Ruth Jones MP: written questions
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Electronic Equipment: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make a comparative estimate of the volume of electronics (a) repaired and (b) refurbished before being fed back into the circular economy compared to the rest of the world.
Answer: Currently we do not collect separate data on reuse activities for electrical items and electronic equipment.
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectronic Equipment: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will make a comparative estimate of the UK's total electronic waste compared to the rest of the world.
Answer: The Environment Agency regularly publishes data on the volumes of waste electricals collected. Currently we do not compare this figure to that of other countries or the rest of the world.
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with international organisations on potential steps to support Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan.
Answer: The UK condemns the persecution of religious minorities and marginalised religious communities in Pakistan. We work alongside the wider international community, including foreign governments and civil society organisations to promote human rights, includi...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help secure the release of Ahmadiyya Muslims detained under blasphemy laws in Pakistan.
Answer: The UK condemns the persecution of religious minorities and marginalised religious communities in Pakistan. We work to protect and promote human rights in Pakistan through our diplomatic engagement and programme funding. This includes regularly raising co...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHeritage CouncilDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when the next meeting of the Heritage Council will be.
Answer: The next meeting will be organised soon, when we look forward to taking forward a series of important measures with the heritage sector and listening to people’s concerns and ideas for the future.
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: HazaraForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent progress he has made on providing support to the Hazara Muslim community in Afghanistan.
Answer: The Government continues to call for the human rights of all Afghans to be protected, including those of Hazara communities, most recently in our statement at the UN Human Rights Council on 27 September. We condemn recent attacks against Hazaras. In line ...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to prevent the destruction of Ahmadiyya Muslim places of worship in the Punjab region of Pakistan.
Answer: We are aware of reports of the desecration of Ahmadi mosques and graves in Pakistan. The UK strongly condemns all instances of hate or violence directed towards Ahmadiyya Muslims and other marginalised religious communities in Pakistan. I [Minister Falcon...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordClimate Change: Minority GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government plans to take at COP29 to help mitigate the impact of climate change on global religious minorities.
Answer: Representing over 80% of the world's population, faith and spiritual groups have an important perspective on climate change. We are committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalised groups who are experiencing the worst impacts of the climate crisis, in...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: BlasphemyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Pakistani counterpart on reversing anti-blasphemy legislation.
Answer: Pakistan is a FCDO human rights priority country. We work to protect and promote human rights in Pakistan through our diplomatic engagement and programme funding. This includes regularly raising concerns about the misuse of blasphemy laws, both in princip...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlasticsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support businesses to transition away from plastic.
Answer: Stakeholder engagement continues to be at the core of our packaging reforms, and we continue to engage with all sectors in bringing this policy into place. Additionally, Defra has updated guidance on all single-use plastic regulations to improve clarity o...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlastics: Health HazardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastic (a) products and (b) packaging on human health.
Answer: Defra has been working with other government Departments and researchers to address evidence gaps and to inform potential action relating to the risks from endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Regulatory action can and has been taken to address these risks, in...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlastics: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to publish a schedule of plastic bans.
Answer: The Government is currently considering the actions that can be taken to address the challenges associated with single-use plastic products and is committed to moving to a circular economy. As a part of this transition, managing and reducing plastic waste...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 12114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary's meeting with Pakistani Human Rights Minister on 4 September 2024 on violations of
Answer: I underlined the importance of promoting religious tolerance and harmony in a productive conversation with Pakistan's Human Rights Minister, Azam Tarar, on 4 September. I regularly meet with my counterparts in the Pakistani Government, including the Human...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 12113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his assessment he has made of the adequacy of the international community's response to (a) attacks on and (b) threats against (i) Shia Muslims, (ii) Christians, (iii) A
Answer: The UK strongly condemns all instances of hate or violence directed towards minority religious communities in Pakistan, including Shia Muslims, Ahmadis, Christians, Hindus and Sikhs. We work alongside the wider international community, including foreign g...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of recent reports of the destruction of Ahmadiyya Muslim places of worship in the Punjab region of
Answer: We are aware of reports of the desecration of Ahmadi mosques and graves in Pakistan. The UK strongly condemns all instances of hate or violence directed towards Ahmadiyya Muslims and other marginalised religious communities in Pakistan. I underlined the i...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSheikh HasinaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the recent arrest warrant issued against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; and whe
Answer: The UK is supporting Bangladesh's Interim Government as it works to restore stability and create a pathway to an inclusive democratic future. We note the arrest warrant issued by Bangladesh; discussions between the Interim Government and India about this ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMyanmar: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the implications for his policies of the situation of (a) the Buddhist community and (b) other religious minorities in Myanm
Answer: The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all. We are aware of the continued vulnerability of religious minorities in Myanmar, and we condemn identify-based violence on any ground. The UK continues to raise our concerns about ethn...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFoie Gras: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 September 2024 to Question 3584 on Foie Gras: Imports, whether he plans to publish a consultation on a potential ban on the import of foie gras.
Answer: The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns.The Government looks forward to delivering the most ambit...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support independent community pharmacies.
Answer: As identified by Lord Darzi’s review, primary care is under pressure and in crisis.The previous government did not conclude the consultation on the funding and contractual arrangements for community pharmacy in England. However, I am looking at this as a ...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIndia: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to secure the release of religious minorities accused of conversion activities in India.
Answer: The UK continues to champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. The British High Commission in New Delhi consistently monitors human rights, including the use of anti-conv...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUganda: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Uganda on (a) the proposed national religious and faith organizations policy 2023 and (b) the potential impact of that
Answer: The UK is committed to freedom of religion or belief for all. Through our High Commission in Kampala, we maintain a regular dialogue with religious institutions and those working to promote freedom of religion and belief. The Ugandan Constitution enshrine...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: LandMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to prevent trail hunting on land owned or managed by his Department.
Answer: The Department is currently reviewing its position on trail hunting that takes place on the Defence Estate. I would like to stress that no licences to trail hunt on Ministry of Defence land have been granted for the 2024-25 hunting season, whilst I work w...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWelfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department issues on the application of the Welfare of Animals at Time Of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 to (a) commercial fishing operations and (b) other activi
Answer: Commercial fishing activities are not covered by the relevant welfare at killing legislation unless animals are kept alive for processing later. In these circumstances fish and invertebrates shall be spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering during...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWelfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 and Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the enforcement of the (a) Welfare of Animals at Time Of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 and (b) Welfare of Animals (Transport)
Answer: The Post Implementation Review to the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 published in Jan 2021 addressed the roles of the Food Standards Agency, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and local authorities in enforceme...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Press FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Bangladeshi counterparts on the safety of journalists.
Answer: The UK recognises the fundamental value of journalism in creating free and open societies, enabling people to learn about and understand their rights and holding governments to account. The British High Commission in Bangladesh regularly meet with journal...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
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