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Written questions by Holden.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Richard Holden this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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15 Jul 2026·Department for Education·Pending
Asked

How many primary schools she estimates will receive less funding for PE and school sport under the Sport Partnerships Network than they would have received through the Primary PE and Sport Premium.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

29 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Pending
Asked

What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of StandWithUs UK’s Voice of Students 2025/26 Report about antisemitism at UK universities.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

29 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Pending
Asked

What recent discussions she has had with University Vice Chancellors on tackling antisemitism on campuses.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

8 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

How much (a) her Department, (b) its agencies and (c) its public bodies has spent on lanyards since 4 July 2024; what designs of lanyards have been purchased; and what the cost and number of each lanyard design

Reply

The information requested is not held centrally. The building landlord (usually the Government Property Agency) would be responsible for ensuring lanyards are available for security passes.

18 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

Which modern foreign languages are available as GCSE and A level qualifications in England; which European languages are not available as GCSE and A level qualifications; and what criteria are used by her Depar

Reply

French, German and Spanish are the most widely taught modern foreign languages at GCSE and A level. In addition, qualifications are available in up to 15 languages at GCSE and 15 languages at A level. The table below outlines the languages that are taught...

15 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 39574 on Katharine Birbalsingh, when the final note was shared.

Reply

In line with Cabinet Office guidance on circulating minutes, published under the previous administration, meeting notes should be shared in the days following the meeting. The meeting with Katharine Birbalsingh followed this approach.

13 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

For what reasons the National Vocational Qualification for Pilots was removed in 1999 and what consideration has been made of introducing a new qualification that is not subject to VAT for pilot training.

Reply

Decisions around qualifications taken in 1999 were made by a previous government and the department has no further information to add to that made available at the time.The First Officer Pilot Apprenticeship Standard, developed by industry, was introduced...

20 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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If she will set out (a) which modern foreign languages are currently available as GCSE and A level qualifications in England; (b) which European languages are not currently available as GCSE or A level qualifications; and (c) what criteria are used by her Department and by awarding bodies in determining whether a language qualification should be offered at GCSE and A level.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

20 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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For what reasons the National Vocational Qualification for Pilots was removed in 1999 and what consideration has been made of introducing a new qualification that is not subject to VAT for pilot training

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

15 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 39574 on Katharine Birbalsingh, when the final note was shared.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

When she plans to respond to Question 120952 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.

Reply

The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

When she plans to respond to Question 120022 from the hon. Member for Twickenham.

Reply

The response to this Written Parliamentary Question has been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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When she plans to respond to Question 120023 from the hon. Member for Twickenham.

Reply

The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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When she plans to respond to Question 120510 from the hon. Member for North East Hampshire.

Reply

The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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When she plans to respond to Question 122254 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.

Reply

The response to this Written Parliamentary Question has been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

When she plans to respond to Question 123366 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.

Reply

The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

When she plans to respond to Question 121472 from the hon. Member for Newport West and Islwyn.

Reply

The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

When she plans to respond to Question 120365 from the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

When she plans to respond to Question 122925 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.

Reply

The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.

13 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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When she plans to respond to Question 121418 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.

Reply

The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.

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