Douglas McAllister MP: written questions
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Written questions
Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made in considering options for redress for patients affected by valproate and pelvic mesh, and when he expects to set out next steps in response to the Hughes Repo
Answer: The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply fe...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPhlebotomy: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of phlebotomy workforce shortages on access to urgent Full Blood Count testing.
Answer: No such assessment has been made.We expect all National Health Services, and those contracted to carry out NHS services, to ensure they have sufficient workforce, including the required skill mix, to provide those services.The Government is committed to p...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGolf: VATTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4415More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether children's meals served on the premises of golf clubs and golf ranges from a dedicated children's menu will qualify for the temporary reduced rate of VAT under the Great British Summer Savings scheme.
Answer: From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and eligible family attractions. The reduced rate applies to the supply of children’s meals from a children’s menu as part of catering servi...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGolf: VATTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4414More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether adventure golf venues and golf driving ranges offering family or children's tickets will be eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT under the Great British Summer Savings scheme; and whether she plans
Answer: From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and eligible family attractions. The reduced rate applies to the supply of children’s meals from a children’s menu as part of catering servi...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Skilled WorkersMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve skills in the defence workforce.
Answer: Alongside the Defence Industrial Strategy, we announced a £182 million skills package, encompassing a range of initiatives to increase skills across the UK. This includes launching five Defence Technical Excellence Colleges across England and our intentio...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: SikhsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations with her Indian counterpart on reports of extrajudicial killings of Sikhs and human-rights violations in Punjab, including allegations of
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 March in response to Question 117992.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordViolent and Sex Offender RegisterHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of DBS and PVG systems in identifying registered sex offenders who have changed their name; and what plans she has to introduce further measures to pr
Answer: The system for managing sex offenders and those that pose a risk of sexual harm is a crucial part of preventing sexual violence and delivering the Government’s mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.Registered sex offenders (RSOs) a...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCybercrime: Offences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the implications of the proposed UN cybercrime treaty for (a) the UK’s child-protection framework and (b) the implementation of legislation preventing registered sex of
Answer: Nothing is more important than keeping children safe - inside and outside the home, and online.The government is firmly committed to tackling all forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse and wider reforms to the child protection system to ensure child...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordViolent and Sex Offender RegisterHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the implementation of legislation preventing registered sex offenders from changing identity without detection; and whether she is considering addi
Answer: The system for managing sex offenders and those who pose a risk of sexual harm is a crucial part of preventing sexual violence and delivering our mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.Registered sex offenders are required to notify...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLeukaemia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of reducing the rate of emergency diagnosis on five-year survival rates for patients with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Answer: It is a priority for the Government to support the National Health Service to diagnose cancer, including blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukaemia, as early and quickly as possible to improve outcomes.To tackle late diagnoses of acute myeloid leukaemi...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Disclosure of InformationMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the Department’s policy is on reviewing whistleblowing reports where the individual concerned does not wish to disclose their identity.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to encouraging individuals to speak up and raise concerns where they believe wrongdoing has occurred or behaviour falls below expected standards. Individuals are encouraged to disclose their identity and/or contact det...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParents: Cost of LivingDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 908735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help reduce the cost of living for working parents.
Answer: It is our ambition that families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, improving the life chances for every child, and the work choices for every parent. The evidence is clear that high quality early education and ...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the level of waiting times for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor tests; and what steps she is taking to ensure trainees can complete the
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not hold data on the current waiting time for an approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 or part 3 test at any of its test centres. ADI examiners are a national team and are not assigned to specific tes...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLiver CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of variation in liver cancer survival outcomes between integrated care systems; and what steps it is taking to reduce that variation.
Answer: As set out in the National Cancer Plan, the Department is committed to increasing survival rates across all cancer types, including liver cancer. We are working to end the postcode lottery for cancer care, by increasing access to cancer services, expandin...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLiver Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate the Department has made of waiting times for diagnostic imaging for suspected liver cancer; and what steps it is taking to reduce waiting times in diagnosis.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of reducing cancer diagnostic waiting times which is why we have committed to meeting all of the cancer waiting time standards, including the 28-day faster diagnosis standard (FDS), by 2029. This will improve outco...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Companies: AccountabilityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help increase accountability in the water sector.
Answer: For too long, water companies paid out billions in dividends while pumping sewage into our rivers. This Government is ending that. The Water White Paper creates a single regulator, prevention-focused enforcement, and tougher laws: banning bonuses for fail...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to increase levels of trade with India.
Answer: I am delighted to say that we are deepening our trading relationship with India through the UK India Free Trade Agreement, which is estimated to boost UK GDP by £4.8bn, increase wages by £2.2bn, and grow bilateral trade by £25.5bn each year in the long ru...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 908044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to meet the target of two-thirds of young people participating in higher-level learning.
Answer: We have set an ambition to have two-thirds (66.7%) of young people participating in higher-level learning, academic, technical, or an apprenticeship, by age 25.The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper sets out our path to meeting that ambition, by rai...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEqual PayWomen and EqualitiesTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114137More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help ensure that young women are aware of rights on equal pay.
Answer: The government is committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination. We have already introduced legislation, through the Employment Rights Act 2025, which will require employers to publish the actions they are taking to close the gender p...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPay: RecruitmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the introduction of a salary history ban preventing employers from asking about previous salaries during recruitment processes.
Answer: The government is committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination.As part of the 2025 Equality law call for evidence, the Office for Equality and Opportunity sought information about best practices already used by some employers, resear...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPay: RecruitmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of requiring employers to show salaries on job adverts.
Answer: The government is committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination.As part of the 2025 Equality law call for evidence, the Office for Equality and Opportunity sought information about best practices already used by some employers, resear...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDevolutionCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907413More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent progress he has made on improving cooperation between the UK Government and the devolved Administrations.
Answer: This government reset relations with the devolved governments, has delivered record funding settlements for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and is bringing pride to communities in every part of the UK with our groundbreaking Pride in Place scheme, ...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has considered options for schemes to deliver compensation in line with the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report on Women's State Pension age communications.
Answer: The Secretary of State announced in his oral statement of 11 November 2025 that we will retake the decision made in December 2024 as it relates to the communications on State Pension age. This was because findings from a 2007 report had not been drawn to ...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 906995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Replacing animals in science strategy on economic growth.
Answer: The Government has published a strategy to support alternatives to the use of animals in science, which considered economic impacts. Building on the UK’s strengths as home to world leading research and pharmaceutical businesses, the strategy will suppor...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWomen against State Pension InequalityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to meet with representatives of the WASPI campaign.
Answer: There are no plans to meet with any campaign groups.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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