Afzal Khan MP: written questions
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LeukaemiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that people diagnosed with leukaemia have adequate access to haematology specialists.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan for England, released on 4 February 2026, sets out a commitment to diagnose cancers earlier and ensure people receive timely, effective treatment.The Government is committed to helping the NHS England detect cancers, including blo...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEquality Act 2010Women and EqualitiesTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 324More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to remove the Country of Origin principle from Schedule 25 of the Equality Act 2010.
Answer: We have no plans at this time to amend this part of the Equality Act 2010. As with all major pieces of legislation, the Equality Act 2010 is constantly kept under review to ensure that it operates as intended in a changing and evolving social and economic...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Trade UnionsHome OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to meet representatives from UNISON to discuss her proposed changes to the immigration system.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPoultry: AmmoniaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce the level of ammonia pollution from poultry farming.
Answer: Large intensive poultry farms with livestock place numbers above specified size thresholds are regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The operators of these farms must hold a permit which requires implementation of best available techni...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with a) her European counterparts and b) the Israeli Foreign Minister on the treatment of Palestinians in prison in Israel.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 28 April in response to Question 128654.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood PovertyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 908853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help tackle food poverty.
Answer: We are committed to tackling poverty and ending mass dependence on emergency food parcels. In the Good Food Cycle, published last July, we made improving access to healthy and affordable food, targeting costs that lead to food price inflation, and support...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Association of Colleges on pay increases for further education staff.
Answer: Further education (FE) teachers are central to delivering high quality technical education. Last year, we announced an additional £190 million to help colleges and other 16-19 providers address the recruitment and retention of specialist FE teachers. In a...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing parity of pay between teachers in further education colleges and sixth forms.
Answer: Further education (FE) teachers are central to delivering high quality technical education. Last year, we announced an additional £190 million to help colleges and other 16-19 providers address the recruitment and retention of specialist FE teachers. In a...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOut-of-School EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support local authorities with the provision of Education Otherwise Than At School.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: SyriaHome OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent meetings she has had with Syrian representative and diaspora groups about changes to the asylum and immigration process.
Answer: Home Office ministers have met with a range of stakeholders since the Home Secretary announced proposed changes to the immigration system.We understand how important these changes are to individuals, families and communities as we work to restore public c...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: ArtsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help promote the role of art psychotherapists in addressing issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Answer: The National Health Service is expanding access to timely, high‑quality mental health support, including psychological therapies, as part of the 10 Year Health Plan shifts towards prevention, early intervention, and community‑based care. This includes con...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring independent safety assessments before AI systems with dangerous offensive capabilities are developed.
Answer: AI is a general-purpose technology with a wide range of applications, which is why the UK believes that the vast majority of AI systems should be regulated at the point of use. In response to the AI Action Plan, the government committed to work with regul...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the UK's preparedness for AI-enabled cyber threats.
Answer: The cyber security of the UK is a priority for the government and we have robust measures in place to protect our critical national infrastructure and essential public services. It is clear that artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are accelerating q...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that art psychotherapy and other Allied Health Professions are recognised as a delivery partner for the 10-year Health Plan for England .
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to bring public awareness to the role Art Psychotherapists and other Allied Health Professionals have across the health and care system.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to help ensure representation from Allied Health Professions in the Department for Health and Social Care structure that will replace NHS England.
Answer: The proposed new Department is not simply a merger of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, where both organisations’ current functions are added together. Rather, it is a fundamental redesign of the size, shape, and role of the centre...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: HomelessnessDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to maternity pathways with tailored support for pregnant people experiencing homelessness.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: ChildrenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of child mortality rates among children living in temporary accommodation in England in each of the last five years; and what steps his Department is
Answer: It is unacceptable that living situations are contributing to the tragic deaths of children. The Child Poverty Strategy and our National Plan to End Homelessness set out our commitments to eradicate unsuitable or poor-quality accommodation and ensure chil...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: AutismDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her department is taking to support autistic students with Pathological Demand Avoidance in mainstream school settings.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Manchester Rusholme, to the answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 121149.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases and Respiratory Diseases: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the efficacy of support provided to patients before and after heart and lung transplants, including follow-up care and psychological support.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to heart and lung transplantation services and of improving patient outcomes.Heart and lung transplant services provide multidisciplinary assessment, ongoing follow‑up, and a...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases and Respiratory Diseases: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of regional disparities in England for access to and outcomes of heart and lung transplants.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to heart and lung transplantation services and of improving patient outcomes.Access to transplantation is based on nationally agreed clinical criteria, with organs allocated ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases and Respiratory Diseases: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to heart and lung transplants across England.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to heart and lung transplantation services and of improving patient outcomes.Access to transplantation is based on nationally agreed clinical criteria, with organs allocated ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases and Respiratory Diseases: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking improve outcomes and survival rates after heart and lung transplants.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to heart and lung transplantation services and of improving patient outcomes.Access to transplantation is based on nationally agreed clinical criteria, with organs allocated ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Occupied TerritoriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has issued guidance to businesses relating to the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on Israel's occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, published in J
Answer: The UK is clear that Israel's illegal settlements and decisions designed to further them are a flagrant violation of international law. The overseas business risk guidance, available on gov.uk, states there are clear risks to UK operators related to econo...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125073More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the effect of fuel taxation policy on low income households.
Answer: The Chancellor considers a wide range of impacts when taking decisions on tax policy. At Budget 2025, the Government announced that the 5p cut in fuel duty would be extended until the end of August 2026, with rates then gradually returning to March 2022 l...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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