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Syria: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international counterparts to ensure the safety of Christians in Syria.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided on 22 June in response to Question 10866 and to the former Minister for the Middle East's written statement to the House on 29 April.I am committed to raising issues related to freedom of religion or be...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTravel: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of transport for disabled people.
Answer: From 1 April 2027, people who hold a disabled bus pass will be able to travel on buses for free in England, no matter the time of day. Currently, disabled bus passes are only valid for travel between 9.30am to 11pm during weekdays, unless local authoritie...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDogs: AllergiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help protect people with dog allergies.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving care for people with allergies, and ensuring they receive high-quality care and support, and access to the latest treatments.The Expert Advisory Group on Allergy (EAGA), co-chaired by the Department and the Nationa...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordJagtar Singh JohalForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his counterpart in India on the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has most recently raised Mr Johal's case with her Indian counterparts on several occasions, most recently when visiting India in early June. We continue to make clear to the Government of India that faster progress is needed towards ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: TrialsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with his counterparts in India on (i) human rights; (ii) civil liberties; and (iii) fair process in criminal trials in that country.
Answer: Our High Commission in New Delhi, along with our network of Deputy High Commissions, monitors these matters closely, and engages with civil society on a regular basis to support efforts to uphold human rights.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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Electric Vehicles: ShippingDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review legislation and guidance designed to (i) prevent fires involving electric vehicles (EVs) on ferries and ships and (ii) mitigate risks arising from fires involving EVs on ferries and
Answer: Fire safety, including electric vehicle (EV) fire safety, on ferries and ships is kept under continuous review by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The MCA work closely with the Government, industry and international organisations such as the Inte...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether diagnoses by private healthcare providers are accepted by his Department when a person claims the upper level of Universal Credit.
Answer: We do not make entitlement decisions based solely on a diagnosis, whether provided by an NHS or private healthcare provider. For people claiming Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance, decisions are based on how a person’s health condition o...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFunctional Neurological Disorder: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what treatment is available for people with Functional Neurological Disorder.
Answer: Most services for people with neurological conditions, including functional neurological disorder (FND), are commissioned locally. Integrated care board commissioners are best placed to configure services for their populations and will be supported by cli...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Hearing ImpairmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve service accessibility for deaf claimants who also have additional support needs.
Answer: The Department is committed to pursuing a just, equal, and inclusive society, ensuring independence and control for everyone, including our deaf customers. Customers can communicate with us using Relay UK. We also offer email as a reasonable adjustment as...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Hearing ImpairmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to his Department's services for deaf claimants.
Answer: The Department is committed to pursuing a just, equal, and inclusive society, ensuring independence and control for everyone, including our deaf customers. Customers can communicate with us using Relay UK. We also offer email as a reasonable adjustment as...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCriminal Injuries Compensation: GlasgowMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average processing time was for applications to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme by people resident in Glasgow in each of the last five years.
Answer: The table below shows the average time for decisions to be made on applications* for criminal injuries compensation by people resident in Glasgow**.Financial Year of CICA decisionAverage time (days)2020-213772021-224492022-234812023-244872024-25454* The ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCriminal Injuries Compensation: GlasgowMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people in Glasgow received awards under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme in each of the last five years; and what the value of those awards was.
Answer: The table below provides the number of compensation awards paid in each of the last five financial years to applicants living in Glasgow.Number of compensation awards paid to applicants living in Glasgow* ** Financial YearNumber of awards paidTotal value...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: Israeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the Government’s assessment is of the steps required by the UK and international allies to help prevent further illegal settlement building and settler violence in the W
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers I gave on this issue in Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March, and to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and fourteen of her overseas counterparts on 24 December 2025 ...
Answered 2 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: Israeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what analysis the Government has undertaken to assess levels of increases of illegal settlement building in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers I gave on this issue in Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March, and to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and fourteen of her overseas counterparts on 24 December 2025 ...
Answered 2 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmobilisation of VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many instances of cars being illegally unclamped have been reported to the Police by the DVLA since 1st March 2025.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency does not hold a record of instances reported to the police. However, since 1 March 2025, just under 28,000 immobilisation devices were unlawfully removed from a vehicle before the wheelclamping company returned to i...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: PakistanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure compliance with International Law with reference to cross-border military actions in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 11 March to Question 116086.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: PakistanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with international allies to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 11 March to Question 116086.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of sufficiently qualified assessors to review portfolios under the Portfolio Pathway system.
Answer: No assessment has been made by the Department of the effectiveness of the Portfolio Pathway route to professional registration for overseas qualified specialist medical practitioners and general practitioners or the availability of portfolio assessors. Th...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Portfolio Pathway system for qualification as consultants.
Answer: No assessment has been made by the Department of the effectiveness of the Portfolio Pathway route to professional registration for overseas qualified specialist medical practitioners and general practitioners or the availability of portfolio assessors. Th...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what has been the average length of time to decide an application under the Portfolio Pathway route for each of the last five years for which data is available.
Answer: No assessment has been made by the Department of the effectiveness of the Portfolio Pathway route to professional registration for overseas qualified specialist medical practitioners and general practitioners or the availability of portfolio assessors. Th...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many doctors have qualified as consultants under the Portfolio Pathway route over the last five years for which data is available.
Answer: No assessment has been made by the Department of the effectiveness of the Portfolio Pathway route to professional registration for overseas qualified specialist medical practitioners and general practitioners or the availability of portfolio assessors. Th...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many doctors have applied to qualify as consultants under the Portfolio Pathway route over the last five years for which data is available.
