Helen Maguire MP: written questions
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Alcoholic Drinks: Delivery ServicesHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is taking steps to limit the hours that alcohol can be delivered directly to homes.
Answer: The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol. The Government recognises that consumer purchasing habits have evolved in recent years, particularly with a notable growth in alcohol sales made via online platforms and rapid delivery servi...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: Delivery ServicesHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing alcohol blocks on delivery service apps and supermarket accounts.
Answer: The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol. The Government recognises that consumer purchasing habits have evolved in recent years, particularly with a notable growth in alcohol sales made via online platforms and rapid delivery servi...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to use screening programmes to share information and boost prevention awareness of Bowel Cancer.
Answer: The bowel cancer screening leaflet “Your guide to NHS bowel cancer screening” includes information on the symptoms of bowel cancer, with advice to see your general practitioner if you have symptoms, alongside information on the risks of bowel cancer with ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: Preventive MedicineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the risk of bowel cancer through encouraging higher fibre diets in schools and other public sector settings.
Answer: There is strong evidence that eating a diet high in fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer. Government recommendations on fibre are reflected in the United Kingdom’s national food model, the Eatwell Guide...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the recommendations of the Tackling the GP Work Crisis report by the Royal College of General Practitioners
Answer: We welcome the findings from the Royal College of General Practitioners’ report on Tackling the GP workload crisis. Many of the recommendations align closely with our ongoing commitment to fixing the front door of the National Health Service by cutting re...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria will be used in the annual summary of progress publication to evaluate the success of the National Cancer Plan’s implementation.
Answer: The Department has announced that the National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, is backed by significant funding committed by the Government at the Spending Review.Investment which will support the delivery of the National Cancer Plan includes £20...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Cancer Board: Public AppointmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria will be used in the appointment of the independent co-chair of the National Cancer Board.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out several commitments and ambitions to be delivered within the next ten years, including the establishment of a reformed National Cancer Board. The role of the National Cancer Board will be to...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding has been allocated to the National Cancer Plan for a) 2027-2028, b) 2028-2029, c) 2029-2030 d) 2030-2031, e) 2031-2032.
Answer: The Department has announced that the National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, is backed by significant funding committed by the Government at the Spending Review.Investment which will support the delivery of the National Cancer Plan includes £20...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Government: CybersecurityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the One Login programme is compliant with the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDirectors: Electronic GovernmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what alternatives are available for company directors unable to use One Login.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRomanian Language: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with exam boards on introducing a Romanian GCSE.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: LanguagesDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of changes to the National Curriculum on students wishing to study languages at university.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: VATDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much of the revenue raised from VAT on independent school fees since its introduction was directly spent on state schools per school.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCentral Asia: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of attacks on female Christian converts in Central Asia.
Answer: The UK continues to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, and we continue to recognise the issue of persecution of Christians globally on account of their faith, alongside the persecution of other groups. We also recognise that women and ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Internally Displaced PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussion she has had with her Afghan counterparts regarding the displacement of Afghan Christian women.
Answer: The UK continues to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, and we continue to recognise the issue of persecution of Christians globally on account of their faith, alongside the persecution of other groups. We also recognise that women and ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChristianity: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is taking diplomatic or humanitarian steps support female Christian converts globally.
Answer: The UK continues to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, and we continue to recognise the issue of persecution of Christians globally on account of their faith, alongside the persecution of other groups. We also recognise that women and ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: SurreyHome OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will publish the number of specialist trained police officers in Surrey to support victims of sexual assault.
Answer: The College of Policing is responsible for recording the number of specialists trained officers in each police force, such as those with specialist training in responding to sexual offences.The Home Secretary has instructed all police forces in England an...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: SurreyHome OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support her Department has given to local police officers in light of protests in Surrey.
Answer: This Government is committed to protecting the right to peaceful protest, while ensuring public order legislation balances freedom of expression with protecting the public from serious disruption or harm. Under the Public Order Act 1986 the police have po...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen: SafetyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what conversations he has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities regarding improving local safety for women and girls, especially at night.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: CCTVMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support his Department is giving to local authorities to ensure correct and working CCTV is deployed in their area.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen: Night-time EconomyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129780More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, how her Department is working with colleagues in the Department for Business and Trade to support women working in the night time economy.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: DisinformationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129779More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to combat misinformation and disinformation online after sexual assaults.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: Victim Support SchemesWomen and EqualitiesTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129778More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support survivors of sexual assault.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of misinformation and disinformation online on local communities.
Answer: While social media can play an important role in society, it is unacceptable that people use it to threaten our communities. Government engages with local authorities to monitor issues affecting cohesion, including misinformation and disinformation. Under...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to tackle the potential impact of Bot Farms on online misinformation.
Answer: The Online Safety Act addresses illegal mis- and disinformation regardless of whether it is generated or amplified by AI or automated accounts. In-scope services are required to fulfil their obligations under the Act and Ofcom has strong enforcement power...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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