Marsha De Cordova MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Education: 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
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing full funding for specialist palliative (a) care, (b) advice and (c) assessment provided by hospices.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service spec...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to provide adequate funding to hospices to increase staff pay in line with agreed NHS pay rises.
Answer: We are immensely grateful for the critical role that healthcare workers, including hospice staff, play in our health service, and the high-quality, compassionate care they deliver.The impact that National Health Service pay uplifts will have on the hospic...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that hospice contracts reflect the cost of (a) the services they provide and (b) the needs of their local populations.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service spec...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Rights: PalestineDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of the report by the UN entitled A/HRC/59/23 - From economy of occupation to economy of genocide
Answer: The UK welcomes the US Peace Plan, a moment of profound significance, relief and hope after two years of devastating suffering. The provision of urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza is our top priority and should happen immediately.In Jul...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: SoftwareDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the number of students who no longer have access to assistive software following the removal of non-specialist spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allo
Answer: The department engaged with disability experts who support disabled students to gather feedback on the removal of non-specialist spelling and grammar software from Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) funding. While there have been no recent direct discussion...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: SoftwareDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions her Department has had with students on the potential impact of the removal of non-specialist spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allowance funding.
Answer: The department engaged with disability experts who support disabled students to gather feedback on the removal of non-specialist spelling and grammar software from Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) funding. While there have been no recent direct discussion...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to identify potential UK links to the business interests of the (a) Rapid Support Forces and (b) Sudanese Armed Forces.
Answer: The UK maintains robust corporate transparency measures, and we monitor this on an ongoing basis. Since the outbreak of conflict in April 2023, the UK has frozen the assets of nine commercial entities linked to the parties involved in the conflict: five e...
Answered 2 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLivestock: TransportDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of processes for transferring animals between the EU and UK for breeding conservation programmes.
Answer: Defra continues to work closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) to address immediate challenges to the cross-border movement of animals between the UK and EU. This includes the av...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
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