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Written questions by Dhesi.

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

Department:All (1,302)Department of Health and Social Care (254)Ministry of Defence (121)Home Office (106)Department for Transport (103)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (98)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (88)Department for Education (86)Ministry of Justice (63)Department for Business and Trade (61)Treasury (60)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (52)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (38)

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19 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What recent estimate he has made of the number of patients with atrial fibrillation who are unable to take long-term anticoagulation for the prevention of strokes in (a) Slough and (b) the South Ea

Reply

No estimate has been made regarding the number of patients with atrial fibrillation who are unable to take long-term anticoagulation for the prevention of strokes in Slough and the South East as this information is not collected. However, clinical consens...

18 Jun 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
Asked

Whether steps have been taken to reduce waiting times for an application for deputyship to be seen at the Court of Protection.

Reply

HM Courts & Tribunals Service has invested in more judicial sitting days, alongside system and process improvements such as online application forms to improve the processing time for applications.The Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on Cour...

17 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What the average waiting time for a practical driving test is at Slough Test Centre.

Reply

The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...

17 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What is the average number of test slots available per month at Slough Driving Test Centre, for the past year for where data is available.

Reply

The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...

17 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

How many additional full-time equivalent driving test examiners have been recruited for Slough in the past year.

Reply

The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...

17 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What recent progress has been made in increasing the availability of driving tests in Slough.

Reply

The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...

17 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of training available to NHS staff on communication with autistic patients, including (a) in-person and (b) in written communications.

Reply

The Department recognises the importance of effective communication with autistic people across all healthcare settings. While there has been no assessment made on the adequacy of training available to National Health Service staff on communication with a...

16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Shipping Defence Advisory Council in responding to the situation in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) Middle East.

Reply

The Shipping Defence Advisory Council (SDAC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) are the principle forums for the Ministry of Defence to liaise with both the UK and global maritime industry regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz ...

16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK Maritime Trade Organisation in responding to the situation in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) Middle East.

Reply

The Shipping Defence Advisory Council (SDAC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) are the principle forums for the Ministry of Defence to liaise with both the UK and global maritime industry regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz ...

15 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of (a) resources and (b) support available to women diagnosed with autism as adults.

Reply

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

15 Jun 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Whether she plans to strengthen redress mechanisms for consumers who have been victims of fraud.

Reply

The Government takes the issue of fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this appalling crime. In March 2026 the Government published a new Fraud Strategy, setting out a comprehensive approach to cutting fraud by disrupting cr...

15 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
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Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of legislative protections against discrimination during the application process for prospective tenants for privately rented reside

Reply

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 provides local authorities with strong investigatory and enforcement powers to bear down on rental discrimination practices in the private rented sector. It addresses both overt discriminatory practices, such as ‘No DSS’ adver...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
Asked

Food and Rural Affairs, whether any recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee's report entitled The welfare impacts on pigs of high concentration CO2 gas stunning and of potential alternative stunning

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell, Helen Maguire, on 20 May 2026 to PQ UIN 613.

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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If she will establish a formal mechanism for the Maritime Industry Security Forum to report directly to the National Security Council.

Reply

There are no plans for the Maritime Security Industry Forum (MSIF) to report into the National Security Council. It is a channel for the Department for Transport to consult on issues relating to DfT’s existing and proposed maritime security policies with ...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 5375 on Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise, whether inspections carried out by the Environment Agency at the Simpsons Environmen

Reply

The Environment Agency inspections were unannounced. The only time that the Environment Agency announces visits is if it needs to meet with the operator specifically. The preference is to conduct unannounced inspections which are either inspections, or re...

10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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If he will establish a formal mechanism for the Shipping Defence Advisory Council to report directly to the National Security Council.

Reply

The Government keeps under review the governance arrangements for maritime security and engages regularly with industry, including through bodies such as the Shipping Defence Advisory Council. There are currently no plans to establish a formal mechanism f...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What plans she has to improve the coherence of international maritime security reporting.

Reply

The UK plays a leading role in supporting global maritime security through a combination of operational capability, international partnerships, and trusted information sharing. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKTMO) acts as the trusted inter...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Maritime Industry Security Forum in responding to the current situation in a) the Strait of Hormuz and b) the wider Middle East.

Reply

We have not convened the Maritime Security Industry Forum (MSIF) to respond to the current conflict in the wider Middle East, as that forum is focused more on DfT’s existing and proposed maritime security policies. We have however convened the Maritime In...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 5375 on Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise, what assessment the Environment Agency has made of the source of dust and odour affe

Reply

The Environment Agency has confirmed that monitoring in response to pollution reports has been undertaken on several occasions. Dust and odour complaints were not substantiated as originating from the site during the monitoring periods. Dust, pollen and a...

10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What assessment he has made of the impact on a) Royal Navy and b) the Royal Fleet Auxiliary of the agreement of the new international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code.

Reply

The Ministry of Defence continues to monitor the development of the International Maritime Organisation’s Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code and its potential implications for Defence. The introduction of the Code is not currently assessed to have a m...

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