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Written questions by Tice.

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

Department:All (197)Department of Health and Social Care (35)Home Office (34)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (25)Department for Work and Pensions (21)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (13)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (12)Treasury (11)Ministry of Justice (10)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (8)Department for Business and Trade (8)Department for Education (7)Department for Transport (6)

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22 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent French seafarer employment legislation on British seafarers working on cross-Channel ferry services, including on workforce recruitment, retention,

Reply

The Government is committed to strengthening workers’ rights at sea. On 5 June my Department launched a consultation on proposals to use new powers in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to strengthen protections for seafarers on frequent UK-France and UK-Chan...

7 Jan 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

Whether the Government has considered proposals to require all new cars to be fitted with clearly visible window‑breaking tools and seatbelt cutters above each window, and whether it plans to make such safety equipment a mandatory requirement for vehicle manufacturers.

Reply

The Department for Transport has commissioned research to look into whether an emergency exit tool could be added to the list of recommended emergency equipment that is contained in Rule 97 of the Highway Code.

8 Nov 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What steps her Department is taking to support local bus services in Boston and Skegness constituency.

Reply

Improving local bus services is a key part of this government’s growth mission. The government will introduce a Buses Bill later this Parliamentary session. This will put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across En...

28 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
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What steps her Department is taking to improve the service on the trainline between Grantham and Skegness.

Reply

More modern Class 170 trains were introduced to this route in 2023, and additionally these trains will be completely refurbished over the next three years. Meanwhile, East Midlands Railway will continue to improve its timetable of strengthened trains and ...

28 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What steps her Department is taking to support local bus services in Boston and Skegness.

Reply

Improving local bus services is a key part of this government’s growth mission, and the government has set out plans to deliver better bus services, grow passenger numbers and drive opportunity to under-served regions. As announced in the King’s Speech on...

21 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What steps she is taking to (a) reduce congestion in Boston and Skegness constituency and (b) improve road maintenance in rural areas.

Reply

The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local road network. For England as a whole, the Government has a manifesto commitment to enable local highway authorities to fix up to a mil...

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