Every parliamentary written question tabled by Joe Robertson this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 105 on Delivery Services: Unmanned Air Systems, what timetable she has set for the Civil Aviation Authority's examination of the implications of emerging aviati
My department is working with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to publish a report later in 2026 on managing noise from emerging aviation technologies. The report will consider a range of emerging aviation applications, including drone delivery operati...
How many driving examiners started to practice in (a) April 2026 and (b) May 2026.
In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners (DE) in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests. In April 2026, 16 DEs started conducting tests. The data for May is still being finali...
How many full-time equivalent driving examiners recruited by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) were (a) in post and (b) delivering practical car driving tests in (i) April 2026 and (ii) May 2026.
In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners (DE) in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests. In April 2026, 16 DEs started conducting tests. The data for May is still being finali...
How many additional practical car driving tests were delivered by DVSA in each month since March 2026 compared with the same months in the previous year; of those additional tests, how many were delivered by (i
In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners (DE) in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests. In April 2026, 16 DEs started conducting tests. The data for May is still being finali...
What proportion of Entry Clearance Officer decisions are made by locally-engaged staff who are not British nationals; and what oversight mechanisms apply to those decisions.
The requested proportion of decisions made by locally engaged Entry Clearance Officers who are not British Nationals is not available publicly and could only be obtained at a disproportionate cost.Entry clearance decisions made by all decision makers are ...
With reference to the answer of 9 March 2026, to Question 116997, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, whether advice given by special advisers included analysis on the political composition of councils.
I refer the Hon Member to the previous answer of 9 March 2026, UIN 116997.
Pursuant to the Answer of 26 May 2026 to Question 3126 on Shipping: UK Emissions Trading Scheme, what criteria her Department uses to define the unique challenges faced by Scottish island communities in accessi
There are over 90 inhabited island and peninsula communities in Scotland that rely on ferry services, each with distinct geographic contexts and with populations ranging from fewer than 10 to just over 21,000 inhabitants. These communities are reliant on ...
With reference to the answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 115060, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, what assessment has been made of setting highways maintenance targets based on the decarbonisation of mainten
As set out in my answer of 2 March, metric 9 considers whether a local highway authority has plans to decarbonise its maintenance operations and whether it has plans to increase climate resilience. It does not set a specific target for decarbonising maint...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the non-domicile tax regime on the competitiveness of London as a global centre for maritime finance, insurance, shipbroking and shipping management
The Government is committed to addressing unfairness in the tax system, so that everyone who makes their home in the UK pays their taxes here.That is why the Government removed the outdated concept of domicile status from the tax system from April 2025 an...
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of pharmacies' workforce capability and training to safely and effectively deliver expanded clinical services; and what steps his Department
The Government is committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by community pharmacies, and from September 2026, all ...
With reference to the answer of 24 April 2026, to Question 127281, on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for what reason was that council chosen as the location of the pilot for higher parki
The location of the August 2025 trial was approved following an application from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
Whether he plans to review the regulatory and governance framework for pharmacy-led clinical services to ensure it supports service expansion, including the use of new technology and data-enabled c
NHS England service specifications and associated service directions underpin any new pharmaceutical service, providing the governance framework and standards to ensure the delivery of quality pharmacy services to patients and the public. NHS England will...
How much her Department has spent on (a) purchasing and (b) installing soundproof meeting pods for its headquarters in London since 4 July 2024; and how much of this relates to meeting pods for the Ministerial
No further funds have been spent on purchasing or installing soundproof meeting pods beyond that detailed in the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 71266.
What assessment has been made of the impact of the proposed overnight levy on (a) domestic tourism within the United Kingdom and (b) overseas tourism into the United Kingdom.
The Government has announced powers for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region, to drive economic growth, including through support for the local visitor economy. The Government recognises the important ro...
With reference to the answer of 4 February 2026, to Question 109542, on Ministers: Official Cars, whether the invoices prepared by the finance team break down expenditure for cars for (a) Ministers and (b) civil
The Government Car Service (GCS) offers vehicles to government departments as a shared resource. Each department independently determines the allocation of these vehicles. GCS does not invoice separately for ministerial or civil servant use.
What progress has SWR made towards modernising and improving the West of England line fleet between December 2025 and 2028, including the planned overhaul of 15x fleet.
The 15X fleet heavy maintenance overhaul and internal refurbishment programme started in December 2025. The refreshed units will start being rolled out progressively later this year.
What social value Key Performance Indicators are in place for the HS2 programme.
HS2 Ltd measures social value through its benefits baseline, which is a defined set of performance indicators aligned with its strategic objectives: capacity and connectivity; skills and employment; value for money; catalyst for growth; customer experienc...
Whether she plans to make any changes to the maximum speed limits on (a) motorways and (b) A roads.
The Department has no plans to make changes to the national maximum speed limits on motorways or A roads.
What steps his Department is taking to support (a) the rollout of independent prescribing and (b) the expansion of the community pharmacy workforce to enable pharmacies to deliver a broader range o
The Government recently announced a £340 million uplift to community pharmacy funding, a 10% increase, recognising the essential role pharmacies play in supporting patients and the wider National Health Service. As part of this, we are funding the rollout...
Whether the Government's proposed socio-economic duty will apply to the operation of nationalised trains.
Section 1 of the Equality Act (Socio-Economic duty) is the responsibility of the Minister for Equalities. The Office for Equality & Opportunity is working toward commencement of the duty. We will work with the Cabinet Office on progress towards enactm...