Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions 2025
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Learning Disability: Diagnosis and Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to improve (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of learning difficulties in adults.
Answer: A learning difficulty is a reduced ability for a specific form of learning and includes conditions such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. These are life-long conditions.It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provi...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes and Tobacco: AdvertisingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a ban on the (a) marketing and (b) advertising of (i) e-cigarette and vaping products, (ii) non-medically licensed nicotine products and (iii)
Answer: The health advice is clear that vaping is only recommended for adult smokers who wish to quit smoking. Youth vaping has more than doubled in the last five years with one in four children aged between 11 and 15 years old having tried vaping in 2023. It is ...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCultural HeritageDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to promote cultural awareness of patron saints of the United Kingdom.
Answer: DCMS has no such plans, but we know that St David, St Andrew, St Patrick and St George are as well-sewn into the fabric of our national identities as they are inscribed on many of our buildings, including in the mosaics above Central Lobby in the Palace o...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth Enterprise and Investment CouncilDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of (a) trends in the level of (i) trade facilitation, (ii) economic cooperation and (iii) market access within the Commonwealth and (b) the potential merits of the Com
Answer: The Commonwealth includes some of the UK’s biggest trading partners including Canada, and South Africa. Trade values have increased steadily in current prices from £105.6bn in 2014 to £170.2bn (12 months to end September 2024) through economic cooperation...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership member states on (a) digital trade standards and (b) their implications for UK
Answer: The UK is engaging in exploratory discussions on digital trade as part of the CPTPP General Review. Digital trade was also raised at the CPTPP ministerial meeting in November 2024 and referenced in the subsequent joint statement.As part of this process, C...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAUKUS: Quantum TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps with his (a) Australian and (b) US counterparts on the integration of quantum computing technologies under the AUKUS framework.
Answer: Quantum technologies remain one of the six areas of advanced capability collaboration being progressed as part of AUKUS Pillar Two. The Secretary of State for Defence alongside his AUKUS counterparts continues to support the development and integration of...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his US counterpart on the (a) future of AUKUS Pillar 2 cooperation and (b) potential UK participation in US-led advanced defence technology projects.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has used his recent opportunities for dialogue with his US counterpart to emphasise the importance, now more than ever, of our deep ties and collaboration on security and defence. The UK continues to cooperate closely wi...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCaribbean: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help strengthen maritime security in the Caribbean region in (a) collaboration with British Overseas Territories and (b) other ways.
Answer: A Royal Naval ship maintains a persistent presence in the Caribbean where it contributes to regional security through the conduct of counter-illicit trafficking operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as necessary during the Caribbean hurr...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Internally Displaced PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the recent increase in the number of internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on UK humanita
Answer: The UK is a leading humanitarian partner in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have allocated over £80 million in humanitarian support this financial year, supporting emergency lifesaving assistance and providing access to clean drinking water treat...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of Congo: MiningForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Congolese counterpart on illegal mining activities by armed groups in North Kivu.
Answer: The UK is deeply alarmed by the events unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We also condemn the recent offensives by the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Rwanda Defence Force, including the capture of Goma and Bukavu, as an unaccept...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPapua New Guinea: Tree FellingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with his counterpart in Papua New Guinea to help tackle illegal logging.
Answer: The UK Forest Governance, Markets and Climate phase 2 (FGMC2) programme aims to improve forest stewardship by supporting countries to improve their forest governance and how they make decisions about forest land use. This includes reducing the illegal and...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordKenya: DroughtsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in Kenya on the potential impact of the recent drought on UK-Kenya agricultural cooperation.
Answer: The UK has strengthened its partnership with Kenya to enhance agricultural resilience amid worsening droughts. The Kenyan Government, with support from the UK through the Hunger Safety Net Programme, makes monthly cash transfers to 133,800 households in t...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Commonwealth Secretariat on the promotion of (a) open learning and (b) distance education through the Commonwealth of Learning.
Answer: The UK supports the role of the Commonwealth in promoting open learning and distance education through the Commonwealth of Learning. The Commonwealth of Learning promotes greater access to quality education and training and allows Commonwealth citizens to...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCaribbean: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of EU investment in local pharmaceutical production in the Caribbean on UK-Caribbean healthcare partnerships.
Answer: The Government has not made any assessment of the potential impact of this investment. The United Kingdom remains committed to working with Caribbean partners to strengthen healthcare systems, and to supporting healthcare development and collaboration in ...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCaribbean: Freedom of CirculationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to engage with CARICOM authorities on the issue of freedom of movement for CARICOM nationals and its implications for UK citizens in the region.
Answer: The UK has regular engagement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat through our High Commission in Georgetown, Guyana. Part of this engagement includes discussions on issues which affect UK nationals and British Overseas Territories. Immigrat...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCanada: EnergyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the recent discovery of lithium deposits in Quebec on UK-Canada energy cooperation.
Answer: Critical minerals are pivotal to the net zero transition and we welcome Canada's focus on this during their G7 Presidency this year. We have welcomed the Canadian Global Minerals Action Plan, which helps set out a path to ensure diverse, resilient and sus...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCanada: Nature ConservationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with Canadian authorities on the preservation of the endangered Vancouver Island marmot and its implications for UK-Canada biodiversity initiative
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not spoken to his Canadian counterparts about the endangered Vancouver Island marmot. He speaks regularly to Foreign Minister Joly about a whole range of issues, including the importance of tackling climate change and biodiversit...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCanada: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of recent changes in Canada's border security measures for UK citizens traveling to Canada.
Answer: We have taken note of Canada's new border policies, which include expanded surveillance, heightened screening, and enhanced tools to detect fraud. We will continue to monitor any impact on British travellers.UK citizens travelling to Canada should ensure ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCanada: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Canadian counterpart on the potential impact of interprovincial trade barriers on UK-Canada trade relations.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary speaks regularly with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly, most recently in late February, where they discussed a range of bilateral and global issues. They also spoke on 28 January 2025. I met my counterpart Rob Oliphant last week. Canad...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGuatemala and Honduras: GoldForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps with regional partners to help prevent illegal gold mining operations in (a) Honduras and (b) Guatemala.
Answer: The UK recognises the importance of combatting illicit and uncontrolled gold mining to prevent the negative impact it has on biodiversity and people, including in both Honduras and Guatemala. We regularly raise this issue with host governments in the regi...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMexico: Renewable EnergyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of energy reform policies in Mexico on investment by British companies in the renewable energy sector in that country.
Answer: We are closely following the regulatory reforms in Mexico, including most recently the presentation of new secondary laws on 29 January in respect of the energy sector. We continue to maintain a dialogue with counterparts in the Mexican Government to supp...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMexico: USAForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his US counterpart on the (a) proposed designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations and (b) the potential impact
Answer: The Foreign Secretary is in regular contact with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They have not discussed the US's designation of cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organisations. This is a decision for the US. It is unlikely to have any significant impact on...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help support the Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands following the grounding of iceberg A23a.
Answer: The Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) has not requested any support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at this stage following the recent grounding of iceberg A23a off the island of South Georg...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Overseas Territories: EmergenciesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support British Overseas Territories to improve their disaster (a) preparedness and (b) response capabilities in the context of tr
Answer: The UK continues to support UK Overseas Territories to develop preparedness, capability, and capacity to respond to disasters effectively.This Financial Year, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has funded crisis leadership and technic...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Overseas Territories: Biodiversity and FisheriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support British Overseas Territories to (a) tackle illegal fishing and (b) protect marine biodiversity.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office's Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories (UKOT) to tackle illegal fishing, including through the provision of maritime domain awareness capabilities. This includes risk-based satellite su...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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