Every parliamentary written question tabled by Vikki Slade this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether her Department has plans to introduce (a) a mandatory dyslexia screening for all primary pupils, (b) a national standard for early identification of dyslexia amongst students and (c) a national standard for support for pupils with dyslexia.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of digital voice services, compared to the legacy Public Switched Telephone Network, on protection against scam and spoofed calls.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the migration from Public Switched Telephone Network to digital landline services on the number of (a) scam and (b) caller ID spoofing telephone calls.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of Ofcom's enforcement of caller line identification requirements in reducing the number of scam and spoofed telephone calls received by consumers.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, what data her Department holds the percentage of landline telephone connections that have been migrated from the Public Switched Telephone Network to digital voice services.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to require telecommunications providers to bear financial responsibility for losses arising from scam and spoofed telephone calls to improve accountability under Ofcom’s regulatory framework.
Awaiting answer.
What recent progress she has made towards licensing acoustic speed cameras following recent roadside trials.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he will take steps to provide free NHS prescriptions to younger onset Parkinson's patients.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Investor-State Dispute Settlements on the UK's capacity to transition away from fossil fuels.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he plans to develop a formal care pathway for Parkinson's disease.
Awaiting answer.
If he will take steps to increase funding for research into Parkinson's disease.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he has made an assessment of the potential benefits of making clinically beneficial cancer treatments available to patients according to (a) patient need and (b) clinical effectiveness and (c) clinicians' assessments, rather than treatment-line status alone.
The Government remains committed to improving access to innovative cancer treatments through the National Cancer Plan for England and to reducing inequalities in cancer outcomes and patient experience. Treatment decisions for individual patients are made by clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, who apply National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance alongside their clinical judgement to determine the most appropriate care.NICE is the independent body responsible for making independent recommendations on whether medicines and treatments should be routinely funded by the National Health Service in England, based on an assessment of their clinical and cost effectiveness.NICE recommendations take account of both the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of treatments and interventions. Recommendations are informed by the available evidence for specific patient groups and treatment settings, including where evidence relates to different lines of therapy. NICE’s existing approach already takes account of clinical effectiveness, patient need, and the appropriateness of treatments at different stages of the pathway, informed by clinical evidence and expert input.The National Health Service is legally required to fund treatments recommended by NICE, helping ensure equitable access for eligible patients across England. In addition, the Cancer Drugs Fund supports earlier access to promising cancer medicines while further evidence is collected. Differences in access between first-line, second line, and later-line treatments reflect the available clinical evidence, licensing, and cost effectiveness of treatments in specific settings, rather than inequity. NICE’s methodology is designed to ensure that patients with similar clinical characteristics are treated consistently and that access decisions are applied uniformly across the NHS.
What assessment he has made of the equity of access to cancer treatment options for patients with the same cancer diagnosis, who are differentially classified as (a) first-line, (b) second-line and (c) third-line treatment patients.
The Government remains committed to improving access to innovative cancer treatments through the National Cancer Plan for England and to reducing inequalities in cancer outcomes and patient experience. Treatment decisions for individual patients are made by clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, who apply National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance alongside their clinical judgement to determine the most appropriate care.NICE is the independent body responsible for making independent recommendations on whether medicines and treatments should be routinely funded by the National Health Service in England, based on an assessment of their clinical and cost effectiveness.NICE recommendations take account of both the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of treatments and interventions. Recommendations are informed by the available evidence for specific patient groups and treatment settings, including where evidence relates to different lines of therapy. NICE’s existing approach already takes account of clinical effectiveness, patient need, and the appropriateness of treatments at different stages of the pathway, informed by clinical evidence and expert input.The National Health Service is legally required to fund treatments recommended by NICE, helping ensure equitable access for eligible patients across England. In addition, the Cancer Drugs Fund supports earlier access to promising cancer medicines while further evidence is collected. Differences in access between first-line, second line, and later-line treatments reflect the available clinical evidence, licensing, and cost effectiveness of treatments in specific settings, rather than inequity. NICE’s methodology is designed to ensure that patients with similar clinical characteristics are treated consistently and that access decisions are applied uniformly across the NHS.
