Ruth Jones MP: written questions
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Domestic AbuseHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department provides training for faith-based organisations on (a) recognising potential signs of domestic violence and (b) supporting victims.
Answer: We understand the importance of specialist and ‘by and for’, including faith-based, services in providing the tailored support that victims and survivors of VAWG need to survive and thrive.In 2025/26 the Home Office invested over £20m to support victims o...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic AbuseHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential role of faith-based organisations in (a) supporting victims of domestic abuse and (b) contributing to the domestic abuse pathway.
Answer: We understand the importance of specialist and ‘by and for’, including faith-based, services in providing the tailored support that victims and survivors of VAWG need to survive and thrive.In 2025/26 the Home Office invested over £20m to support victims o...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that officials working on human rights and international development have access to appropriate (a) tools, (b) training, and (c)
Answer: All staff working in this area are equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to support delivery of the Government's Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) strategy. The UK Special Envoy for FoRB also plays an active role in strengthening our...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNigeria: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department’s policies of recent convictions relating to the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Ow
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to my statement to the House on 27 November 2025 (HWCS1105), and the response provided on 5 June to Question 5325.
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan Muir BurgosForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has raised with the Government of Cuba the arbitrary detention of Jonathan Muir Burgos on 15 March 2026.
Answer: A number of Parliamentary Questions have been asked in recent months around the persecution of members and leaders of Christian congregations and other religious groups in Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba, and these are issues the Government continues...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMexico: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking through (a) the United Nations, (b) the Organization of American States and (c) other multilateral institutions to help support members of
Answer: A number of Parliamentary Questions have been asked in recent months around the persecution of members and leaders of Christian congregations and other religious groups in Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba, and these are issues the Government continues...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordColombia: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department's policies of (a) the assassination of at least 11 religious leaders by illegal armed groups in Columbia o
Answer: A number of Parliamentary Questions have been asked in recent months around the persecution of members and leaders of Christian congregations and other religious groups in Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba, and these are issues the Government continues...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNicaragua: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies towards Nicaragua of requirements for Catholic and Protestant religious leaders to report regularly to polic
Answer: A number of Parliamentary Questions have been asked in recent months around the persecution of members and leaders of Christian congregations and other religious groups in Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba, and these are issues the Government continues...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEfren Antonio Vilchez LopezForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to the Government of Nicaragua on the detention of Protestant Pastor Efren Vilchez.
Answer: A number of Parliamentary Questions have been asked in recent months around the persecution of members and leaders of Christian congregations and other religious groups in Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba, and these are issues the Government continues...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: ShellfishHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 4425, what comparative assessment she has made of the potential merits of a) industry led welfare standards for decapods, supported by voluntary repor
Answer: The Home Office has committed to a phased approach to developing proportionate and evidence-based arrangements for the protections of decapods used in science. This will support welfare improvements now while further evidence is gathered to inform any fut...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReviewsHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Independent review of police force structures will report their findings; and when she plans to publish that review.
Answer: The Police Reform White Paper, published on 26 January 2026, set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing, so that it is fit for the modern world and we have the right policing in the right places. We will ensure local police ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: WalesHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with a) the Welsh Government and b) Welsh policing and criminal justice partners on i) future partnership and ii) governance arrangements for policing.
Answer: Policing is a reserved matter for the UK Government, and we are taking forward a significant programme of reform across England and Wales. We are maintaining regular discussions with the Welsh Government on future partnership arrangements and governance m...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to guidance entitled Research and testing using animals: licences and compliance published by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) in 2013, whether she plans to update included
Answer: The published policies and guidance entitled 'Research and testing using animals: licences and compliance, published by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) in 2013 remain in place. ASRU keeps guidance under review. ASRU will consider any implica...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to guidance entitled Research and testing using animals: licences and compliance published by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) in 2013, whether such policies on on the nami
Answer: The published policies and guidance entitled 'Research and testing using animals: licences and compliance, published by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) in 2013 remain in place. ASRU keeps guidance under review. ASRU will consider any implica...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the significance of sovereign semiconductor manufacturing capacity to (a) UK defence manufacturing and (b) UK national security and resilience.
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy sets out our approach to investing in and onshoring the necessary industrial capabilities for sovereign national security and to boost UK economic growth. It recognises semiconductors as a priority sub-sector critical to mo...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Supply ChainsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring that supply chains critical to the UK semiconductor industry are resilient to (a) global economic shocks and (b)
Answer: The Government works closely across departments to strengthen the resilience of critical supply chains, including those underpinning the UK's semiconductor industry. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology works in coordination with the Depa...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to increase expertise on domestic semiconductor production in his Department.
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy sets out our approach to investing in and onshoring the necessary industrial capabilities for sovereign national security and to boost UK economic growth. It recognises semiconductors as a priority sub-sector critical to mo...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordM4: NewportDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on congestion (a) around the Brynglas tunnel and (b) other parts of the M4 around Newport.
Answer: Responsibility for the M4 around Newport, including the Brynglas Tunnels, is devolved to the Welsh Government.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordM4: NewportDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the new stations on the South Wales Mainline on congestion on the M4 in South Wales around the Brynglas tunnels.
Answer: The Welsh Government’s South-East Wales Transport Commission (SEWTC) report, published in November 2020, recommended a network of public transport alternatives to tackle congestion on the M4 in south-east Wales. The UK Government’s Union Connectivity Revi...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the (a) the interim findings of the Milburn Review and (b) the barriers facing young people in (i) entering into and (ii) remaining in employm
Answer: The department continues to work closely with the Devolved Governments in the ongoing development and delivery of the Youth Guarantee across Great Britain. I welcome the insights shared by colleagues in the Welsh Government on the barriers facing young pe...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: WalesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the devolution of decision making for Government funded R&D grants.
Answer: We are fully committed to regular and constructive dialogue with the Devolved Governments on our shared priorities, including the distribution of R&D funding across the UK. Key to this is making sure the benefits of science and innovation are felt acr...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: GrantsWales OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussion she had with the Welsh Government on the potential devolution of decision making on UK Government funded R&D grants in Wales.
Answer: I am committed to working closely with the Welsh Government on innovation and economic growth. On 20 May, I held my first call with the new First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth. I made clear the benefit of both the UK and Welsh Governments working tog...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: GrantsWales OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions she has had with Ministers in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on the devolution of decision making on UK Government funded R&D grants in Wales.
Answer: My department works closely with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and UKRI on our shared priorities, including the distribution of R&D funding to Wales where we have seen an increase of £31 million in UKRI investment between 2021/...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when she will make a statement in the House on how decisions over R&D funding allocated by the UK Government may be devolved in a) Scotland, b) Wales and c) Northern Ireland.
Answer: We are fully committed to regular and constructive dialogue with the Devolved Governments on our shared priorities, including the distribution of R&D funding across the UK. Key to this is making sure the benefits of science and innovation are felt acr...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she intends to consult on a draft ban on the use of carbon dioxide to stun pigs.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell, Helen Maguire, on 20 May 2026 to PQ UIN 613.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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