Kim Johnson MP: written questions
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Shipping: TrainingDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the International Maritime Organisation on the mandatory firefighting requirements in the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention and the fire safe
Answer: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), continues to participate in International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions on seafarer training and maritime fire safety.The UK is also actively engaged in IMO work on the fire safety implications of transp...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordJournalism: ProtectionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of the UK government advocating for a new United Nations Convention for the Protection of Journalists and Media Wo
Answer: The Government is committed to upholding media freedom and ensuring that journalists and other media workers are able to operate without fear, harassment or violence, wherever they are in the world. We are currently pursuing those goals through our role a...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReorganisationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether ministers have been involved in her Department's FCDO 2030 restructuring process.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to becoming a more strategic, high performing and technology-enabled organisation, better equipped to deliver tangible benefits for the British people. The FCDO2030 reform programme is d...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReorganisationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what policy reason her Department's FCDO2030 restructuring exercise deviates from 2016 Protocols.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to becoming a more strategic, high performing and technology-enabled organisation, better equipped to deliver tangible benefits for the British people. The FCDO2030 reform programme is d...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReorganisationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to mitigate the potential risk of industrial action by PCS resulting from her Department's restructuring.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to becoming a more strategic, high performing and technology-enabled organisation, better equipped to deliver tangible benefits for the British people. The FCDO2030 reform programme is d...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReorganisationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether key data on levels of staffing resulting from her Department's restructuring process have been shared with staff and trade unions.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to becoming a more strategic, high performing and technology-enabled organisation, better equipped to deliver tangible benefits for the British people. The FCDO2030 reform programme is d...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReorganisationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the FCDO2030 restructuring exercise and proposed staff reductions on the level of the UK’s soft power capability and w
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to becoming a more strategic, high performing and technology-enabled organisation, better equipped to deliver tangible benefits for the British people. The FCDO2030 reform programme is d...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReorganisationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure (a) meaningful consultation with trade unions and (b) assess equality safeguards to inform proposed redundancy decisions in the FCDO2030 re
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to becoming a more strategic, high performing and technology-enabled organisation, better equipped to deliver tangible benefits for the British people. The FCDO2030 reform programme is d...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReorganisationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she had made of the potential impact of the FCDO2030 restructuring programme on (a) departmental delivery and (b) workforce pressures.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to becoming a more strategic, high performing and technology-enabled organisation, better equipped to deliver tangible benefits for the British people. The FCDO2030 reform programme is d...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that arms transferred through UK military bases are used in accordance with international law.
Answer: The UK continues to be committed to upholding International Law and will always operate in accordance with its key principals.The use of UK military bases by foreign governments is governed by a range of longstanding agreements. For operational security r...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on compensation awards resulting from the offence of Assault on an Emergency Worker by type of emergency worker.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of compensation orders and average amount of compensation at criminal courts in England and Wales for a wide range of offences including assault on an emergency worker in the Outcomes by Offences data t...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the total value of compensation awarded for cases of assaults on Emergency Workers was since 2019.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of compensation orders and average amount of compensation at criminal courts in England and Wales for a wide range of offences including assault on an emergency worker in the Outcomes by Offences data t...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRFA Fort VictoriaMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the operational (a) status and (b) future of RFA Fort Victoria.
Answer: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are an indispensable part of Defence, and I am grateful to all the seafarers in the RFA who support defence outputs. The RFA operates platforms in accordance with the defence priorities. RFA Fort Victoria will be regenerate...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRFA Fort VictoriaMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the additional crewing required to bring the RFA Fort Victoria back into operational service.
Answer: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are an indispensable part of Defence, and I am grateful to all the seafarers in the RFA who support defence outputs. The RFA operates platforms in accordance with the defence priorities. RFA Fort Victoria will be regenerate...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Career DevelopmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress the Ministry of Defence has made in reaching agreements with commercial shipping operators to enable Royal Fleet Auxiliary (a) apprentices, (b) cadets (c) qualified Ratings and (d) qualified Officer
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to engage with maritime industry partners and the regulator to explore opportunities for Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel at all grades to gain the sea time required for qualification, career progression and certific...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the progress the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has made in recruiting and retaining civilian seafarer staff since July 2024.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps the recruitment and retention of Royal Fleet Auxiliary civilian seafarers under close review, including through ongoing workforce analysis and engagement with Maritime Trade Unions. The RFA has faced sustained recruitment and...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide a timeline for the (a) design, (b) tendering and (c) award of contracts for (i) dry-dock maintenance and (ii) berthing of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet from 2028.
Answer: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are an indispensable part of Defence, and I am grateful to all the seafarers in the RFA who support defence outputs. The Ministry of Defence is developing requirements for future RFA afloat support arrangements, including d...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department distinguishes between legal basis relied upon for support to allied military operations and the general criteria used to determine whether a proposed activity falls within the Government’s
Answer: Any decision to determine whether any proposed activity falls within the Government's stated defensive purpose or to support allies is considered on a case-by-case basis. The decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their act...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Crimes of ViolenceAttorney GeneralTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11767More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, if the CPS will publish internal guidance and policy documents relating to charging decisions in Assault on Emergency Worker cases.
Answer: The Crown Prosecution Service updated its guidance for prosecuting offences relating to the Assault on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 in June 2025. Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 | The Crown Prosecution Service. The update ensure...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Crimes of ViolenceAttorney GeneralTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11766More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many Assault on Emergency Worker prosecutions proceeded where AEW was the only remaining charge.
Answer: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) holds management information on offences derived from its Case Management System (CMS) and associated Management Information System (MIS).CPS offence-level data can be used to report on the number of offences charged an...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Crimes of ViolenceAttorney GeneralTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11765More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many of the cases of charges for assault on emergency workers was the public interest test cited as the reason for discontinuation.
Answer: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not hold centrally retrievable data on the reasons for discontinuation at an offence level within its Case Management System (CMS) and associated Management Information System (MIS).While the CPS applies the Code f...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Crimes of ViolenceAttorney GeneralTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11764More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many charges for Assault on an Emergency Worker were not proceeded with by the CPS in each of the last 5 years.
Answer: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) holds management information on offences derived from its Case Management System (CMS) and associated Management Information System (MIS).CPS offence-level data can be used to report on the number of offences charged an...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many compensation orders have been issued in cases involving the offence of Assault on an Emergency Worker each year since 2019.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of compensation orders at criminal courts in England and Wales for a wide range of offences including assault on an emergency worker in the Outcomes by Offences data tool, that can be downloaded from th...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChild BenefitTreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10750More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what guidance her Department provides for people who believe they have not been paid the correct child benefits.
Answer: HMRC administers Child Benefit and regularly undertakes communications campaigns in press and social media to encourage people to claim. Last year, over 500,000 flyers were issued to new parents with a QR code that takes customers straight to the Child Be...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ChildrenTreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10749More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that children eligible for benefits receive their entitlement.
Answer: HMRC administers Child Benefit and regularly undertakes communications campaigns in press and social media to encourage people to claim. Last year, over 500,000 flyers were issued to new parents with a QR code that takes customers straight to the Child Be...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
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