Bob Blackman MP: written questions
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Patient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 29 April to Question 129461, if he will outline (a) on what basis areas will be determined as having the highest health need; (b) a timeline for when the Choice Charter wi
Answer: The Government is committed to giving patients greater choice and control over their care. Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment, when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient.The 10-Year Health Plan commi...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress he has made on extending the UK-India trade deal to include services.
Answer: It already does include services - and always has done.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice Schemes: Harrow EastDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of ensuring a choice of NHS provider is offered upon referral on patients in Harrow East constituency.
Answer: Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient. The NHS Constitution for England and the NHS Standing Rules Regulations set out patients' legal rights to make choices a...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the merger of NHS England with his Department does not affect patients' right to choose healthcare providers.
Answer: Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient. The NHS Constitution for England sets out patients' legal rights to make choices about their healthcare and the merger o...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the proportion of patients being offered a choice of providers upon referral.
Answer: Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient. The NHS Constitution for England and the NHS Standing Rules Regulations set out patients' legal rights to make choices a...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take diplomatic steps to encourage the Japanese government to formally acknowledge and apologise for the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942.
Answer: The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa was an appalling tragedy which continues to resonate eight decades on. Our thoughts remain with all the families who lost loved ones on that day, and the Government supports their efforts to commemorate the tragedy, includin...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take diplomatic steps to encourage the Government of Japan to acknowledge the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942; if she will support survivors and families by aski
Answer: The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa was an appalling tragedy which continues to resonate eight decades on. Our thoughts remain with all the families who lost loved ones on that day, and the Government supports their efforts to commemorate the tragedy, includin...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether community pharmacy will play a role in CVD prevention and case finding as part of the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether any community pharmacists assisted his Department in co-producing the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether community pharmacists were consulted prior to the publication of the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework Service.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will commission a funded community pharmacy lipid service pathway.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor developments in the implementation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law; and whether she plans to issue revised guidance to UK
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) keeps its travel advice under constant review, and last updated its advice for Hong Kong on 1 April to reflect the situation on the ground. The FCDO also publishes assessments on a six-monthly basis ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: Travel InformationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of current UK travel advice for Hong Kong; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the National Secur
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) keeps its travel advice under constant review, and last updated its advice for Hong Kong on 1 April to reflect the situation on the ground. The FCDO also publishes assessments on a six-monthly basis ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law on the (a) safety and (b) legal rights of UK nationals (i) visiting and (ii
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) keeps its travel advice under constant review, and last updated its advice for Hong Kong on 1 April to reflect the situation on the ground. The FCDO also publishes assessments on a six-monthly basis ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: DemolitionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the administration and oversight of EU-funded programmes under the West Bank Protection Consortium; and whether she has u
Answer: This financial year, we are continuing to fund lifesaving assistance to Palestinians, support to Gaza's early recovery, and activity to strengthen Palestinian institutions, governance, accountability and civil society, including reform of the Palestinian ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if community pharmacy will play a role in cardiovascular disease prevention and case finding as part of the upcoming Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework.
Answer: Community pharmacy already plays an important role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention through the hypertension case finding service which offers free, walk-in blood pressure checks to over 40 year olds. Since October 2021, 40 pharmacies have deliv...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if any community pharmacists assisted his Department in co-producing the upcoming Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework.
Answer: Community pharmacy already plays an important role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention through the hypertension case finding service which offers free, walk-in blood pressure checks to over 40 year olds. Since October 2021, 40 pharmacies have deliv...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether any community pharmacists were consulted prior to the publication of the new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework Service.
Answer: Community pharmacy already plays an important role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention through the hypertension case finding service which offers free, walk-in blood pressure checks to over 40 year olds. Since October 2021, 40 pharmacies have deliv...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will consider commissioning a funded community pharmacy lipid service pathway.
Answer: Community pharmacy already plays an important role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention through the hypertension case finding service which offers free, walk-in blood pressure checks to over 40 year olds. Since October 2021, 40 pharmacies have deliv...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSmoking: Social Rented HousingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to set a target for reducing smoking among people living in social housing.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering a smoke-free United Kingdom where no one is left behind. We are supporting current smokers to quit, particularly amongst priority groups such as those living in social housing, where smoking prevalence remains hig...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSmoking: Social Rented HousingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to support smokers who live in social housing to quit.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering a smoke-free United Kingdom where no one is left behind. We are supporting current smokers to quit, particularly amongst priority groups such as those living in social housing, where smoking prevalence remains hig...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordComplementary MedicineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 127070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the economic impact on UK businesses of any restriction or ban on ashwagandha food supplements; and whether that impact has been considered as part of the
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordComplementary Medicine: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that any risk management decision on ashwagandha food supplements is proportionate to the available evidence and preserves consumer access to a herb wi
Answer: The Department has not assessed the economic impact on United Kingdom businesses of any restriction or ban on ashwagandha for use in food supplements. Legislation on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods sets out t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Milk: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of current funding levels for the School Milk Subsidy Scheme.
Answer: As this is a devolved matter, this answer applies to England only. 48% of eligible schools in England participated in the School Milk Subsidy Scheme in the school year 2024 to 2025. The allocated funding is regularly reviewed to ensure it is sufficient to...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChemicals: Health HazardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 4 November 2025 to Question 85312 on Chemicals: Health and Wildlife, when the UK Health Security Agency plans to publish biomonitoring data on the exposure of UK citizens
Answer: As a result of the Human Biomonitoring for Europe work carried out by the UK Health Security Agency in collaboration with Imperial College London, a human biomonitoring module was implemented into the NHS Health Survey for England 2022-2023 programme. Sam...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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