Ruth Cadbury MP: written questions

Written questions

• Broadband: HounslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76594More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of internet connectivity in the Borough of Hounslow.

  Answer: We understand the Borough of Hounslow to have good internet connectivity.According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, over 98% of premises in the Borough of Hounslow can access superfast broadband speeds (30 Mbps), which is in line with the UK...

  Answered 23 Sept 2025

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• IVFDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74563More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the NICE guidelines on NHS-funded IVF treatment to allow for exceptions in cases where (a) short-term illness and (b) clinical advice from NHS staff has preve

  Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an independent body and is responsible for ensuring that its guidelines are up to date in light of changes to the evidence and clinical practice. NICE’s guideline on the management of fertili...

  Answered 9 Sept 2025

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• Spinal Muscular Atrophy: BabiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65313More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with NHS England on screening new born children for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

  Answer: The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has been working with partners to scope an in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in real world National Health Services in the United Kingdom. The research brief that will...

  Answered 11 Jul 2025

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• Spinal Muscular Atrophy: BabiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65312More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve screening of new born children for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

  Answer: The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has been working with partners to scope an in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in real world National Health Services in the United Kingdom. The research brief that will...

  Answered 11 Jul 2025

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• Bicycles: TheftHome OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65307More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of police powers to tackle bike thefts.

  Answer: As part of this Government’s Plan for Change, our Safer Streets Mission is determined to clamp down on the crime that damages our communities, and affects people’s lives, and tackling theft – including bike theft - is a crucial part of that work.We are de...

  Answered 15 Jul 2025

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• Bicycles: TheftDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65306More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on reducing the level of bike thefts.

  Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has not had any recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on reducing the level of bike thefts but I am aware that cycle theft is a major problem, particularly where expensive cycles are co...

  Answered 14 Jul 2025

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