Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP: written questions 2025

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Africa: Climate ChangeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, how much UK climate finance is planned for Africa over the next spending review period, and how this wi
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to advance shared interests on climate, nature, and clean energy with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specifi...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Africa: VisasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what changes, if any, are being considered to visa processes for African business travellers and resear
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, how the Developing Countries Trading Scheme is being adapted to align with the Government’s new Africa
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what specific support the UK is providing to African small and medium-sized enterprises to enable them
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what proportion of UK Official Development Assistance to Africa is expected to be delivered through inv
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what measurable objectives the Government has set for its modernised approach to relations with African
Answer: The statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) sets out the seven areas of shared interest which we will prioritise alongside our African partners over the coming year, and we will set out the progress made in each area in due course, including on ...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Africa: DebtsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what further reforms of the debt architecture her department is considering, and whether debt cancellat
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 14 July 2025 to Question HL9091.
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Money LaunderingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which a) governments, b) multilateral organisations, c) private sector companies and d) other key stakeholders, will be invited to participate in the Illicit Finance Summit.
Answer: The Illicit Finance Summit will take place in London on 23-24 June 2026 and will convene a diverse group of governments, civil society organisations, and private sector representatives to build an international coalition to tackle flows of dirty money aro...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
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Africa: Renewable EnergyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach announcement, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of investing in renewable energy projects as part of Mission 300
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to advance shared interests on climate, nature, and clean energy with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specifi...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Africa: Renewable EnergyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what discussions her department has had with African leaders about the suitability of renewable energy
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to advance shared interests on climate, nature, and clean energy with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specifi...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, which a) nations and b) sectors the British International Investment and UK Export Finance will priorit
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, whether her department intends to renegotiate any of the existing trade agreements with African nations
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what plans her department has to develop new trade agreements with African nations the UK does not have
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, which areas her department will prioritise when expanding trade opportunities.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arisi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what approach her department took to determine suitable organisations to consult with.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the summary of consultation responses published on 2 June 2025, which can be found on GOV.UK at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-new-approach-to-africa-summary-of-consultation/the-uks-new-approach-to-...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, whether she will provide a breakdown of the sectors covered by the 600 organisations consulted with.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the summary of consultation responses published on 2 June 2025, which can be found on GOV.UK at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-new-approach-to-africa-summary-of-consultation/the-uks-new-approach-to-...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Africa: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, which African nations did her department meet with representatives from during the "listening exercise"
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the summary of consultation responses published on 2 June 2025, which can be found on GOV.UK at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-new-approach-to-africa-summary-of-consultation/the-uks-new-approach-to-...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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Internet: Parents and CarersDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Dec 2025WithdrawnUIN 100408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether parents will be involved in developing the online parent hub.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Youth ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Dec 2025WithdrawnUIN 99907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how the National Youth Strategy will ensure the online parent hub meets the needs of parents a) with limited i) English, ii) literacy or iii) digital skills, b) from minority ethnic groups and c) experiencing i
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Youth ServicesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the National Youth Strategy will join up youth worker training and parent support.
Answer: This Government recognises the vital role that youth workers play in the lives of young people. We are backing the first steps of the National Youth Strategy with over £500 million of DCMS funding to increase local access to enriching activities, trusted ...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
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Youth ServicesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the National Youth Strategy will help youth organisations to set boundaries and safeguarding protocols to protect young people and service providers.
Answer: As part of the new National Youth Strategy, a £15 million investment will be delivered over three years to strengthen the youth sector workforce by increasing the number of youth workers, volunteers and wider trusted adults and providing upskilling opport...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Children: ProtectionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how she will ensure helping young people to develop relationships with trusted adults aligns with safeguarding expectations
Answer: As part of the new National Youth Strategy, a £15 million investment will be delivered over three years to strengthen the youth sector workforce by increasing the number of youth workers, volunteers and wider trusted adults and providing upskilling opport...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Youth Services: TrainingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the training referred to in the National Youth Strategy will be made available for parents of young people.
Answer: We are investing £15 million over the next 3 years in youth workers, volunteers, and other trusted adults to up-skill the existing youth sector workforce and increase the number of trusted adults providing safe support to young people. This funding does n...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Personal Independence Payment: Sickle Cell DiseasesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance on sickle cell disease his Department provides to Health Professionals making Personal Independence Payment assessments.
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are not medical assessments and do not require health professionals (HPs) to diagnose conditions or recommend treatment. Instead, they are functional assessments designed to evaluate how an individual’s heal...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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Immigration: Children and Young PeopleHome OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she plans to take to support young adults and children on the private life route who (a) are nearing the completion of their five-year qualifying period for settlement and (b) may be affect
Answer: The earned settlement model, proposed in A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026. Details of the earned settlement scheme, including any transitional arrangements for those already in t...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
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