Written questions by Duncan-Jordan.

Innovation and Technology, what is the extent of government financial support for the MBR Acres facility.

The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology has not provided any direct financial support to the MBR Acres facility.

Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to introduce a dedicated funding stream for the development, validation and uptake of non-animal New Approach Methodologies.

The Government has announced £75m of funding to accelerate alternatives and innovation, with new capabilities being developed across the UK. This funding will help bring forward advanced testing methods that can save lives and support a faster, science‑le...

To assess the benefits of a temporary ban on private jet travel to save available jet fuel for commercial flights.

The Government is working closely with industry and regulators to ensure the resilience of jet fuel supply and the continuity of commercial aviation operations. There has been no evidence of changes in flight schedules or short notice cancellations due to...

What assessment the government has made of the benefits of banning private jet travel during the jet fuel crisis to conserve fuel.

The Government is working closely with industry and regulators to ensure the resilience of jet fuel supply and the continuity of commercial aviation operations. There has been no evidence of changes in flight schedules or short notice cancellations due to...

Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a written constitution for the UK.

The UK’s uncodified constitution has evolved over time and is made up of conventions, statutes, judicial decisions, principles and practices. It is the Government’s view that one of the strengths of our constitution is its flexibility and ability to evolv...

Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to help improve housing affordability in the private rented sector.

In addition to the steps the government is taking to increase the supply of homes of all tenures, our Renters’ Rights Act has empowered private rented sector tenants to challenge unreasonable rent increases, outlawed rental bidding and ended the practice ...

Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to support and increase the building of social homes by local authorities and housing associations.

I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statements made on 2 July 2025 (HCWS771) and 28 January 2026 (HCWS1283) and the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036 policy statement published on 7 November, which can be found on gov.uk here.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of restricting or banning lawful demonstrations on community relations and levels of antisemitism; and what steps she is taking to distinguish betw

Antisemitism has absolutely no place in our society, which is why this Government is taking strong action to tackle it in all its forms, wherever it happens.This Government is committed to protecting the right to peaceful protest, while ensuring public or...

What next steps will be taken following the publication of the interim statement on the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care.

We will publish an interim update on the Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care shortly. The final MSF will be published this autumn.The MSF will provide a clinically-led, evidence-based framework to support sustained impr...

What discussions have taken place with other key players to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care will be effective.

We will publish an interim update on the Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care shortly. The final MSF will be published this autumn.The MSF will provide a clinically-led, evidence-based framework to support sustained impr...

Whether she plans to review drone licensing laws.

The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use and licensing of drones under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose. In 2023, the Department commissioned the Civil Aviation Authority...

Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Ninth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee of Session 2024-26 on Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), HC 852, pu

Steps to better understand the sources of these chemicals, tackle how they move around in the environment, and act to reduce public and environmental exposure were set out on 3 February 2026 in the UK’s first-ever PFAS Plan. PFAS Plan: building a safer fu...

How she will ensure that regulatory frameworks keep pace with advancing drone technology and its potential for misuse.

The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...

If she will consider introducing additional safeguards for drone use in residential and sensitive areas such as schools.

The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...

If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing Enhanced DBS checks for people applying for certain categories of drone operation, particularly commercial or higher-risk use.

The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...

Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the economic impact of licensed greyhound racing.

Greyhound racing makes an important contribution to British cultural life and the department’s priority is ensuring the continued growth of the sport.According to the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, greyhound racing contributes approximately £166 millio...

Whether financial support has been considered for charitable run air ambulances in light of rising aviation fuel costs.

The Operational Response Centre has been working closely with Air Ambulances UK from a resilience of fuel supply perspective, as part of routine, cross-Government emergency planning. There are no current plans to provide further funding to the sector whic...

What plans she has for permitted development rights for cross pavement electric vehicle charging to be introduced in England.

The Government understands planning is key to the rollout of EV charging infrastructure and is working to ensure the system supports installations. As announced in April, we will introduce permitted development rights to expand EV charging provision, allo...

What assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing free school milk to the end of reception year for all children.

The Department of Health and Social Care-led Nursery Milk Scheme (NMS) allows early years childcare settings registered with OFSTED to reclaim the cost of providing 189ml (one-third of a pint) of milk to children in their care who are under the age of fiv...

Whether he has considered Introducing a statutory requirement for automatic no-contact orders to be imposed at the point of sentencing upon conviction for relevant sexual offences.

The Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, published in December, focuses on relentlessly pursuing perpetrators, disrupting their behaviour and preventing reoffending, alongside supporting victims.The police and courts already have robust...