Catherine West MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Food Supply: SalmonellaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26962More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to safeguard UK food supply from salmonella outbreaks.

    Answer: The Food Standards Agency's (FSA) is responsible for food safety and food hygiene. One of the FSA’s primary objectives is to control foodborne disease, and the FSA collaborates across the food system to identify and manage risks. The food hygiene legislat...

    Answered 10 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Osteoporosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26073More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress is being made to improve diagnosis and care for people with osteoporosis.

    Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 15 July to Question 17293.

    Answered 14 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Hearing: Medical Treatments and TestingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18081More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to (a) ear wax removal services and (b) hearing test appointments on the NHS.

    Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning ear wax removal and audiology services that meet the needs of their local populations, taking account of relevant national guidance and local service arrangements.NHS England is supporting IC...

    Answered 17 Jul 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade2
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport3
Department for Education1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs4
Department for Transport1
Department of Health and Social Care3
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office4
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government4
Ministry of Justice1

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