Christine Jardine MP: written questions
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Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual PropertyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help protect intellectual property rights in the training of AI models.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of protecting intellectual property rights for creators and rightsholders. It published a report and impact assessment on AI and copyright on 18 March outlining the steps it is taking on the use of copyright works ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCentral Asia: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that Freedom of Religion and Belief is integrated into UK aid programmes that promote gender equality, the rights of disabled people and as
Answer: The UK recognises that women and girls from religious or belief minority communities can suffer disproportionally because of both their gender and faith- as addressed, for example, in the answer provided on 24 June in response to Question 9814 on the trea...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to prioritise issues concerning freedom of religion or belief in future Human Rights and Democracy Reports.
Answer: The UK recognises that women and girls from religious or belief minority communities can suffer disproportionally because of both their gender and faith- as addressed, for example, in the answer provided on 24 June in response to Question 9814 on the trea...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of setting annual targets for reducing the number of instances of animal testing.
Answer: The Government has considered the importance of measuring progress in reducing reliance on animals in science. However, it is not yet possible to replace all animal use due to the complexity of biological systems and ongoing regulatory requirements. Any r...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when she plans to set out a timetable for phasing out animal testing where alternatives are viable.
Answer: The Government’s Replacing Animals in Science strategy sets out a long-term, science-led approach to reducing reliance on animal testing. Where validated alternatives are available, existing legislation already requires them to be used in place of animals...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 14913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to reduce duplication in animal testing.
Answer: The Government is taking several steps to avoid unnecessary duplication in animal testing. Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, applicants must demonstrate that they have considered existing evidence and alternative approaches before animal...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: ICTDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government is taking to promote youth employment in the IT sector.
Answer: With over one million young people not in education, employment and training, this Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. The Government is investing an additional £2.5 billion over the next three years into the Youth Guara...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ICTCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7516More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what proportion of Government IT contracts have been granted to companies predominantly based outside the UK since 2024.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting British industries and making best use of our procurement and spending power to drive economic growth across the United Kingdom. The vast majority of Government contracts are awarded to UK firms and those with a ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCreative EuropeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what consideration she has given to rejoining Creative Europe.
Answer: We recognise the UK’s creative and cultural sectors provide a unique and valuable contribution to Europe’s rich culture. We also understand the value of UK–EU cooperation through EU programmes – this is why we have associated to Horizon Europe, Copernicus...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCabotageDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to secure multilateral and bilateral agreements for relaxed cabotage rules for the cultural sector.
Answer: The Government is aware of concerns raised by the cultural and creative sectors regarding the impact that cabotage arrangements can have for the cultural sector.Cabotage terms are governed by international agreements, including the UK‑EU Trade and Coopera...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: ArtsHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration she has given to negotiating a short-term mobility and work framework for touring creatives.
Answer: The UK has an excellent immigration offer for touring artists. The UK visitor route is among the most liberal routes globally, and creative workers can undertake a range of permitted activities, including some paid activities.The Creative Worker visa allo...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Equal PayCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6474More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to reduce the gender pay gap in the civil service.
Answer: The Civil Service is committed to being an inclusive employer. Departments report annually on their gender pay gap producing action plans to specifically target drivers of GPG and pay disparities within their respective organisations. 2025 data shows the ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Defence PolicyMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of increasing levels of defence co-operation with the EU.
Answer: There is no European security without the UK. With our rapidly deployable capabilities and nuclear deterrent, we are a critical component of European Defence against an increasingly aggressive Russia. That is why, in May 2025, the UK and EU agreed a landm...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 433More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the potential impact on job losses in the independent school sector over the next five years following the removal of eligibility for business rates charitable relief for private sch
Answer: The impact note on the removal of eligibility for business rates charitable relief for private schools can be found online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/removal-of-eligibility-of-private-schools-for-business-rates-charitable-relief
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Trade UnionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed union access rules on small businesses; and if he will consider exemptions.
Answer: The government is introducing the new trade union right of access in a regulated and responsible manner, ensuring it is proportionate and workable for employers and unions. We recognise that smaller employers may find it more difficult to facilitate trade...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128825More
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: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that public investment in sports facilities supports a balanced range of sports, including court-based activities such as tennis and padel, to maximi
Answer: The Government is investing at least £400 million in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities over the next four years, promoting health, wellbeing and community cohesion, while removing the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSaudi Arabia: Capital PunishmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to the Government of Saudi Arabia on the application of the death penalty to child defendants.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 11 December 2025 in response to Question 97116. The UK continues to oppose the use of capital punishment in all circumstances.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: ChildcareDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the requirement to pay childcare costs in advance prior to reimbursement through Universal Credit on levels of employment; and what steps she is ta
Answer: The Office for Budget Responsibility, in their Spring 2023 and October 2024 Economic and Fiscal Outlook, published their economic impacts of various policy measures, including childcare. These can be found here: The economic effects of policy measures - O...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDolphins: Faroe IslandsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal welfare strategy for England, published on 22 December 2025, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of dolphin hunting in the Faroe Isl
Answer: We remain committed to meeting our international obligations and continue to have concerns about the welfare and sustainability of these hunts. In December 2025 we published the UK Cetacean Conservation Strategy with devolved governments. This includes sp...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCarers: ScotlandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 122811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to (a) improve coordination between NHS England, NHS Scotland and local authorities on (i) cases involving carers based in Scotland who support patients in England and (i
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she intends to publish the consultation on a ban on caged hens.
Answer: A UK-wide consultation on laying hen cage reform was launched on 12 January 2026 and closed on 9 March 2026. The Government is now analysing consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Counselling: FamiliesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to provide bereavement support to families grieving loved ones that passed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer: Bereavement Support Payment provides support during the acute period following a bereavement by way of an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly instalments. It supports families though the immediate period of grief, including those who sadly lost ...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTransphobia: MediaWomen and EqualitiesTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121431More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of trends in the level of allegedly transphobic rhetoric in the media in the last 12 months.
Answer: The Government is clear that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and that there is no place for harassment or abuse directed at any group, including trans people. A free and independent media is a cornerstone of our democracy. To protect ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120371More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reducing the availability of the childcare wear and tear allowance on the (a) affordability of childcare for parents, (b) recruitment and retention of childmin
Answer: Childminders make a significant contribution to children’s development, learning, and wellbeing. The Government has eased rules on working from schools and community centres and increased early years funding rates above 2023 average fees. These increases ...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
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