Every parliamentary written question tabled by Shivani Raja 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 enable Enduring Powers of Attorney and Lasting Powers of Attorney created before 2016 to be registered on the digital LPA verification service; and what timeline he expects
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) are a different legal instrument from Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). It has not been possible to create an EPA since 2007. EPAs are not compatible with the "Use an LPA" service and there are currently no pl...
How many registered powers of attorney are currently ineligible for inclusion on the digital lasting power of attorney verification service due to being created before 2016; and what assessment he has made of the
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) are a different legal instrument from Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). It has not been possible to create an EPA since 2007. EPAs are not compatible with the "Use an LPA" service and there are currently no pl...
With reference to the answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 123236 on Ministers: Official Cars, whether there is any HM Government guidance on this matter.
In common with the Department of Transport, the Cabinet Office has not issued formal guidance regarding the provision of official cars outside the Government Car Service (GCS).
What assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of disparities in access to university preparation opportunities, including university taster days, residentials and personal statement support wor
Higher education (HE) should be available to all with the aptitude and desire to access it regardless of their background or where they live in the country. However, progression to HE is currently noticeably higher in London relative to other regions in E...
With reference to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 121401, what progress her Department has made on reviewing that research and its findings.
Officials are currently reviewing the research submitted by parking sector stakeholders.
What information his Department holds on whether NHS trusts have refused to engage with the legal representative of a patient on the grounds of being unable to verify a power of attorney in person.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983 and their respective statutory codes of practice lay out the guidance for National Health Service trusts regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA), includin...
What guidance his Department issues to NHS trusts on the verification of (a) Lasting Powers of Attorney and (b) Enduring Powers of Attorney; and whether trusts are required to accept certified copi
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983 and their respective statutory codes of practice lay out the guidance for National Health Service trusts regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA), includin...
What guidance his Department provides to NHS trusts on making reasonable adjustments when an attorney holding a valid power of attorney is unable to attend in person to verify their status due to (
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983 and their respective statutory codes of practice lay out the guidance for National Health Service trusts regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA), includin...
With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, what estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of upgrading the Vehicle Certification Agency’s testing facilities and technologies
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) intends to develop a strategy to articulate how it will support the drive to Net Zero over the course of this financial year, including a roadmap and timelines. The points raised will be considered as part of that ex...
With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, what programmes HS2 Limited is undertaking to achieve its Net Zero target; and what the estimated cost to the public purse is of those programm
HS2 Ltd published a net zero carbon plan in 2022 that set out a range of targets to reduce carbon, based on the plans for HS2 at that time. HS2 Ltd reports on progress on carbon reduction annually in its Environmental Sustainability Progress Report. Led b...
How many and what proportion of services were operated with fewer carriages than planned on each route operated by each train operating company under DfT operator ownership in each of the last 18 months.
DFT Operator expects operators to provide appropriate capacity in response to expected demand and holds operators to account for short- formed services. DFT Operator generally monitors levels of short formations at an operator level every four weeks and t...
Whether (a) payments, (b) fees, (c) gifts, (d) hospitality, or other benefit has been made to (i) Gemma Collins, (ii) TM Media PR, or (iii) any other agent or representative acting on her behalf, by or on behal
No payments, fees, gifts, hospitality, or any other benefits are being made from the department to Gemma Collins or TM Media PR or any other agent or representative on her behalf.
Whether her Department has entered into contracts or agreements with (a) Gemma Collins, (b) TM Media PR, or (c) any third party for the purpose of facilitating Gemma Collins’s participation in departmental comm
The department has not entered into contracts or agreements with Gemma Collins or TM Media PR or any third party for the purpose of facilitating Gemma Collins’s participation in departmental communications.
With reference to the Answer of 21 January 2026 to Question 105431, whether the Department will provide an update on the proposed Great British Railways app and website; whether the Department expects to launch
The proposition for the Great British Railways retail app and website is still being developed. We expect to launch the tender process in the coming months once the final proposition is confirmed.
With reference to the Answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 127112, when the research to improve understanding of adoption rates will conclude; and whether it will be published.
The research report on unadopted roads is currently being finalised. The Government intends to publish the report later this year.
In which month Active Travel England plans to publish guidance to help authorities design safer streets for women and girls.
On 25th March, Active Travel England set out its intention to publish guidance during 2026 as part of a programme of work to support authorities to design safer streets for women and girls. The programme is under development this year with the intention t...
When the Department expects to publish the Accessible Travel Charter.
The Department is developing an ambitious Accessible Travel Charter to set clear shared expectations for how transport operators and local authorities will improve accessibility for disabled people. We expect to launch the Charter by the end of 2026.
Whether the Department has concluded its evaluation of the Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) scheme to assess its performance and impact.
The Department for Transport’s evaluation of the MSRS scheme is continuing and will conclude later in the year.
What steps she is taking to support neurodivergent and SEND pupils with their studies in (a) Leicester, (b) the East Midlands and (c) England.
From September, the government is providing upfront investment for schools, colleges and early years providers to intervene early in meeting the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), through the inclusi...
How many staff with no post are attached to the Skills Match Hub.
At any point in time, there is likely to be a small number of individuals who have been displaced due to restructures within their business units or, for example, have returned from a loan from another department and their role no longer exists. The exact...