Clive Jones MP: written questions

Written questions

• Falkland Islands: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27337More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the security of the Falkland Islands.

  Answer: The UK Government is steadfast in its support for the Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination. The Ministry of Defence is committed to maintaining a defensive military presence in the South Atlantic to ensure the protection of the Falkland Islands...

  Answered 9 Sept 2026

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• Reservoirs: TemperatureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24498More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of deploying shade balls in reservoirs to conserve water supplies during periods of extreme heat.

  Answer: Water companies have the statutory duty to provide a secure supply of water and set out how they plan to continue to do this through statutory Water Resources Management Plans (WRMPs). The Government understands some water companies have carried out shade...

  Answered 8 Sept 2026

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• Autism and Learning Disability: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19650More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions officials and Ministers in his Department have had with the Care Quality Commission on reviewing academic literature about a) best practice in services and accommodation for autist

  Answer: Departmental officials have been fully briefed on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) work in this area, and will remain in touch with the CQC as its literature review proceeds.

  Answered 7 Sept 2026

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• Cancer: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 901011More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the detection and diagnosis of cancer in children and young people.

  Answer: Children and young people with cancer face unique challenges. Our National Cancer Plan is the first to contain a specific section on children and young people. Its 17 actions include better access to diagnostic services, and evidence-based support tools f...

  Answered 14 Jul 2026

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