Jim Shannon MP: written questions
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Algeria: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) his counterparts in Algeria and (b) representatives of the Kabylie people on the political and human rights situation in Kabylie.
Answer: The UK champions Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe. The British Embassy in Algiers raises FoRB with the Algerian authorities, doing so most recent...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearms: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on firearms licenses.
Answer: The issuing of firearms licences in Northern Ireland is a largely devolved matter, overseen by the Department of Justice, aside from where it touches on excepted matters. I meet regularly with the Justice Minister to discuss a range of issues. Similarly N...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many referrals to cardiology there were in 2024.
Answer: There were 1,007,365 referrals to cardiology in England in 2024. The data is publicly available on NHS England’s website, at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/rtt-waiting-times/
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTibet: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of reports of disappeared Tibetans on freedom of religion in that region.
Answer: We note reports, including one from UN Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups in November 2024, further evidencing China's repression of the people of Tibet. We raise human rights at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and Chancellor...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSouth East Asia: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help stop the persecution of Christians in South East Asia; and if he will have discussions with his ASEAN counterparts on protecting (a) Christian
Answer: The UK Government champions, and remains strongly committed to, freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. We are championing the right to FoRB ...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordJohn Bunyan Fund for Freedom of Religion and BeliefForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to promote the John Bunyan Fund for Freedom of Religion and Belief.
Answer: The UK Government champions, and remains strongly committed to, freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Develop...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: Hostage TakingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department has taken to help secure the release of hostages held by the Fulani militia in Nigeria in the last six months.
Answer: The UK Government condemns all violence, including kidnaps, across Nigeria. Kidnapping for ransom is sadly a widespread practice in Nigeria, particularly in the North West where banditry is prevalent. Kidnappings often have financial rather than religious...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart on the protection of people non-adherent to the majority religion.
Answer: Promoting the rights and safety of religious minorities is a core part of the UK's diplomatic engagement in Pakistan. I underlined the importance of religious tolerance and harmony when I met Pakistan's Human Rights Minister on 19 November. In a meeting w...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will take steps to increase penalties for repeat offenders for crimes against women.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. Violence against women and girls is a term which encapsulates a wide range of behaviours and offences including domestic abuse, so-called honour-based abuse and sexual offences, ...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Northern IrelandMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions she has had with her Northern Irish counterpart on substance abuse in prisons.
Answer: The Lord Chancellor has not yet had discussions with Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive. Justice in Northern Ireland is devolved, and therefore a matter for the Executive – although we are always interested to learn from the insights and experien...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Hearing ImpairmentDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of school sensory equipment; and what steps she is taking to ensure the adequacy of that equipment.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.All education settings have duties under the Equality Act 2010 towards individual disabled children and young people. Part 6 of the Equality Act outlines that schoo...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGout: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure people diagnosed with gout have access to medical care.
Answer: We know how important it is that patients with gout receive the care they need from their general practices (GPs) and secondary care.We want to make it easier for patients to see a GP when they need to. In October 2024, we provided an £82 million boost to...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBile Duct CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many confirmed cases of bile duct cancer there have been in the UK since January 2024.
Answer: The most recently published data on registrations of bile duct cancer, or cholangiocarcinoma, are available at the following link:https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/cancer-registration-statistics/england-2022There were 2,...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's statutory guidance entitled Initial teacher training (ITT): criteria and supporting advice - Statutory guidance for accredited ITT providers, whether the curriculum for primar
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The initial teacher training (ITT) criteria and supporting advice is statutory guidance for accredited ITT providers which sets out mandatory guidance on the criter...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordReligion: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the recommendations of Ofsted’s subject report on religious education, published in April 2024.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The government notes the findings of the Ofsted subject report on religious education (RE) and is committed to ensuring high-quality provision of RE in schools in E...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many carers have a Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt as a result of breaching the earnings limit in (a) England, (b) Wales, (c) Scotland and (d) Northern Ireland.
Answer: This Government recognises and values the vital contribution made by carers in supporting some of the most vulnerable in society, including pensioners and disabled people. We are determined to provide unpaid carers with the support they need and deserve. ...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many carers have Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt in (a) England, (b) Wales, (c) Scotland and (d) Northern Ireland.
Answer: This Government recognises and values the vital contribution made by carers in supporting some of the most vulnerable in society, including pensioners and disabled people. We are determined to provide unpaid carers with the support they need and deserve. ...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: CarersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of simplifying the application process for unpaid carers claiming Pension Credit.
Answer: The Government appreciates the vital contribution made by carers every day in providing significant care and continuity of support to family and friends. We recognise the challenges they face and we are determined to provide unpaid carers with the help an...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCarers' BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the number of unpaid carers that were entitled to the (a) Carer Premium and (b) Carer Addition in each year since 2000; and what proportion of those recipients were women
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: CarersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the number of unpaid carers over the State Pension age that have an entitlement to but are not claiming (a) a Carer Addition and (b) Pension Credit.
Answer: Estimated numbers of unpaid carers are provided by survey data such as the Family Resources survey. The sample size for unpaid carers over State Pension Age is too small to estimate the number that have an entitlement but are not claiming Carer’s Addition...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: Young OffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people who are currently in prison for drug offences are under 21 years of age.
Answer: As of 31 December 2024 (latest available published data snapshot), there were 463 people in prison in England and Wales under 21 years of age with an associated (alleged or proven) drug offence. This is based on the total prison population, and includes t...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordConstruction: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase the number of (a) women and (b) under-represented groups among construction apprentices.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.To support young people, including women and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, access apprenticeships in England, the department is promoting apprenticeships to...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: BuildingsDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure the (a) safety and (b) suitability of older school buildings.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Responsibility for keeping school buildings safe and well-maintained lies with those with responsibility for managing the school estate, which includes local author...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: Public PlacesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of defibrillators in public spaces in England; and whether he has had recent discussions with his counterparts in the devolved Administrations on the number
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces and reducing inequalities in access to these life saving devices. Following the depletion of the existing AED fund, launched in in September 2023,...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBovine TuberculosisDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with his counterparts in the devolved Administrations on levels of bovine tuberculosis cases across the UK.
Answer: The Inter-ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural affairs recognise the importance of working together to tackle bovine TB. Further information about this group and its priorities can be found on GOV.UK at: Inter-Ministerial Group for Environmen...
Answered 21 Feb 2025
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