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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of persistent overcrowding on CrossCountry rail services on passenger safety, accessibility and journey quality; and what steps she is taking to increase capacity on heavily used CrossCountry routes serving the South West,...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of persistent overcrowding on CrossCountry rail services on passenger safety, accessibility and journey quality; and what steps she is taking to increase capacity on heavily used CrossCountry routes serving the South West,...
Passenger safety, accessibility and customer experience impacts are monitored on a continuing basis through contractual oversight, operator reporting and the wider rail regulatory framework.
The Department regularly monitors the operator’s capacity and passenger experience, whilst passenger safety is regulated by the Office of Rail and Road.
The Government has been taking action to increase capacity on CrossCountry routes by funding twelve additional Voyager trains, equivalent to 60 additional carriages, which began entering passenger service in May 2025 and provide thousands of additional seats each week across the network. DfT Operator (DFTO) officials are also working with CrossCountry to introduce further additional Voyager trains to the CrossCountry fleet. The Department is also funding a £75 million refurbishment of CrossCountry’s entire fleet to improve passenger comfort and the overall travel experience.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a comprehensive fire risk management and reporting system; and whether she plans to require relevant landowners to consider all properties that could be affected by fire...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a comprehensive fire risk management and reporting system; and whether she plans to require relevant landowners to consider all properties that could be affected by fire...
The Government is taking forward a range of measures to reduce wildfire risk and improve the resilience of our landscapes and communities. Land managers are encouraged to assess wildfire risk and implement proportionate wildfire management plans, including measures such as managing vegetation and fuel loads, creating and maintaining fire and fuel breaks, restoring peatlands and wetlands, and improving access for firefighting. These measures are supported through Environmental Land Management schemes and Countryside Stewardship options.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is working closely with Defra and other partners to consider further measures to reduce wildfire risk, including approaches to land management, access for firefighting and the protection of communities and property. This work will inform the Government’s forthcoming Wildfire Summit and Action Plan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the merits of introducing a ban on Brazilian meat imports, in line with measures introduced by the European Union.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the merits of introducing a ban on Brazilian meat imports, in line with measures introduced by the European Union.
Defra is working as quickly as possible to assess Brazilian production systems to ensure that beef and chicken from animals treated with certain antimicrobial products are not exported to Great Britain and is keeping trade restrictions under review. The assessment will include an urgent in-country audit. Sanitary and phytosanitary trade measures must be evidenced-based and proportionate in line with World Trade Organization rules.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if the Government will consider requiring National Lottery tickets and scratchcards to be sold only through separate transactions paid for by debit card or cash, in order to ensure consistency with restrictions on credit card gambling.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if the Government will consider requiring National Lottery tickets and scratchcards to be sold only through separate transactions paid for by debit card or cash, in order to ensure consistency with restrictions on credit card gambling.
The National Lottery continues to lead the gambling sector with robust, industry-leading consumer protections and consistently low rates of gambling-related harm.
The Gambling Commission actively monitors rates of gambling-related harm and provides regular updates to DCMS on trends related to the National Lottery. There are currently no plans to change payment methods for in-person National Lottery play.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of regenerative agriculture to the resilience of domestic agricultural supply chains and the long-term productivity of British farms.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of regenerative agriculture to the resilience of domestic agricultural supply chains and the long-term productivity of British farms.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has has made of the potential contribution of business-led regenerative agriculture programmes to improving soil health, biodiversity and water management.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has has made of the potential contribution of business-led regenerative agriculture programmes to improving soil health, biodiversity and water management.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of career breaks and periods out of paid employment on women’s pension savings and retirement outcomes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of career breaks and periods out of paid employment on women’s pension savings and retirement outcomes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has (a) made an assessment of the underlying causes of the gender pension gap and (b) considered developing a cross-government strategy to address those causes and reduce the gap.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has (a) made an assessment of the underlying causes of the gender pension gap and (b) considered developing a cross-government strategy to address those causes and reduce the gap.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to prescription dispensing services provided by GP practices in rural and remote areas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to prescription dispensing services provided by GP practices in rural and remote areas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of UK participation in the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of UK participation in the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of welfare and family support available to personnel serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their families; and whether he has considered extending eligibility for support schemes available to Armed Forces families, including Service...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of welfare and family support available to personnel serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their families; and whether he has considered extending eligibility for support schemes available to Armed Forces families, including Service...
