Christine Jardine MP: written questions
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Written questions
Iran: Baha'i FaithForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps has he taken to raise the plight of the Bahai community in Iran.
Answer: We condemn Iran's historic and current repression of Baha'is in the strongest terms. On 28 April 2026, the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, highlighted via X abhorrent reports that Baha'is had been subject to torture and...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPaternity Leave: Self-employedDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what consideration has made of improving paternity leave entitlement for self employed fathers.
Answer: I thank the Honourable Member for campaigning on behalf of new parents.The current parental leave and pay system was designed around employee-employer relationships, as employee parents have less flexibility over how and when they work. This may leave sel...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she has taken to review levels of gambling advertising.
Answer: The Government is clear that all policy and regulatory decisions related to gambling advertising must be made by considering a wide range of impartial, accurate and up-to-date research. We will always consider a wide range of evidence, including on the vo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFishing Catches: Territorial WatersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has she given to the potential merits of introducing a government wide strategy to reduce overfishing in UK waters.
Answer: The Government is committed to maintaining or restoring fish stocks to sustainable levels whilst supporting the long-term viability of the UK fishing industry. The Government's approach to reducing the risk of overfishing is set out through the Fisheries ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: CharitiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support or emergency grant funding her Department provides to animal welfare charities and rescue shelters experiencing high surrender rates of pets.
Answer: Defra meets with stakeholders regularly to understand issues and trends that are affecting the companion animal sector, including the impact of the rise in the cost of living on pet keepers and welfare organisations. This Government does not provide grant...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSunscreens: VATTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21356More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration he has given to the potential merits of removing VAT on sunscreen.
Answer: VAT rules allow drugs and medications that are dispensed by a registered pharmacist against a prescription issued by a qualifying health professional to be zero rated for VAT. High-factor sunscreen is already on the NHS prescription list for certain condi...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSyria: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is the UK taking to help the Syrian Government develop governance and security structures which reflect the religious and ethnic makeup of that country.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided by the former Minister for the Middle East on 4 June in response to Question 5915.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support humanitarian access into Sudan to provide aid for civilians.
Answer: The UK has worked ceaselessly since the conflict broke out to push for a ceasefire, prevent atrocities, and this year will spend £146 million on humanitarian aid, making us the third largest bilateral donor.As UN Security Council (UNSC) penholder for Suda...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSudan: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to work toward a ceasefire in Sudan.
Answer: The UK has worked ceaselessly since the conflict broke out to push for a ceasefire, prevent atrocities, and this year will spend £146 million on humanitarian aid, making us the third largest bilateral donor.As UN Security Council (UNSC) penholder for Suda...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21352More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration has the Government made of providing free software for low income self employed people to assist with compliance as part of the roll out of Making Tax Digital.
Answer: The government has worked closely with the software industry to ensure the availability of a broad range of MTD-compatible products to suit different needs and budgets. This includes free products supporting those with the simplest affairs, low-cost bridg...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Cooperation: Undocumented MigrantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had his international counterparts, including China's, on preventing smuggling gangs accessing small engine supplies.
Answer: In his recent meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Foreign Secretary discussed a range of global issues. Under the Border Security agreement signed between the UK and China, our law enforcement agencies are working with Chinese authorities to preven...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: Manufacturing IndustriesHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the role of small engine supplies on the number of small boat crossings in the English Channel.
Answer: The creation of the Border Security Command (BSC) in 2024 brought together the UK's response to organised immigration crime, strengthening coordination across law enforcement, intelligence and international partners to tackle the criminal networks facilit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: RecyclingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what consideration she has given to piloting solar PV reuse schemes.
Answer: This is not something the government has given consideration, although we are aware markets exist for second hand solar PV in the UK and that countries such as Australia are piloting recycling schemes. Legislation is in place to control the disposal of so...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Smart Export GuaranteeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to allow greater flexibility within Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) eligibility where solar installations can demonstrate safety and compliance, even if they fall outsid
Answer: The eligibility criteria for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) are set out in legislation. These require installations and installers to be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) or a scheme accredited as equivalent. The Government ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: RecyclingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing a recognised second-life certification pathway for solar PV.
Answer: This is not something we have made an assessment of, although note it would support the transition to a circular economy. We note that solar panels are nontoxic, with around 85% of their materials being suitable for recycling. Legislation is in place to c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Plan 2 student loan interest rates, particularly for graduates from less advantaged backgrounds; and whether she is considering further reforms.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSchools: AntisemitismDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of making education on antisemitism mandatory in schools.
Answer: There is no place for antisemitism in our society.There are opportunities in school to learn about contemporary antisemitism in lessons such as citizenship. It is also covered in a historical context as part of Holocaust education, which is an important m...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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