Ruth Jones MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Armed Forces: RehabilitationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of rehabilitation staffing for enabling the return of injured service personnel to duty in the event of a large scale conflict in Europe within a) his Departm
Answer: Defence is committed to ensuring our Armed Forces personnel receive the best possible treatment, care and rehabilitation so they are fit to fight and can fight back to fitness. Physiotherapy is a core component of Defence healthcare, directly supporting o...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: PhysiotherapyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to increase the numbers of a) civilian physiotherapists, b) regular military physiotherapists, c) reservist military physiotherapists and d) rehabilitation support staff.
Answer: Defence is committed to ensuring our Armed Forces personnel receive the best possible treatment, care and rehabilitation so they are fit to fight and can fight back to fitness. Physiotherapy is a core component of Defence healthcare, directly supporting o...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: Air PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to support research into interventions to protect people with (a) cystic fibrosis and (b) other respiratory conditions from the effects of poor air quality.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s information on air pollution, available at the links below, which examine these and other issues in detail. For further information on the impacts of poor air quality on health, see the following three links:http...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: MouldMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of improving building standards to (a) improve indoor air quality and (b) reduce exposure to damp and mould for people with r
Answer: Effective ventilation plays an important role in maintaining good indoor air quality. The Government sets standards for this mainly through Part F (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations, which applies primarily to new buildings. Approved Document F pro...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: MonitoringDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to real-time local air quality monitoring and forecasts for (a) people with cystic fibrosis and (b) other vulnerable groups.
Answer: Defra provides the public with access to real-time local air quality monitoring and forecasts, as well as associated health advice, through the Check Air Quality webservice. This information is available to everyone, and specific advice is provided for pe...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Health: Air PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that public health advice on air pollution is (a) accessible and (b) clinically relevant for (i) people with cystic fibrosis and (ii) other vulnerable
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s information on air pollution, available at the links below, which examine these and other issues in detail. For further information on the impacts of poor air quality on health, see the following three links:http...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: Air PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of poor air quality on clinical outcomes for people with (a) cystic fibrosis and (b) other chronic respiratory conditions.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s information on air pollution, available at the links below, which examine these and other issues in detail. For further information on the impacts of poor air quality on health, see the following three links:http...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of the policy paper entitled Bovine tuberculosis Godfray evidence review update 2025, updated o
Answer: This Government is currently considering the proposals set out in the recommended Bovine TB Control Strategy for England, which drew on the findings of the Godfray evidence review, commissioned by this Government in December 2024. Decisions on bovine TB p...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the report entitled Bovine TB Control Strategy for England, published in June 2026, what specific criteria her Department intends the proposed framework for determini
Answer: This Government is currently considering the proposals set out in the recommended bovine TB control strategy for England. As a result, no decisions have yet been taken on the evidence threshold for permitting lethal badger control, including the criteria ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a presumption of transparency in favour of routinely publishing farmed animal welfare inspection reports across all
Answer: The Government understands the importance of transparency in relation to the welfare of farmed animals. Multi Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) reports include national data on the number of farm inspections completed by APHA, the welfare scores from t...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: PrimatesHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Code of Practice for the Care and Accommodation of Animals Bred, Supplied or Used for Scientific Purposes, published in March 2026, whether she has made an assessment of the adeq
Answer: The minimum separation ages for non-human primates were not reassessed as part of the 2026 Code update. The Code clarified and consolidated the legal minimum standards in force since 2017; it did not change them. Licensed establishments must meet those st...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Public ConsultationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of involving people directly affected by air pollution in the review of the Air Quality Strategy.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of hearing from a wide range of stakeholders, including people directly affected by air pollution, when reviewing air quality policy.
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department has made of the potential public health benefits of (a) introducing a national public awareness campaign on the health impacts of air pollution and (b) updating the t
Answer: The Government is committed to making air quality information accessible and actionable. The Environmental Improvement Plan sets out how we are working to improve public understanding of air pollution and how people can reduce their exposure.In 2025, the ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Public ConsultationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how her Department intends to engage with (a) community organisations, (b) charities and (c) people with lived experience of air pollution during the upcoming review of the Air Quality
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of hearing from a wide range of stakeholders, including people directly affected by air pollution, when reviewing air quality policy.
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress Government has made in implementing its strategy to phase out animal testing.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20 April 2026 to Question UIN 126489
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if the Government will publish annual progress reports on the a) development, b) funding and c) regulatory uptake of New Approach Methodologies.
Answer: The Government will publish a delivery update on the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, alongside key performance indicators on progress across all elements of the strategy, later in 2026. This will include information relevant to the development, fun...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Life SciencesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the economic potential of non-animal New Approach Methodologies for the UK life sciences sector.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 26 May 2026 to Question UIN 2451
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to increase public funding for New Approach Methodologies for (a) research, (b) testing and (c) safety assessment.
Answer: The Government is supporting the development, validation and uptake of New Approach Methodologies through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, backed by £75 million of funding to accelerate alternatives and innovation. This includes multi‑year fundi...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11720More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he intends to publish the European Union Partnership Bill.
Answer: As confirmed in the King’s Speech, this Government intends to bring forward the European Partnership Bill, which will implement agreements with the European Union now and in the future. We are fully committed to delivering this legislation and the agreeme...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether further supported welfare improvements for laying hens will be incorporated into the UK Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Answer: Under the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, eligible poultry keepers have had access to capital grants to improve welfare in laying hens. The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, which closed its fourth and final round on 12 May this year, has offered ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has been made of the risk of increased imports of lower-welfare eggs following domestic reforms to housing systems for laying hens.
Answer: The Government has carried out an assessment and, as part of the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, sought views on that assessment. The consultation also sought additional evidence on how the proposals will affect egg production costs and cur...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether Government plans to introduce measures to prevent the import of a) eggs, b) liquid eggs and c) powdered eggs produced in systems that are banned in the UK.
Answer: The Government has carried out an assessment and, as part of the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, sought views on that assessment. The consultation also sought additional evidence on how the proposals will affect egg production costs and cur...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps will be taken to ensure that imports of eggs, liquid eggs and powdered eggs meet UK animal welfare standards, in the context of any phase-out of caged systems domestically.
Answer: The Government has carried out an assessment and, as part of the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, sought views on that assessment. The consultation also sought additional evidence on how the proposals will affect egg production costs and cur...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support will be made available from Government to support a transition away from enriched cages.
Answer: Under the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, eligible poultry keepers have had access to capital grants to support the transition away from enriched cages. The Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare Grant, which closed to final applications on 28 April...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Government will publish the findings of its consultation on a proposed ban on keeping a) laying hens, b) pullets and c) breeder layers in cages.
Answer: A UK-wide consultation on laying hen cage reform was launched on 12 January 2026 and closed on 9 March 2026. The Government is now analysing consultation responses and will publish a formal response in due course.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
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