Gordon McKee MP: written questions
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5G: Urban AreasDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the UK’s position compared with other advanced economies in urban 5G deployment.
Answer: The Government's ambition is for all populated areas to have access to higher quality standalone 5G by 2030, this includes both urban and rural areas. We continue to work closely with the network operators to achieve this. The regulator, Ofcom, is respons...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadcasting: CompetitionDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on the potential impact of consolidation in the UK broadcasting sector on competition.
Answer: The Government engages with Ofcom on a number of issues regarding the broadcasting sector. The Creative Industries Sector Plan, which was published in June 2025, included a commitment for the Government to ask the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) a...
Answered 25 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which visa categories currently have the largest number of outstanding applications.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on its performance against its service level agreement for visas, including WIPs, which can be found at Migration transparency data - GOV.UK. The latest version is named “Visas, status and immigration data: January to March ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum and Visas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of progress in reducing the number of outstanding visa and asylum applications since July 2024.
Answer: We have maintained performance levels since July 2024 and are processing the majority of visa routes within their published customer service standards. The Home Office publishes data on its performance against its service level agreement for visas, includ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19636More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many exercises testing national resilience arrangements have been conducted in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Cabinet Office encourages all departments to conduct or participate in exercises on cross-cutting risks in line with the National Security Risk Assessment, via the National Exercising Programme. The Cabinet Office is not responsible for exercising acr...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: Departmental CoordinationCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19635More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of cross-government coordination on national security priorities.
Answer: Keeping the country safe is the government's first responsibility. The Cabinet Office has successfully coordinated across a number of national security priorities, such as agreeing support for Ukraine, responding to terrorist incidents or delivering the l...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on simplifying the rail fares and ticketing system.
Answer: We are already taking steps to simplify the rail fares and ticketing system and to make it easier for passengers to trust they are buying the right ticket at the right fare. The move to GBR will enable passengers to receive a more consistent offer across ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Traffic ControlDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the risk of widespread flight disruption caused by air traffic control failures.
Answer: Following a technical failure that NATS experienced in 2023, an independent review was commissioned by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The review made 34 recommendations for NATS, CAA, airlines, airports and government to respond on in order to learn ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the average time taken for a reservist to complete the Armed Forces recruitment process from initial application to enlistment.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors and works to improve the Reserve recruitment process. While the average time from application to enlistment varies due to individual circumstances and medical requirements, the process is still too long overall...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026Awaiting answerUIN 19631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of reservists have been mobilised for operations in each of the last five years.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of direct procurement expenditure was awarded to UK small and medium-sized enterprises in the last financial year.
Answer: I can confirm that Ministry of Defence (MOD) direct expenditure with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the UK was £1.2 billion in 2024-25.4% of MOD direct expenditure with UK industry is with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. The most recent spend f...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Expenditure: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions his Department has had with Scottish local authorities on the delivery of UK Government-funded projects.
Answer: Ministers and officials from the Scotland Office regularly engage with Scottish local authorities, regional partnerships, and COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) to discuss the design, delivery, and governance of UK Government-funded projects...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Expenditure: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of UK Government investment programmes on communities in Scotland.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to driving sustainable economic growth, creating high-skilled jobs, and delivering tangible benefits for communities right across Scotland.Our direct investment programmes, including the £140 million Scottish Local Growth Fu...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what measurable improvements in (a) workforce capacity, (b) research activity, (c) clinical trial access, (d) speed of diagnosis and (e) patient outcomes are expected as a result of the work of the
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out the Government's long-term approach to improving outcomes for all cancer patients, including those affected by rare cancers such as brain tumours. As part of the plan, the Government committ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Cancer BoardDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what key performance indicators and outcome measures will be used to assess the effectiveness of the National Cancer Board; who will be responsible for overseeing delivery of those outcomes; where
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out the Government's long-term approach to improving outcomes for all cancer patients, including those affected by rare cancers such as brain tumours. As part of the plan, the Government committ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his department will consider the appointment of a specific National Clinical Lead for Brain Cancers.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out the Government's long-term approach to improving outcomes for all cancer patients, including those affected by rare cancers such as brain tumours. As part of the plan, the Government committ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the (a) National Clinical Lead for Rare Cancers and (b) Rare Cancer Specialty Lead have been appointed; if so, on what date, and against which National Cancer Plan commitments they will be
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out the Government's long-term approach to improving outcomes for all cancer patients, including those affected by rare cancers such as brain tumours. As part of the plan, the Government committ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which recommendations relating to the cancer workforce from previous workforce reviews, task and finish groups, and National Cancer Board workstreams remain outstanding; what assessment has been ma
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out the Government's long-term approach to improving outcomes for all cancer patients, including those affected by rare cancers such as brain tumours. As part of the plan, the Government committ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, by what date liquid biopsy technologies will be routinely available for brain tumour patients across the NHS; how many additional patients are expected to gain access to targeted or repurposed trea
Answer: While no specific assessment has been made of when liquid biopsy technologies will be routinely available for brain tumour patients or the resulting access to targeted treatments, the National Cancer Plan for England commits to expand biomarker testing ov...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what formal mechanisms are in place to ensure that the views of patients, families and brain cancer patient advocacy organisations are reflected in the work of the National Clinical Lead for Rare C
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out the Government's long-term approach to improving outcomes for all cancer patients, including those affected by rare cancers such as brain tumours. As part of the plan, the Government committ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made in discussions with the Scottish Government on enabling Police Scotland to join the ReportFraud service.
Answer: The City of London Police, as the operators of Report Fraud, have been working proactively with Police Scotland to assist them in developing their business case to join the Report Fraud service in the future. This includes Police Scotland representation o...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVictim Support Schemes: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on ensuring victims of crime who move between Scotland and England and Wales have access to adequate support services.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice is providing £550 million of funding for victim support services in England and Wales over three years (26/27 to 28/29 inclusive). The majority of this is routed annually through Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) who commission...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: VacanciesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the devolved administrations on developing a coordinated UK approach to addressing shortages in the NHS workforce in key specialties.
Answer: While planning of the health workforce is devolved in the United Kingdom, specialty training recruitment is undertaken on a UK-wide basis. The UK National Recruitment Board oversees specialty training on behalf of the four UK health departments.The new re...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAssessments: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential for UK-wide collaboration on the regulation and use of artificial intelligence tools in educational assessment.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of collaboration on the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. In January 2026, the UK hosted an international ministerial summit on generative AI in education, bringing together educa...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of differences in apprenticeship systems across the UK on employers operating nationally.
Answer: Apprenticeships is a devolved matter in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This government is committed to working closely with the devolved governments on the apprenticeships policy in each of the devolved nations, including on the development of the ...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
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