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Written questions by Smith.

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

Department:All (20)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (5)Department for Education (3)Cabinet Office (2)Department for Business and Trade (2)Department for Work and Pensions (2)Treasury (2)Women and Equalities (1)Department of Health and Social Care (1)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (1)

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23 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What steps she is taking to make Breaktime Plus more accessible to people; and if she will publish guidance on the running of Breaktime Plus.

Reply

Breaktime Plus is a short breaks programme run by Lancashire County Council. Local authorities have a duty to publish their own short breaks offer, and the government has supported them in this by publishing the lessons learned from the Short Breaks Innov...

23 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What steps are being taken in response to delays and service issues in respect of the Teachers Pension Scheme.

Reply

Providing a good quality of service for members is a key aim for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.The department consistently monitors the scheme administrator’s performance and maintains strong oversight through contract management processes and an independe...

16 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What steps her Department plans to take to help increase enrichment activities for children and young people in educational settings in Hyndburn.

Reply

The department is committed to ensuring all young people across England can access a wide range of enrichment opportunities at school and college, as part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity and ensure all children deserve a childhood wit...

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