Ruth Jones MP: written questions 2026

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RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure that emergency (a) preparedness and (b) response planning includes consideration of rehabilitation needs in line with World Health Organization Reso
Answer: Rehabilitation is an important consideration within the recovery phase of our emergency response plans and wider preparedness, in line with World Health Organization Resolution 76.6 on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems. The United Kingdom par...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
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Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl SubstancesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled PFAS Plan: building a safer future together, updated on 3 February 2026, is she will set out progress and next steps on the mea
Answer: The Government’s PFAS Plan published on 3 February 2026 sets out the Government’s approach to PFAS, including those used in consumer articles. The timeline for implementing the next steps on measures relating to consumer articles is set out in the actions...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
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Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl SubstancesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled PFAS Plan: building a safer future together, updated on 3 February 2026, is she will set out the expected timeline for implemen
Answer: The Government’s PFAS Plan published on 3 February 2026 sets out the Government’s approach to PFAS, including those used in consumer articles. The timeline for implementing the next steps on measures relating to consumer articles is set out in the actions...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
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Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many dogs have been seized from their owners under Section 18(5) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 in each of the last five years.
Answer: Defra does not collect data on the financial costs to police forces associated with waiting times for Section 20 hearings under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, nor does it hold records on the number of dogs seized under Section 18(5) of the Act, or the lengt...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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Animal Welfare: ProsecutionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps is he taking to accelerate the scheduling of Section 20 hearings for animals seized under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs work closely at official level, alongside other Departments and operational partners, on matters relating to animal welfare and the functioning of the justice system.The averag...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what has been the additional financial costs caused as a result of current waiting times in securing Section 20 hearings for dogs seized under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to each polic
Answer: Defra does not collect data on the financial costs to police forces associated with waiting times for Section 20 hearings under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, nor does it hold records on the number of dogs seized under Section 18(5) of the Act, or the lengt...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many dogs seized under Section 18 (5) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 were held in a a) dog home or b) council facility for longer than i) three months, ii) six months, and iii) 12
Answer: Defra does not collect data on the financial costs to police forces associated with waiting times for Section 20 hearings under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, nor does it hold records on the number of dogs seized under Section 18(5) of the Act, or the lengt...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the financial costs to police forces of current waiting times in securing Section 20 hearings for dogs seized under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Answer: Defra does not collect data on the financial costs to police forces associated with waiting times for Section 20 hearings under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, nor does it hold records on the number of dogs seized under Section 18(5) of the Act, or the lengt...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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Animal Welfare: ProsecutionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average waiting time was for a Section 20 hearing under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs work closely at official level, alongside other Departments and operational partners, on matters relating to animal welfare and the functioning of the justice system.The averag...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what conversations has she had with HM Courts and Tribunal Service regarding the potential impact of court delays on a) the welfare of dogs seized under the Animal Welfare Act, b) the
Answer: There have been discussions at official level between Defra and HM Courts and Tribunal Services regarding the potential impact of court delays. These discussions have included issues in relation to taking animals into possession, as well as other related ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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Animal Welfare: ProsecutionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what conversations has she had with colleagues at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the potential impact of court delays on the a) financial health and b) kennel capacity of i) loca
Answer: The Ministry of Justice and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs work closely at official level, alongside other Departments and operational partners, on matters relating to animal welfare and the functioning of the justice system.The averag...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has she made of the impact of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 in potentially reducing the a) financial burden on and b)
Answer: In Defra’s recently published Animal Welfare Strategy, this Government committed to undertake a review to ensure the appropriate tools and frameworks are in place to deliver a proportionate and robust enforcement system. This would include powers to seize...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has she given to introducing powers for local authorities in England and Wales to rehome dogs seized under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 after 21 days without a court
Answer: In Defra’s recently published Animal Welfare Strategy, this Government committed to undertake a review to ensure the appropriate tools and frameworks are in place to deliver a proportionate and robust enforcement system. This would include powers to seize...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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Animal Experiments: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to Department's transparency data entitled Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986: Non-technical summaries for project licences granted October – December 2025 that require a retrospe
