Gareth Snell MP: written questions
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Adrenaline Auto-injectorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the most up to date NHS advice is for the application of a second Adrenaline Auto-Injectors in an anaphylactic emergency.
Answer: While adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) are prescription only medicines, given by intramuscular injection, regulation 238 of the Human Medicine Regulations 2012 allows anyone to administer adrenaline for the purpose of saving a life in an emergency. This i...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAdrenaline Auto-injectorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether spare AAIs can be used on someone in an anaphylactic emergency if they do not have a previously diagnosed allergy.
Answer: While adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) are prescription only medicines, given by intramuscular injection, regulation 238 of the Human Medicine Regulations 2012 allows anyone to administer adrenaline for the purpose of saving a life in an emergency. This i...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAdrenaline Auto-injectorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the MHRA allows an AAI prescribed to someone else to be used on a person having an anaphylactic reaction.
Answer: Regulation 238 of the Human Medicines Regulation 2012 permits the administration of adrenaline by auto-injector for use in anaphylaxis for the purpose of saving a life. The regulation does not specifically provide for, or prevent the use of, an adrenaline...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Military DecorationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how veterans can obtain replacement medals when originals have been (a) lost and (b) stolen in cases where ill health has delayed the submission of (i) police and (ii) insurance reports.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) maintains a long-established policy whereby, upon receipt of proof of loss, due to fire or flood (a successful insurance claim), or theft (a police report), our Medal Office will provide replacement medals. The requirement fo...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCider: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87371More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many and what percentage of small cider producers produce less than five hectolitres of pure alcohol and are exempt from alcohol duty payments.
Answer: Alcohol duty on all products collectively raises over £12bn a year, helping to fund vital public services as well as reduce harmful drinking. The 2023 alcohol duty reforms brought much greater consistency of treatment between different types of alcohol. T...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBeer and Cider: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87370More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of equalising cider and beer duty.
Answer: Alcohol duty on all products collectively raises over £12bn a year, helping to fund vital public services as well as reduce harmful drinking. The 2023 alcohol duty reforms brought much greater consistency of treatment between different types of alcohol. T...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many looked after children there were in each year since 1994 by reason the episode of care ceased.
Answer: Information on children looked after, including those ceasing care, for the latest five years is published in the annual statistical release: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-looked-after-in-england-including-ad...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many looked after children there were in each year since 1994 by age of the child on ceasing to be looked after.
Answer: Information on children looked after, including those ceasing care, for the latest five years is published in the annual statistical release: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-looked-after-in-england-including-ad...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many looked after children there were subject to (a) a care order and (b) voluntary agreements under section 20 of the Children Act 1989 as of 31 March in each year since 1994.
Answer: Information on children looked after, including those ceasing care, for the latest five years is published in the annual statistical release: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-looked-after-in-england-including-ad...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many looked after children there were (a) in foster placement with (i) relatives and (ii) friends, (b) placed with (A) parents and (B) other persons with parental responsibility, (c) placed for adoption and
Answer: Information on children looked after, including those ceasing care, for the latest five years is published in the annual statistical release: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-looked-after-in-england-including-ad...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85850More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of including credit unions in the forthcoming National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of the credit union sector in promoting the financial inclusion, education, and resilience of communities throughout the country. Today, I will publish the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy, setting out an ...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85262More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using post offices to (a) onboard and (b) support people impacted by (i) identity and (ii) digital exclusion in the context of mandatory digital identity.
Answer: The government will launch a full public consultation on the design of the new Digital ID, and have already started to engage with a range of expert organisations. At the heart of this will be the largest ever digital inclusion programme ever delivered in...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Post OfficesTreasuryTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85261More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made on joint discussions between the Post Office and banks to expand the range of banking services available at post offices.
Answer: The Government is supportive of industry initiatives that assist access to in-person banking. These include the Post Office Banking Framework which allows personal and business customers to withdraw and deposit cash, check their balance, pay bills and cas...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPost Office: ReorganisationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to (a) engage with and (b) educate postmasters on the practical implications of the potential mutualisation of the Post Office.
Answer: My department has been actively engaging postmasters through the Green Paper consultation on the future of the Post Office, which closed earlier this month. This included two postmaster focus groups to ensure postmaster voices are clearly heard on the ful...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOfficial Cars: ManufacturingCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84943More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many and what proportion of Government Car Service cars were manufactured in the UK.
Answer: 40 cars were manufactured in the UK which represents 37% of the current Government Car Service fleet.
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83931More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department plans to take to support credit unions, in the context of the forthcoming National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Answer: The government has committed to publish a Financial Inclusion Strategy later this year to improve access to financial products and the financial resilience of households in the UK. The strategy will address a range of barriers to financial inclusion, incl...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: DisadvantagedTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83930More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when her Department plans to publish the National Financial Inclusion Strategy; and what (a) themes and (b) policy measures it will include to (i) address financial exclusion and (ii) improve people's financial resi
Answer: The Government has committed to publish a national Financial Inclusion Strategy later this year to improve access to financial products and the financial resilience of underserved groups in the UK. The strategy will address key barriers to financial inclu...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83929More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of credit unions in (a) providing affordable credit and (b) promoting financial resilience, in the context of the forthcoming National Financial Inclusion
Answer: The government has committed to publish a Financial Inclusion Strategy later this year to improve access to financial products and the financial resilience of households in the UK. The strategy will address a range of barriers to financial inclusion, incl...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83925More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made in reviewing responses to the call for evidence on reforming the credit union common bond in Great Britain; and when she plans to publish proposed next steps.
Answer: The government recognises the role that credit unions play in providing savings and affordable loans to their members, serving local communities throughout the country. This is why the government is taking steps to ensure credit unions are fully supported...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTreasury: CateringTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83462More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of (a) tableware and (b) crockery used in her Department is made by a British manufacturer.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting British businesses and ensuring they have the best chance to win public contracts. The new Procurement Act creates a simpler and more transparent system that will support British businesses bidding for work. The A...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWales Office: CateringWales OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what proportion of (a) tableware and (b) crockery used in her Department is made by a British manufacturer.
Answer: We do not hold this information.The Government is committed to supporting British businesses and ensuring they have the best chance to win public contracts. The new Procurement Act creates a simpler and more transparent system that will support British bu...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: CateringScotland OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what proportion of (a) tableware and (b) crockery used in his Department is made by a British manufacturer.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting British businesses and ensuring they have the best chance to win public contracts.The new Procurement Act creates a simpler and more transparent system that will support British businesses bidding for work.The Act...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: CateringNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what proportion of (a) tableware and (b) crockery used in (i) his Department and (ii) Hillsborough Castle is made by a British manufacturer.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting British businesses and ensuring they have the best chance to win public contracts.Crockery and tableware at Northern Ireland Office buildings and Hillsborough Castle has been sourced over a number of years from va...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: CateringHome OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of (a) tableware and (b) crockery used in her Department is made by a British manufacturer.
Answer: The Home Office does not collect data at this level of granularity and the information would only be available at disproportionate cost.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: CateringForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of (a) tableware and (b) crockery used in (i) his Department and (ii) British Embassies and Consulates is made by a British manufacturer.
Answer: The requested information is not centrally collated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
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