Helen Maguire MP: written questions
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Special Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1480More
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: The department’s consultation, “SEND reform: putting children and young people first”, proposes the introduction of Specialist Provision Packages for all children and young people with complex needs, including those children and young people whose needs a...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen's Health HubsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1479More
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: Integrated care boards (ICBs) should take a neighbourhood approach to women’s healthcare, ensuring women can get the care they need regardless of whether they speak first to a general practitioner (GP), hospital or other healthcare provider.We are support...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGynaecologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support (a) women on gynaecology waiting lists and (b) the workforce delivering that care.
Answer: We are committed to returning by March 2029 to the National Health Service constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment, including for gynaecology. As of March 2026, the waiting list f...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordJews: SafetyHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve safety for Jews in Surrey.
Answer: The Government is committed to the safety and security of Jewish communities across the UK, including in Surrey, and to tackling antisemitism wherever it occurs. Everyone should feel safe to practise their faith and participate in public life free from in...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, published in December 2025, when she plans to begin consulting on the phasing out of the use of CO2 in animal slaughter.
Answer: As set out in this Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs and on possible timescales for phasing out this method. Further details will be set out later this year.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with animal welfare charities on the use of CO2 in pig slaughter.
Answer: As set out in the Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs. In developing the animal welfare strategy, Defra has held meetings with representatives of the farming sector and with animal welfar...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Baha'i FaithForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the treatment of Bahá’ís in Iran.
Answer: The UK strongly condemns the repression of religious minorities in Iran, including members of the Baha'i faith.We were integral to the UN Human Rights Council adopting a resolution on 23 January renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Iran and t...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Ordinance XX on the religious freedom of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan; and if she will make representations to her Pakis
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 29 October 2025 to Question 83844.
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the Defending Democracy Taskforce is taking to tackle disinformation and misinformation online.
Answer: The Defending Democracy Taskforce coordinates and drives forward a whole-of-Government response to protecting the integrity and security of our democratic processes from a full range of threats.DSIT leads the UK’s policy on disinformation and uses both le...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing the recommendations from Ofcom's consultation on a new crisis measure under the Online Safety Act, includ
Answer: The Online Safety Act already places significant transparency duties on regulated services. We welcome Ofcom’s proposal to build on this with post-crisis analyses, and strengthen platforms’ coordinated approach during crisis periods.We look forward to rec...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of increasing Ofcom's powers under the Online Safety Act to adequately tackle disinformation and misinformation.
Answer: The Online Safety Act provides a strong, proportionate framework for tackling online mis/disinformation. Ofcom has robust powers to hold companies to account if they fail to meet their duties in the act, including significant fines and, in the most seriou...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: Delivery ServicesHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a pause between the order and delivery of alcohol from delivery apps when the order is over a certain amount.
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 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
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