Written Questions

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to support parents and carers in preparing children for starting school.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what timelines and safeguards are in place to ensure that the Government meets its targets for the rollout of Best Start Family Hubs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how early years services and support for babies will be incorporated into the Government's community-based model of care and neighbourhood health service proposals.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment HMRC has made of the impact of its National Minimum Wage compliance campaigns on small and micro-businesses; and what steps HMRC takes to ensure compliance communications are proportionate and target

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many medical students have (a) suspended and (b) withdrawn from their courses in each of the last five academic years where financial pressures were cited as a reason.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the difference in financial support available to mature students undertaking (a) five-year undergraduate medicine and (b) four-year graduate-entry medicine courses, including in

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of whether the current English Language GCSE adequately assesses the practical communication, comprehension and critical-thinking skills required by young people in further educatio

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of GCSE pass requirements in specific subjects on access to T Levels and other vocational qualifications for students who have demonstrated competence throug

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department provides water companies on the minimum period that should be allowed for public responses to statutory Drought Plan consultations and corresponding calls

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what protections are in place for owners of vacant properties against being charged for services that are not being used while the property is being marketed for sale.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department is doing to ensure veterans discharged from the armed forces can secure accommodation; and what assessment she has made regarding the adequacy of these measures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of delays in the Armed Forces recruitment process; and what the average time is for recruits to commence basic training (a) after submitting an application to join the Arme

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve retention among Armed Forces personnel.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that serving Armed Forces personnel are able to access skills, qualifications and employment opportunities to support successful transitions into civilian careers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of cases in which Army vehicles with reported defects are being used by service personnel; how many such vehicles have been reported in each of the last three years;

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department is doing to support mental health in the Armed Forces; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of those support services for (a) serving members and (b) veterans.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of including accessible, single-storey homes for older and less mobile people within new housing developments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that planning policies support the provision of homes suitable for older and less mobile people.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of increasing the supply of suitable homes for older people on (a) levels of independent living, (b) demand for so

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of young adults obtain their first job in (a) the hospitality sector, (b) the entertainment sector and (c) the service sector.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps this Department is taking to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to hire young people following increases in employer National Insurance contributions.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to encourage employers to provide work experience opportunities for young people.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that young people have access to mentors who can support them in finding and sustaining employment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment the Government has made of the impact of baby groups on children's educational outcomes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate the Government has made of the number of adults who develop health conditions and who were identified as (a) high risk or (b) in need at (i) Reception age and (ii) Year 6.