Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions
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School MilkDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department's policies of the campaign by Cool Milk entitled Fair Milk for a Fair Start.
Answer: The Nursery Milk Scheme (NMS) led by the Department of Health and Social Care, allows early years childcare settings registered with OFSTED to reclaim the cost of providing 189 ml (one-third of a pint) of milk to children in their care, for those under th...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMiscarriageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with the Minister for Women and Equalities to support women who have a miscarriage.
Answer: The Government recognises the profound impact miscarriage has on women, and their families. We are determined to improve miscarriage care and the support available.We are strengthening the availability of Early Pregnancy Assessment Units, and in 2024, we ...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes and Tobacco: Retail TradeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the guidance pertaining to the substantial discounting clause within the Tobacco and Vapes Act will be released.
Answer: We plan to publish guidance on the Tobacco and Vapes Act shortly. This will include further information on the restrictions on substantial discounts.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has had discussions with cabinet colleagues concerning the alignment of Northern Ireland's political donations law with that of the rest of the United Kingdom.
Answer: The statutory framework for donations to political parties applies across the UK. This framework explicitly provides for Northern Ireland parties to receive donations from eligible people and organisations that are based in Ireland. Donations from Irish s...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Minister has ultimate responsibility for ensuring the UK's sovereign satellite capability; and what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of cross-government coordination in protecting satellite asset
Answer: Responsibility for Defence’s sovereign satellite capability rests with the Secretary of State for Defence. The department works closely with colleagues across Government and industry partners to shape and inform the UK's position within Ofcom and the Inte...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of international competition and regulatory developments relating to satellite spectrum allocation, orbital access and satellite governance on UK defence capabi
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has assessed international competition and regulatory developments relating to satellite spectrum, orbital access and governance as presenting a strategic risk to UK Defence capabilities. These risks are recognised within Def...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: CommunicationMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed international changes to satellite interference rules on the effectiveness of UK military communications during conflict; and what steps his Departm
Answer: The Department is aware of proposals being considered by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the wider space industry that have the potential to impact both military and civil satellite communications. Growth in demand for spectrum usage ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Political ActivitiesCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8002More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he has taken to reduce instances of civil servants wearing a) ideologically controversial and b) party political symbols.
Answer: Each Government department operates as an individual employer with delegated authority to manage their own HR systems and it is for them to set policies that relate to this. All civil servants are bound by the civil service code.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgery: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with the NHS to help reduce instances of foreign objects being left inside patients during surgery.
Answer: “Never Events”, including wrong-site surgery, are serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations.Providers are urged to foster a pos...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgery: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with the NHS to help reduce instances of wrong-site surgery.
Answer: “Never Events”, including wrong-site surgery, are serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations.Providers are urged to foster a pos...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken with her counterparts in Northern Ireland to help improve connectivity between England and Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of strong transport connectivity between England and Northern Ireland. Whilst transport in Northern Ireland is largely a devolved matter, we work closely with ministers from the Northern Ireland Executive on the de...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoad TrafficDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken with relevant authorities to reduce congestion on roads in a) England and b) Romford constituency.
Answer: In Greater London the Government is working closely with local authorities to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion. We have provided significant funding to support improvements to the capital’s road network. For example, we have provided £54.3 mil...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to reduce fatalities on roads in a) England and b) Romford constituency.
Answer: On 7 January 2026, we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. The strategy aims to improve road safety at a national level, with benefits felt across England, including in Romford. The Strate...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reducing illegal immigration from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.
Answer: Reducing illegal immigration, for which the Home Office is primarily responsible, is a priority for this Government. The UK carries out intelligence led operations to target potential abuse of Common Travel Area routes, including between Ireland and North...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers have been housed in Northern Ireland in each year since 2020.
Answer: Data on asylum seekers in receipt of Home Office support in Northern Ireland is published by nationality in table Asy_D09 and by local authority in table Asy_D11 of the 'Asylum support detailed datasets’.The latest data relates to as at 31 March 2026. Inf...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reducing illegal immigration to Northern Ireland.
Answer: Reducing illegal immigration, for which the Home Office is primarily responsible, is a priority for this Government. These matters are discussed between Cabinet colleagues regularly.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Republic of IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Republic of Ireland regarding defence co-operation.
Answer: The former Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) held discussions with the Irish Defence Minister, Helen McEntee, where they discussed the UK-Ireland Defence Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as well as ongoing support for Ukraine in March 2026. Th...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrants: Northern IrelandHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with his counterpart in the Republic of Ireland regarding onward migration from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.
Answer: The UK and Ireland have a close and collaborative working relationship on a range of issues, including migration and border security which are discussed regularly.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species: IndiaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of supporting the Vantara wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in India within the framework of the Convention on I
Answer: The UK has not undertaken a specific assessment of support for this facility. International trade in endangered species is regulated through the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Decisions on imports ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Magnetic Resonance ImagersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to procure Simens Sola MRI scanners for hospitals.
Answer: The Government is committed to transforming diagnostic services and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity to bring down the size of the list and reduce waiting times, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal United Kingdom ResortDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on a) local and b) national infrastructure improvements in the context of the Universal United Kingdom Resort.
Answer: DCMS has been working closely with the Department for Transport on delivering the infrastructure that will bring visitors to the park as well as provide benefits for both local communities and those travelling through Bedford. This includes upgrades on th...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordKnivesHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her Department’s policy to remove religious exemptions from section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.
Answer: The Criminal Justice Act 1988 makes it an offence to have an article with a blade or point in a public place. The law allows for a person found in possession of a bladed article to claim a defence of having a good reason for having the article in public. ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHate CrimeHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many a) arrests and b) convictions for hate crimes there have been in England and Wales in each year since 1998.
Answer: Arrests dataThe data is not held by the Home Office.The Home Office collects and publishes data on arrests in England and Wales as part of the ‘Police Powers and Procedures’ statistical series, available here: Police powers and procedures England and Wale...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: EqualityHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her Department’s policy to remove Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion training from police forces in England and Wales.
Answer: The Home Office has not issued any guidance to forces on this matter. Policing is operationally independent and the College of Policing is the body responsible for setting clear national standards, including the Code of Ethics, and issuing Authorised Prof...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: EqualityHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has given to police forces regarding Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.
Answer: The Home Office has not issued any guidance to forces on this matter. Policing is operationally independent and the College of Policing is the body responsible for setting clear national standards, including the Code of Ethics, and issuing Authorised Prof...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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