Kit Malthouse MP: written questions
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Written questions
Stalking: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what specialist NHS treatment is available for individuals who engage in stalking and fixated behaviour, including through services such as the National Stalking Clinic; and what assessment her Dep
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordStalkingHome OfficeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the multi-agency approach to stalking and the management of fixated offenders adopted by Cheshire Constabulary's Harm Reduction Unit; and whether s
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordStalking: Prisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what risk assessment is carried out on offenders convicted of stalking and exhibiting fixated behaviour before they are released from custody, including under early release arrangements; and what steps he is taki
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordStalkingMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what (a) treatment and (b) accredited behavioural interventions are available to individuals convicted of (i) stalking and (ii) exhibiting fixated behaviour in (A) custody and (B) while under supervision in the c
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will meet (a) the family of PC Andrew Harper and (b) representatives of the Police Federation to discuss the early release scheme.
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to bring forward proposals to exclude offenders convicted of killing a police officer or other emergency worker from the early release scheme.
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what representations he received from (a) the family of PC Andrew Harper, (b) the Thames Valley Police Federation and (c) the Police Federation of England and Wales during the review of the early release scheme;
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the reviews of the early release scheme ordered by the Prime Minister.
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people convicted of killing a police officer or other emergency worker are eligible for early release under the scheme; and how many he expects to be released in the next 12 months.
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what criteria his Department used to determine which categories of offence would be excluded from the early release scheme.
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, for what reason offenders convicted of killing a police officer or other emergency worker were not excluded from the early release scheme.
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the progress of the New Hospital Programme.
Answer: The Government’s New Hospital Programme: Plan for Implementation was published in January 2025 and put the programme on a credible and sustainable footing, ensuring taxpayers get maximum value for money. We are committed to delivering all schemes and are ...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBlood: AnimalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the level of resilience of UK donor animal blood supply for diagnostic use across the NHS and the need for continuous supply.
Answer: The Department recognises that animal blood-enriched agar is a critical component in microbiological diagnostics, and we recognise the importance of a sustainable and secure supply of such materials.There are a number of suppliers on NHS Supply Chain’s cu...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBlood AgarDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on where licenced donor animal blood is sourced from to develop animal blood-enriched agar for use across the NHS; and if he will make a statement about the im
Answer: The Department recognises that animal blood-enriched agar is a critical component in microbiological diagnostics, and we recognise the importance of a sustainable and secure supply of such materials.There are a number of suppliers on NHS Supply Chain’s cu...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAntibiotics: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what role animal blood-enriched agar plays in (a) bacterial culture, (b) antimicrobial susceptibility testing, (c) AMR surveillance and (d) the recent meningitis outbreak.
Answer: The Department supports the use of validated laboratory methods to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and robust surveillance, while encouraging the development and adoption of suitable alternatives where these can be used safely and effectiv...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLife SciencesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the (a) voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth and (b) statutory scheme payment rates on attracting pharmaceu
Answer: Life sciences is a key growth-driving sector and is a core part of our modern Industrial Strategy. The 2024 Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAG) introduced, for the first time, an approximately £400 million industry-funded VPAG...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to align medicines spending growth with NHS budget growth in real terms.
Answer: The allowed rate of growth for branded medicines is established by the 2024 Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG).The VPAG plays an important role in delivering improved health gains from medicines in the National Health...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAlternative Fuels: AmmoniaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answers of 12 March 2025 to Questions (a) 35320, (b) 35322 and (c) 35324, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of working with UK-based manufacturers of ammonia
Answer: Ammonia cracking is a nascent technology that the Government has supported through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative, low-carbon technologies. As the sector develops, government will work with ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAlternative Fuels: AmmoniaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answers of 12 March 2025 to Questions (a) 35320, (b) 35322 and (c) 35324, what was the date of the most recent official meeting between ministers from his Department and minis
Answer: There is regular engagement between DESNZ, DfT and DBT to discuss a range of policy issues. Officials are working closely with other departments to understand the potential role of ammonia in the UK’s future low carbon economy and how it should be conside...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAlternative Fuels: AmmoniaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answers of 12 March 2025 Questions (a) 35320 and (b) 35322 on Alternative Fuels: Ammonia, whether he has considered domestic ammonia storage for on-demand ammonia cracking and
Answer: Ammonia cracking is a nascent technology that the Government has previously supported through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. As set out in the Market Engagement document, the early focus of the Hydrogen Storage Business Model will be geological storag...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: ProductionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2025 to Question 35323 on Alternative Fuels: Ammonia, whether he has considered using imported ammonia to expand the domestic production of hydrogen (a) thr
Answer: The Government’s immediate priority is supporting primary hydrogen production methods in the UK, which will help us to develop supply chains and bring down the costs of hydrogen production in the UK. Utilising ammonia cracking to import hydrogen does not ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAmmonia: ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2025 to Question 35325 on Ammonia: Exports, which countries his Department has identified as the strongest markets for exports of ammonia cracking technologies; and w
Answer: Ammonia cracking is a nascent technology that the Government has supported through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative, low-carbon technologies. The government will soon publish the new Industria...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAlternative Fuels: AmmoniaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of including green ammonia technologies in (a) the advanced manufacturing or (b) clean energy industries sections of the Industrial Strategy.
Answer: The Industrial Strategy Green Paper identified eight growth-driving sectors, including both advanced manufacturing and clean energy industries. Low carbon ammonia could play a role in reaching net zero as part of a diverse energy mix. All sectors can shap...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAmmonia: ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the international export potential of UK manufacturers of ammonia cracking technology.
Answer: We are aware of various companies developing ammonia cracking technologies, who are also looking to export these technologies overseas. We are committed to ensuring that businesses in the UK hydrogen sector grow and thrive, including through exports of hy...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAlternative Fuels: AmmoniaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the size of the global green ammonia market; and what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of steps other nations are taking to s
Answer: The current green ammonia market is minimal, but it is expected to grow as electrolytic hydrogen production scales up. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimate that 92Mt of green ammonia (about 40% of total ammonia production) will be produced globa...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
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