The Westminster lensArchive · Written questions · 128 tabled · 121 answered

Written questions by Gardiner.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Barry Gardiner this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (128)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (76)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (13)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (10)Treasury (6)Department for Business and Trade (4)Department of Health and Social Care (4)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (4)Ministry of Justice (3)Department for Transport (3)Department for Education (2)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (2)Department for Work and Pensions (1)

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21 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

Whether she has plans to meet with the Climate Change Committee to discuss the potential impact of climate change on the schools’ estate.

Reply

The department welcomes the Climate Change Committee’s Well-Adapted UK report which highlights risks to critical infrastructure including schools. Departmental officials will be attending engagement sessions with the Climate Change Committee throughout 20...

21 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

Whether she is taking steps to mitigate the potential impact of hot weather on examination results.

Reply

The department recognises the challenges posed by high temperatures during the exam period and has published guidance to support schools in managing hot weather available at: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/hot-weather-and-heatwaves-guidance-for-...

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