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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of specialist epilepsy nursing services in Hampshire; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people with epilepsy in Hampshire have timely access to those nurses.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of specialist epilepsy nursing services in Hampshire; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people with epilepsy in Hampshire have timely access to those nurses.
Services for people with epilepsy are commissioned locally by integrated care boards (ICBs) so the responsibility of services in Hampshire would sit with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB.
We recognise the very important role that epilepsy specialist nurses play in providing care to people with epilepsy, in conducting ongoing reviews and medication monitoring, and in supporting self-management, thereby helping to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve quality of life.
The updated service specification for specialised adult neurology services, which NHS England published in August 2025, sets out that clinical nurse specialists can play a key case manager role for patients with long-term neurological conditions such as epilepsy.
The Government has already made progress in increasing the number of frontline staff, improving working conditions, and making the National Health Service a rewarding and fulfilling place to work. This is helping to ensure patients receive the timely care they need.
However, we must go further. The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan which will set out the action we will take to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan.
What steps she is taking to help improve bus services in Hampshire.
What steps she is taking to help improve bus services in Hampshire.
We have confirmed £45 million of funding for Hampshire county council to support and improve bus services for the next three years through the local authority bus grant. New powers provided by the Bus Services Act 2025 also give local leaders the tools and the long-term funding certainty they need to improve services and ensure that they reflect the needs of local communities such as those in Hampshire.
We have confirmed £45 million of funding for Hampshire county council to support and improve bus services for the next three years through the local authority bus grant. New powers provided by the Bus Services Act 2025 also give local leaders the tools and the long-term funding certainty they need to improve services and ensure that they reflect the needs of local communities such as those in Hampshire.
We have confirmed £45 million of funding for Hampshire county council to support and improve bus services for the next three years through the local authority bus grant. New powers provided by the Bus Services Act 2025 also give local leaders the tools and the long-term funding certainty they need to improve services and ensure that they reflect the needs of local communities such as those in Hampshire.
What steps she is taking to help improve bus services in Hampshire.
We know that buses are important to the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham). They are also important to my constituents in Eastleigh. The 61 and 46 bus routes were axed after Hampshire county council withdrew subsidies, leaving my constituents struggling to get to work, school and hospital. Will the Minister ask the new Prime Minister to ensure that everyone in Hampshire can access bus routes? Does he agree with me that the hours of local concessionary bus travel should be extended?
We know that buses are important to the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham). They are also important to my constituents in Eastleigh. The 61 and 46 bus routes were axed after Hampshire county council withdrew subsidies, leaving my constituents struggling to get to work, school and hospital. Will the Minister ask the new Prime Minister to ensure that everyone in Hampshire can access bus routes? Does he agree with me that the hours of local concessionary bus travel should be extended?
The Bus Services Act empowers local leaders to choose the model that works best in their area. Our reforms are focused on giving local authorities the tools they need to deliver better bus services. The Act also has a measure on socially necessary local services. Under that new measure, local transport authorities with an enhanced partnership, such as that mentioned by the hon. Lady, will be required to identify the local services they consider to be socially necessary. They will need to put in place requirements that must be followed before such services can be changed or cancelled. What I would say about the English concessionary scheme is that it already costs £795 million a year. Any changes would need to be carefully considered to ensure its financial sustainability.
The Bus Services Act empowers local leaders to choose the model that works best in their area. Our reforms are focused on giving local authorities the tools they need to deliver better bus services. The Act also has a measure on socially necessary local services. Under that new measure, local transport authorities with an enhanced partnership, such as that mentioned by the hon. Lady, will be required to identify the local services they consider to be socially necessary. They will need to put in place requirements that must be followed before such services can be changed or cancelled. What I would say about the English concessionary scheme is that it already costs £795 million a year. Any changes would need to be carefully considered to ensure its financial sustainability.
The Bus Services Act empowers local leaders to choose the model that works best in their area. Our reforms are focused on giving local authorities the tools they need to deliver better bus services. The Act also has a measure on socially necessary local services. Under that new measure, local transport authorities with an enhanced partnership, such as that mentioned by the hon. Lady, will be required to identify the local services they consider to be socially necessary. They will need to put in place requirements that must be followed before such services can be changed or cancelled. What I would say about the English concessionary scheme is that it already costs £795 million a year. Any changes would need to be carefully considered to ensure its financial sustainability.
We know that buses are important to the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham). They are also important to my constituents in Eastleigh. The 61 and 46 bus routes were axed after Hampshire county council withdrew subsidies, leaving my constituents struggling to get to work, school and hospital. Will the Minister ask the new Prime Minister to ensure that everyone in Hampshire can access bus routes? Does he agree with me that the hours of local concessionary bus travel should be extended?
