Andrew Cooper MP: written questions
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Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education: DiscriminationDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase education on the dangers and impact of sexism and misogyny.
Answer: The reformed relationships, sex and health education curriculum champions healthy attitudes and relationships, equipping children with the tools needed to tackle harmful influences. This includes a focus on building healthy relationships skills from the s...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal, Social, Health and Economic Education: DiscriminationDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of efforts to engage with secondary school children on the issue of sexism.
Answer: The reformed relationships, sex and health education curriculum champions healthy attitudes and relationships, equipping children with the tools needed to tackle harmful influences. This includes a focus on building healthy relationships skills from the s...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Job CreationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900742More
Question: ?To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that AI creates jobs in the UK.
Answer: AI is already creating new, well-paid jobs. And we have launched the Pro-worker AI Adoption Prize to promote UK organisations that adopt AI in ways that provide workers with new capabilities and create new jobs.To ensure workers can access these jobs, we ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCerebral Palsy: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing regular health reviews for adults with cerebral palsy.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that people living with cerebral palsy have access to appropriate support and services throughout their lives, enabling them to fulfil their potential and lead healthy, productive lives.The National Institute for He...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCerebral Palsy: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to develop a national (a) pathway and (b) service specification for adults with cerebral palsy.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that people living with cerebral palsy have access to appropriate support and services throughout their lives, enabling them to fulfil their potential and lead healthy, productive lives.The National Institute for He...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCerebral Palsy: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has assessed the adequacy of health outcomes of adults with cerebral palsy following transition from paediatric to adult services.
Answer: We recognise that cerebral palsy is not just a childhood condition, and we are committed to ensuring that people living with cerebral palsy have access to appropriate support and services at all stages of their life, so they can fulfil their potential and...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCerebral Palsy: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of healthcare provision for adults with cerebral palsy.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that people living with cerebral palsy have access to appropriate support and services throughout their lives, enabling them to fulfil their potential and lead healthy, productive lives.The National Institute for He...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordXanomeline/Trospium ChlorideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NICE and pharmaceutical manufacturers regarding the assessment and potential availability in England of xanomeline-trospium chloride (Cobenfy) for the t
Answer: Department ministers and officials regularly discuss a range of issues with colleagues in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), including in relation to the development of guidance on individual products.Xanomeline-trospium chlorid...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchizophrenia: Rehabilitation and Supported HousingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of specialist rehabilitation services and supported housing provision for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and schizoaffective d
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of timely access to high-quality specialist mental health rehabilitation services and appropriate supported housing for people with complex psychosis, including those with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and schi...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of required pace of hydrogen network rollout to aid industrial decarbonisation in order to (a) meet the UK’s decarbonisation targets and (b) avoid a potential adve
Answer: We recognise that hydrogen will play an important but focused role in decarbonising hard‑to‑electrify industrial sectors, particularly within industrial clusters where shared transport and storage infrastructure can be developed efficiently. We have confi...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the industries which can only be decarbonised by switching to hydrogen energy.
Answer: We recognise that some industrial sectors are particularly hard to electrify and are therefore expected to require hydrogen to decarbonise, including processes such as chemical production and refining. Electrification is expected to play the primary role ...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered the potential merits of publishing the updated UK hydrogen strategy before the end of July 2026.
Answer: We understand the importance of providing clarity to businesses across the hydrogen sector. The renewed Hydrogen Strategy will set out Government’s vision and objectives for hydrogen, and how we intend to work with industry to continue to transform ambiti...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration she has given to amending the Extended Producer Responsibility base fees to introduce a sub-category for fibre-based composites containing between 5% and 15% non-fib
Answer: Under pEPR, a fibre-based composite material is paper or card which has a plastic content, usually in the form of laminated layers which cannot be separated by hand, of more than 5%. This category distinguishes packaging with layers of plastic from paper ...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the levels of Packaging Recovery Notes fraud in the waste export sector.
Answer: To tackle fraud in the Packaging Waste Recycling Note market we have introduced new requirements on exporters as part of the accreditation process. The regulators are responsible for ensuring that exporters of UK packaging waste are compliant with the Reg...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the use of the N9M protocol; and if she will issue guidance on its vulnerabilities to foreign actors accessing any data p
Answer: This government remains committed to ensuring that new and existing technologies are safely deployed across the UK. Whilst the government does not routinely carry out assessments of software or products it is working with industry to support them in makin...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a national safety standard for Human Form Recognition AI technology used on (a) mobile plant and (b) heavy
Answer: AI can bring significant benefits to the workplace, workers and the wider economy. However, it is important that AI systems are developed and deployed safely and responsibly. That’s why the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is taking actio...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTechnology: SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will consult with industry leaders in the safety-tech sector to develop a unified data standard for the reporting of safety near-misses captured by Human Form Recognition AI-enabled systems on ind
Answer: The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) provides the established statutory framework for reporting work-related fatalities, injuries, occupational diseases, and certain dangerous occurrences, including near ...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTheft: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made on the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023; and what steps she is taking to support rural businesses in (a) Mid Cheshire constituency, (b) Cheshire
Answer: The Government is committed to the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, which will introduce measures to make it harder for criminals to steal and re‑sell high‑value machinery and equipment. The Home Office has completed a Call for...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordConstruction and Logistics: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions his Department has had with the Health and Safety Executive on the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-led safety systems in reducing workplace fatalities in the (a) construction a
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has undertaken research into how businesses are adopting AI and its implications for workplace health and safety. This research has examined the use of AI in developing health and safety provisions across a wide range...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Machinery: SafetyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of agricultural machinery accidents on the rural economy; and if she will consider including AI-driven safety equipment within the
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of reducing agricultural machinery accidents, no specific assessment has been made on its impact on the rural economy. As announced, FETF 2026 is intended to be the final round of the Farming Equipment and Technolo...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Machinery: SafetyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to encourage the adoption of (a) advanced safety technology and (b) Human Form Recognition systems on agricultural machinery to reduce the number of
Answer: Through the Farming Innovation Programme, the Government is providing £50 million as part the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) fund to support on farm trials and adoption of the latest agricultural equipment. This can support...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordObesity: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which professional groups are currently included in NHS clinical pathways for patients prescribed weight loss medications; and what guidance his Department has issued on clinical oversight for thos
Answer: Weight loss medicines are available through National Health Service specialist weight management services and, from June 2025 tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro, is being made available in primary care through a phased approach. In specialist services, pati...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: DieteticsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of dietitians required to adequately support obesity, diabetes and malnutrition services in community healthcare settings in England.
Answer: The 10 Year Workforce Plan will ensure that the National Health Service has the right people in the right places, with the right skills to care for patients, when they need it. We are working through how the 10 Year Workforce Plan will articulate the chan...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: Mid CheshireDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for lifting HS2 safeguarding directions affecting the Mid Cheshire constituency.
Answer: Following the Northern Growth Strategy announcement in January, we are carefully considering our options regarding the HS2 safeguarding direction affecting the Mid-Cheshire constituency and will set out further details in due course.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Community Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the (a) completeness and (b) quality of data collected on waiting times to access adult community eating disorder services.
Answer: Adult eating disorders are covered by the overall adult waiting time metrics developed through the Clinically Led Review of Standards. Work to implement adult community mental health time-based metrics therefore also applies to adult community eating diso...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
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