Rupa Huq MP: written questions

Written questions

• Bangladesh: PoliceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2099More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of imposing sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion.

  Answer: The Interim Government in Bangladesh has the UK Government's support as it works to restore peace and order and ensure accountability following recent protests. We are aware of reports of human rights violations by the Rapid Action Battalion. We have expr...

  Answered 3 Sept 2024

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• Demonstrations: InfrastructureHome OfficeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 988More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to implement Section 8 of the Public Order Act 2023.

  Answer: Section 8 of the Public Order Act 2023.This section came into force on 3 May 2023.In addition, the previous Government committed to carrying out post-legislative scrutiny of the Public Order Act 2023 two years after it received Royal Assent rather than th...

  Answered 30 Jul 2024

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• Medical Equipment: Waste DisposalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 116More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to tackle equipment waste in the NHS.

  Answer: In 2020, NHS England set out its commitment to reducing its environmental impact, including by increasing the reuse and recycling of medical equipment. This commitment is then applied locally, taking into account local priorities, through local Green Plan...

  Answered 24 Jul 2024

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• ME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 115More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to improve support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis.

  Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning specialist myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), services that meet the needs of their population, subject to local prioritisation and funding. The proce...

  Answered 24 Jul 2024

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• Older People's Housing TaskforceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 114More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to publish the report of the Older People's Housing Taskforce.

  Answer: This Government recognises the need to provide greater choice, quality and security of housing for older people.No decision has yet been taken with regard to the publication date for this report.

  Answered 22 Jul 2024

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