That this House celebrates Hampshire Day on 15 July 2026; commends the people of Hampshire for their pride, friendliness and camaraderie; expresses gratitude to the small businesses, charities and public sector workers who form the bedrock of the county; further thanks the farming and hospitality industries for enabling rural life to thrive through their economic, social and cultural contributions; recognises the natural beauty of Hampshire's countryside, woodlands and rivers, which weave through villages each filled with their own character; notes Hampshire's rich history as the birthplace of Jane Austen, providing a setting that inspired one of the country's most-loved authors, and boasting a wealth of historic houses, castles and gardens; acknowledges Hampshire as home to a thriving Armed Forces community, with several active and historic military sites across the county, as well as a large veteran population to whom the UK is indebted; further acknowledges Hampshire as a powerhouse for technology and innovation, attracting industry experts and investment from around the world; and calls on the Government to enable rural communities like those in Hampshire to thrive by ensuring adequate transport links, access to vital healthcare and wellbeing services, and protection from crime.
That this House celebrates Hampshire Day on 15 July 2026; commends the people of Hampshire for their pride, friendliness and camaraderie; expresses gratitude to the small businesses, charities and public sector workers who form the bedrock of the county; further thanks the farming and hospitality industries for enabling rural life...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Special Care Dental Service provision in Hampshire, what the average waiting times are for patients requiring Special Care Dental services; and what steps his Department is taking to improve access...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Special Care Dental Service provision in Hampshire, what the average waiting times are for patients requiring Special Care Dental services; and what steps his Department is taking to improve access...
We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment and are commissioned by integrated care boards (ICBs). For the North East Hampshire constituency, this is the Frimley ICB.
The January 2025 Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) report on community dental services (CDS) highlighted several known challenges in the operation and monitoring of CDS and offered recommendations for improvements. The majority of recommendations in the GIRFT report related to operational considerations for individual ICBs to address, which varies according to local arrangements, priorities, and needs.
NHS England and the Department have taken the recommendations on board and are working to improve the data reporting process to increase oversight of CDS activity, including current waiting lists and performance reporting. An amended waiting list data collection was implemented in August 2025 and will improve oversight of the current waiting lists and waiting times for adults and children.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the (a) total and (b) per-pupil primary school revenue funding earmarked for sport and physical education in Hampshire in (i) 2023/4, (ii) 2024/5, (iii) 2025/6 and (iv) 2026/7.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the (a) total and (b) per-pupil primary school revenue funding earmarked for sport and physical education in Hampshire in (i) 2023/4, (ii) 2024/5, (iii) 2025/6 and (iv) 2026/7.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of speech and language therapy provision for children with speech, language and communication needs in Eastleigh constituency; what data his Department holds on (a) waiting times for assessment and intervention,...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of speech and language therapy provision for children with speech, language and communication needs in Eastleigh constituency; what data his Department holds on (a) waiting times for assessment and intervention,...
Community health services, including children’s speech and language therapy services, are locally commissioned to enable systems to best meet the needs of their communities.
We have set a clear target for systems to work to reduce long waits in NHS England’s Medium Term Planning Framework.
By 2028/29, at least 80% of community health services activity should take place within 18 weeks, and in 2026/27, integrated care boards (ICBs) and community health services providers must also develop plans to eliminate 52 week waits. Whilst targets are not service-line specific, capacity growth and waiting time targets should impact positively on children and young people’s speech and language therapy services.
Alongside the new target for community health services, in 2025 we published an overview of core community health services. Setting clear expectations of the core community health services, ICBs should be providing help to ensure consistent delivery of community health services, support effective commissioning, and improve patient access to care.
As of April 2026, there were 66,695 children and young people on waiting lists for speech and language therapy.
The Department does not hold specific information on speech and language therapy services in Hampshire.
Motion that this House has considered the adequacy of early years funding in Hampshire. Agreed to on question.
Motion that this House has considered the adequacy of early years funding in Hampshire. Agreed to on question.
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the adequacy of early years funding in Hampshire.
It is an honour to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. A Hampshire nursery manager recently told me:
“Sometimes the funding arrives so late that we are genuinely worried about making wages.”
That sentence has...
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the adequacy of early years funding in Hampshire.
It is an honour to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. A Hampshire nursery manager recently told me:
“Sometimes the funding arrives so late that we are genuinely worried about making wages.”
That sentence has...
I commend the hon. Lady for bringing this matter forward. She is right to highlight the funding shortfall, which is present across the whole United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is forcing nurseries to close, driving up childcare costs and stopping parents returning to the workforce. Does...
I commend the hon. Lady for bringing this matter forward. She is right to highlight the funding shortfall, which is present across the whole United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is forcing nurseries to close, driving up childcare costs and stopping parents returning to the workforce. Does...
Yes, I absolutely agree; that is a precise summary of the current position. When we think of early years, most of us automatically think of nurseries, but in many areas of the country, and especially North East Hampshire, many families rely on local childminders. Earlier this month, a constituent of...
Yes, I absolutely agree; that is a precise summary of the current position. When we think of early years, most of us automatically think of nurseries, but in many areas of the country, and especially North East Hampshire, many families rely on local childminders. Earlier this month, a constituent of...
