Richard Burgon MP: written questions
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Multiple Sclerosis: HospitalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of preventable unplanned hospital admissions for people with multiple sclerosis on (a) people with multiple sclerosis, (b) the NHS and (c) the ec
Answer: Unplanned hospital admissions for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are detrimental to patient wellbeing, the health and care system and the economy.That is why the Government is investing in additional capacity to deliver appointments to help bring lis...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: International CooperationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to send a delegation to the Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, to be he
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will not be attending the Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, to be held from 10-19 November 2025 in Nairobi.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: International CooperationTreasuryTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81336More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to send a delegation to the Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, which will be held from 10-19 No
Answer: The UK is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective international tax cooperation. The UK will continue to engage actively in negotiations at the UN over a future Framework Convention, including at the next meeting of th...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: SurveillanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the flight path of the RAF surveillance plane that overflew Gaza on 1 April 2024.
Answer: Since the terrorist attacks against Israel of 7 October 2023, the UK government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals, who were kidnapped. In support of these efforts, the Ministry ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: SurveillanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has shared footage from RAF surveillance planes over Gaza with the Foreign Office's International Humanitarian Law Cell.
Answer: Since the terrorist attacks against Israel of 7 October 2023, the UK government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals, who were kidnapped. In support of these efforts, the Ministry ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Older PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help (a) identify and (b) support older people in Gaza.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 23 June to Question 57551.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic ImmunityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has granted any Special Mission Immunity certificates to any (a) visitor or (b) prospective visitor since 15 August 2025.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 8 September 2025 to Question 69421.
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Older PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help (a) identify and (b) support older people in Gaza.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I have on 23rd June to question 57551.
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her predecessor's correspondence to the Chair of the International Development Committee of 1 September 2025, when her Department (a) first and (b) most rec
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 24 September to Question 69737.
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on (a) disabled and (b) older people in Gaza of (i) delays in, (ii) obstructions of and (iii) the suspension of the deliv
Answer: Marginalised groups such as people with disabilities and the elderly are disproportionately impacted by long standing conflicts including the war in Gaza, and by humanitarian provision which only allows those able to carry aid over long distances to secur...
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with international humanitarian organisations on the delivery of humanitarian aid to (a) older women with caring responsibilities and (b)
Answer: Marginalised groups such as people with disabilities and the elderly are disproportionately impacted by long standing conflicts including the war in Gaza, and by humanitarian provision which only allows those able to carry aid over long distances to secur...
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Israeli counterpart on the provision of (a) unimpeded and (b) sustained access for humanitarian agencies delivering aid to (i) older peo
Answer: Marginalised groups such as people with disabilities and the elderly are disproportionately impacted by long standing conflicts including the war in Gaza, and by humanitarian provision which only allows those able to carry aid over long distances to secur...
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Israeli counterpart on the potential impact of the conflict in Gaza on older people's (a) mobility, (b) access to healthcare and (c) acc
Answer: Marginalised groups such as people with disabilities and the elderly are disproportionately impacted by long standing conflicts including the war in Gaza, and by humanitarian provision which only allows those able to carry aid over long distances to secur...
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 61511 on F-35 Aircraft: Israel, whether his Department holds a list of military exports transiting the UK that do not require a licence; and whether t
Answer: Military exports transiting the UK do not require a licence if they comply with certain handling conditions, do not include specific goods and are not bound for specific destinations, as set out in Article 17 of the Export Control Order 2008. Consequently...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: IsraelMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 61511 on F-35 Aircraft: Israel, what information his Department holds on the re-export of UK-made F-35 components from Israeli suppliers to the global F-35 progr
Answer: We are clear that Israel must stop its military operations in Gaza and immediately lift restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza. We have suspended export licences to Israel that could be used in military operations in Gaza. The UK is the only produ...
Answered 23 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 56288 on Arms Trade: Israel, if he will now publish the Research Report: Long-Range Shootings or Shootings of Minors that w
Answer: In line with the long-standing practice under successive governments, we do not routinely publish the detailed analysis on which assessments of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) compliance are based.
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: AppealsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 8 January 2025 to Question 21325 on Social Security Benefits: Appeals, whether her Department has been able to recover the backlog of mandatory reconsideration cases.
Answer: The PIP Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) backlog was on track to be cleared in March 2025. However, intakes have been higher than anticipated, which meant the backlog was not cleared as predicted. We are increasing resources available for PIP MRs by recruit...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: AppealsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department plans to take steps to reduce the waiting time for appeal hearings in the First-tier Tribunal (Social Security and Child Support).
Answer: We are working to reduce the outstanding caseload across the Social Entitlement Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal, which includes the Social Security and Child Support jurisdiction. This is key to reducing the waiting time for tribunal hearings.HMCTS con...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
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