Sarah Champion MP: written questions
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Food: LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to consultation outcome document entitled Summary of responses and government response, published on 12 June 2025, what his Department's timetable is for implementing ma
Answer: On 12 June 2025 we published the summary of responses and government response to the fairer food labelling consultation, which was undertaken last year by the previous government. The response is available here on GOV.UK. We recognise the strong support f...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSri Lanka: HomicideForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made support an independent UN investigation into the Chemmani site in Sri Lanka, which includes (a) exhumations, (b) forensic analysis, and (c) v
Answer: The UK Government is deeply concerned by the recent discovery of the mass grave in Chemmani. We remain committed to supporting accountability for human rights violations and we regularly meet the Government of Sri Lanka to discuss reconciliation and accou...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordVictims: Codes of PracticeMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Victims' Code is enforceable; and what mechanisms are available to victims to ensure that criminal justice agencies comply with that code.
Answer: We are committed to ensuring that victims receive the service they deserve under the Code. This is why earlier this year we commenced the new statutory obligation from the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, which requires those who provide Code services to c...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVictims: Codes of PracticeMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she plans to commence section 8 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2025; and what steps she is taking produce the framework to review compliance with the Victims Code.
Answer: We are committed to ensuring that victims receive the service they deserve under the Code. This is why earlier this year we commenced the new statutory obligation from the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, which requires those who provide Code services to c...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Humanitarian LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to uphold International Humanitarian Law.
Answer: The UK is a champion of International Humanitarian Law and committed to promoting compliance. Where the UK is involved in military action, this is conducted in full accordance with UK and international law. If we see signs that violations of International...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordZoos: LicensingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has to improve the enforcement of zoo licensing.
Answer: The Government published new Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain on 24 May 2025. The Standards will come into force from May 2027 and will replace the current 2012 Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. One of the objectives...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterinary ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a veterinary agreement with the EU on conservation.
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. With the principles and framework of an SPS agreement now agreed, we will now negotiate the detail of an agreeme...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Learning DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of rolling out sheltered employment work schemes for adults with learning disabilities.
Answer: There is an international and domestic evidence-base demonstrating that sheltered employment, when delivered in line with one of the recognised Supported Employment models, is effective in supporting disabled people, people with health conditions and comp...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which staffing grades in his Department have been most impacted by reductions in Official Development Assistance spending; and what steps he is taking to ensure that levels o
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has been clear that the reduction in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget does not automatically lead to staffing reductions. Our development capability and expertise will continue to have an important role to play in our...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in Official Development Assistance spending on (a) internal structuring and (b) staffing levels in his Depar
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has been clear about the reform needed in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to ensure it is fit for the future and is delivering for the British people. The FCDO will consider the size and shape of its workforce...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: Departmental ResponsibilitiesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how responsibility for animal welfare policy is divided between (a) his Department, (b) the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs and (c) the Home Office; and who the lead m
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is responsible for technology policy around the development, validation and uptake of alternative testing methods, led by Lord Vallance. The Home Office is responsible for regulation of the use of anim...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement will include (a) zoo animals that are part of conservation breeding programmes, (b) plants intended for conservation pur
Answer: As announced at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit on 19 May 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 trade. With the principles a...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordShellfish: Animal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January 2025 to Question 21608 on Cephalopods and Shellfish: Animal Welfare, what estimate she has made of when the Animals in Science Committee will conclude its work on
Answer: The Home Office does not require advice from the Animals in Science Committee at this stage but will be guided by decisions made under the Animal Welfare Act regarding any consideration as to whether decapod crustaceans are regulated under the Animals (Sc...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 21 March 2025 to Question 38034, if he will establish an expert advisory group of representatives from (a) industry, (b) academia and (c) civil society to over
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”. The government has been consulting industry, academia and civil society as this process unfolds.The ...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 46724, what steps his Department is taking to support research into (a) non-animal New Approach Methodologies and (b) alternatives to
Answer: The Government is committed to the development of New Approach Methodologies and non-animal alternatives. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has a portfolio of investments that support research which can lead to alternatives, such as organ on a chip and co...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCriminal Injuries Compensation: RotherhamMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average processing time was for applications to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme by people living in Rotherham in each of the last five years.
Answer: The table below shows the average time for decisions to be made on applications* for criminal injuries compensation by people resident in Rotherham**.Financial Year of CICA decisionAverage time (days)2020-212922021-223372022-234632023-243632024-25367 * Th...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCriminal Injuries Compensation: OffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in what proportion of cases in which an applicant to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme had a criminal conviction did the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority apply discretion in (a) 2020, (b) 2021, (c
Answer: The table below shows the number and proportion of resolved applications in each calendar year where the applicant had an unspent conviction and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) applied discretion to make an award.Calendar year of decis...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCriminal Injuries CompensationMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information her Department holds on the number and proportion of applications for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme made to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority outside the two-year time limi
Answer: The table below shows the number and proportion of resolved applications in each calendar year where the two-year time limit was extended.Column A: Calendar year of decisionColumn B: Total resolved applicationsColumn C: Resolved applications received outs...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53050More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to insource public services.
Answer: The Government is determined to deliver high quality public services and better value for money for the taxpayer. To further this aim, we have committed to introducing a public interest test to assess whether expiring contracts could be better delivered, ...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Medicine: UK-EU Trade and Cooperation AgreementDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a veterinary agreement with the EU.
Answer: The Prime Minister welcomed President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen and President of the EU Council António Costa to London for a UK-EU Summit on 19 May. At that Summit we have agreed the parameters for a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS)...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSandeels: Bottom TrawlingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take legislative steps to restrict bottom trawling of sandeel fish in the North Sea.
Answer: Fishing for sandeel in UK waters of the North Sea and all Scottish waters has been prohibited since March 2024. Fisheries management is largely devolved. In England, the prohibition of fishing for sandeel in the North Sea is implemented through fishing ve...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has for the lethal dose 50 test.
Answer: The UK continues to lead the way in seeking the adoption internationally of improved testing 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...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking with regulators to increase adoption of non-animal New Approach Methodologies.
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 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he will publish the outcome of the 2024 Fairer Food Labelling Consultation.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central, Gareth Snell on 23 December 2024, PQ UIN 20692.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily Courts: JudgesMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what training is available for family court judges on child sexual abuse.
Answer: The Lady Chief Justice has statutory responsibility for the training of the courts judiciary in England and Wales, which is exercised through the Judicial College. The judiciary and professional staff in the College are responsible for the design, content...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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