Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to promote the use of sunscreen to reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation; and whether he plans to expand public awareness campaigns on sun protection.

Answered by Sharon Hodgson

The Government's current approach to promoting sunscreen use is part of the sun protection measures recommended to reduce exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This aligns with the World Health Organization’s guidance, which is available at the following link:

https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-protecting-against-skin-cancer

The public health guidance is primarily through the National Health Service, the UK Health Security Agency, and the Met Office rather than through dedicated national sunscreen-awareness campaigns.

NHS England and other NHS organisations regularly share social media messages during periods of sunny weather to remind the public about the importance of sun safety and using sunscreen to protect against harmful UV exposure.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what waiting times are for applicants awaiting DVLA Medical Licence Renewal decisions.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

In June 2026, it took an average of 61 working days to process medical driving licence applications.

To keep up with growing customer demand and to offer a better service, the DVLA has launched a new casework system and a new digital medical services portal for customers. This new online service covers around 1,600 medical conditions and allows the majority of customers to apply online via the DVLA’s driver and vehicles account.

Further enhancements for customers applying for a provisional licence and those renewing at the age of 70 or over will be made later this summer.

The DVLA encourages customers to use the online service wherever possible to help speed up processing times but non-digital methods of application remain available for those who want to use them.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the evidence base was for requiring third-party liability insurance for banned breeds, and what will be the impact of removing the requirement.

Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Insurance formed part of the safeguards attached to Certificates of Exemption, providing financial protection for dog owners in the event of an incident. No alternative third-party public liability insurance product is currently available for banned breed dogs following the withdrawal of the only provider. This was a commercial decision. The requirement has therefore been removed from 1 July 2026, to ensure otherwise compliant owners are not placed in breach of the law through no fault of their own.

Owners of exempted dogs must continue to meet all other conditions of their Certificate of Exemption, including keeping dogs muzzled and on a lead in public places, and remain legally responsible for any harm caused by their dogs.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve joint commissioning between education, health and social care services in delivering support for children with Dyslexia.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education)

The department is working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England on reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities system, including strengthening joint workforce planning and local commissioning arrangements between education, health and care partners.

As part of this work, the department is delivering the Experts at Hand offer, which will provide schools and settings with access to expert advice and guidance to support the identification and meeting of a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia. The offer is intended to strengthen early identification and promote effective and inclusive practice across education settings.

Found: Liberal Democrat; Orkney and Shetland) (Chair) Sarah Bool (Conservative; South Northamptonshire) Juliet Campbell

Found: Tuesday 9 December 2025 Members present Alistair Carmichael, in the Chair Sarah Bool Juliet Campbell

Found: Wednesday 4 December 2024 Members present Lord Alton of Liverpool Alex Ballinger Juliet Campbell

Found: Liberal Democrat; Orkney and Shetland) (Chair) Sarah Bool (Conservative; South Northamptonshire) Juliet Campbell

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Mr Alistair Carmichael (Chair); Juliet Campbell; Ben Goldsborough