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of pension contributions being reduced during maternity leave on women's retirement savings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of pension contributions being reduced during maternity leave on women's retirement savings.
Automatic Enrolment has delivered substantial progress in increasing workplace pension participation among women, in addition to the reforms delivered through the new State Pension which have reduced historic inequalities. However, for the significant gaps between men and women remain, both in terms of pension participation and wealth, reflecting wider structural inequalities in the labour market. Periods of reduced pay during maternity leave may also contribute to reduced retirement savings for women.
The Pensions Commission will consider steps to improve pension outcomes for all, especially those groups we have identified at greater risk of under saving for retirement, including women. The Commission's final report will be published in early 2027 and the Government will consider their recommendations carefully.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the barriers for unemployed people aged 50 to State Pension age with extensive work histories but limited formal qualifications, who have developed health conditions which restrict their employment options and face challenges navigating...
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the barriers for unemployed people aged 50 to State Pension age with extensive work histories but limited formal qualifications, who have developed health conditions which restrict their employment options and face challenges navigating...
The department recognises the challenges that people aged 50 and over with health conditions can face when seeking to access employment. We value the wealth of skills and experience that people aged 50 and over bring to the workplace and the economy and are committed to supporting them to find work through a wide-ranging strategy that promotes inclusion, flexibility and progression.
We provide additional, dedicated support in jobcentres for those who are aged 50 and over and in receipt of benefits. This includes 50PLUS Champions, who ensure that the specific needs of midlife workers are recognised and met. This can include IT training to help people to engage with digital services. Our Midlife MOT and local Employer and Partnership Teams also provide tailored guidance and connect people with health, skills, and financial support, and with employers.
We also have a range of specialist initiatives to support individuals with health conditions to stay in work and get back into work. These include support from work coaches and Disability Employment Advisers in jobcentres, Access to Work grants and the Connect to Work programme, as well as initiatives joining up health and employment support around the individual through Employment Advisors in NHS Talking Therapies, and WorkWell.
As part of our plans to Get Britain Working, we are creating a Jobs and Careers Service, with an enhanced focus on skills and careers, available to all. Support will be more inclusive and tailored to individual needs, regardless of their barriers to work, to help them find secure, meaningful work, develop new skills and progress in their careers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of South West Water’s leakage performance on customer’s bills; and whether the Government is taking steps to ensure that customers do not face increased charges where significant quantities of treated...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of South West Water’s leakage performance on customer’s bills; and whether the Government is taking steps to ensure that customers do not face increased charges where significant quantities of treated...
Ofwat set specific performance commitments for water companies including on leakage. South West Water continues to underperform on leakage, and the company did not meet its 2024 target. Government expects Ofwat to enable fair prices for customers through the setting of licence conditions and guaranteed service standards. To further support this, Government is enabling the largest smart meter rollout to date over this price review to protect customer bills by, identifying and eradicating leakage.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sponsor licence revocations on the sustainability of residential care providers in areas experiencing workforce shortages; and what consideration she has given to the proportionality of revocation decisions where compliance breaches...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sponsor licence revocations on the sustainability of residential care providers in areas experiencing workforce shortages; and what consideration she has given to the proportionality of revocation decisions where compliance breaches...
The Government remains extremely concerned about levels of worker exploitation in the adult social care sector and UKVI continue to investigate all allegations of sponsor non-compliance.
Revocation is generally a last resort, for example where a sponsor breaches their mandatory duty to pay the worker in accordance with the Immigration Rules and/or national minimum wage regulations.