Answer: The Animals in Science Regulation Unit operates a quality checking process to minimise errors in published non-technical summaries (NTS). However, they acknowledge there was a duplication error in the February 2026 NTS publication.The Animals in Science R...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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Animal Experiments: InspectionsHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a reduction in the number of unannounced audits by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit of establishments licensed under the Animals (Scientif
Answer: As part of a structured programme of reform, the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) is increasing the number of veterinary and medical inspectors from an average of 14.5 in 2023 to 22 in March 2026. This provides additional specialist resource to u...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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Breast Cancer: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February to Question 109206 on breast cancer drugs, if he will make it his policy to reform the risk-reducing drug pathway for patients at increased risk of breast cance
Answer: The Department is taking steps to ensure that women at increased risk of breast cancer are provided with the best information, support, preventative care, and testing.Through our National Cancer Plan, we will develop and deliver more proactive approaches ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
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Breast Cancer: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February to Question 109206 on breast cancer drugs, what steps he is taking to improve support and training for GPs to prescribe risk-reducing drugs to women at increase
Answer: The Department is taking steps to ensure that women at increased risk of breast cancer are provided with the best information, support, preventative care, and testing.Through our National Cancer Plan, we will develop and deliver more proactive approaches ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
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Breast Cancer: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February to Question 109206 on breast cancer drugs, what steps he is taking to ensure that women at increased risk of breast cancer are told about risk reducing drugs as
Answer: The Department is taking steps to ensure that women at increased risk of breast cancer are provided with the best information, support, preventative care, and testing.Through our National Cancer Plan, we will develop and deliver more proactive approaches ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
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Electronic Cigarettes: RegistrationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what specific mechanisms will enable HM Revenue and Customs and Border Force to verify compliance with the vaping product registration scheme at the point of import; and whether registration number
Answer: Officials in the Department of Health and Social Care regularly meet with officials from other departments, including HM Revenue and Customs and Border Force, to share intelligence and ensure a coordinated approach to the enforcement of our rules on vapin...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Electronic Cigarettes: RegistrationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Office for Product Safety and Standards will oversee the vaping product registration scheme.
Answer: Officials from the Department of Health and Social Care and the Office for Product Safety and Standards are considering whether the Office for Product Safety and Standards would be best placed to oversee the future register.Officials in Department of Heal...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Electronic Cigarettes: Registration and TestingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what formal intergovernmental mechanisms are in place to coordinate enforcement of the vaping product registration and testing regime across the four nations of the United Kingdom.
Answer: Powers in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill allow us to develop a new registration and testing scheme for all vape, nicotine, and tobacco products. These powers will apply across the United Kingdom, and it is therefore vital that the future registration scheme w...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Electronic Cigarettes: RegistrationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he expects the vaping product registration scheme to be fully operational before the commencement of the Vaping Products Duty in October 2026; and what contingency arrangements will apply i
Answer: Powers in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill allow us to develop a new registration and testing scheme for all vape, nicotine, and tobacco products. This will replace the current notification system and competent authority function which will remain in place unti...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Prostate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an equality impact assessment will be conducted prior to any implementation of the recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) on prostate cancer.
Answer: On 28 November, the UK National Screening Committee opened a 12-week public consultation on a draft recommendation on screening for prostate cancer. We anticipate a final recommendation in early 2026. After which, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
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Pornography: ChildrenMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the forthcoming review of pornography regulation will consider any inconsistencies between online and offline regulation in restricting children’s access to sexually explicit material.
Answer: On 9 December 2025, during the House of Lords Committee Stage debate on the Crime and Policing Bill, the Government announced that it would accept, in part, one of the recommendations from Baroness Bertin’s Independent Review on Pornography, namely recomm...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
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Pornography: ChildrenMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the forthcoming review of the criminal law relating to pornography will assess the effectiveness of current a) age-verification and b) age-assurance measures in preventing children from accessing online p
Answer: On 9 December 2025, during the House of Lords Committee Stage debate on the Crime and Policing Bill, the Government announced that it would accept, in part, one of the recommendations from Baroness Bertin’s Independent Review on Pornography, namely recomm...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
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