Answer: No assessment has been made by the Department of the effectiveness of the Portfolio Pathway route to professional registration for overseas qualified specialist medical practitioners and general practitioners or the availability of portfolio assessors. Th...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProsthetics: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will include workforce projections and training requirements for prosthetics and orthotics as a distinct profession within the update to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Answer: The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to set out action to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. The 10 Year Workforce Plan will ensure the National Health Service has ...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProsthetics: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether discussions have taken place between his Department and (a) NHS England, (b) the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics and (c) universities on the sustainability of prosthetics a
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care works closely with the Department for Education to support the availability of a diverse range of training routes into health and care careers including prosthetics and orthotics. While the Government is committed ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProsthetics: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department or NHS England has undertaken a risk assessment on the potential closure of prosthetics and orthotics pre-registration programmes.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care works closely with the Department for Education to support the availability of a diverse range of training routes into health and care careers including prosthetics and orthotics. While the Government is committed ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRecruitment: ApplicationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to encourage employers to provide feedback to job applicants who are unsuccessful.
Answer: The DWP encourages employers to provide feedback to unsuccessful job applicants wherever possible. This includes asking employers to adapt their recruitment processes so they can identify applicants and share outcome information with Employer Adviser team...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProstheticsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics and training providers on the long term availability of training courses for people to qualify as c
Answer: Higher education institutions are independent providers and are responsible for making their own decisions about course delivery and viability based on learner demand and provider capacity.NHS England continues to work closely with the British Association...
Answered 20 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordProstheticsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Department is taking to help ensure the long term availability of training courses for people to qualify as clinicians and technicians in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Answer: Higher education institutions are independent providers and are responsible for making their own decisions about course delivery and viability based on learner demand and provider capacity.NHS England continues to work closely with the British Association...
Answered 20 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTheatre: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110996More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on the amount of Theatre Tax Relief for Corporation Tax provided to Scottish Companies over the last two tax years.
Answer: Data on the amount of Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) paid to Scottish companies is held by HMRC on the basis of the company’s registered office address. The amount of TTR paid in relation to the last two complete tax years is as follows. 2021-22£2m2022-23£12m
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care ServicesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to provide support for small businesses in the Hair and Beauty sector.
Answer: Small businesses in the hair and beauty sector play an important role in supporting jobs, high streets and local economies. We've introduced permanently lower business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties and have provided £4.3bn to shield...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Petroleum Gas: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that drivers of liquefied petroleum gas autogas vehicles pay competitive prices.
Answer: Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices at forecourts reflect fixed and variable costs, including international traded prices, distribution, staff and other forecourt costs. Vehicles powered by LPG benefit from a reduced fuel duty rate of 28.88 pence per litre ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLegumes: AllergiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that food products include labels on pea and legume allergies.
Answer: There are a large number of potential food ingredients that may cause allergic reactions in sensitised individuals. The current 14 regulated allergens are recognised as the most common and potent allergens of public health concern across Europe. They must...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLebanon: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with international allies to secure a long-term ceasefire in Lebanon and encourage the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 November in response to Question 91653.
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAbandoned VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the DVLA is taking with local councils and police to remove abandoned vehicles (a) without road tax and (b) that are SORN registered from public roads.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) operates a comprehensive package of measures to tackle unlicensed vehicles. These range from automatic number plate recognition cameras, wheelclamping and the removal and impounding of unlicensed vehicles. Th...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBosnia and Herzegovina: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international counterparts to ensure the continued implementation of the Dayton Accords.
Answer: The UK is working closely with our international partners and parties across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement, rule of law and rights of all BiH citizens, including Bosniaks in Republika Srpska. In July, the Foreign Secret...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRepublika Srpska: Ethnic GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with international counterparts to ensure the protection of the rights of minority ethnic Bosniaks living in Republika Srpska.
Answer: The UK is working closely with our international partners and parties across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement, rule of law and rights of all BiH citizens, including Bosniaks in Republika Srpska. In July, the Foreign Secret...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Internet and TelecommunicationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to help ensure access to (a) the internet and (b) telecommunications by people in Afghanistan.
Answer: The Taliban's decision to shut down internet services from 29 September to 1 October was deeply concerning. It risked crippling Afghanistan's economy, causing significant issues with the delivery of vital UK aid, and cutting off vulnerable communities.The...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
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Afghanistan: Women's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the UK is taking (a) on its own and (b) with international counterparts to improve the rights of Women and Girls in Afghanistan.
Answer: The Government condemns the Taliban's appalling repression of Afghan women and girls, and officials regularly raise those issues, and other priorities, most recently in July. In parallel, we continue to engage directly with a range of Afghans to inform an...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: International AssistanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international allies to help bring greater stability to Syria.
Answer: Alongside international allies, we have consistently advocated for an inclusive, representative political transition which respects the rights of all Syrians. This is essential for long-term stability and peace. The former Foreign Secretary discussed this...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLebanon: International AssistanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international allies to help bring greater stability to Lebanon.
Answer: The UK works with many international allies to support stability in Lebanon. In August, the UK supported the renewal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate alongside other international partners. The UK lobbied other UN Security Council ...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall BusinessesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 905254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his Department's SME strategy on the economy.
Answer: Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and crucial for the delivery of our Growth Mission. We will publish a new SME strategy later this year that will complement our Industrial and Trade Strategies as part of our approach to driving economic g...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordInnovation: GlasgowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to increase levels of innovation in Glasgow.
Answer: This Government’s record £20.4 billion investment in R&D for 2025/26 will help people across the UK enjoy the benefits from an innovation-led economy.My Hon Friend will be pleased to hear, as part of this, we are extending the Innovation Accelerators,...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
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