Alicia Kearns MP: written questions
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Taiwan: International OrganisationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support Taiwan's inclusion in (a) the World Health Organisation, and (b) other multilateral organisations.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Lords on 9 March in response to Question HL14926.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is taking steps to support the use of artificial intelligence tools by police forces to help tackle language barriers in investigations, particularly those involving less widely spoken languages and dialects.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPolice: Translation ServicesHome OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will take steps to help ensure that police forces have access to an adequate number of security-vetted translators proficient in Chinese languages and dialects, including Hokkien and Hokchia, for use in organised crime investigations.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPolice: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Chinese language training, including in Hokkien and Hokchia dialects, provided to police officers investigating organised crime.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordGlobal SwitchMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the decision by the Australian Department of Defence to migrate its systems out of Global Switch data centres following the 2016 acqui
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal SwitchCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129712More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department conducted a national security review of the acquisition of Global Switch by Elegant Jubilee Ltd in December 2016.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Global SwitchForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department used Global Switch infrastructure, including interconnection and on-ramp facilities, for communications with British overseas missions between 2016 and
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Switch: ChinaDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 2016 Chinese consortium acquisition of Global Switch on the company’s valuation and growth trajectory relative to the broader
Answer: The Government does not assess or track the specific commercial valuation of individual companies in the data centre sector, such as Global Switch.The data centre sector is a success story for the UK and is continuing to grow. It is critical to supporting...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Global SwitchHome OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Home Office or any of its contractors used Global Switch data centres for the storage or transmission of government data between 2016 and 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Global SwitchCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129708More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether sensitive government data was (a) stored in and (b) transmitted through Global Switch data centres following the acquisition of a 49% stake by Elegant Jubilee Ltd in December 2016.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal SwitchCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129707More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department holds assessments relating to national security risks arising from the 2016 acquisition of Global Switch by Elegant Jubilee Ltd.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Global SwitchMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any MoD data was stored in or transited through Global Switch data centres in London between December 2016 and December 2017.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHostage TakingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will set out whether the Prime Minister and any Number 10 special adviser reviewed the shortlist for the incoming special envoy for hostage affairs; and if Number 10 h
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer she was provided on 15 January 2025 in response to Question 22098.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Peter Mandelson's business and personal relationships with (a) individuals, (b) organisations and (c) government of the People's Republic of China were cited as reaso
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Prime Minister's statement to the House on 20 April and his answers to the questions raised in response.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128100More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what date the Cabinet was informed that (a) Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting and (b) the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office had overruled the vetting failure.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Ad...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information she held on the role of her Department in the vetting process for Lord Mandelson when she sent her letter to the Foreign Affairs Committee of 16 September 20
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Prime Minister's statement to the House on 20 April and his answers to the questions raised in response, and to the Foreign Secretary's letter to the Foreign Affairs Committee on 18 April, which is available on the Committee'...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: VettingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many currently serving Ambassadors have been appointed despite failing their security vetting.
Answer: Subject to the normal vetting process, all Heads of Mission are required to have Developed Vetting security clearance.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128093More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Prime Minister was made aware that Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Statement made by the Prime Minister on Security Vetting on the 20 April 2026, Official Report, Column 23-26.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis and Periods: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to mandate endometriosis and menstrual health training across GP and medical education in England.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the importance of ensuring healthcare professionals are adequately trained and educated on women’s health conditions, including endometriosis, and we have taken action to address this.The standard of undergraduate medical train...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of DVLA medical licence applications are processed digitally rather than by post.
Answer: In 2025/26, the DVLA received 1,003,453 driving licence applications, renewals and notifications where a medical condition needed to be investigated before a licence could be issued. Of these, 15 per cent were made via the DVLA’s online service. Until the...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average processing time is for DVLA medical licence renewals where the applicant's condition has been clinically stable for two or more consecutive years.
Answer: In 2025/26, the DVLA received 1,003,453 driving licence applications, renewals and notifications where a medical condition needed to be investigated before a licence could be issued. Of these, 15 per cent were made via the DVLA’s online service. Until the...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFacility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements: ClosuresDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what costs were incurred for upgrading the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) Airborne Laboratory before its funding was ceased.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFacility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements: ClosuresDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment was made of the potential impact on UK atmospheric science capability before the decision to cease funding for the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM)
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on 26 March 2026 to Question UIN 122902, on 14 April 2026 to Question UIN 124177, and on 16 April 2026 to Question UIN 123983.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department will issue to local authorities on the level of weight to be given to a family's refusal of a home visit when assessing the suitability of home education under the Children's Wellbe
Answer: Local authorities have existing duties to assess whether children not in school are receiving a suitable education. The department expects authorities to recruit candidates that can fulfil these statutory duties.The department will provide statutory guida...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: AttendanceDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what safeguards will be in place to prevent School Attendance Orders being issued to children who were removed from school due to documented harm to their mental health or wellbeing, including those with SEND n
Answer: Local authorities have existing duties to assess whether children not in school are receiving a suitable education. The department expects authorities to recruit candidates that can fulfil these statutory duties.The department will provide statutory guida...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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