Helen Maguire MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Water: InfrastructureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to mitigate risks to delivery of proposed water infrastructure upgrades arising from the financial instability of water companies.
Answer: Water companies’ delivery of infrastructure and improved water demand management to secure our water supplies is a top priority and will be supported by our reforms of the sector. Defra work with regulators to closely monitor delivery through annual revie...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: InfrastructureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the press release entitled Roadmap to rebuild trust in water sector unveiled in major new report, published on 21 July 2025, what proportion of the £104 billion water
Answer: Over the next five years water companies will spend £104 billion on investment and operation combined. This is more spending than at any previous price review. Ofwat set out in its final determinations that £44 billion of this spending would be on new inf...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of the use of AI assisted drones during (a) night time operations and (b) periods of rest for human surveillance teams.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 recommended a shift towards greater use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence within the UK's conventional force. It stated a common digital foundation of data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), synthetic environments...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordResident Doctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many UK-trained junior doctors were unable to secure NHS training placements in 2024.
Answer: In 2024, 14,620 graduates from United Kingdom medical schools applied for medical specialty training posts. Of these 1,299 were unsuccessful and deemed unappointable in any of their applications. A further 1,476 UK graduates were deemed appointable at int...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNurses: Career DevelopmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve career progression pathways for NHS nursing staff.
Answer: The Government has accepted 36 non-pay recommendations from workstreams committed to in the 2023 Agenda for Change (AfC) pay deal. Some of these recommendations include specific measures to improve career progression for nurses, such as reviewing Annex 20...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of proposed reforms to PIP on demand for (a) local authority services, (b) food banks, and (c) mental health support.
Answer: Any changes to PIP eligibility will come after a comprehensive review of the benefit, led by myself and co-produced with disabled people, the organisations that represent them, clinicians, experts, MPs and other stakeholders, so a wide range of views and ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of prolonged temporary immigration status on British National (Overseas) visa holders’ access to (a) employment, (b) housing and (
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and those who may come here in future.I welcomed the opportunity to listen to the views of Members around these subjects in the recent 8th September ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of extending the settlement pathway to ten plus one years on the cost of visa renewal fees for families of British National (Overseas) visa holde
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and those who may come here in future.I welcomed the opportunity to listen to the views of Members around these subjects in the recent 8th September ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInsurance Companies: RegulationTreasuryTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75876More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory framework in relation to insurance companies’ use of loss adjusters; and whether she plans to regulate the conduct o
Answer: Whilst loss adjusters acting on behalf of insurers are not directly regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), they are typically members of professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA). CILA sets standards for eth...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHamas: Hostage TakingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her international partners on taking steps to help support the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement on the Middle East made in the House by the Prime Minister on 14th October.
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMenopause: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure clearer support pathways for women experiencing the menopause.
Answer: The Government recognises that women suffering from symptoms of menopause have been failed for far too long, and we acknowledge the impact it has on women’s lives, relationships and participation in the workplace.The National Institute for Health and Care...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMenopauseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing specialist menopause training for at least one GP in every surgery.
Answer: General practitioners (GPs) are responsible for ensuring their own clinical knowledge, including on menopause, remains up-to-date and for identifying learning needs as part of their continuing professional development. This activity should include taking ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMenopause: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure the consistent availability of menopause medications.
Answer: There are over 70 hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products, and the vast majority are in good supply. We are aware of supply issues affecting Estradot (estradiol) patches until early October 2025. We have issued comprehensive management guidance to heal...
Answered 26 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Bullying and HarassmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Formal Response to the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces 2024 Annual Report published on 1 September 2025, what further steps he is taking to protect service per
Answer: There is no place for bullying, harassment and discrimination within the Armed Forces, and we are committed to preventing these types of behaviours and taking appropriate action when faced with issues or concerns raised by our people. It is vital everyone...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Pedestrian AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to make an announcement on pavement parking.
Answer: The Department has been considering all the views expressed in response to the 2020 pavement parking consultation and is currently working through the policy options and the appropriate means of delivering them. We will announce the next steps and publish...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Pedestrian AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timeline is for publishing the new research on the extent and impact of pavement parking.
Answer: The Department has been considering all the views expressed in response to the 2020 pavement parking consultation and is currently working through the policy options and the appropriate means of delivering them. We will announce the next steps and publish...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLeisure Centres and Swimming PoolsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of safeguarding policies in mixed-sex changing facilities in (a) leisure centres and (b) swimming pools.
Answer: It is vital that everyone participating in sport feels safe and secure.Decisions regarding the use of changing facilities are the responsibility of facility owners. Many National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs), local authorities and sports organisations...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLeisure CentresDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to ensure that the design of new leisure facilities funded through the Levelling Up Programme reflects community preferences in changing arrangements.
Answer: The Levelling Up Programme was run under the previous Government. Our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, provides resources to help in the design of new leisure facilities. Sport England works with local authorities as part of their place partnerships work...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: SportsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of inclusive (a) sports days and (b) competitions on (i) participation, (ii) motivation and (iii) confidence among secondary school girls; a
Answer: The government recognises the challenges girls face participating in PE and sport and is committed to ensuring they can access equal opportunities to be physically active and experience the many known benefits of sports.In June, my right hon. Friend, the ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many applications to join the Reserves for the (a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) RAF were made in each year since 2020.
Answer: I am grateful for the contribution of our Reserve Forces who provide the UK with the ability to meet the threats we face at home and overseas, with the scale, skills, agility and connection to society that it needs, in a cost-effective way. Information on...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) recruitment target for and (b) actual number of people recruited into the (i) Army Reserves, (ii) Maritime Reserves and (iii) RAF Reserves was by constituency in each year since 2020.
Answer: I am grateful for the contribution of our Reserve Forces who provide the UK with the ability to meet the threats we face at home and overseas, with the scale, skills, agility and connection to society that it needs, in a cost-effective way. Information on...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average length of time to process applications from people wanting to join the Reserves in the (a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) RAF was in each year since 2020.
Answer: I am grateful for the contribution of our Reserve Forces who provide the UK with the ability to meet the threats we face at home and overseas, with the scale, skills, agility and connection to society that it needs, in a cost-effective way. Information on...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInsurance Companies: StaffTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74852More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory framework for insurance companies’ use of loss adjusters; and whether she plans to regulate the conduct of loss adjusters.
Answer: Whilst loss adjusters acting on behalf of insurers are not directly regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), they are typically members of professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA). CILA sets standards for eth...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEquality and Human Rights Commission: Codes of PracticeWomen and EqualitiesTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74840More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what Parliamentary process will be followed prior to the implementation of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions, and Associations.
Answer: The Minister for Women and Equalities is considering the EHRC’s updated draft Code. If the Minister approves the draft Code, it will be laid before both Houses over a period of 40 sitting days.
Answered 8 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRugby: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help increase participation in women's rugby.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, are able to participate in sport and physical activity. Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign has inspired millions of w...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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