Kate Osamor MP: written questions 2025
105 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Social Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Department's report entitled Triggers to claiming personal independence payment, published on 2 May 2025, whether she will publish (a) an updated version of her Department's report
Answer: Information on the impacts of the Pathways to Work Green Paper has been published here ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper’(opens in a new tab). A further programme of analysis to support development of the...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: British Nationals AbroadDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to negotiate reciprocal social security agreements with countries where UK pensioners do not receive annual state pension uprating.
Answer: The Department has no plans to negotiate such reciprocal social security agreements.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2025 to Question 47556 on Animal Housing, what his Department's planned timeline is for sharing the findings of their review into banning the use of
Answer: This is a multifaceted issue with many factors that need to be carefully considered. The Department has initiated a series of meetings with key stakeholders as part of the development of an overarching approach to animal welfare. We will be outlining more...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFree School MealsDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of uprating in line with inflation the income threshold for Free School Meals eligibility for children in families with No Recourse to Public Funds.
Answer: Children from households with no recourse to public funds can receive free meals in school, subject to meeting income criteria set by the department in our published guidance.As with all government programmes, we continue to keep free school meals under r...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: TaxationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Israeli Government on the NGO taxation bill which has been proposed in the Israeli Knesset.
Answer: We are deeply troubled by the proposed non-governmental organisation (NGO) taxation bill which threatens to undermine the ability of NGOs to operate effectively and continue their important work in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). W...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters near Malta on 2 May 2025.
Answer: We are aware of the serious incident involving a ship off the coast of Malta early last month. We have been in contact with local authorities and understand that no UK citizens were on board and there were no casualties. The Foreign Secretary continues to...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of extending eligibility to the Winter Fuel Payment to households in receipt of Housing Benefit on pensioner poverty.
Answer: The Government wants to expand eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments, recognising the goals of supporting these pensioners, meeting need and of sustainable public finances. Any change will be announced to Parliament in the normal way.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHygiene: PovertyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the report entitled A Clean Start in Life, published by In Kind Direct on 2 May 2025.
Answer: Tackling child poverty is at the heart of this Government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The Child Poverty Taskforce is continuing its urgent work and is exploring all available levers, including considering social security reforms, to d...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTurkey: PKKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking diplomatic steps to support the Kurdistan Workers Party – Turkey peace process.
Answer: The Government maintains a regular dialogue with Turkey, as a key North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally and strategic partner. Ministers have spoken with their Turkish counterparts in recent days to discuss the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) anno...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAbdullah OcalanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Turkish counterpart on the detention of Abdullah Ocalan.
Answer: The Government maintains a regular dialogue with Turkey, as a key North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally and strategic partner. Ministers have spoken with their Turkish counterparts in recent days to discuss the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) anno...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPKKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Turkish counterpart on the disbanding of the Kurdistan Workers Party.
Answer: The Government maintains a regular dialogue with Turkey, as a key North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally and strategic partner. Ministers have spoken with their Turkish counterparts in recent days to discuss the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) anno...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Edmonton and Winchmore HillDepartment for EducationTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many children are on the SEND waiting list in Edmonton and Winchmore Hill constituency.
Answer: The department does not hold information on the number of children waiting to be assessed for an education, health and care (EHC) plan.The department collects information from local authorities on the number of requests for an EHC needs assessment, the nu...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: EnfieldDepartment for EducationTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to meet the demand for (a) special and (b) mainstream school placements for children with SEN in the London Borough of Enfield.
Answer: The department has published allocations for £740 million in high needs provision capital allocations for the 2025/26 financial year. The funding can be used to adapt schools to be more accessible for children with special educational needs and disabiliti...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMahmoud KhalilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 April 2025 to Question 40483 on Mahmoud Khalil, whether he has had recent discussions with his US counterpart on the detention of pro-Palestinian
Answer: As previously stated in response to Question 40483, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not comment on personal matters relating to former members of staff. Discussions surrounding the detention of non-British nationals are not fo...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Pedestrian AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling local authorities to use CCTV enforcement to address unlawful pavement parking; and if she will bring forward legislative proposals to perm
Answer: No assessment has been made of the use of CCTV cameras to address pavement parking. The use of CCTV for civil enforcement of parking restrictions is currently limited to contraventions occurring in ‘keep clear’ zig-zag areas outside schools, red routes, b...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPakistan: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart on ending enforced disappearances.
Answer: The UK is clear that the freedom to hold and express views without censorship, intimidation or unnecessary restriction is a cornerstone of democracy. We remain deeply concerned over reports of human rights violations, including enforced disappearances. Ou...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBalochistan: Human RightsHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support UK citizens with relatives impacted by the human rights situation in Balochistan.
Answer: Any application for a UK visa will be assessed against the requirements of the Immigration Rules. We advise people to consider the most appropriate visa route for their own circumstances.
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBalochistan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart on the human rights situation in Balochistan.
Answer: The UK is deeply concerned about reports of human rights abuses and violations in Pakistan, including in Balochistan province. Our High Commission in Pakistan regularly raises these issues with the Government of Pakistan at a senior level, including the n...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had recent discussions with animal protection groups on phasing out animal experiments.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. The government will publish a strategy to support the development, valida...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what was discussed during his most recent meeting with his Israeli counterpart.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary met with Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar on 15 April during his visit to London to discuss the need for an end to the aid blockade in Gaza and for all parties to push towards an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages who ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordIntimate Image Abuse: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to support victims of AI-generated intimate images.
Answer: The Government was elected with a landmark mission to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the next decade.Our VAWG strategy will be published this year and will include joint steps to tackle image-based abuse across England and Wales and prot...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the ten year route to settlement to five years.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, in consultation with a wide range of experts and stakeholders, and we will set out our overall approach to reforming the immigration system in our upcoming white paper.
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrants: Health ServicesHome OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of exempting migrants from the Immigration Health Surcharge after their second Leave to Remain application.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, in consultation with a wide range of experts and stakeholders, and we will set out our overall approach to reforming the immigration system in our upcoming white paper.
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrants: Health ServicesHome OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of exempting migrants in employment from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, in consultation with a wide range of experts and stakeholders, and we will set out our overall approach to reforming the immigration system in our upcoming white paper.
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTuberculosis: Asylum and HomelessnessDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve tuberculosis (a) screening, (b) diagnosis and (c) treatment services for (i) people experiencing homelessness and (ii) asylum seekers.
Answer: The Department works collaboratively with Government departments, local authorities, and third-sector organisations to overcome barriers to healthcare access for people seeking asylum and those experiencing homelessness, ensuring they can access and recei...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →