Helen Maguire MP: written questions
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Menopause: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department are taking to work with Integrated Care Boards to ensure that every Neighbourhood Health Service has sufficient specialist menopause expertise to deliver high-quality and
Answer: The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, published in April, identifies menopause as a core women’s health priority and shifts menopause care into primary and community settings, including neighbourhood women’s health services and women’s health hubs, making ...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnaesthetics: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the suggested recommendations provided in the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ report titled 'The Anaesthetic Workforce: UK State of the Nation Report, June 2026'.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 July in response to Question 17628.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnaesthetics: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the findings in the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ report titled 'The Anaesthetic Workforce: UK State of the Nation Report, June 2026', including that 88% of clinic
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 July in response to Question 17628.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDementiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions her department has had on improving dementia research, diagnosis and treatment, which haven’t seen significant improvements for nearly 20 years.
Answer: The Government wants a society where every person with dementia receives high-quality, compassionate care from diagnosis through to the end of life.We will publish the first ever Modern Service framework for Frailty and Dementia to set a clear direction a...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPostural Tachycardia Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department are taking to support those living with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) particularly in relation to there only being 2 PoTS specialists.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 15 June to Question 6594.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: ComplaintsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the department are taking to assure itself that independent sector providers delivering NHS funded care comply with the Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Compla
Answer: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) does not centrally record whether providers are delivering National Health Service funded care, so cannot identify Regulation 20 duty of candour breaches by those independent providers.In the last three years, the CQC has...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Disclosure of InformationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the adequacy of the enforcement of Regulation 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Duty of Candour) at indep
Answer: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) does not centrally record whether providers are delivering National Health Service funded care, so cannot identify Regulation 20 duty of candour breaches by those independent providers.In the last three years, the CQC has...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: InformationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's January 2026 call for evidence on the impact of making the Accessible Information Standard mandatory, whether a cost-benefit assessment was subsequently produced, an
Answer: Further to the answer provided on 8 June in response to Question 5682, consideration is underway as to the extent to which the Accessible Information Standard meets the criteria for new mandatory information standards. A cost benefit assessment is one par...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: GrantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many grants awarded through the Utilisation and Modernisation Fund in financial year 2025-26 have supported schemes aimed at improving the environmental sustainability of primary care premises,
Answer: The information is not held in the format requested.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to question 15160, whether there are plans to integrate screening for women at moderate and high risk into the breast screening programme.
Answer: The information requested on women's health hubs is not held by the Department. Breast screening is delivered through the NHS Breast Screening Programme, which invites eligible women aged 50 to 71 years old every three years. Information on breast awarene...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen's Health Hubs: Breast CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in relation to, question 15159, how many women’s health hubs in England currently provide information and education on breast awareness, checking and screening eligibility.
Answer: The information requested on women's health hubs is not held by the Department. Breast screening is delivered through the NHS Breast Screening Programme, which invites eligible women aged 50 to 71 years old every three years. Information on breast awarene...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to improve the publication of farmed animal welfare inspections; and if she will consider extending transparency requirements across farmed animal sectors, inc
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of transparency where it relates to the welfare of farmed animals. The Government publishes the Multi Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) Annual Reports which includes national data on inspections, including work ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Rented HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of the requirement for all rental properties to obtain a level of C for the Energy Performance Certificate on homeowners, and w
Answer: The Impact Assessment, which provides an estimated impact of the final policy, including on owners of let homes was published on 7 February 2026. Properties that can demonstrate appropriate energy efficiency measures are already in place will have these r...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles and Electric ScootersDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will outline the proposed timeline of the government consultation on the legislation on E-scooters and E-bikes.
Answer: The Government plans to consult on e-scooter regulations over the next year. We will also consult on the implementation of licensing for shared cycle schemes over the coming months to ensure we deliver a combination of regulations and guidance which empow...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: LGBT+ PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what resources within the Valour programme are dedicated to the needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans.
Answer: This government is committed to ensuring that all veterans, including LGBT+ veterans, have easy access to support, when and where it is needed, and that any barriers to accessing support are addressed. The £50 million VALOUR programme will make it easier ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to publish an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ financial Recognition Scheme, including information on application numbers, outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations for future restorative justice pro
Answer: To date, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme has paid out over £57 million. The Department’s current priority is to maximise awareness of the scheme among eligible veterans and encourage applications before the closing date on 12 December 2026. Once the...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the government are taking to support and compensate women who have been treated with Trans Vaginal Tape Mesh.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 July in response to Question 16121.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department have made of the effectiveness of the deadline of 16 July for the Government to commit to a compensation scheme for women affected by pelvic mesh and sodium valproate
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 July in response to Question 16121.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinesweepers: UkraineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential long-term impact of explosive ordnance contamination on civilian return rates in Ukraine and what steps the Government is taking
Answer: Attacks on humanitarian personnel in any circumstances are totally unacceptable, and it is deplorable for staff engaged in the already hugely dangerous work of demining in Ukraine to be killed or injured by Russian strikes. Russia's illegal invasion has l...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department is taking to promote British soft power through the mine action sector.
Answer: Attacks on humanitarian personnel in any circumstances are totally unacceptable, and it is deplorable for staff engaged in the already hugely dangerous work of demining in Ukraine to be killed or injured by Russian strikes. Russia's illegal invasion has l...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Aid WorkersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the protection of humanitarian demining personnel in Ukraine in the context of the attack on Norwegian People's Aid staff in Kherson Oblas
Answer: Attacks on humanitarian personnel in any circumstances are totally unacceptable, and it is deplorable for staff engaged in the already hugely dangerous work of demining in Ukraine to be killed or injured by Russian strikes. Russia's illegal invasion has l...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: LandminesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with international counterparts on accelerating the deployment of remote-controlled and autonomous mine-clearance technology to Ukraine to minimize the physical risk to civilian hum
Answer: The UK continues to work closely with international partners through the Demining Capability Coalition to support Ukraine's demining requirements. Through this collaboration, the Coalition provides equipment, training and specialist expertise, including t...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: LandminesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to share technical expertise and threat intelligence with humanitarian mine action organisations in Ukraine to protect personnel from targeted missile and artillery strikes.
Answer: The UK continues to work closely with international partners through the Demining Capability Coalition to support Ukraine's demining requirements. Through this collaboration, the Coalition provides equipment, training and specialist expertise, including t...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EU: Culture and MusicDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department has taken and what mechanisms are being used to ensure that Article 15 of the 2025 UK-EU Common Understanding Agreement on cultural exchange and touring matters is being
Answer: The Common Understanding from the inaugural UK-EU Summit in May 2025 notes that the UK and EU are committed to cultural and artistic exchange, including through the activities of touring artists. This is a priority, as set out in the Government’s manifest...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Aid WorkersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with international counterparts on improving the security and physical protection of humanitarian personnel operating in conflict zones in Ukrain
Answer: The UK condemns Russia's attacks affecting humanitarian personnel, infrastructure and supplies in Ukraine. We continue to hold Russia to account through the UN Security Council, and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, as well as thro...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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