Melanie Ward MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Syria: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consideration she has given to appointing a new British ambassador to Syria.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on this issue by the previous Foreign Secretary and the Permanent Under Secretary during their hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 14 July.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support research into treatment for lobular breast cancer.
Answer: Responsibility for delivering Government funded cancer research is shared between the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation, which includes the Medical Research Council.As well as funding research itself, th...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Criminal CourtForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the UK is taking to support the International Criminal Court.
Answer: The UK continues to support the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and its independence, and we welcome their ongoing investigations in Sudan, Libya and Ukraine. This is reflected in our practical support for their activities, including witne...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consideration he has given to the development of skills required by the defence industry in Fife.
Answer: The UK Government recognises how important the defence industry in Fife is for the UK’s national security, which is illustrated by the Type 31 frigate programme. That is why, alongside the launch of the Scotland Defence Growth Deal on 12 March, we announc...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 2 |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 |
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