Chris Law MP: written questions 2025
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Guantanamo BayForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what her policy is on the closure of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility.
Answer: That is a matter for the US and the nations of those detained at the facility, which does not include the UK.
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIsraeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the creation of Israeli settlements inside occupied East Jerusalem by Israeli settler organisat
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave on 3 September to Question 71442.
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTorture: EquipmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to publicly support a global initiative to stop the trade of goods used for torture during the first committee stage of the UN General Assembly i
Answer: The UK Government remains committed to preventing torture and tackling impunity for those who torture others. It is essential for safeguarding our security and integral to a fair legal system and the rule of law.At the UN General Assembly, we will continu...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his planned timeframe is for completing existing claimants’ Work Capability Assessment reassessments.
Answer: It is well-established government policy to prioritise Work Capability Assessments for new benefit claims to determine their capability for work at the earliest possible opportunity. Reassessments occur when there is capacity in the system which has been ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many existing claimants are waiting for Work Capability Assessment reassessments.
Answer: Department for Work and Pensions continues to monitor waiting times for Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) and works closely with assessment suppliers to manage demand and ensure claimants progress through the process as efficiently as possible. The depar...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Work Capability Assessments for existing claimants were undertaken in each month since January 2025.
Answer: Department for Work and Pensions continues to monitor waiting times for Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) and works closely with assessment suppliers to manage demand and ensure claimants progress through the process as efficiently as possible. The depar...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Work Capability Assessments for new claimants were undertaken in each month since January 2025.
Answer: Department for Work and Pensions continues to monitor waiting times for Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) and works closely with assessment suppliers to manage demand and ensure claimants progress through the process as efficiently as possible. The depar...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's accredited official statistics entitled ESA: Work Capability Assessments, Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals: June 2025, published on 12 June 2025, for how long he
Answer: It is well-established government policy to prioritise Work Capability Assessments for new benefit claims to determine their capability for work at the earliest possible opportunity. Reassessments occur when there is capacity in the system which has been ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance his Department has provided to assessment providers on whether Work Capability Assessments for new claims should have priority over claimants who report a change in their circumstances.
Answer: It is well-established government policy to prioritise Work Capability Assessments for new benefit claims to determine their capability for work at the earliest possible opportunity. Reassessments occur when there is capacity in the system which has been ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the evidential basis was for his Department instructing assessment providers to prioritise Work Capability Assessments for new claims over reassessments of existing claimants.
Answer: It is well-established government policy to prioritise Work Capability Assessments for new benefit claims to determine their capability for work at the earliest possible opportunity. Reassessments occur when there is capacity in the system which has been ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, on what date his Department instructed assessment providers to prioritise Work Capability Assessments for new claims over reassessments of existing claimants.
Answer: It is well-established government policy to prioritise Work Capability Assessments for new benefit claims to determine their capability for work at the earliest possible opportunity. Reassessments occur when there is capacity in the system which has been ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Controls: Israeli SettlementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has conducted an assessment of the potential impact of the Israeli E1 settlement plan on the requirement under the Open General Impost Licence not to import goods from the illegally Occupied
Answer: The UK strongly opposes the Israeli government's E1 settlement plans, which would divide a future Palestinian state in two and mark a flagrant breach of international law. The Israeli government must reverse this decision. Goods from illegal Israeli settl...
Answered 25 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordImport ControlsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he last had discussions with customs officials responsible for administering Import Licences under the Open General Impost Licence criteria.
Answer: The Open General Import Licence is administered by the Department for Business and Trade. Officials from the Department for Business and Trade maintain regular engagement with HMRC officials to ensure the proper application of the Open General Import Lice...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Controls: Israeli SettlementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will confirm that the Open General Import License does not permit the importation of illegal Settlement Goods from the Occupied West Bank.
Answer: The Open General Import Licence does not prohibit the importation of goods from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Goods from illegal Israeli settlements are not eligible for preferential treatment under UK trade agreements. The Government’s overseas b...
Answered 25 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Controls: Israeli SettlementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he last conducted an assessment of the Open General Import Licence criteria to ensure that the Import Licences do not permit the importation of illegal settlement goods from the Occupied West Bank
Answer: The Government keeps the Open General Import Licence under review to ensure it aligns with UK trade and national security priorities, and our international obligations. Goods from illegal Israeli settlements are not eligible for preferential treatment und...
Answered 25 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: IsraelCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75100More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the total value of UK trade with Israel has been since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 4th September is attached.
Answered 6 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConcreteMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with (a) the Scottish Government and (b) local authorities on providing support to help tackle reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in residential
Answer: The issues with RAAC are longstanding and well known. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) estimate the prevalence in housing and the risk of injuries due to RAAC are low relative to other risks in the built environment.All building owners are responsible ...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConcreteMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in residential buildings on (a) homeowners and (b) tenants.
Answer: The issues with RAAC are longstanding and well known. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) estimate the prevalence in housing and the risk of injuries due to RAAC are low relative to other risks in the built environment.All building owners are responsible ...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConcreteMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with insurance providers to homeowners impacted by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
Answer: The issues with RAAC are longstanding and well known. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) estimate the prevalence in housing and the risk of injuries due to RAAC are low relative to other risks in the built environment.All building owners are responsible ...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConcreteMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with mortgage providers to homeowners impacted by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
Answer: The issues with RAAC are longstanding and well known. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) estimate the prevalence in housing and the risk of injuries due to RAAC are low relative to other risks in the built environment.All building owners are responsible ...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConcreteMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help support owners of homes impacted by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete which were sold by local authorities.
Answer: The issues with RAAC are longstanding and well known. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) estimate the prevalence in housing and the risk of injuries due to RAAC are low relative to other risks in the built environment.All building owners are responsible ...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will extend Skilled Worker visa eligibility for overseas students in the UK training for Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 3-5 dental qualifications prior to 22 July 2025.
Answer: On 12 May, we published our Immigration White Paper, outlining our future approach to legal migration routes. We have now made Immigration Rules changes to bring the first of these reforms into effect. Dental hygienists and dental therapists play a vital ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the removal of Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 3-5 dental professionals from the list of Skilled Worker Visa eligible sponsored roles o
Answer: On 12 May, we published our Immigration White Paper, outlining our future approach to legal migration routes. We have now made Immigration Rules changes to bring the first of these reforms into effect. Dental hygienists and dental therapists play a vital ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the removal of Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 3-5 dental professionals from the list of Skilled Worker Visa eligible sponsored roles o
Answer: On 12 May, we published our Immigration White Paper, outlining our future approach to legal migration routes. We have now made Immigration Rules changes to bring the first of these reforms into effect. Dental hygienists and dental therapists play a vital ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the removal of RQF Level 3-5 dental professionals from the list of Skilled Worker Visa eligible sponsored roles on patient access to dental ca
Answer: Dentists, dental surgeons, dental therapists and other dental practitioners, including orthodontists, meet the raised skills threshold of Regulation Qualification Framework (RQF) level 6 or above and continue to remain eligible for the Skilled Worker visa...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
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