What recent estimate she has made of the number of incidents reported to Report Fraud that are not then referred on to a UK police force to consider an investigation; and what percentage this equals of the total number of incidents reported to Report Fraud.
Report Fraud is the new and improved national police reporting service for fraud and cybercrime which launched on 4 December 2025. Report Fraud uses the latest technology to enhance the reporting experience, providing report updates for victims, and improves the speed and quality of information shared with police, increasing the chances of successful investigation by police forces and prosecution.The Home Office regularly reviews the performance of Report Fraud with the City of London Police and will continue to engage with them to ensure the service is delivering improved outcomes for victims and strengthening the national response to fraud. The service offers better management information to track and monitor service performance and a new performance dashboard which supports the Home Office in monitoring outcomes and identifying emerging fraud threats.
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the review criteria by which Report Fraud make a decision on whether to refer the report of fraud to a police force to consider an investigation.
Report Fraud is the new national reporting service for fraud and for cyber crime operated by City of London Police. Reports submitted to Report Fraud are considered by the service’s National Crime Analysis Service and evaluated to assess the information available which could assist an investigation.Where there is enough evidence available and a viable lead, the case is sent to the appropriate police force or other law enforcement partners to consider whether enforcement activity should take place.Whilst the HO will provide oversight of the service and its performance to ensure an appropriate standard of service for the public, City of London Police are operationally independent and the Home Office does not have any authority over decisions on whether to refer a report of fraud to police force to consider an investigation.Report Fraud are unable to disclose the thresholds they use as this would give criminals information which would allow them to be confident of evading justice.
What steps his Department is taking to expand places for neurology at medical school.
The Government keeps the total number of medical school places under close review to ensure it meets England’s workforce requirements.Neurology is a medical specialty, with doctors undertaking speciality training in neurology following medical school, foundation and core training.In the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government committed to creating 1,000 new specialty training posts over the next three years with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. Further information on which specialties will receive these places, and when, will be announced in due course.
Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact for his policies of (a) expanding permitted development rights or (b) amending guidance to simplify planning applications for antenna installation for amateur radio broadcasters.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124803 on 10 April 2026.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the (a) diagnosis rate and (b) treatment of migraines.
Awaiting answer.
If she will have discussions with Diabetes UK on (a) the ongoing consultation on SEND reform and (b) reforms to the SEND support system more broadly.
During the 12‑week special educational needs and disabilities consultation period, the department delivered an engagement programme that ensured we listened to children and young people, families, educators and the sector.A national public engagement programme, delivered in partnership with the Council for Disabled Children, ensured that families, practitioners and young people can engage meaningfully with the proposals. This included:Nine regional events.24 children and young people–led sessions.Six information webinars for health, education, local authority leaders, social care and parent carers.Additional departmental forums, including regional improvement for standards and excellence conferences, provided further channels to raise awareness and gather sector feedback. We delivered a national, multi‑channel engagement programme with more than 100 engagement events across a broad spectrum of sectors.We want engagement to continue. Ministers are holding ongoing stakeholder meetings and I would be happy to meet Diabetes UK should they write to my office.
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of offering free GCSE exams to children studying under Elective Home Education across England.
The government provides funding to state schools and colleges, which covers examination entries for students who are on roll. When a parent chooses to educate their child outside of the school system, for any reason, they take full responsibility of their child’s education, including all associated costs, such as examination fees. For this reason, the department has not made an assessment of the potential merits of providing free GCSE examinations for home-educated pupils.The Children Not in School measures of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, when implemented, will introduce a new requirement for local authorities to provide information on accessing GCSE examinations to home-educating families in their areas who are registered with them and who request it, unless it would be unreasonable for them to do so. We will provide additional funding to support local authorities to fulfil their new duties.