Written questions by Ellis.

What steps his Department will take to ensure the independent oversight of complaints and safeguarding concerns under the reforms proposed in the Health Bill.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment she has made of whether the FCA’s supervisory actions prior to the collapse of Hartley Pensions were sufficient to protect SIPP holders.

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What steps his Department is taking to support the mental health and wellbeing of midwives in the NHS, including access to occupational mental health services, support after traumatic experiences in maternity care, and measures to reduce burnout and stress in maternity services.

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What consultation his Department held with patients, carers, NHS staff and voluntary sector organisations before bringing forward the Health Bill.

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Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for complaints and enquiries to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

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With reference to his Department's press release entitled Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS, published on 30 June 2026, what proportion of the additional mental health workers are currently working in (a) child and adolescent mental health services and (b) adult mental health services.

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What steps his Department is taking to ensure the independent patient and public scrutiny of NHS and social care services following the proposed abolition of local Healthwatch organisations under the Health Bill.

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What recent progress her Department has made in improving the recruitment and retention of midwives in the NHS under the Long Term Workforce Plan, including (a) changes in midwifery training places, (b) attrition rates during training and early career practice, and (c) the steps being taken to address staffing shortages in maternity services.

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What assessment his Department has made of the current and future workforce capacity in the UK nuclear research sector; and how that assessment is informing the Government’s plans to expand nuclear power generation.

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How his Department ensures equitable regional distribution of Pub is The Hub funding.

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Communities and Local Government, when his Department plans to publish the outcome of the consultation on a private parking code of practice.

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Whether his Department plans to issue updated guidance to local authorities on minimum contact standards for adult social care front-door services, including call handling, voicemail and email tria

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What steps the newly expanded Women’s Employment Ambassador role will take to support new mothers returning to work.

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What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory classification of melatonin in the UK compared with other countries.

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What plans her Department has regarding the eligibility of adult children of British citizens with UK Ancestry visas to remain on the five-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain.

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If HMRC will publish the value‑for‑money assessments underpinning its use of Managed Service Providers for customer contact services.

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What discussions her Department has had with local authorities in Lancashire on the delivery of Best Start Family Hubs.

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When the Government plans to publish the outcome of the consultation on the taxation of low-value imports; and what assessment has been made of its potential impact on UK businesses.

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What discussions her Department has had with local authorities in Lancashire on the delivery of Best Start Family Hubs.

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What plans HMRC has to reduce its use of Managed Service Providers for customer contact services.

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