Douglas McAllister MP: written questions
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Written questions
Animal 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
Original Parliament recordWomen against State Pension Inequality: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to enter into alternative dispute resolution with WASPI Ltd.
Answer: We have no plans to do so.
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to publish the geographical distribution of sites involved in the TRANSFORM trial; and what criteria were used to select them.
Answer: The Department invests over £1.6 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).In November 2023, the Government and Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) announced the £42 million TRANSFORM...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to establish an alternative disputes resolution process for people affected by changes in state pension age for women.
Answer: We have no such plans.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordLeukaemiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help lengthen life expectancy for people with acute myeloid leukaemia; and if he will increase levels of funding for leukaemia (a) research and (b) treatment.
Answer: The Department funds research into leukaemia through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR spent £133 million on cancer research in 2023/24.In leukaemia research, for example, the NIHR is funding the £2.6 million PROPEL tria...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: International CooperationHome OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made on increasing levels of international cooperation to help tackle organised illegal immigration.
Answer: We are leading the international fight against organised immigration crime, and have delivered new agreements with a range of partners, including with Iraq, Germany and Italy; as well as deepening our cooperation with France Today’s landmark Summit on Org...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: West DunbartonshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to support digital inclusion in West Dunbartonshire.
Answer: Digital inclusion is a priority for me and for Government. It means everyone has the access, skills, support and confidence to participate in a modern digital society, whatever their circumstances. Work is ongoing to develop our approach to tackling digit...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take through the Defence Industrial Strategy to grow the defence sector.
Answer: The Government is delivering for defence by increasing defence spending and recognises the defence sector as a strategic resource. The Defence Industrial Strategy will provide clear signals to encourage firms to take long-term investment decisions in the ...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment SchemesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress she has made on implementing the proposals in the Get Britain Working white paper.
Answer: We are getting on with delivery. Fundamental reform will be delivered through:• Transformation of jobcentres to support people into and on in work.• Working with local areas to tackle economic inactivity.A Youth Guarantee for 18-21's in England to benefit...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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