Martin Wrigley MP: written questions
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Social Outcomes PartnershipsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a phage impact bond that is similar to previous social impact bonds.
Answer: Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) are a mechanism to raise investment for a service provider. SIBs are commissioned on a payment-by-results basis, with the payment being proportional to the delivery of a positive social outcome.As detailed in the Government’s re...
Answered 14 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Medical TreatmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to support the development of phage therapy solutions for low-to-middle-income countries.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is not directly supporting the development of phage therapy solutions currently. The FCDO is monitoring research developments, which may prove phage therapy solutions useful for tackling antimicrob...
Answered 14 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBacteriophagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a comparative assessment of the effectiveness of phage therapy regulatory frameworks in (a) Belgium, (b) Canada, (c) France, (d) the US and (e) Australia; whether he plans to adopt
Answer: The United Kingdom’s regulatory framework supports patient access to phage therapy and is in line with many other national regulatory authorities. We continue to keep the regulatory framework for phage therapies under review, aligning where necessary with...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBacteriophagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to introduce a magistral phage model to allow UK phages to be produced without requiring GMP licensing.
Answer: In its March 2024 response to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s report on bacteriophages, the Government acknowledged the challenges in manufacturing phage materials in the United Kingdom, including the requirement to meet Good Manufactur...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBacteriophagesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to provide funding to develop small-batch GMP phage manufacturing in the UK.
Answer: The Government supports the vibrant life sciences sector, which contributes £108 billion to the economy and 300,000 jobs nationwide. A new Life Sciences Sector Plan, part of the upcoming Industrial Strategy, is due to be published in late Spring. This wil...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBacteriophagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the level of imports of phage products on national security; and whether he is taking steps to help develop UK-based manufacturing
Answer: In the March 2024 response to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s report on bacteriophages, the government acknowledged the challenges in developing phage therapy in the United Kingdom, including the requirement to meet Good Manufacturing P...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBacteriophagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to make an assessment of the (a) adequacy of the requirement for UK-produced phages to be manufactured under good manufacturing practice and (b) potential impact of this requiremen
Answer: In the March 2024 response to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s report on bacteriophages, the Government acknowledged the challenges of requiring United Kingdom-produced phages to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, which is...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBacteriophagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to simplify the process for clinicians seeking approval to use phage therapy.
Answer: In March 2024, the Government’s response to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s report on bacteriophages highlighted the potential role of phage therapy as one of a range of tools to tackle antimicrobial resistance.To support clinical use, ...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures in UK relations with Bangladesh.
Answer: The UK is committed to assisting investigative, prosecuting and judicial authorities in combating international crime. Whilst we cannot comment on any individual asset recovery cases, we have robust illicit finance legislation and instruments which can be...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordForests and Peatlands: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April to 2025 to Question 41338 on Nature Restoration Fund, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of a long term plan to help protect irrepl
Answer: This Government is committed to protecting our irreplaceable peatlands. That's why we are investing £400 million to protect and restore nature, including our peatlands and trees including ancient woodlands. We have large ambitions to restore hundreds of t...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRoman AbramovichForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if the Government will seize the interest that has accrued on Roman Abramovich’s assets associated with the sale of Chelsea Football Club.
Answer: In a statement announcing the sale of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich stated the proceeds would be used to establish a foundation for the benefit of all the victims of the war in Ukraine. The Government is determined to see the proceeds reach huma...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArthritis: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will work with Versus Arthritis to improve (a) care and (b) support for young people with arthritis.
Answer: On 6 January 2025, NHS England published the new Elective Reform Plan, which sets out a whole system approach to hitting the 18-week referral to treatment target by the end of this Parliament.Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArthritis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will work with Versus Arthritis to improve work-related support for people with arthritis.
Answer: The Department will continue to work with Versus Arthritis as we consider how best to address ill-health related economic inactivity, including improving work-related support for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as arthritis.The Get Brita...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMusculoskeletal Disorders: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will work with Versus Arthritis to increase funding in musculoskeletal research.
Answer: The Department funds health and care research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR funds clinical, public health and social care research and works in partnership with the National Health Service, charities, univers...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArthritis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will work with Versus Arthritis to (a) bring down waiting times for people with arthritis and (b) support them while waiting for treatment.
Answer: On 6 January 2025, NHS England published the new Elective Reform Plan, which sets out a whole system approach to hitting the 18-week referral to treatment target by the end of this Parliament.Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordClimate and Nature BillDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to support the Climate and Nature Bill.
Answer: This Government is absolutely committed to tackling the climate and nature crises. We do not believe that more legislation is needed in the areas of climate and nature, where there is already a well-developed legislative framework, especially the Climate ...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written QuestionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to answer Question 34414, tabled on 27 February 2025.
Answer: Question 34414 was answered on 3 April 2025.
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written QuestionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to answer Question 38216, tabled on 13 March 2025.
Answer: 43651
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written QuestionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to answer Question 38211, tabled on 13 March 2025.
Answer: Question 38211 was answered on 8 April 2025.
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Written QuestionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to answer Question 39709, tabled on 19 March 2025.
Answer: A response was provided to question 39709 on 3rd April: Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament.
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written QuestionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to answer Question 36241, tabled on 6 March.
Answer: An answer to Question 36241 was provided on 25 April 2025.
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to Question 35453 on USA: Ammunition when he will provide an answer.
Answer: I responded to the hon. Member on 4 April 2025.
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: TaxationTreasuryTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43645More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 42193 on Digital Technology: Taxation, what recent discussions she has had with her G20 counterparts on the taxation of the digital economy.
Answer: G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met in February 2025. International taxation was among the topics discussed, including OECD/G20 work on addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy through ‘Pillar 1 and 2’ ...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the Defence Planning Assumptions before the Defence Spending Review.
Answer: Defence Planning Assumptions (DPAs) will be revised following the Strategic Defence Review. We remain committed to transparency and will release a public version of updated DPAs once this detailed work is complete and tested.
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Government policy on visas on long term residency for Ukrainians.
Answer: We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the future return of its citizens to Ukraine. It is important our approach respects these wishes. This is why the temporary sanctuary Ukraine Visa Schemes do not lead to settlement in the UK. Similarly, t...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
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