Calvin Bailey MP: written questions
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Men: ConferencesMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on what date the Men and Boys Summit will take place.
Answer: As part of the Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy published in December 2025, the Prime Minister committed to holding a National Summit on Men and Boys in 2026 to bring together key sector partners and Government, to raise awareness and develop p...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the National Cancer Plan 2026, what steps his Department is taking to support the uptake of NHS England and Starlight’s Play Well toolkit.
Answer: The Department is committed to improving outcomes and experiences of children and young people with cancer and recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining their right to play in healthcare settings.The NHS England and Starlight Play Well Toolk...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: HomelessnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent homelessness for veterans as part of the (a) National Plan to End Homelessness and (b) Inter-Ministerial Group on homelessness, and how Op FORTITUDE interacts w
Answer: This Government is clear that one veteran rough sleeping is one too many. This Government is fully committed to ensuring that all veterans across the UK have access to the support they need on housing. That is why we have committed an additional £12 milli...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: PalestineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether clarified guidance on the legality of UK trade with illegal settlements in Palestine is being considered within the review of the Government’s approach to Responsible Business Conduct.
Answer: The UK Government is clear that Israeli settlements in Palestine are illegal under international law. The overseas business risk guidance, available on gov.uk, states there are clear risks to UK operators related to economic and financial activities in th...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to coordinate action to end a) settler violence and b) settlement expansion in the West Bank with other states that have recognised Palest
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers I gave on this issue in Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March, and to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and fourteen of her overseas counterparts on 24 December conde...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Legal OpinionMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Independent Legal Advocacy support programme pilot will only provide advice to those over 18; and whether a separate legal advocacy support programme will be created for Service Personnel unde
Answer: The Independent Legal Advocacy Support pilot will operate for 12 months from Spring 2026. It will provide advice to any complainant aged 18 or over, whether a Service person or a civilian, where the alleged perpetrator is a Service person subject to Servi...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to (a) publish for pre-legislative scrutiny and (b) introduce the Defence Readiness Bill in (i) 2026, (ii) 2027, (iii) 2028 and (iv) 2029.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is currently working to develop Defence Readiness measures to ensure the Government has the powers it needs to keep the UK safe in crisis or conflict, as recommended in the Strategic Defence review. The introduction of legislation,...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the proportion of men in England who undergo PSA testing outside of a formal screening programme; and whether this was accounted for in the UK National Scre
Answer: The Government is taking men’s health seriously and we want to find the best way of reliably screening for prostate cancer. We are guided by the independent scientific advice of the UK National Screening Committee who are consulting on a draft recommendat...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether any additional evidence published since the UK National Screening Committee’s draft recommendation in November will be considered before a final decision is made on prostate cancer screenin
Answer: We have full confidence in the UK National Screening Committee's evidence-based approach, which includes a 12 week public consultation to inform the findings even further. If new peer reviewed published evidence is submitted to the consultation it will be...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBuildings: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will consider implementing a rule of one approach to building safety remediation, whereby each affected building is remediated once to a standard set by the Dep
Answer: The Remediation Acceleration Plan Update, published in July 2025 announced the Government’s intent to embed in law the standards and robust assurance practices used in the Government’s cladding remediation programmes. This will include making it a legal r...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: War CrimesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to coordinate with a) the co-signatories of the Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Suda
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided by the Foreign Secretary during departmental questions on 2 December, and to the statement she made to the House on 18 November. We will make further updates to the House in due course, and we keep all factor...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of weather conditions projected over the next three months in Sudan on a) atrocity risks and b) humanitarian access in th
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided by the Foreign Secretary during departmental questions on 2 December, and to the statement she made to the House on 18 November. We will make further updates to the House in due course, and we keep all factor...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken to engage with a) members of the Sudan Quad and b) other states on coordinated action to i) prevent atrocities, ii) facilitate aid access and iii) su
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided by the Foreign Secretary during departmental questions on 2 December, and to the statement she made to the House on 18 November. We will make further updates to the House in due course, and we keep all factor...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she plans to take to help deter extremist settler violence in the West Bank; and whether she has considered (a) targeted sanctions against individuals and organisa
Answer: On the Palestinian economy, I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 29 October to Question 81795, and on the issue of illegal settlements, I refer him to the answer given on 3 July to Question 62975.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to help support the economic recovery and development of Palestine.
Answer: On the Palestinian economy, I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 29 October to Question 81795, and on the issue of illegal settlements, I refer him to the answer given on 3 July to Question 62975.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Commonwealth and Development, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the impact of Israeli economic restrictions on the Palestinian ec
Answer: On the Palestinian economy, I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 29 October to Question 81795, and on the issue of illegal settlements, I refer him to the answer given on 3 July to Question 62975.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Breakfast ClubsDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of flat-rate per-pupil funding for breakfast clubs in mainstream schools on the accessibility of these clubs for pupils with SEND.
Answer: Following the success of the 750 early adopters, where we invested £30 million in the 2025/26 financial year, the department is now moving to national rollout, raising the budget to £80 million to fund an additional 2,000 schools joining the programme bet...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans Advisory and Pensions CommitteesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department plans to respond to the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee 2025 report; and if he will meet representatives of regional Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees following that response.
Answer: As the new Minister for Veterans and People, I am currently reviewing and understanding my portfolio, which includes the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees. This includes reviewing previous advice also provided to my predecessor. This forms part of...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic HousesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help increase access to pubs for guest beers from independent breweries within the (a) review of market access for small breweries and (b) statutory review of the Pubs Code.
Answer: The Government recognises that independent breweries are essential to the diversity and character of our pubs. We're currently assessing the beer market to determine whether there are any structural barriers preventing small brewers from accessing pubs.Th...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Proof of IdentityTreasuryTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88411More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if her Department will take steps to ensure that banks enable prospective customers to open bank accounts using (a) Digital ID and (b) eVisas.
Answer: Ensuring all individuals have access to the appropriate financial services and products they need is a key priority for Government. Financial institutions are required to ask for proof of identity for new customers when they first open an account as laid ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the article entitled European Study of Prostate Cancer Screening - 23 Year Follow-up published in the New England Journ
Answer: The article European Study of Prostate Cancer Screening – 23 Year Follow-up was published after the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) completed its formal modelling report as part of its evidence review into prostate cancer screening.However, given...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Minister of State for Health and Social Care on 17 June 2025, Official Report col 352, what his planned timescale is for a decision of the NHS England Clini
Answer: In regard to funding for abiraterone specifically, abiraterone is not licensed for use in the treatment of high-risk, non-metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, and as such cannot be evaluated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellenc...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of the evidence presented in Prostate Cancer Research’s report entitled Prostate Cancer Screening: The Impact
Answer: The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) Secretariat has noted Prostate Cancer Research’s report entitled Prostate Cancer Screening: The Impact on the NHS and has discussed it with the chair of the UK NSC.The UK NSC is currently undertaking a new evid...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFires: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment his Department has made of the risk of wildfires crossing the rural-urban interface in London.
Answer: Outdoor fires, especially wildfires, are expected by many academics to increase in frequency and impact in the future, predominantly driven by climate change. Wildfires are difficult to predict as risk is based on many factors - such as weather and human ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to publish a children’s health workforce plan.
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever. Ensuring that there is a robust children’s health workforce will be an essential component to delivering on this ambition.We will publish a 10 Year Workforce Plan to create...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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