Written questions by Spencer.

What assessment has she made of the adequacy of South Western Railway's community engagement compared to other providers.

Awaiting answer.

Whether her Department has had discussions with South Western Railway regarding ensuring children do not miss school due to rail delays in Runnymede and Weybridge constituency.

Awaiting answer.

What is the minimum number of community face to face consultation events South Western Railway are required perform in Runnymede and Weybridge constituency as part of the timetable review.

Awaiting answer.

What plans she has to consult communities for rail timetable reviews at a) the the pre-consultation stage and b) during the consultation period.

Awaiting answer.

What the budget allocation is for a) community engagement and b) external consultants as part of SWR's timetable review in 2026.

Awaiting answer.

What estimate has she made of the proportion of household income spent on hospitality during summer holidays versus other VAT rateable services, for each income quartile.

Awaiting answer.

Whether any additional operational capacity has been introduced to address backlogs in War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims following the IT transition.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of resourcing for War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim processing since the IT transition.

Awaiting answer.

How many complaints were received in relation to the War Pension Service and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme in each of the last three years.

Awaiting answer.

What the current (a) average and (b) maximum waiting times are for the processing of War Pension Service and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims.

Awaiting answer.

What proportion of complaints relating to the War Pension Service and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme were upheld in each of the last three years.

Awaiting answer.

When she plans to respond to correspondence dated (a) 30 January 2026, (b) 30 March 2026 and (c) 7 May 2026 from the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge regarding a constituent, ref BS39139, MoJ Ref: MC131442.

Awaiting answer.

How many War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims are currently awaiting Medical Adviser input.

Awaiting answer.

If he can confirm that all NHS Trusts are no longer using Intergrowth charts as part of their fetal growth surveillance.

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the introduction of new statutory guidance for supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies in schools on costs for schools.

Schools have existing statutory duties to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. The draft statutory guidance makes clear to schools what is expected of them in taking reasonable steps to fulfil their legal obligations and to meet the individual needs of pupils with medical conditions.Schools will be required to stock ‘spare’ adrenaline auto-injectors, and many already choose to do so. The department’s draft guidance suggests most schools should stock 2 to 4 pairs of adrenaline auto-injectors, at a likely cost of £300. The government is in discussion with suppliers to facilitate options here and will look to say more in due course.School funding is increasing by £1.7 billion in 2026/27, including funding for special educational needs and disabilities reform announced within the Schools White Paper. Our overall investment in schools funding is a critical step forward in our mission to support teachers and leaders to deliver high and rising standards across every school and for every pupil, including those with medical conditions and allergies.

Communities and Local Government, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of the preparations for avoiding school exam disruption during the construction a320 HIF scheme.

My Department has made no such assessment. The matter in question is for the relevant local authority.

What assessment has she made of the potential impact of the conflict in the middle east on uk aviation due to aviation fuel prices and supply disruption.

The UK fuel system is built on diverse international supply chains, with multiple import routes and suppliers, ensuring resilience. My Department and I are working closely with the industry to monitor supply and understand their mitigations and alternative sourcing options. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and work with airlines and airports to understand mitigations, should any disruption arise.

What assessment he has made of the resilience of the kerosene supply chain in the UK.

The Department continues to monitor the UK kerosene supply chain as part of its wider monitoring of the security of supply of fuels. The UK benefits from a diverse supply base, including domestic production and imports which are complimented by well‑established distribution networks. While global market conditions can affect prices, the Government currently has no concerns with the supply of heating oil, and continues to monitor risks closely and engage with industry to ensure the continuity of supply is maintained. Airports maintain stocks of bunkered aviation fuel to support their resilience. We are continuing to monitor the situation with industry.

What assessment has she made of the potential impact of adjustments to sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing on increasing UK aviation fuel resilience in the context of the conflict in the Middle East.

The Government is monitoring the impact of conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including its impact on the manufacturing of sustainable aviation fuel.The UK fuel system is built on diverse international supply chains, with multiple import routes and suppliers, ensuring resilience. My Department and I are working closely with the industry to monitor supply and understand their mitigations and alternative sourcing options. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and work with airlines and airports to understand mitigations, should any disruption arise.

The steps he is taking to help protect a) park home residents and b) heating oil users from spikes in energy prices.

The Government recognises that families and businesses across the country will see the recent global events and once again be concerned about the impact on their energy bills. The Government will continue to monitor the situation closely over coming days and weeks. In an uncertain world, we will keep driving for energy sovereignty and abundance with clean homegrown power. We have shown a determination to act to help families, and businesses, and will continue to do so. The Government also recognises and takes into consideration the more complex energy arrangements used in park homes. We are looking at this issue and recognise its importance. It is also worth noting that customers who pay non-domestic intermediaries do not pay costs related to ECO. The Government understands that many households, particularly in rural and off‑gas‑grid areas, rely on heating oil as their primary source of heat. We continue to monitor heating‑oil supply chains ensuring households can access fuel when needed. We are frequently engaging with industry to ensure supply and pricing remains resilient to demand. Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer protection law, overseen by the Competition Market Authority. Households using heating oil benefit from wider cost‑of‑living support, including electricity bill reductions announced in the Autumn Budget, and the Warm Home Discount, which provides eligible households with £150 off energy bills until 2030/31.