Jim Shannon MP: written questions
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Pakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of reports that four Christian settlements in Pakistan are facing unexplained evictions from their homes; and what representations she has made t
Answer: The UK engages with the Government of Pakistan on the rights of religious minorities, including the treatment of Christians, at Ministerial and official levels as appropriate. I raised the treatment of religious minorities directly with Pakistan's Deputy ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNicaragua: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of reported increased restrictions on religious leaders in Nicaragua; and what steps her Department is taking to support and strengthen freedom o
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 3 November 2025 to Question 85308. We share widespread international concern about the suppression of democratic, religious, and other fundamental freedoms in Nicaragua.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase early diagnosis rates for prostate cancer.
Answer: The Government has committed to meeting the cancer waiting time standards in England by the end of this Parliament, by modernising the whole cancer pathway so that patients are diagnosed and treated more quickly.The National Cancer Plan for England was pu...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what percentage of people diagnosed with breast cancer began treatment within the 62-day cancer target in the most recent reporting period.
Answer: Published data for the 62-day treatment standard of 85% shows that in February 2026, 66.9% of patients diagnosed with breast cancer began treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral. This data is available at the following link: https://www.england.nhs...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for psychological therapy.
Answer: The Government recognises that waiting times for psychological therapies are too long and is committed to improving timely access to care. We are expanding NHS Talking Therapies, which continue to meet their waiting time standards, and increasing capacity...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPost-traumatic Stress Disorder: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding he has provided for services supporting people with post traumatic stress disorder in the last three years.
Answer: It is not possible to identify the amount of funding specifically for services supporting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many people treated for PTSD will receive treatment in NHS Talking Therapies, which support other common mental health conditi...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepressive Illnesses: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is children and young people diagnosed with depression to access child and adolescent mental health services in the last 12 months for which data is available.
Answer: The data for this question is unavailable. NHS England does not report waiting times data for specific conditions unless there is an existing waiting times standard, for example Children and Young People eating disorders or Early Intervention in Psychosis...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many GP practices in England are currently accepting new patients.
Answer: NHS England does not hold information on the number of general practices (GPs) currently accepting new patients. Decisions to approve or reject GP requests to close their patient lists temporarily to new patient registrations are delegated to integrated c...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to GP services for patients with long-term conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Answer: We know that improving access to general practice (GP) services is key for all patients, including those with long-term conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).In England, we have invested £160 million into the Additional Roles ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency DepartmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce preventable admissions in A&E.
Answer: We are significantly expanding urgent care across the country, including building and expanding 40 same day emergency care services and urgent treatment centres. This will mean patients are treated more quickly and in the most appropriate setting, while e...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of staffing levels on accident and emergency waiting times.
Answer: We recognise the importance of ensuring that emergency departments operate safely and effectively. Decisions on staffing levels are matters for local National Health Service trusts, working with integrated care boards, who are best placed to assess and ma...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCataracts: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients are waiting more than 52 weeks for treatment for Cataracts within the NHS.
Answer: As of 12 April 2026, there are 1,124 patients waiting more than 52 weeks for treatment of cataracts within the National Health Service in England.As set out in the Plan for Change and the Elective Reform Plan, we are committed to returning by March 2029 t...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people aged 16-24 are claiming the Universal Credit health element while in full-time non-advanced education.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave on 20 April 2026 to Question 125932.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of restricting young people’s eligibility for the Universal Credit health element on a) poverty and b) employment.
Answer: We have launched The Young People and Work Report to investigate the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, with a holistic view of the welfare, health, skills and employment system. Led by former Health Secretary A...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDiabetesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many hospital admissions in the last 12 months have been related to complications arising from Type 2 Diabetes.
Answer: This data is not collected. Primary diagnosis is recorded on admission to hospital, but not the complications which may have led to the admission. Where a patient is known to have diabetes, this will always be recorded on their Hospital Episode Statistic ...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of removing the Universal Credit health element from young people on their ability to a) meet essential costs and b) participate in employment support
Answer: We have launched The Young People and Work Report to investigate the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, with a holistic view of the welfare, health, skills and employment system. Led by former Health Secretary A...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with maritime training providers and coastal communities on encouraging recruitment into the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer: The Royal Navy regularly engages with maritime training providers, schools, coastal communities industry bodies, including Maritime UK, to support recruitment into the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. This includes nationally delivered outreach, including in coasta...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: FraudDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that technology companies comply with duties under the Online Safety Act to prevent fraud.
Answer: Fraud and other financial crimes are ‘priority offences’ under the Online Safety Act, meaning regulated services must prevent users encountering user-generated fraudulent content, swiftly remove it if it appears, and mitigate and manage the risk of their ...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: HarassmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help prevent cyber harassment in online gaming communities.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Stations: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to provide adequate funding for rural police stations.
Answer: Decisions regarding the management of the police estate, including provision of police stations, as well as the allocation of officers and resources are matters for Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners (or equivalents). The...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Stations: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to support small rural police stations to maintain effective local presence.
Answer: Decisions regarding the management of the police estate, including provision of police stations, as well as the allocation of officers and resources are matters for Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners (or equivalents). The...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFraud: Older PeopleHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether there is guidance on supporting victims of financial scams targeting older citizens.
Answer: The Home Office funds Report Fraud Victims Services. This is a targeted service providing consistent support and a standard of care for victims of fraud and cybercrime, including older victims of financial scams.Report Fraud Victims Services aims to ensur...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 127090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what measures are in place to support those recovering from long-term COVID-related conditions.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what measures are in place to support those recovering from long-term COVID-related condition.
Answer: The Government is aware that post-acute infection conditions, such as Long Covid, can have a devastating effect on those who suffer from them. We are committed to taking a comprehensive and compassionate approach to supporting individuals with post-acute ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how rare and neglected diseases are prioritised in research funding allocations.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering research into rare diseases is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered via the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innova...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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