Leigh Ingham MP: written questions
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Written questions
Gender Based Violence: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 905779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Strategic Framework to End Violence against Women and Girls.
Answer: It is our collective shame that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of violence against women and girls in the UK.This Government is committed to halving violence against women and girls in a decade, a commitment I feel very strongly about. I will work ...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Children's PlayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps (a) his Department and (b) NHS England are taking to support the widest possible implementation of the Play Well Toolkit.
Answer: We recognise the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play, as games and active play in all settings build social skills and support children’s wellbeing. The Play Well toolkit that was recently jointly launched by NHS England and ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Children's PlayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to mark Play in Healthcare Week 2025.
Answer: We recognise the importance of supporting children's right to play as games and play help build social-skills and support children’s wellbeing. In October 2025, the Starlight Children's Foundation will mark Play in Healthcare Week, celebrating 50 years of...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMiscarriage: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory follow-up ultrasounds after surgery related to miscarriage in (a) general and (b) cases of pregnancy being over 10
Answer: Experiencing pregnancy or baby loss can be extremely difficult and traumatic and we are determined to make sure all women receive the right care.An assessment has not been made of the potential merits of introducing mandatory follow-up ultrasounds after s...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Sexual and Reproductive HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on improving sexual and reproductive health by implementing the programme entitled Strengthening grassroots or
Answer: The UK is working with other governments globally to protect and progress sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) including through diplomacy and ODA programming. In December 2024, the Prime Minister announced the Grassroots and Counter Rollback ...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Women's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to promote (a) the sexual and reproductive health and rights and (b) other rights of women and girls globally.
Answer: We are strongly committed to standing up for the rights of women and girls, including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We are proud of the UK's long history as an influential global leader on gender equality and SRHR. We will continue to ...
Answered 31 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of maintaining levels of funding commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Answer: The UK remains committed to tackling global health challenges and will continue to work with all international partners towards the collective goal of a healthier, safer and more prosperous world. We have long been a strong supporter of the Global Fund an...
Answered 31 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Sexual and Reproductive HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will continue funding the Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme, implemented by MSI Reproductive Choices and IPPF.
Answer: The UK is proud to defend and promote universal and comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Official Development Assistance (ODA) is one of multiple levers to achieve this. Over the coming months, we will work through how the ODA b...
Answered 31 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: ProtectionMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what mechanisms are in place to (a) monitor and (b) hold accountable (i) CAFCASS and (ii) family courts in private law proceedings where safeguarding concerns for children are identified; and what procedures ther
Answer: As a Non-Departmental Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice, the oversight and assurance arrangements for Cafcass are carried out in accordance with the Arms-Length Body Code of Practice. Specific areas of oversight are also covered in the Framework D...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: StaffordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of community provision of palliative care in Stafford constituency.
Answer: We want a society where every person receives high-quality, compassionate care from diagnosis through to the end of life.Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. This promotes a more con...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2024 to Question 11995 on Park Homes: Sales, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of removing the 10 percent commission
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 44299 on 16 April 2025.
Answered 14 Jul 2025
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