Jim Shannon MP: written questions 2025
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Mental Health Services: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve CAMHS referral times.
Answer: We know too many children and young people are waiting too long for mental health support and through our Plan for Change, we’re determined to give children and young people the best start in life.The Government is expanding access to mental health suppor...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHearing Impairment: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children under the age of 10 have been diagnosed as deaf across the UK.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 21 October 2025 to Question 77507.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of diagnosis times for COPD.
Answer: To enable faster diagnosis and earlier access to treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), access to spirometry tests in community diagnostic centres (CDCs) is growing and will continue to do so as more sites come online. The first five ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve early diagnosis of COPD.
Answer: To enable faster diagnosis and earlier access to treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), access to spirometry tests in community diagnostic centres (CDCs) is growing and will continue to do so as more sites come online. The first five ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much funding his Department provides for Legal Aid for women.
Answer: Legal aid is available, subject to the case being in scope and all relevant eligibility criteria being met, irrespective of the applicant’s gender.The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) publishes client diversity statistics on an annual basis as part of its official ...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBill of RightsMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on a Bill of Rights extending across the UK.
Answer: We have no plans to introduce a new Bill of Rights extending across the UK. The Human Rights Act 1998 provides human rights protections across the UK. It is an important part of our constitutional arrangements and will remain part of our law.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental HealthMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to protect the mental wellbeing of soldiers and ex-servicemen.
Answer: The mental health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces and Veterans is a priority for the Government. All Service personnel have access to mental health support throughout their career, including medical and non-medical services. This includes, but is not li...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCadets: Rural AreasMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve cadet provision in rural areas.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 16 September 2025 to Question 76173 to the hon. Member for Surrey Heath (Dr Al Pinkerton).
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTraining: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has considered funding industry training programmes on AI.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of industry adopting AI tools to drive growth and innovation. We recently announced a joint commitment with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google to upskill 7.5 million workers with the vital AI sk...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: Northern IrelandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and his counterparts in Northern Ireland on the closure of major post offices and how this impacts unemployment across the
Answer: To create a long-term, sustainable future for post offices in communities across the UK, Post Office is transitioning to a fully franchised network. All 108 Directly Managed Branches (DMBs) – including Bangor and Newtownards in Northern Ireland – are with...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEducation: MenDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to encourage more young men into education.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department recognises that participation statistics indicate females generally have lower not in employment, education or training (NEET) rates than males in mo...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to address the rising legal costs of clinical negligence.
Answer: The rising costs of clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service in England are of great concern to the Government. Costs have more than doubled in the last 10 years and are forecast to continue rising, putting further pressure on NHS fi...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to update healthcare professional regulation.
Answer: The Government is committed to modernising the regulatory frameworks for all healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom.As a first step, we aim to consult on secondary legislation to modernise the General Medical Council’s regulatory framework in earl...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNepal: DemonstrationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with international partners on the violent crackdown on protestors in Nepal.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has consistently expressed the UK Government's support for democracy and fundamental freedoms in Nepal. In response to the violence and restrictions on peaceful protest that occurred in September, the UK ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to improve housing provision for ex servicemen personnel.
Answer: This is a Government that will always stand up for those who serve our country.This Government is fully committed to ensuring that all veterans across the UK have access to the support they need on housing. That is why we have committed an additional £12 ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: ConsumersTreasuryTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93709More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the increase in National Insurance contributions on costs to consumers.
Answer: The government published a Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) which set out the impact of the changes to employer NICs, including impacts for individuals, alongside the introduction of the Bill. The government is cutting inflation next year to bear do...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInvestment and Pension Funds: Carbon EmissionsTreasuryTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93708More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to require large investors and pension funds to publish net zero transition plans.
Answer: Transition plans are central to the UK’s ambition to be a global leader in sustainable finance, supporting clean energy growth and transparency in financial markets, including for large investors and pension funds. Credible transition planning helps alloc...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Opening HoursTreasuryTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93707More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration has been given to extending customer service opening hours for HMRC.
Answer: Most HMRC helplines are available Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Helplines have previously been open during the evenings and at weekends, but the majority of customers continued to contact HMRC during office hours. HMRC therefore made an informed choice to ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPensioners: Rural AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps are being taken to promote social inclusion for pensioners in rural areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting people to have the social connections they need. This is a key part of achieving wider government priorities across health and community cohesion. The Government funds the Tackling Loneliness Hub, an online forum ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMothers: HomicideHome OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department has taken to help reduce instances of matricide.
Answer: The scale of violence against women and girls (VAWG) is intolerable, and this Government has set out a mission to halve these crimes over the next decade.The Home Office is working to develop the evidence base on domestic abuse related deaths by funding t...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: AbuseHome OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps are being taken to ensure police officers are trained to identify and help tackle instances of online abuse.
Answer: The College of Policing sets standards for police training and development, including the national policing curriculum and accreditations for those who work in high risk or specialist roles. It also works with police forces to support standards of ongoing...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve workplace catering and break facilities for healthcare workers.
Answer: Good physical working environments are important for staff wellbeing and retention. Staff need to be given the time and space to rest and recover from their work, particularly when working on-call or overnight. This is recognised as a priority in the NHS ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: DeathsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of deaths in hospital.
Answer: The Government is prioritising patient safety and a learning culture in the National Health Service to prevent harmful events from happening to patients. The NHS Patient Safety Strategy, originally published in 2019, and updated in 2021 and 2023, includes...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce regional inequalities in the (a) access to and (b) quality of palliative and end of life care.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning palliative care services to meet the reasonable needs of their population. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications.This further c...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many GP appointments are offered in England each week.
Answer: General practice appointment data is collected and published monthly by NHS England. This data records appointments that have actually taken place, rather than those offered. As a result, we are unable to ascertain precisely how many appointments are offe...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
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