Marsha De Cordova MP: written questions
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Digital Technology: Health HazardsDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether guidance on screen time and social media use will include the potential impact of excessive use of screens on sight loss.
Answer: The department and the Department of Health and Social Care are jointly working to produce and publish new practical, evidence-informed guidance on screen time for early years. An early years screen time advisory group of child health and development spec...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support disabled people across the Commonwealth.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has funded disability inclusion activities in the Commonwealth through the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum (CDPF) since 2019, and provided around £2 million to support disabled people's organisa...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria her Department uses to determine the distribution of UK aid funding.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has funded disability inclusion activities in the Commonwealth through the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum (CDPF) since 2019, and provided around £2 million to support disabled people's organisa...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has undertaken any impact assessment ahead of the proposed reduction in financial support in the upcoming financial year to organisations providing dis
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has funded disability inclusion activities in the Commonwealth through the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum (CDPF) since 2019, and provided around £2 million to support disabled people's organisa...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of UK aid is allocated to support disabled people globally.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has funded disability inclusion activities in the Commonwealth through the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum (CDPF) since 2019, and provided around £2 million to support disabled people's organisa...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce disability discrimination across the Commonwealth.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has funded disability inclusion activities in the Commonwealth through the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum (CDPF) since 2019, and provided around £2 million to support disabled people's organisa...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordKazakhstan: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of abuse of young Christian women, raids on churches and allegations of bribery of past
Answer: The UK is committed to standing up for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) globally. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. We will work to uphold the right to Freedom of Religious Belief through our position at the UN, ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the UK's level of participation in global disability rights and inclusion activities.
Answer: The UK has been a long-standing supporter of disability rights around the world, and our global programmes are supporting disability inclusion in health, education and employment, as well as access to innovative assistive technology.As well as building di...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: EqualityDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what definition of inclusive education her Department uses.
Answer: The department believes every child in our country deserves an education that meets their needs - one that is academically stretching, where every child feels like they belong, and that sets them up for life and work. We want to drive a consistent and inc...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall BusinessesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of encouraging more businesses to become certified B corporations.
Answer: Purpose-driven businesses, including B Corporations, have a unique and powerful ability to innovate and scale solutions to the big social and environmental challenges that we face as a country. The Government recently launched the Office for Impact Econom...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDemonstrations: Young PeopleHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Crime and Policing Bill on the number of young people arrested at protests.
Answer: This government is committed to upholding the right to peaceful protest as well as balancing the need to protect the life of a community in the development of public order legislation. The right to peaceful protest is a vital part of our democracy, and pe...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordProtestHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Crime and Policing Bill on the right to protest without fear of criminal sanction.
Answer: This government is committed to upholding the right to peaceful protest as well as balancing the need to protect the life of a community in the development of public order legislation. The right to peaceful protest is a vital part of our democracy, and pe...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIsraeli Settlements: PalestineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, entitled Database of all busin
Answer: Our clear position is that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. We are aware of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) database but do not comment on individual businesses.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the number of Israeli strikes on Lebanon since 27 November 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 20 November to Question 91653.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of refusing new oil developments at Rosebank.
Answer: The development is subject to the regulatory process. Therefore, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEqual Pay: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory disability pay gap reporting for companies with over fifty employees.
Answer: We recently held a public consultation on introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting. Our consultation closed on June 10th and we are now considering those responses, including views on which employers should be in scope of the requi...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of removing the 9:30am restriction on the Disabled Person’s Bus Pass.
Answer: The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free off-peak bus travel to those of state pension age, currently sixty-six, and those with eligible disabilities. The ENCTS costs around £700 million annually and any changes to the statut...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWindrush Lessons Learned Review: AsylumHome OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the document entitled Windrush Lessons Learned Review by Wendy Williams, published in March 2020, what assessment she has made of the potential implications of that review on her Dep
Answer: We are grateful for the recommendations and insights provided in the Windrush Lessons Learned Review by Wendy Williams.The UK has a long-standing commitment to protecting those in need, in line with our international obligations. We will never remove anyo...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Community RelationsHome OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of her Department’s proposed refugee and asylum policies on community cohesion.
Answer: The principle that people genuinely fleeing danger and persecution should be welcomed, is one this government will always defend. The Asylum Policy Statement sets out a fair and firm approach to restoring order to the system, which is essential for buildi...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Israeli counterpart on the role of the Israeli Defence Force in allowing adequate aid to enter Gaza.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the responses I gave during the Urgent Question debate on Gaza in the House of Commons on 29 October.
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of trends in the levels of aid being allowed into Gaza.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the responses I gave during the Urgent Question debate on Gaza in the House of Commons on 29 October.
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of the torture of Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 August 2025 to Question 58600.
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84287More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the introduction of mandatory digital ID cards on (a) marginalised and (b) digitally excluded communities.
Answer: To design and deliver digital ID, this government will undertake the biggest digital inclusion drive in our country's history. This will ensure everyone eligible can access and use this new digital ID, including those more likely to be digitally excluded....
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84286More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the introduction of mandatory digital ID cards on blind and partially sighted people.
Answer: To design and deliver digital ID, this government will undertake the biggest digital inclusion drive in our country's history. This will ensure everyone eligible can access and use this new digital ID, including those more likely to be digitally excluded....
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: EqualityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure the equitable provision of palliative care.
Answer: Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications. The statutory guidance states that ICBs m...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
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