Oliver Dowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Sexual OffencesHome OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken to help the police handle sexual offence cases.
Answer: We are funding the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Public Protection to improve the national police response to VAWG. Their work includes supporting forces to implement Operation Soteria, which consists of guidance and tool...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual OffencesHome OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidelines the police have for handling sexual offence cases.
Answer: We are funding the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Public Protection to improve the national police response to VAWG. Their work includes supporting forces to implement Operation Soteria, which consists of guidance and tool...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Alcoholic DrinksHome OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce further penalties, including licence (a) suspension and (b) loss, for retailers found to be supplying alcohol irresponsibly and illegally to customers.
Answer: The Licensing Act 2003 provides the legal framework for the sale and supply of alcohol in England and Wales. Under this framework, businesses must hold a premises licence and comply with conditions designed to uphold the licensing objectives, including th...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Alcoholic DrinksHome OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of licensing laws in deterring retailers from supplying alcohol to individuals who are (a) visibly intoxicated and (b) known to be vulnerable due to addict
Answer: The Licensing Act 2003 provides the legal framework for the sale and supply of alcohol in England and Wales. Under this framework, businesses must hold a premises licence and comply with conditions designed to uphold the licensing objectives, including th...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurityHome OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 on the competitiveness and growth of the UK cyber security sector.
Answer: The Government recognises the major role UK cybersecurity professionals play in enhancing and protecting the UK’s resilience against cyber threats, and it is vital that we support them. I acknowledge the strong sentiment regarding Computer Misuse Act 1990...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurityHome OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 on UK cyber resilience, skills and innovation; and what impact the current framework has on the UK’s competitiveness compared
Answer: The Government recognises the major role UK cybersecurity professionals play in enhancing and protecting the UK’s resilience against cyber threats, and it is vital that we support them. I acknowledge the strong sentiment regarding Computer Misuse Act 1990...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurityHome OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to proposed changes to the Computer Misuse Act 1990, whether she plans to ensure any potential statutory defence covers cybersecurity researchers who are conducting threat intelligence.
Answer: The Government recognises the major role UK cybersecurity professionals play in enhancing and protecting the UK’s resilience against cyber threats, and it is vital that we support them. I acknowledge the strong sentiment regarding Computer Misuse Act 1990...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: IranHome OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support is in place for Iranian nationals seeking to visit family members in the UK.
Answer: The Home Office does not currently provide additional support for Iranian nationals seeking to visit family members in the UK. Foreign nationals can apply for a visit visa to visit the UK and the UK welcomes genuine visitors.We are rolling out the use of ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFreedom of ExpressionHome OfficeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to protect free speech.
Answer: Free speech is a fundamental right and a defining value of our open and diverse society. Our legislation reflects this, enabling individuals to engage in robust debate. However, freedom of speech is a qualified right. It does not extend to language that i...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFreedom of ExpressionHome OfficeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to promote free speech.
Answer: Free speech is a fundamental right and a defining value of our open and diverse society. Our legislation reflects this, enabling individuals to engage in robust debate. However, freedom of speech is a qualified right. It does not extend to language that i...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HertsmereHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of asylum accommodation contracts on the private rented housing market in Hertsmere constituency.
Answer: We are working towards a more fair and equitable spread of asylum accommodation across the UK, working in partnership with Local Government through our Place Based engagement structures and asylum accommodation plans.Under those plans and through that eng...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HertsmereHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers are being housed in homes of multiple occupation in Hertsmere constituency.
Answer: We are working towards a more fair and equitable spread of asylum accommodation across the UK, working in partnership with Local Government through our Place Based engagement structures and asylum accommodation plans.Under those plans and through that eng...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRadicalism: Young PeopleHome OfficeTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to help prevent the radicalisation of young people.
Answer: The UK’s counter-terrorism strategy is set out in CONTEST, most recently updated in 2023. Prevent is one of four pillars of that strategy. Prevent seeks to intervene early and provide support to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRadicalismHome OfficeTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support she is providing to local authorities to help them prevent people from being radicalised.
Answer: All Local Authorities in England, Scotland and Wales receive dedicated support from the Home Office to deliver the Prevent duty effectively and in proportion to the level of local risk and threat. This support includes expertise from a network of region-b...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
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