Charlie Dewhirst MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Research: Disclosure of InformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Areas of Research interest gov.uk page published by the Government Office for Science, what plans she has to update her Department's area of research interests, la
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is currently undertaking a refresh of its Areas of Research Interest (ARIs). The work is being led by the Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser’s Office, and the updated ARIs are expected to be publish...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament record
Ofcom: WomenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps Ofcom is taking to implement the Supreme Court judgment in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: Ofcom is reviewing the Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations guidance in detail following the commencement order which was made in parliament on 14 July 2025, in order to make the right decisions for Ofcom and its employees. Ofco...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament record
Social Media: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the press release, social media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood back, 15 June 2026, whether the Government’s new Di
Answer: Following the Government’s announcement that it will restrict social media access for under-16s, the Secretary of State asked Ofcom to conduct a rapid assessment of what will constitute highly effective age assurance and what is fair and accessible. Ofcom...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament record

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Department or topic	Published records
Attorney General's Office	16
Cabinet Office	16
Department for Business and Trade	3
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	16
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	22
Department for Education	16
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	16
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	19
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	3
Department for Transport	15
Department for Work and Pensions	17
Department of Health and Social Care	18
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	16
Home Office	16
Ministry of Defence	16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	18
Ministry of Justice	16
Northern Ireland Office	15
Public Accounts Commission	5
Scotland Office	15
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission	4
Treasury	28
Wales Office	16
Women and Equalities	16

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