Ruth Jones MP: written questions 2025
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Animal Experiments: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to support the (a) development and (b) deployment of artificial intelligence to accelerate the transition away from the use of animals in scientific
Answer: The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”. While it is not yet possible to replace all animal use, we support the development and application of approaches t...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a Ministerial position dedicated to non-animal New-Approach Methodologies.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing” and the Government will publish a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timeline is for phasing out the use of animal testing for regulatory and research purposes.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal.The Government will publish a strategy to support the development, validat...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Religious FreedomHome OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent estimate her Department has made of the number of asylum claims made on the grounds of religious persecution from (a) Nigeria, (b) Eritrea and c) Pakistan between December 2001 and Decembe
Answer: We do not publish the number of asylum claims that were granted based on religious persecution. This information is not recorded in a reportable format. Information regarding initial decisions on asylum applications, by outcome, is contained within ASY_D0...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of (a) health certification requirements, (b) other veterinary and (c) customs requirements on cross-border movement of endangered spec
Answer: An SPS Agreement will establish a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Zone aimed at reducing trade barriers and facilitating the safe and efficient movement of terrestrial and aquatic zoo animals. Our ambition is to reach an agreement that reduces administra...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Breeding: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) zoos and (b) aquariums on the inclusion of conservation animal transfers in a future UK-EU veterinary agreement.
Answer: As announced at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit on May 19 2025, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Area, aimed at reducing trade barriers and facilitate the safe and efficient movement of zoo animals. With the pr...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Breeding: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that any future UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) veterinary agreement supports the vital role of (a) zoos and (b) aquariums in international con
Answer: As announced at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit on May 19 2025, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Area, aimed at reducing trade barriers and facilitating the safe and efficient movement of terrestrial and aquatic zoo ...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to (a) monitor violence against Christian communities in northern Nigeria and (b) support efforts to hold perpetrators to account.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor events in northern Nigeria closely. Terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa, target all those who do not subscribe to their extremist views, including both Christians and Muslims. These i...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTidal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to include tidal lagoons in the 2030-50 clean energy mix.
Answer: The UK possesses tremendous tidal resource which could play a role in balancing the intermittency of wind and solar generation as we transition towards a carbon-neutral power sector. The Government's position on tidal range generation, is that we remain o...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the semiconductor skills package increases skills in science sectors.
Answer: The £4.75 million semiconductor skills package will increase the supply of skilled science and engineering workers. It includes school outreach in regional clusters, chip design courses for undergraduates, and a flagship semiconductor bursary scheme for 3...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNicaragua: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the treatment of Christian (a) leaders and (b) communities in Nicaragua.
Answer: We share widespread international concern about the relentless suppression of human rights in Nicaragua, including in relation to freedom of religion or belief, which the UK remains committed to championing for all. We continue to urge the Nicaraguan auth...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Supply ChainsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help develop supply chains for (a) compound semiconductors and (b) other critical semiconductor materials.
Answer: This Government is supporting the development of supply chains for compound semiconductors and other critical semiconductor materials as part of our work to deliver the upcoming Industrial Strategy, which includes Digital and Technologies as a priority gr...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Lethal Dose 50 test on animals.
Answer: The UK continues to lead the way in seeking the international adoption of improved test methods that replace, reduce or refine the use of animals in scientific procedures.Some authorised medicines in the UK include quality control tests which require the ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: USADepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the US Food and Drug Administration's publication entitled Roadmap to Reducing Animal Testing i
Answer: It is not yet possible to replace all animal use due to the complexity of biological systems and regulatory requirements for their use. The Government has reviewed the FDA roadmap and is engaging with the MHRA on how to accelerate the science-led adoption...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordChemicals: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) regulatory alignment with the European Union on chemicals regulation and (b) seeking associate membership of the Europe
Answer: This Government will work to improve the UK’s trade and investment relationship with the EU across a range of areas. It is too early to discuss scope or specific areas in any greater detail.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support the development of new padel facilities.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.Sport England provides long term investment to the Lawn Tennis Association, the Natio...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme will provide funding for (a) tennis and (b) padel facilities.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.Sport England provides long term investment to the Lawn Tennis Association, the Natio...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to provide funding for (a) tennis and (b) padel facilities.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.Sport England provides long term investment to the Lawn Tennis Association, the Natio...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to ensure that (a) Newport West and Islwyn, (b) Welsh communities and (c) Britain has access to (i) affordable and (ii) covered tennis and padel facilities.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.Sport England provides long term investment to the Lawn Tennis Association, the Natio...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made any recent representations to Nigeria on the security situation for Christians in northern Nigeria.
Answer: The UK Government regularly advocates for the protections of all vulnerable communities, including religious minorities, through our position at the UN, G7 and other multilateral fora as well as raising Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) directly with t...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordShellfish: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information his Department holds on when the Animal Welfare Committee will start work on its project on the welfare of decapod crustaceans in the supply chain.
Answer: A project on the “welfare of decapod crustaceans across the supply chain in the UK” is included in the Animal Welfare Committee work plan (available on the AWC website).
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCats: Animal BreedingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislation to ban deliberate breeding of domestic cats with any non-domestic felid species.
Answer: The Government welcomes the Animal Welfare Committee’s Opinion on the welfare implications of current and emergent feline breeding practices. We are carefully considering the Committee’s recommendations.
Answered 25 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: DogsHome OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to Table 7.3 : Experimental procedures by species of animal: regulatory use by origin of legislative requirement, Great Britain 2014 to 2023 of her Department’s Statistics of scientific
Answer: With reference to the Annual Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals in Great Britain 2023, Table 7.3, the 12 procedures carried out on beagles were to satisfy legislative requirements on the testing of medicinal products for human use.
Answered 24 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: SurveysCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43205More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has had discussions with the Office for National Statistics on the potential merits of consulting (a) patients, (b) carers, (c) academics, (d) clinicians and (e) devolved Administrations on the design
Answer: No. The design of surveys is the responsibility of the ONS which is operationally independent and accountable to Parliament.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: SurveysCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43203More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has had discussions with the Office for National Statistics on designing a standard set of long covid survey questions.
Answer: No. The design of surveys is the responsibility of the ONS which is operationally independent and accountable to Parliament.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
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