Every parliamentary written question tabled by Maya Ellis 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 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 i
The health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff is a top priority, and we are working to improve the support available to staff. NHS organisations have a responsibility to create supportive working environments for their staff, including acc...
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.
Hartley Pensions is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is responsible for supervising firms and protecting consumers. The FCA imposed requirements on the firm prior to its failure, as soon as it became aware of operat...
What steps his Department will take to ensure the independent oversight of complaints and safeguarding concerns under the reforms proposed in the Health Bill.
The independent oversight of complaints will continue. The independent Care Quality Commission will continue to perform its important role in ensuring National Health Service providers have an effective and accessible system for handling complaints from s...
What consultation his Department held with patients, carers, NHS staff and voluntary sector organisations before bringing forward the Health Bill.
The Health Bill gives effect to the Prime Minister’s March 2025 commitment to abolish NHS England, as well as reforms and recommendations set out in the 10-Year Health Plan and Dr Penny Dash’s review of patient safety across the health and care landscape,...
Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for complaints and enquiries to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
While DSIT acts as the ICO’s sponsor department within government, it is an independent regulator and accountable to Parliament.To address their backlog, the ICO has introduced a new data protection complaints framework that sets out how it assesses and p...
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
The 10-Year Health Plan sets the Government vision for building a health service fit for the future, and we are committed to publishing a new 10-Year Workforce Plan to ensure the National Health Service has the right people in the right places, with the r...
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.
The earned settlement model, proposed in A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, was subject to a public consultation, which opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026.We are now reviewing and analysing the results of this to inform the development...
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.
At Autumn Budget 2025 the Chancellor announced the removal of the Low Value Import (LVI) relief and published a technical consultation covering the design and implementation of the new LVI customs arrangements. This closed on 6 March, and the government i...
If HMRC will publish the value-for-money assessments underpinning its use of Managed Service Providers for customer contact services.
HMRC’s use of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) is not primarily driven by cost savings. HMRC uses MSPs to support the delivery of flexible and reliable customer service for taxpayers. All HMRC activity is assessed for value for money using standard Civil ...
Communities and Local Government, when his Department plans to publish the outcome of the consultation on a private parking code of practice.
The government intends to lay the Private Parking Code of Practice in Parliament in autumn 2026 and will publish its consultation response at the same time.
How his Department ensures equitable regional distribution of Pub is The Hub funding.
We recognise the important role Pub is The Hub plays in supporting pubs in rural and disadvantaged communities. This is why the Department provided funding in 2025–26 and has committed to continue support over the next three years. Pub is The Hub operates...
What plans HMRC has to reduce its use of Managed Service Providers for customer contact services.
HMRC’s use of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) is not primarily driven by cost savings. HMRC uses MSPs to support the delivery of flexible and reliable customer service for taxpayers. All HMRC activity is assessed for value for money using standard Civil ...
What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory classification of melatonin in the UK compared with other countries.
The Department has not undertaken a formal assessment comparing the United Kingdom’s prescription-only classification of melatonin with its status in other countries. In the UK, melatonin is regulated as a prescription only medicine. Decisions on how medi...
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
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is assessing how well local authorities in England are meeting the full range of their duties under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014, including local authorities’ front doors. The assessments identify local authorities’ streng...
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 n
The 2024 Nuclear Workforce Assessment, published by Cogent Skills, indicates the current levels and projected demand for the nuclear sector and sub-sectors (including research).To support the nuclear research sector in meeting this demand forecast the Gov...
What discussions her Department has had with local authorities in Lancashire on the delivery of Best Start Family Hubs.
The government has committed to provide funding for all local authorities to deliver Best Start Family Hubs, backed by over £900 million. The department works closely with local authorities to monitor implementation and ensure they are meeting programme e...
What discussions her Department has had with local authorities in Lancashire on the delivery of Best Start Family Hubs.
The government has committed to provide funding for all local authorities to deliver Best Start Family Hubs, backed by over £900 million. The department works closely with local authorities to monitor implementation and ensure they are meeting programme e...
What steps the newly expanded Women’s Employment Ambassador role will take to support new mothers returning to work.
The Government is committed to tackling the challenges women face in the labour market, whether they want to find a job, return to work, or progress in work, regardless of their background or stage of life. The Women’s Employment Ambassador will champion ...
Whether her Department plans to increase staffing in specialist probate teams to reduce waiting times.
The Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on probate timeliness and open caseload in our quarterly Family Court statistics bulletin: Family Court Statistics Quarterly - GOV.UK.HMCTS publishes recent management information (which does not go through t...
What steps his Department is taking to improve transparency and reduce delays in the probate service.
The Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on probate timeliness and open caseload in our quarterly Family Court statistics bulletin: Family Court Statistics Quarterly - GOV.UK.HMCTS publishes recent management information (which does not go through t...