It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I thank the hon. Member for North East Hampshire (Alex Brewer) for securing this important debate, and all hon. Members who are present. I will start by also thanking all the wonderful staff who work in early years settings...
It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I thank the hon. Member for North East Hampshire (Alex Brewer) for securing this important debate, and all hon. Members who are present. I will start by also thanking all the wonderful staff who work in early years settings...
My hon. Friend is making an excellent point. Does she agree that there is genuine excitement and joy from families when they see the benefits of this investment? She and I have both witnessed that in our community in Reading. The Government are building on a great tradition in that...
My hon. Friend is making an excellent point. Does she agree that there is genuine excitement and joy from families when they see the benefits of this investment? She and I have both witnessed that in our community in Reading. The Government are building on a great tradition in that...
I thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for giving me the opportunity to thank the fantastic early years staff in my constituency of Reading West and Mid Berkshire and across Reading, who do a brilliant job for our children. As a constituency MP, as well as a Minister, I...
I thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for giving me the opportunity to thank the fantastic early years staff in my constituency of Reading West and Mid Berkshire and across Reading, who do a brilliant job for our children. As a constituency MP, as well as a Minister, I...
That this House notes with concern the mounting pressures facing the early years sector following the rise in employer National Insurance contributions; further notes the widening gap between the funding needed to deliver high quality early years care and the funding actually provided under the Government's childcare scheme, and the strain this is placing on staffing levels, particularly at senior level; highlights that quality early years education remains one of the best investment this country can make in its future; recognises the vital role early years settings play in closing the attainment gap, preparing children for school, and enabling parents, particularly women, to return to work; celebrates the dedication and hard work of nursery staff across North East Hampshire constituency and the UK, who deliver essential support for children and families every day; and calls on the Government to conduct an urgent review ensuring funding rates reflect the true cost of delivering high quality care, to exempt early years providers from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, and to set out a long-term career strategy for the workforce that underpins this vital sector.
That this House notes with concern the mounting pressures facing the early years sector following the rise in employer National Insurance contributions; further notes the widening gap between the funding needed to deliver high quality early years care and the funding actually provided under the Government's childcare scheme, and the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential long term impact of water abstraction on Greywell fen.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential long term impact of water abstraction on Greywell fen.
Surveys over 15 years show an ongoing decline of conditions. Continued abstraction risks further degradation and decline of the fen’s condition and its function, processes and integrity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure water supplies for (a) residents and (b) local businesses in North East Hampshire constituency following the end of abstraction from Greywell Fen.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure water supplies for (a) residents and (b) local businesses in North East Hampshire constituency following the end of abstraction from Greywell Fen.
A water supply deficit exists in part of South East Water’s Water Resource Zone 4, which includes a large portion of the North East Hampshire Constituency. This means there is a higher risk of supply interruptions for customers in drought conditions.
Use of the Greywell abstraction does not fully address this deficit, but for the duration of the Greywell licence decision appeal process South East Water are permitted to continue abstracting under the terms of their previous licence, until a decision has been made by a Planning Inspector. The Environment Agency is working closely with South East Water, Natural England, and Local Planning Authorities, to appraise options to ensure water supply security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen the infrastructure of military bases in Hampshire to meet the expansion of cadet forces set out in the ’30 by 30’ drive.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen the infrastructure of military bases in Hampshire to meet the expansion of cadet forces set out in the ’30 by 30’ drive.
Work is currently underway to determine how the Strategic Defence Review recommendation to increase cadet numbers by 30% by 2030 will be delivered. As part of this effort we are undertaking a detailed assessment of the key enablers required to support growth.
A new Cadets Action Plan will be launched during National Cadets Week setting out our long-term vision for cadets. This will include modernising the cadet experience, providing an attractive offer to retain and recruit adult volunteers, and ensuring that our cadets and volunteers have the right resources and support.
This includes the offer we can make to attract and retain adult volunteers, the simplification and improvement of existing policy and systems, how we can work more closely with partners, and suitability and resilience of the existing infrastructure and facilities used by cadet units. The success of cadet expansion is intrinsically linked to the recruitment and retention of adult, and we are assessing how best to attract, support, and retain volunteers, recognising their vital contribution to delivering cadet activity.
We also announced the first ever National Cadets Weeks, to take place in October 2026. This will showcase the MOD Cadet Forces and give thousands of young people the opportunity to discover the benefits of the cadet experience.
In parallel, we are assessing where growth should be most effectively targeted. Evidence shows that the cadet experience delivers particularly strong benefits for young people facing economic or other disadvantage. We will also factor in proximity to existing units, and the capacity of current infrastructure. The Strategic Defence Review recognised that additional support and funding would be required to deliver this level of expansion and final decisions on funding allocations are dependent on the outcome of the Defence Investment Plan. Given these factors, it is currently too early to say where expansion will be targeted and how funding will be allocated.