Helen Maguire MP: written questions
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Transport: WomenDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of safe evening transport for women in (a) rural areas and (b) Langley Vale.
Answer: The Department for Transport is committed to making the transport network safer for everyone, including women and girls, whenever and wherever they are travelling. As part of the Government’s aims to reduce Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) by half ...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxis: VATTreasuryTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103128More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of VAT on taxis and private hire cars in rural areas.
Answer: Private hire vehicle (PHV) services provided by VAT-registered businesses are, and always have been, subject to the standard rate of VAT (20%). The Government’s announcement at Autumn Budget 2025 puts an end to the exploitation of a VAT administration sch...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFreezing of Assets: LibyaTreasuryTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103127More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to (a) publish and (b) notify the House of Commons when licences are issued for accessing frozen Libyan assets.
Answer: Specific licensing purposes are provided for under the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Where these purposes apply and where the conditions in those grounds have been met, HM Treasury may authorise activity involving frozen assets. OFSI relea...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLibya: Freezing of AssetsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered compensating victims from the taxes collected from Libya’s frozen assets.
Answer: In recent months, ministers have met on multiple occasions with UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored Irish Republican Army (IRA) terrorism and all victims of the Troubles, and those conversations continue to shape our approach. The responsibility for providing...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFreezing of Assets: LibyaTreasuryTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103125More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if her Department will publish information on the taxable status of, and taxes collected from, Libya’s frozen assets.
Answer: We do not have this specific information. The UK’s tax system is not able to target specific tax rates at specific pots of money. The UK tends to apply tax to classes of transactions, rather than assets in situ. Under all UK sanctions regimes, including t...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: Hunger StrikesMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure the well-being of prison guards witnessing hunger strikes.
Answer: By the nature of their roles, staff working in the prison system can experience challenging situations and it is essential that they are supported to carry out their important roles to support prisoners, including those who refuse food. Given these challe...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the English language component of the citizenship application will change to B2 for incoming BN(O) visa applicants.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK and is committed to maintaining lawful routes of entry for people from Hong Kong, including the BN(O) route.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether income requirements will be (a) waived and (b) adapted for BN(O) visa applicants in full-time education.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK and is committed to maintaining lawful routes of entry for people from Hong Kong, including the BN(O) route.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how B2 requirements will be assessed for 18-year-old BN(O) dependants.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK and is committed to maintaining lawful routes of entry for people from Hong Kong, including the BN(O) route.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that entry routes to the UK remain open for people in Hong Kong.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK and is committed to maintaining lawful routes of entry for people from Hong Kong, including the BN(O) route.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether mandatory settlement requirements for BN(O) visa holders will be retrospectively changed.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK and is committed to maintaining lawful routes of entry for people from Hong Kong, including the BN(O) route.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of pharmaceutical prices on clinical outcomes.
Answer: The National Health Service has a finite budget, and it is vital that it is allocated in a way that maximises benefits for all patients. The prices that companies charge for their medicines are an important consideration in determining whether they should...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAudiology: Community Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of commissioning a national framework mandating ICBs to commission NHS community audiology services on a self-referral basis that include wax rem
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) have a statutory responsibility to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local population. This includes the arrangement of services for ear wax removal.The current availability of self-referral and ...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAudiology: Community Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to expand access to community-based NHS hearing health services.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) have a statutory responsibility to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local population, and this includes community-based hearing services.The Medium-Term Planning Framework sets a clear target fo...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAudiology: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's 2023/34 Priorities and Operational Planning Guidance, updated on 27 January 2024, what steps he is taking to ensure ICBs increase (a) direct access and (b) self -ref
Answer: As part of our effort to shift care from hospital to home, the Government wants to support people to live independently in the community. We pledged in the 10-Year Health Plan, published in July 2025, that through the NHS App, patients will be able to boo...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Working HoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will release national messaging for patients on the difference between routine and urgent core-hours requirements for GPs.
Answer: As part of the 2025/26 GP Contract, NHS England published You and Your General Practice (YYGP) guidance. YYGP has been developed to help patients understand what to expect from their general practice (GP) and how they can get the best from their GP team. ...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Working HoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support suppliers with extended GP online consultation hours.
Answer: General practices (GPs) have been required to offer and promote an online consultation tool to their registered patients since 2021. The change introduced in October 2025 regarding online access explicitly requires that all modes of contacting the practic...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: TransportDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 907144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help decarbonise refrigerated transport.
Answer: The Department for Transport continues to work with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on an Off-Road Machinery Decarbonisation Strategy, which includes transport refr...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide an update on the renewal of the Women’s Health Strategy and confirm if there will be an opportunity for organisations to contribute to the updated strategy.
Answer: Publishing a renewed Women’s Health Strategy next year will ensure the momentum from our recent achievements continues and is fully aligned with the 10-Year Health Plan. We will identify and remove enduring barriers to high-quality care, such as decreasin...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Operations: ExplosivesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will implement civilian harm tracking for explosive ordnance-related incidents in military operations.
Answer: The UK has robust targeting policies, practices and processes to ensure that all military operations are conducted in full compliance with our legal obligations and in a manner that reflects the UK’s clear commitment to the protection of civilians. UK for...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordExplosivesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if her Department will undertake a review of its explosive ordinance policies.
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLandmines: Victim Support SchemesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing a global programme supporting civilian victims of landmines.
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLandmines: Bomb DisposalForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what conversations she has had with her international counterparts on (a) the impact of global aid cuts to humanitarian aid and (b) the impact those cuts will have on landmin
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAfrica: LandminesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of reducing humanitarian aid funding in Africa on landmine disposal.
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the merits of providing training to mental health teams to support children with lifelong speech and language difficulties.
Answer: No such specific assessment has been made. The Department of Health and Social Care is working closely with the Department for Education and NHS England to improve access to community health services, including speech and language therapy, for children an...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
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