Apsana Begum MP: written questions
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Written questions
AsylumHome OfficeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the UK-France 'one-in-one-out' scheme will be ended after the conclusion of the pilot in October, and what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of safeguarding measures during th
Answer: Our landmark UK-France returns deal means we can send those who arrive on small boats straight back to France – striking at the heart of the gangs’ business model. This has seen us deport more than 1,000 illegal migrants from British soil.The UK-France re...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 3 June 2026 to Question 3863, what is meant by permissions to utilise UK military bases being considered on a case-by-case basis; and whether each individual strike requires separa
Answer: For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations' military operations, including the processes for providing them with host nation authorisation. All UK support to allies for operational purposes conside...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential implications for its policies of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including
Answer: The impact of the conflict in Gaza on children is a moral outrage, and the allegations in this report that children were deliberately targeted by Israeli forces are deeply alarming. International law is clear that children must always be protected, and th...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms: Poplar and LimehouseDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the sustainability of independent gyms in Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of gyms and leisure facilities, which are great spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and play an important role within communities.We would encourage independent gyms to engage with Sport England’...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: BiometricsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has conducted any assessments of potential racial, disabilities, or other equalities biases in the use of Facial Age Estimation technology in immigration enforcement contexts.
Answer: Throughout 2026, Facial Age Estimation technology will undergo rigorous testing and subject to further decision making, is expected to first be implemented in 2027 for small boat arrivals at Western Jet Foil, where quick decisions are critical.Extensive t...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to question 6647 asked on 3 June 2026 (Israel: Military Alliances), whether the December 2020 agreement has been (a) reviewed, (b) modified or (c) amended at any point since its signing.
Answer: The UK-Israel military cooperation agreement, which was signed in December 2020, remains extant.
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElections: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many offences were handled over the course of the 2026 local elections by the national police unit established for protecting people standing for public office.
Answer: Operation Ford is the policing support for locally elected representatives, including Metropolitan Mayors, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and Local Councillors.Working with the police, the Home Office has established the Operation Ford Threat Asses...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take steps to bring forward legislation to create a sanctions regime specific to Israel.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 9 June, and her answers to the questions raised in response.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Overseas TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to Hansard for the 9 June 2026, Middle East column 177, whether her Department issued guidance on the the legality of (a) bricks and mortar, (b) corrugated iro
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 9 June, and her answers to the questions raised in response.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the agreement signed in December 2020 by the Chief of the Defence Staff and his Israeli counterpart formalising military collaboration between the UK and Israel remains in place; and whether it has been (
Answer: The UK-Israel military cooperation agreement, which was signed in December 2020, remains extant.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's UK MOD Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Baseline Study 2024/25, published on 28 April 2026, if he will set out the safeguards in place to ensure compliance with inte
Answer: Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity. This includes consideration of the applicable legal and policy frameworks.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public ProtectionHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what budget has been allocated to the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Public Protection for the year beginning April 1st 2026.
Answer: The National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP) provides national leadership within policing to improve the response to violence against women and girls, including through developing guidance, training and sharing be...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection: ElectionsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Public Protection has made an assessment of the ability of survivors of domestic abuse and violence to stand in elections.
Answer: The National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP) provides national leadership within policing to improve the response to violence against women and girls, including through developing guidance, training and sharing be...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public ProtectionHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether (a) guidance and (b) support was provided by the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Public Protection to (i) police forces in England and Wales and (ii) candidates in the elections
Answer: The National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP) provides national leadership within policing to improve the response to violence against women and girls, including through developing guidance, training and sharing be...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Nuclear WeaponsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has engaged Israeli counterparts on the subject of nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 128658.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrants: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many decisions on the ages of migrant children were overturned in the year 2025.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on age assessments in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’. This quarter’s release reintroduces age assessment statistics published in the chapter ‘How many people have their age assessed?’. This includes ne...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse and Harassment: ArrestsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many arrests, investigations and charges there have been relating to Operation Ford for offences of a) stalking, b) harassment, c) controlling or coercive behaviour d) domestic abuse.
Answer: Operation Ford is the policing support for locally elected representatives, including Metropolitan Mayors, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and Local Councillors.Working with the police, the Home Office has established the Operation Ford Threat Asses...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: Genocide ConventionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer given on 21 February 2026, to clarify which horizontal implications from the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice are being referred
Answer: We are unable to find the previous answer to which the Hon Member is referring, but we will be glad to assist if she can provide further details of the relevant Parliamentary Question.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocracy and Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department intends to publish Human Rights and Democracy Reports for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Answer: Further to my response of 9 March to Question 117532, I can confirm that the next report on human rights will be published later this year, covering the period since the current Government came to office.
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWatchkeeper WK450: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what information his Department holds on whether Israel has made military use of components from UK-made Watchkeeper drones.
Answer: The export of Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system (UAS) components are licensed from the UK to Israel solely for the purpose of supporting onward export to a Romanian UAS programme.The Department has published extensive information on our export licences t...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what information his Department holds on a) the number, b) the value, and c) the classifications of arms exports to Israel since July 2024.
Answer: The UK Government regularly publishes its own data on export licences and operates one of the most transparent export control regimes in the world.The most recent publication of Official Statistics was on 30 April and covered the period 1 October 2025 – 3...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of Israel’s degree of compliance with UK end-use arms export restrictions, and whether any deviations from stated restrictions have been recorded.
Answer: The UK’s approach to export licensing under the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria involves a rigorous risk assessment before a licence is issued. These checks consider the nature of the items, the end-users and proposed end uses, information on which is...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFirst Aid: Secondary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has considered including medical first response to drug misuse as part of mandatory first-aid training in secondary schools.
Answer: All state funded schools are required to teach first aid as part of the statutory health education set out in the relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) statutory guidance. Independent schools are required to cover health education as part of thei...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFirst Aid: Secondary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has considered including first responses to road traffic accidents as part of mandatory training for secondary school education.
Answer: All state funded schools are required to teach first aid as part of the statutory health education set out in the relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) statutory guidance. Independent schools are required to cover health education as part of thei...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFirst Aid: Secondary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has considered including knife wound first response as part of mandatory training for secondary school education under the statutory guidance of common injuries.
Answer: All state funded schools are required to teach first aid as part of the statutory health education set out in the relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) statutory guidance. Independent schools are required to cover health education as part of thei...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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