Written questions by Anderson.

Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of preventing asylum seekers in Home Office supported accommodation from being able to go out into the community freely.

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of judicial penalties for fly-tipping offences.

The Waste Crime Action Plan sets out that we will work closely with the Ministry of Justice and their partners to explore whether penalties for waste criminality reflect the severity of the crime, and if not, what more can be done to ensure that those who...

What recent conversations her Department has had with the DVLA regarding waiting times for applications involving medical conditions.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) meets regularly with Department for Transport (DfT) officials to discuss all aspects of the DVLA's work, including medical applications. There has been a sustained growth in the volume and complexity of drivi...

What data her Department holds regarding waiting times for applications to the DVLA involving medical conditions.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) meets regularly with Department for Transport (DfT) officials to discuss all aspects of the DVLA's work, including medical applications. There has been a sustained growth in the volume and complexity of drivi...

What steps she is taking to improve accessibility on buses.

The government is committed to improving bus services, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. As part of our broader mission to break down barriers to opportunity, we recognise that more needs...

What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of judicial powers in respect of motorcycle theft.

Through the Crime and Policing Act we have also introduced legislation to ban electronic devices used to steal vehicles. This will empower the police and courts to target the criminals using, manufacturing and supplying them, supporting the changes manufa...

What steps her department is taking to improve (a) ease of travel and (b) safety for visually impaired people on public transport.

The government is committed to improving public transport services, so they are more inclusive and enable visually impaired people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. As part of our broader mission to break down barriers to opportunity, we rec...

What criteria her department uses when selecting locations for asylum accommodation.

The Home Office and its accommodation providers continually assess a range of potential accommodation options across the UK to meet statutory duties. Decisions on the use of alternative asylum accommodation sites will be made on a site-by-site basis and c...

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of police powers to seize (a) motorcycles and (b) other vehicles being used antisocially.

New powers in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 remove the requirement for police to issue a warning before seizing motorcycles and other vehicles used antisocially. In May 2025, the Government launched a consultation on proposals to allow the police to mor...

If she will take steps to introduce step free access at Kirkby-in-Ashfield railway station.

The previous Government chose not to shortlist Kirkby-in-Ashfield station for accessibility upgrades in 2024. As such, there are currently no plans to upgrade Kirkby-in-Ashfield station, and funding for the current round of funding under the Access for Al...

What steps her Department is taking to tackle motorcycle theft in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) nationwide.

Through our policing reform programme, we are introducing the most significant changes to policing in nearly 200 years. A central aim of this agenda is to protect and revitalise neighbourhood policing, including by lifting national responsibilities from l...

What steps his Department is taking to reduce benefits fraud.

The Department has strong controls in place to tackle fraud and deliver savings. Since the Autumn Budget 2024 we have committed to delivering gross savings of £14.6bn up to the end of 2030 – 31 from fraud, error and debt activity. Our activities include i...

What information his Department holds on the number of people found guilty of benefits fraud in each of the last five years.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has prosecuted cases of benefit fraud since 2012. DWP will refer cases where there is evidence that a claimant has deliberately claimed benefits they are not entitled to or provided false information. The decision to pr...

Whether she is taking steps to increase police powers to address antisocial off-road biking.

New powers in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 remove the requirement for police to issue a warning before seizing motorcycles and other vehicles used antisocially. In May 2025, the Government launched a consultation on proposals to allow the police to mor...

What steps she is taking to improve accessibility on trains.

The Government is committed to ensuring that disabled passengers can travel by rail with confidence and independence. All rail vehicles in passenger service comply with the applicable accessibility requirements for disabled passengers. Through our Accessi...

What steps she is taking to tackle antisocial biking in towns.

New powers in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 remove the requirement for police to issue a warning before seizing motorcycles and other vehicles used antisocially. In May 2025, the Government launched a consultation on proposals to allow the police to mor...

What steps she is taking to help support care leavers with the cost of housing.

Care leavers often face major challenges in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. To address this, funding for stable accommodation will continue in 2026/27. This includes support for the Staying Put programme, allowing young people to remain...

What steps he is taking to help support care leavers find employment.

With over one million young people not in education, employment and training, this Government will not leave an entire generation behind. We are investing an additional £2.5 billion over the next three years into the Youth Guarantee and the Growth and Ski...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help strengthen international relations with Cyprus.

As I said on my last visit to Nicosia on 19 March, the UK and the Republic of Cyprus have a strong friendship based on a long history, and we are committed to strengthening that partnership further in the years to come. My discussions with Foreign Ministe...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote trade with Cyprus.

As I said on my last visit to Nicosia on 19 March, the UK and the Republic of Cyprus have a strong friendship based on a long history, and we are committed to strengthening that partnership further in the years to come. My discussions with Foreign Ministe...