Every parliamentary written question tabled by Lee Dillon this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps her Department is taking to ensure applicants under the European Communities Association Agreement businessperson route receive (a) timely and (b) informative updates on the progress of the
Information relating to the average processing time for applications submitted under the ECAA businessperson route is not available within published statistics. The information could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this questio...
What the average processing time is for Indefinite Leave to Remain applications submitted under the ECAA businessperson route.
Information relating to the average processing time for applications submitted under the ECAA businessperson route is not available within published statistics. The information could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this questio...
Whether he plans to publish the direction under section 254 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 which disapplies the National Data Opt-Out from the NHS Federated Data Platform.
All directions made by my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, under section 254 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, are published at the following link:https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/corporate-information-and-d...
What steps his Department is taking reduce annual energy costs and reduce fuel poverty.
At the Autumn Budget, we committed to taking money off energy bills to tackle the cost of living. By scrapping the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme and moving 75% of the domestic costs of the Renewables Obligation to the Exchequer, we have been able...
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of projected increases in the energy price cap on the number of households in fuel poverty in winter 2026/27.
Tackling the cost-of-living is the government’s top priority. Decisions at last year’s Budget have taken £150 of costs off bills and this is now factored into bills for the years to come. The increase in the price cap announced by Ofgem on 27th May for th...
Who the intended audience was for her Department's social media content featuring Gemma Collins on 19 May 2026.
The aim of the department's communications is to reach audiences impacted by, or who may benefit from, the work we do, including the many who do not read government press notices or government channels. The recent social media activity featuring Gemma Col...
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of support for fuel poor households.
Tackling fuel poverty is a priority for this Government. That is why the Government recently published a new fuel poverty strategy for England alongside the Warm Homes Plan, to ensure that many more fuel poor households are protected by 2030. With this ne...
What steps his department is taking to ensure that Parliament is informed of material changes to data access arrangements under the NHS Federated Data Platform.
The NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) safely connects information from different systems across the National Health Service into a single, secure environment. This allows staff to co-ordinate care better to improve outcomes for patients. The NHS FDP...
Whether Ministers were informed before May 2026 that staff employed by Palantir and external consultants had been granted administrative access to identifiable patient data within the National Data
The NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) safely connects information from different systems across the National Health Service into a single, secure environment. This allows staff to co-ordinate care better to improve outcomes for patients. The NHS FDP...
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that wheelchair service providers promptly repair faulty wheelchairs.
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the provision and commissioning of local wheelchair services and are expected review and assess the quality of their commissioned wheelchair services, with support from NHS England. NHS England is supporti...
What assessment she has made of changes in acceptance rates for Theatre Tax Relief claims since the rate increased from 20% to 50%.
The Government recognises the importance of the creative industries, including the key role they play in driving economic growth. We support our world-leading theatre sector through the tax system and through funding. Since 1 April 2025, Theatre Tax Reli...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that religious minorities, including the Baha’i community, are protected from persecution in Iran and elsewhere.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 19 May to Question 611.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of UK Visas and Immigration processing times for overseas performers in light of the three-month limit on submitting visa applications.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) processes visa applications made overseas in line with published customer service standards. For temporary work and visit visa routes, those commonly used by overseas performers, applications are usually processed within 3 ...
What guidance his Department has issued to Personal Independence Payment assessors on assessing claimants with multiple sclerosis.
All health professionals (HPs) carrying out Personal Independence Payment assessments receive comprehensive training in disability analysis, with a clear focus on understanding the functional effects of a claimant’s condition rather than the diagnosis its...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Personal Independence Payment assessment process on the mental health of people with multiple sclerosis.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its assessment suppliers are committed to providing a quality, sensitive and respectful service by conducting accurate and objective assessments. We expect the highest professional standards from our supplier...
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing VAT rates for small hospitality businesses.
The Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK.From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on family leisure activities and c...
What support she is providing to small hospitality businesses, including cafés, for VAT costs.
The Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK.From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on family leisure activities and c...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of a ban on the sale of energy drinks through vending machines on the vending and automated retail sector.
The Government has a commitment to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 years old. This has been subject to a consultation which we ran for 12-weeks from 3 September to 26 November 2025.The accompanying impact assessment publis...
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to promote safe sleeping practices in all forms of temporary accommodation where infants are placed.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Households in Temporary Accommodation’s report into child mortality found that between April 2019 – March 2025, 104 children have died with temporary accommodation indicated as a contributing factor to their vulnerabi...
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to reduce child mortality where temporary accommodation has been identified as a contributing factor.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Households in Temporary Accommodation’s report into child mortality found that between April 2019 – March 2025, 104 children have died with temporary accommodation indicated as a contributing factor to their vulnerabi...