Mike Wood MP: written questions
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Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the answer of 9 March 2026 to Question 114500 on Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent Review, if he will publish the terms of reference for the United Infor
Answer: A copy of the Terms of Reference of the Unified Information Standard for Protected Characteristics Publication Steering Group is attached.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLiz ChinchenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the news story entitled Liz Chinchen appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, of 5 March 2026, whether Liz Chinchen made a declaration of poli
Answer: Liz Chinchen declared her political interests as part of the declaration of interests process for the appointment.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for government’s most important contracts, Data for October to December 2025 for all departments, published on 31 March 2026, if he will list
Answer: The information is not held in the format requested.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for government’s most important contracts, Data for October to December 2025 for all departments, published on 31 March 2026, if he will list
Answer: The information is not held in the format requested.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Public RelationsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many staff work in his communications department; how many work in the communications department of NHS England; and for what reason external public relations staff have been engaged.
Answer: As of 31 May 2026, the Department had 79 staff working in the Communications Directorate, including four external affairs specialists who help to ensure our stakeholders and partners have visibility of the Department’s work and are able to support where a...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 124862 on Jonathan Powell, where in her Department's annual report and accounts for 2024/25 payments to Mr Powell we
Answer: Details of individual renumeration arrangements are not routinely disclosed. Special payments are reported in aggregate in the Parliamentary Accountability Disclosures section of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPalantirForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the answer of 7 November 2025 to Question 86672 on Palantir, whether the organisation by the British Embassy of the visit in the normal way included contact
Answer: No such contact has been identified.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether UK Security Vetting of Lord Mandelson considered his links to (a) China, (b) Russia and (c) Israel.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 10 June in response to Question 6443.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ResearchForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the publication, FCDO Areas of Research Interest (ARI), of 11 May 2026, paragraph 6.2, what her Department's definition is of anti-rights movements; and wha
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the introduction to the section to which his question refers, which explains the remit of the FCDO's own research portfolio in relation to gender equality, and the attacks on women's rights which form an important part of that wo...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, is she will publish arrangements and mitigations put in place in relation to Lord Mandelson's Global Counsel shareholdings when he was appointed Ambassador to the United Stat
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 June in response to Question 6276.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ResearchForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the publication, FCDO Areas of Research Interest (ARI), of 11 May 2026, paragraph 3.1, for what reason the research uses the metric of gender rather than se
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the introduction to the section to which his question refers, which explains the remit of the FCDO's own research portfolio in relation to gender equality, and the attacks on women's rights which form an important part of that wo...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ResearchForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the publication, FCDO Areas of Research Interest (ARI), of 11 May 2026, paragraph 10.2, through what mechanisms her Department will research political regim
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the introductory sections of the document in question, which explain how academic and other researchers doing work in relevant areas of interest can engage with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to discuss opportun...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Embassy Washington: Global CounselForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many times employees of Global Counsel visited the UK Embassy in Washington following the appointment of Lord Mandelson, where (a) Lord Mandelson and (b) his office as Am
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 1 June, which sets out the information available in response to the Humble Address. Aside from those ministers and senior UK officials whose meetings with external organisa...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLord DoyleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Prime Minister of 22 April 2026 at Prime Minister's Questions, Official Report, Column 314, on Matthew Doyle, what the roles we
Answer: We do not routinely publish internal communications on personnel matters. I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this matter by the Prime Minister on 22 April 2026 at Prime Minister's Questions, Official Report, Column 314.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament record1 Carlton Gardens: Repairs and MaintenanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much has been spent on 1 Carlton Gardens for fixtures and fittings since 4 July 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 25 November 2025 in response to Question 91402.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EU: ContributionsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Government plans to participate in, or contribute towards, the (a) European Innovation Council Fund and (b) Scaleup Europe Fund.
Answer: As announced by the Prime Minister on 4 May 2026, the UK Government has agreed to negotiate with the European Commission on potential participation in the equity instruments of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, including the Scaleup Europe Fund....
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTreatiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2053 on Treaties: Parliamentary Scrutiny, whether each country desk in her Department holds a list of extant international a
Answer: All UK treaties are recorded online, and can be searched for by country, at https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/responsive/app/consolidatedSearch/.However, it has not been the practice, either before or after 4 July 2024, for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Develo...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2053 on Treaties: Parliamentary Scrutiny, whether she holds a list of Non-Legally Binding Instruments signed by her Departme
Answer: All UK treaties are recorded online, and can be searched for by country, at https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/responsive/app/consolidatedSearch/.However, it has not been the practice, either before or after 4 July 2024, for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Develo...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Industrial DisputesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the status is of her Department's industrial dispute with the PCS trade union.
Answer: It is regrettable that the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) remains in dispute with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office regarding the restructure process. We remain committed to continuing constructive engagement with all our recogn...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChinese EmbassyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions (a) the Prime Minister and (b) Ministers in her Department have had with the Chinese Government on the new Chinese Embassy.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 4 March in response to Question 113792.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEuropean IDAHOT+ Forum: FinanceWomen and EqualitiesTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8065More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the budget is for the UK to host the European IDAHOT+ Forum 2027.
Answer: In accordance with standard practice, additional information regarding the event, including associated costs, will be released at the appropriate time. Officials are working to ensure the event is delivered as cost-effectively as possible, in line with th...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: Codes of PracticeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 113791 on Diplomatic Service, whether there is internal guidance separate to the Civil Service Code and Civil Service
Answer: The Civil Service Code and Civil Service Management Code are the main texts that underpin all matters related to civil service employment, and are readily available to view online. While the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has additional mana...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Civil Service 2024/2025 External Expenditure on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion publication, updated 6 May 2026, if he will publish the LGBT+ diversit
Answer: The materials in question, including t-shirts and placards, were purchased under the previous government at a cost of £383.34, to support the representation of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at the London Pride event, held on 29 J...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: EqualityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Civil Service 2024/2025 External Expenditure on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion publication, updated 6 May 2026, what the Diplomats for Equality event
Answer: The event in question was used as an opportunity for external engagement between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and dozens of staff from different countries working in London-based embassies, to share perspectives, build connectio...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 119909 on Erasmus+ programme, whether the British Council forecasts more inbound HE student mobilities in the new Erasmus+ programme than outbound HE st
Answer: The British Council is set to become the National Agency for Erasmus+, responsible for delivering the programme in the UK. In this role, it will support UK participants to access Erasmus+ funding and is not involved in managing inbound participants.In 201...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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