those tasked with getting our children to school?
A small coach operator in my constituency of Blyth and Ashington has local authority school contracts, and he has seen the price that he pays for fuel increase by 38% per month, without any additional support from the council. What assessment has the Secretary of State made of the potential to extend schemes that support other fuel-intensive businesses to those tasked with getting our children to school?
I pay tribute to the business in my hon. Friend’s constituency that he advocates for. Businesses around the country are paying the price of, and having to adapt to the challenges posed by, the Iran war. It is a good job that we have a Prime Minister who kept us out of the war—those on the Conservative Benches would have plunged us into it and made things even more difficult for businesses in my hon. Friend’s constituency and across the country. On his specific question, I can tell him that we are engaging regularly with refiners, importers and distributors to ensure that any emerging risks are identified and managed properly.
That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure; further notes that mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused primarily by inhaling asbestos fibres, often many decades before symptoms appear, and that more than 2,700 people are diagnosed with the disease across the UK each year; further recognises the devastating impact of mesothelioma on patients, families and communities, particularly in areas with strong industrial, construction, manufacturing, engineering, energy and shipbuilding heritage; pays tribute to all those living with asbestos-related diseases and to those who care for and support them; acknowledges the vital work of charities, asbestos support groups, trade unions, clinicians, researchers and campaigners across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; welcomes grassroots campaigns seeking justice for victims, including Cape Must Pay!, which calls on the former asbestos manufacturer Cape plc, now owned by Altrad, to contribute £10 million towards mesothelioma research; also notes continuing concerns regarding access to justice and fair compensation for victims; calls for further efforts to improve research, treatment and support services; further welcomes events taking place around the country to mark the day; encourages participation in the Go Blue for Meso campaign and Blue Light Walks; applauds the work of local asbestos support organisations; and hopes for a successful Action Mesothelioma Day 2026.
That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure;...
That this House recognises that increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness are forced to choose between accessing accommodation and keeping the pets that provide companionship, emotional support, stability and safety; notes that people choose to sleep rough, sofa surf or remain in unsafe circumstances rather than surrender their animals; acknowledges that this is a preventable barrier to accessing housing and support; further notes the campaign led by Street Paws calling for social landlords, shelters and temporary accommodation providers not to unreasonably refuse pets where a suitable risk assessment demonstrates this to be safe and appropriate; believes that such a change is practical, proportionate and achievable without significant additional funding or new legislation; recognises the important role that pets can play in supporting mental wellbeing, reducing loneliness and helping people maintain stability during periods of crisis; also notes that exclusionary pet policies can prolong homelessness and place additional pressure on local authorities and frontline services; welcomes the successful adoption of pet-inclusive approaches in a number of areas, including Greater Manchester, demonstrating that such policies can be implemented safely and effectively; further welcomes the cross-party support shown for this campaign by Members of both Houses, housing professionals, animal welfare organisations and public figures; commends the work of Street Paws in supporting people experiencing homelessness and their animals; and calls on the Government to work with local authorities, housing providers and homelessness charities to promote clear, consistent and evidence-based guidance to ensure that no-one is denied access to accommodation for having a pet.
That this House recognises that increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness are forced to choose between accessing accommodation and keeping the pets that provide companionship, emotional support, stability and safety; notes that people choose to sleep rough, sofa surf or remain in unsafe circumstances rather than surrender their animals; acknowledges...
Q13
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Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (Lab):
The Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation, a miners’ charity established in the 1920s to support the miners in their communities, has carried out some incredible work with some incredible employees, but the current leadership team is increasingly detached from its founding principles. Miners’ welfare, sporting facilities and community facilities have been allowed to rot and to close with little to no support from CISWO. At the same time, CISWO has amassed £30 million in the bank. Does the Prime Minister agree that it is time that the charity faced not only a Charity Commission inquiry, but serious reform of its policies, practices and finances? It should benefit the former mining communities it was founded to serve, instead of constructing a £30 million ivory tower for the future.
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Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (Lab):
The Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation, a miners’ charity established in the 1920s to support the miners in their communities, has carried out some incredible work with some incredible employees, but the current leadership team is increasingly detached from its founding principles. Miners’ welfare, sporting facilities and community facilities have been allowed to rot and to close with little to no support from CISWO. At the same time, CISWO has amassed £30 million in the bank. Does the Prime Minister agree that it is time that the charity faced not only a Charity Commission inquiry, but serious reform of its policies, practices and finances? It should benefit the former mining communities it was founded to serve, instead of constructing a £30 million ivory tower for the future.
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue. I know that Members across the House have raised issues with the organisation directly. It is imperative that these communities are listened to. I understand that the Charity Commission has opened a compliance case, but I will get that confirmed for him. I am proud that this Government have stood up for mining communities, including ending the injustice of coal pension schemes, increasing the pensions of more than 150,000 former British Coal employees. I thank him for raising this case.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 June.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 June.
What steps her Department is taking to encourage teachers to remain in that profession.
What steps her Department is taking to encourage teachers to remain in that profession.
Since entering Government, we have turned the tide on the teacher retention and recruitment crisis left behind by the Tories. We have achieved over 70% of our 6,500 additional teachers target. There are now over 4,600 more teachers in our secondary and special schools, as well as our colleges, compared with when Labour entered Government. We are also keeping our brilliant teachers in place, with the latest statistics showing one of the lowest leaver rates on record.