Julian Lewis MP: written questions
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Fishing CatchesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which techniques used by fishermen in UK waters are assessed by her Department to pose the most risk of inflicting bycatch losses; and what measures she will put in place to minimise s
Answer: Minister Hardy attended the launch of Wildlife and Countryside Link’s “Hidden in the Haul” report. The department is considering the report’s detail.To understand and address bycatch, Defra funds a range of initiatives including:The Bycatch Monitoring Pro...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFishing CatchesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the accuracy of the statistics published by Wildlife and Countryside Link showing the unintentional killing of (a) seals, (b) dolphins and (c
Answer: Minister Hardy attended the launch of Wildlife and Countryside Link’s “Hidden in the Haul” report. The department is considering the report’s detail.To understand and address bycatch, Defra funds a range of initiatives including:The Bycatch Monitoring Pro...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHemiplegia: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to promote the drafting of NICE guidelines on early intervention by clinicians to treat infants diagnosed with Hemiplegia; and what recent assessment his department ha
Answer: There are no current plans to commission the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to develop guidelines specifically on the treatment of hemiplegia in infants. Topics for new or updated NICE guidance are identified through its establis...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps have (a) the Surgeon General’s Office and (b) the Ministry of Defence more widely taken as a result of the 2016 recommendations of the Defence Committee report (HC567) on its inquiry into the harmful e
Answer: The Defence Committee Report (HC567) made a series of recommendations on the Ministry of Defence (MOD) use of mefloquine (trade name Lariam), individual risk assessments, research undertaken research on mefloquine, and comparisons with the use of mefloqui...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance his Department has provided to the NHS on appropriate treatment for former Service personnel presenting with suicidal ideation resulting from brain injury caused by neurological side-effects of Lari
Answer: Mefloquine, trade name Lariam, is recommended as an effective anti-malarial by international health agencies, including the World Health Organisation. Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Health Service both follow National Institute for Care and Ex...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MalariaMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish the results of his Department's research study number 713/MoDREC/15 on anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis, including Lariam (Mefloquine).
Answer: The Defence Committee Report (HC567) made a series of recommendations on the Ministry of Defence (MOD) use of mefloquine (trade name Lariam), individual risk assessments, research undertaken research on mefloquine, and comparisons with the use of mefloqui...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MalariaMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Fourth Report of the Defence Committee of Session 2014-15 entitled An acceptable risk? The use of Lariam for military personnel, HC 567, published on 10 May 2016, how many Service personnel
Answer: The Department continues to monitor and publish bi-annual statistics on the number of prescriptions for mefloquine (also known as Larium) given to UK armed forces personnel at Ministry of Defence medical facilities since 12 September 2016. The full releas...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: DebtsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations she has received from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development on the effects of global debt on low-income countries; and what action she plan
Answer: Supporting developing countries to tackle unsustainable debt is a key priority of this government. Debt servicing costs are at their highest for 25 years and are crowding out vital investments in growth and development. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: DebtsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of high-interest debt repayments by low-income countries on the ability of those countries to provide adequate (a)
Answer: Supporting developing countries to tackle unsustainable debt is a key priority of this government. Debt servicing costs are at their highest for 25 years and are crowding out vital investments in growth and development. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: DebtsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what her policy is on the (a) amelioration and (b) cancellation of high-interest debts incurred by low-income countries; and what steps she plans to take to implement that po
Answer: Supporting developing countries to tackle unsustainable debt is a key priority of this government. Debt servicing costs are at their highest for 25 years and are crowding out vital investments in growth and development. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129450More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, who first suggested to the Prime Minister that Peter Mandelson should be appointed as Ambassador to the United States.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transpa...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128634More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many individuals have settled their loan charge liability (a) in full or (b) through a Time to Pay arrangement since the publication of the Ray McCann review on 26 November 2025 until the most recent date for wh
Answer: HMRC have now written to all taxpayers that they have identified as being eligible for the settlement opportunity, to explain how they are affected by the outcome of the review. Taxpayers who register an interest in settling under the new opportunity now ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many bids were accepted for the contract to provide up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers; and whether any provider of new sets of protective body armour for prison officers has prev
Answer: The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Safariland UK LTD for 6,250 sets of Body Armour for Prison Officers. The Ministry of Justice received two bids from suppliers and accepted one.This contract was tendered via a Bluelight Commercial Framewor...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether representatives of prison officers were consulted over the (a) design, and (b) procurement of new protective body armour.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is committed to equipping up to 10,000 staff with protective body armour by March 2027. Work is continuing to support delivery against this commitment, ensuring it is implemented in a controlled and pro...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the tender for providing up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers was made public, and if he will make a statement.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Safariland UK LTD for 6,250 sets of Body Armour for Prison Officers. The Ministry of Justice received two bids from suppliers and accepted one.This contract was tendered via a Bluelight Commercial Framewor...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that the process of procuring up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers is (a) open, (b) transparent, and (c) effective.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Safariland UK LTD for 6,250 sets of Body Armour for Prison Officers. The Ministry of Justice received two bids from suppliers and accepted one.This contract was tendered via a Bluelight Commercial Framewor...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether it is her policy to prevent the provision of (a) mosquito nets, (b) sunglasses and (c) water purifying systems from entering the British Indian Ocean Territory on ves
Answer: These are operational matters for the British Indian Overseas Territory (BIOT) Authority, discharged under the powers provided in the BIOT (Immigration) Order 2004.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: MauritiusForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her Mauritian counterpart on the arrest of the former Prime Minister of that country in relation to money laundering issues.
Answer: These legal proceedings are a matter for the Mauritian authorities.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: MauritiusForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the purpose is of the visit to Mauritius by UK officials on 22 April 2026; and what the principal subjects to be discussed are.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 13 February in response to Question 110763.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the cost was of deploying a patrol vessel and personnel for the interception at sea of humanitarian aid for British Chagossian resettlers on 11 April 2026; and whether a
Answer: These are operational matters for the British Indian Overseas Territory (BIOT) Authority, discharged under the powers provided in the BIOT (Immigration) Order 2004.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands being ceded to Mauritius on (a) observance of and (b) the operation of AFCONE’s in
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 3 February to Question 109503 on the same issue.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the timing of the public commentary by the government of Mauritius on the Iranian missile att
Answer: None of the issues raised by the Rt Hon Member are matters for the UK Government, and none of them have any bearing on the future status of the Diego Garcia base, or the treaty negotiated with Mauritius.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSouth Africa: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies on the Chagos Islands of the joint naval exercises undertaken by South Africa with (a) China, (b) Russia and (c) other BRICS partners i
Answer: There are no implications for the Ministry of Defence's policy on the Chagos Islands of South Africa's joint naval exercises in its waters.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPaul BérengerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of (a) the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Paul Bérenger in Mauritius and (b) his allegatio
Answer: None of the issues raised by the Rt Hon Member are matters for the UK Government, and none of them have any bearing on the future status of the Diego Garcia base, or the treaty negotiated with Mauritius.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOutdoor Education: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will continue to fund the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship in order to allow (a) the cohort already accepted for the scheme to continue and (b) substantive consultation with the
Answer: Over the past decade we’ve seen apprenticeship starts by those aged 16-24 fall by 40% and over half of all apprenticeship starts are now by learners aged 25 and over. At the same time, we have seen the apprenticeship offer increase to over 700 standards, ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
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