The Home Office continues to work very closely with the 15 Regional Partnerships funded by the Department for Health and Social Care, together with officials in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This involves data sharing agreements to ensure local authorities are in a position both to address risks to continuity of care and support workers who need new employment.
UKVI also offers a dedicated point of contact, which ensures the prioritisation of all applications for sponsorship or visas related to the workforce who are displaced by revocation absent of any additional priority service fees.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Climate Shock Fund to boost Britain's resilience to extreme weather.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Climate Shock Fund to boost Britain's resilience to extreme weather.
In the course of developing the next National Adaptation Programme, due in 2028, we will be assessing a range of interventions to build the UK's resilience to extreme weather, including targeted funding mechanisms, where appropriate.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the potential impact of apprenticeship assessment reforms on workforce capacity in agriculture, forestry and other land-based sectors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the potential impact of apprenticeship assessment reforms on workforce capacity in agriculture, forestry and other land-based sectors.
Defra and the Department for Work and Pensions regularly discuss routes into the sector. Apprenticeship reforms aim to increase flexibility, prioritise critical skills and reduce pressure on students, providing more scope for ongoing assessment. The additional £725 million Government investment will support 50,000 more apprenticeships, reversing a 40% decline in starts over the past decade.
Agreed changes to the End Point Assessment for the groundbreaking degree-level Professional Forester apprenticeship, which the Forestry Commission delivers in partnership with the University of Cumbria and the Institute of Chartered Foresters, are considered to be very positive, reducing pressure of students and staff and providing more scope for ongoing assessment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, who will represent the UK at the Global Partnership for Education replenishment summit in New York on 23 September 2026; whether the Government intends to announce the UK's contribution to the Partnership’s 2026-30 replenishment at or in advance...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, who will represent the UK at the Global Partnership for Education replenishment summit in New York on 23 September 2026; whether the Government intends to announce the UK's contribution to the Partnership’s 2026-30 replenishment at or in advance...
Our pledge to the Global Partnership for Education is subject to Treasury approval. UK representation at the event is being confirmed as part of the UK's overall United Nations General Assembly programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the commitment in HCWS1444 to consult on the Smart Export Guarantee, what assessment he has made of cases where households with existing FiT-registered solar installations cannot obtain an export mPAN due to distribution network operator...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the commitment in HCWS1444 to consult on the Smart Export Guarantee, what assessment he has made of cases where households with existing FiT-registered solar installations cannot obtain an export mPAN due to distribution network operator...
The Government recognises that some households, including those with existing Feed-in Tariff installations, can face delays in obtaining the export Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) needed to access a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff.
The forthcoming SEG review will provide an opportunity to consider evidence on how Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and supplier processes affect access to the scheme, including whether responsibilities are clearly defined and the associated arrangements operate effectively.
Wider questions concerning DNO connections processes and obligations, including the generation of export MPANs, are being considered through Ofgem’s Connections End-to-End Review.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has the Government made of whether lenders' published eligibility criteria for interest-only and part-interest arrangements are attainable for borrowers in financial difficulty who are not high-net-worth individuals.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has the Government made of whether lenders' published eligibility criteria for interest-only and part-interest arrangements are attainable for borrowers in financial difficulty who are not high-net-worth individuals.
The Government recognises the difficulties faced by mortgage borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Financial Conduct Authority requires lenders to engage individually with customers who are struggling or worried about their payments in order to provide tailored support. This could include a term extension, a temporary switch to interest-only payments, a temporary payment deferral or part-interest, part-repayment; the right option will depend on the borrower’s circumstances.
Earlier this year, signatories also recommitted to the Mortgage Charter, which is a voluntary industry agreement that covers 90% of the mortgage market. The Charter provides additional flexibilities to help borrowers who are up-to-date with their repayments to manage their repayments over a short period.
Any borrower who is concerned about making their repayment should contact their lender. Seeking support and engaging with lenders to discuss options will not affect a borrower’s credit score in any way, and earlier engagement will mean that lenders can offer more support.