Ellie Chowns MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Israeli Settlements: ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28242More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations his Department has made to the government of Israel to deter further settler violence in the village of Umm al-Khair in the southern West Bank.

    Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given on 10 September to question 21391, and the statement by the Foreign Secretary on 8 September.

    Answered 16 Sept 2026

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  • Sudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27836More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department (a) is taking and (b) plans to take in response to recent developments in Sudan, including the reported encirclement of El Obeid by the Rapid Suppor

    Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the points I made on 8 September during the Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Sudan, and to the answers provided to questions 21354 on 8 September on humanitarian access and HL417 on 9 June on the use of drone war...

    Answered 17 Sept 2026

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  • Nepal: FloodsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27835More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the United Kingdom's humanitarian funding in response to the August 2026 flash floods in Nepal is channelled directly to (a

    Answer: The UK has announced a £5 million humanitarian response package for Nepal. This includes £3 million through the UN for urgent needs, including shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection; £1 million through Start Fund Nepal to support local org...

    Answered 16 Sept 2026

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  • Nepal: FloodsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27834More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to increase (a) the humanitarian funding package for Nepal and (b) funding for (i) shelter, (ii) water and sanitation, and (iii) protection services in Nepal

    Answer: The UK has announced a £5 million humanitarian response package for Nepal. This includes £3 million through the UN for urgent needs, including shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection; £1 million through Start Fund Nepal to support local org...

    Answered 16 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Sudan: War CrimesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27735More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how he and the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan plan to respond to reports of sexual violence and drone strikes against civilians across Sudan.

    Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the points I made on 8 September during the Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Sudan, and to the answers provided to questions 21354 on 8 September on humanitarian access and HL417 on 9 June on the use of drone war...

    Answered 17 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Sudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27734More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support people fleeing violence around El Obeid and in the Blue Nile State.

    Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the points I made on 8 September during the Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Sudan, and to the answers provided to questions 21354 on 8 September on humanitarian access and HL417 on 9 June on the use of drone war...

    Answered 17 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Sudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27733More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic and humanitarian aid response steps he is taking to prevent loss of life in the city of El Obeid.

    Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the points I made on 8 September during the Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Sudan, and to the answers provided to questions 21354 on 8 September on humanitarian access and HL417 on 9 June on the use of drone war...

    Answered 17 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Partnership for a Lead-free FutureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17897More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of the United Kingdom joining the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future; and whether she plans to do so.

    Answer: The UK keeps opportunities to engage with relevant international initiatives under review, including where they align with our development, health and environmental objectives. No formal assessment has yet been made of the merits of UK membership of the P...

    Answered 17 Jul 2026

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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: 4Department for Business, Innova…4Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: 1Department for Digital, Culture…1Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 3Department for Energy Security …3Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 5Department for Environment, Foo…5Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: 1Department for Science, Innovat…1Department for Work and Pensions: 2Department for Work and Pensions2Department of Health and Social Care: 2Department of Health and Social…2Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: 8Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel…8Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 1Ministry of Housing, Communitie…1
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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade4
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport1
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero3
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs5
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology1
Department for Work and Pensions2
Department of Health and Social Care2
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office8
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government1

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