Helen Maguire MP: written questions
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Social Media: Civil DisorderDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made on the merits of introducing legislation which would mandate social media platforms to share data from times of public disorder crises.
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 recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure that the National Cancer Plan receives adequate long-term funding.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, aims to get more from the resources already in the system, improving productivity and modernising services to deliver better outcomes for patients.Through the plan, the Department has announced some ta...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to confirm governance arrangements and progress reports for the National Cancer Plan to Parliament.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on the 4 February 2026, sets out several commitments and ambitions, to be delivered within the next 10 years. The role of the reformed National Cancer Board will be to support and monitor the delivery of the commitments...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help protect (a) resources and (b) infrastructure for the delivery of the National Cancer Plan in the context of the NHSE and DHSC merger.
Answer: The Government has protected specialist cancer leadership, confirmed Cancer Alliances as the main delivery partners, and aligned national resources and infrastructure within a single system. Clear accountability, safeguarded workforce capacity, and shared...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timeline is for (a) implementing and (b) making available the cancer manuals.
Answer: The Department and NHS England will establish clear quality standards for cancer delivery through cancer manuals, published by tumour type. Quality standards will incorporate clinical-effectiveness, safety, and experience of care, in line with the definit...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on implementing the National Cancer Plan.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan was published in February 2026. The Department has taken steps to implement the plan’s commitments and ambitions to be delivered within the next ten years. While immediate focus is on those to be delivered in 2026, all commitments...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the absence of a specific criteria to determine which providers were included in the Neighbourhood Health Framework on the equality of local c
Answer: The Neighbourhood Health Framework is designed to empower local leaders to develop and scale neighbourhood health, and to provide clarity and consistency to support joined-up working between integrated care boards (ICBs) and local authorities.The framewor...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of developing a specific criteria to determine which providers are included in the Neighbourhood Health Framework.
Answer: The Neighbourhood Health Framework is designed to empower local leaders to develop and scale neighbourhood health, and to provide clarity and consistency to support joined-up working between integrated care boards (ICBs) and local authorities.The framewor...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOut-of-School EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to maintain the rights of children on Education Otherwise Than At School packages.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor developments in the implementation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law; and whether she plans to issue revised guidance to UK
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 127028.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: Travel InformationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with international partners on coordinating updated travel guidance on the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 127028.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law on the safety and legal rights of UK nationals (a) visiting and (b) residin
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 127028.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department's proposed SEND reforms will support children who receive education otherwise than at school packages.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will set out the support for disabled workers whose reconsideration Access to Work Scheme request is refused.
Answer: The support that a customer will receive from Access to Work is dependent upon their needs and circumstances at the time they make an application or award renewal. Case managers will use the current guidance to ensure Access to Work principles are conside...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will review the Access to Work Scheme renewal process for existing claimants who have already evidenced their needs.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to (a) increase the efficiency of and (b) reduce waiting times for the Access to Work Scheme
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the cold chain industry on changes in the level of fuel prices.
Answer: The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The Department fully recognises the need to maintain the continuity of critical supply chains and is actively monito...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: CostsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support is available to help the cold chain and general haulage industry to manage cost increases across the supply chain, including to help stabilise costs for businesses and consumers.
Answer: The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The Department fully recognises the need to maintain the continuity of critical supply chains and is actively monito...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support the cold chain and general haulage industry given recent changes in the price of fuel.
Answer: The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The Department fully recognises the need to maintain the continuity of critical supply chains and is actively monito...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGynaecologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out the support currently in place for women on gynaecology waiting lists and for the workforce delivering that care.
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's Health HubsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will put Women’s Health Hubs at the centre of the Neighbourhood health 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 recordUSA: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure UK compliance with the laws of war in relation to US bombing missions on Iran from UK bases.
Answer: The agreement allowing the US to use UK military bases is for specific and limited defensive action. Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. All UK operational support to allies and partners is ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how the Government is supporting communities to buy clean power locally.
Answer: The Department recognises the requests to take steps to better enable local energy markets and trading to lower bills and increase the resilience of the electricity networks. DESNZ is investigating barriers to local supply, and is working with Ofgem, Grea...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress the Government has made following his comments on the 15th July 2025 to improve opportunities for communities to buy clean power locally.
Answer: The Department recognises the requests to take steps to better enable local energy markets and trading to lower bills and increase the resilience of the electricity networks. DESNZ is investigating barriers to local supply, and is working with Ofgem, Grea...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoad Works: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the updated Safety at Street Works and Road; Works Code of Practice will be published.
Answer: The Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice is currently being revised. Work on the updated Code of Practice is at an advanced stage and is undergoing legal review. Subject to the conclusion of that review, the Department for Transport expe...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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