Sarah Champion MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
SlaveryHome OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure a coordinated national policing response to modern slavery, in the context of the removal of funding for the Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration
Answer: Modern slavery crimes are complex to investigate and prosecute, and ensuring a consistent and coordinated national policing response to modern slavery remains a priority for the Home Office.The Department has been working closely with the Modern Slavery a...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the FCDO 2030 restructure on availability of qualified staff at gold, silver and bronze commander level to respond to
Answer: There is no shortage of available staff for the roles required at present, nor do we anticipate there will be after the completion of the FCDO 2030 programme.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what safeguards will be included in the UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement to ensure the UK maintains the ability to set animal welfare standards unilaterally, for example to b
Answer: I refer the hon Member to the reply previously given to her on 4 March 2026 to PQ UIN 115407.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaveryHome OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the removal of funding from the Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime Unit on dedicated national policing funding for modern
Answer: We understand concerns about the lack of dedicated funding for the specialist Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime Programme from April 2026, which has historically sat under the National Police Chief Council’s Modern Slavery and Organised Immig...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Products: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions there have been with EU negotiators about what falls within scope of the term agri-food product for the purposes of the UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement; and
Answer: As announced at the UK-EU Leaders' Summit on May 19, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Area. The details of these are subject to negotiation, but the Government has been clear about the importance of being able ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMexico: Sexual and Reproductive HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 90695, what further steps she is taking with international partners to support Official Development Assistance programm
Answer: Details of all Official Development Assistance allocations for the period up to 2028/29 will be set out in the coming months, including for programmes related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Crime and Police Bill 2024-26, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure a mandatory duty to report child sexual abuse for people undertaking key roles with children and
Answer: Everyone who is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children should receive appropriate training on referral processes. The government will set out clear guidance on the operation of the duty, and we will work with regulators and professional stan...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: Offences Against ChildrenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Crime and Police Bill 2024-26, what assessment her Department has made of adequacy of training for reporting child sexual abuse for people that organise sporting and related
Answer: The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount. National Governing Bodies are responsible for the regulation of their sports and for ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to protect participants from h...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Offences against ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Crime and Police Bill 2024-26, what assessment his Department has made of adequacy of training for reporting child sexual abuse for (a) healthcare professionals and (b) people
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling the appalling crime of child sexual abuse. Every registered health professional working across the National Health Service has a professional duty of care to protect children from abuse, harm, or violence. This will...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers and Voluntary Work: Offences against ChildrenDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Crime and Police Bill 2024-26, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of training for reporting child sexual abuse for (a) school teachers and (b) people who volunteer to
Answer: The government already sets clear expectations through statutory and non-statutory guidance that those engaging with children should make an immediate referral to the relevant local authority children’s social care or police if they are concerned about a ...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: RainforestsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to make a decision on funding for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility.
Answer: The Government has not ruled out a future investment. We will continue to work together to explore options.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Integrated Security Fund: NigeriaCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102759More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which projects in Nigeria (a) receive funding from the Integrated Security Fund and (b) have ceased to receive funding from the Integrated Security Fund in the previous five financial years.
Answer: Since 1 April 2024 the cross-government Integrated Security Fund (ISF), and the previous Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) have funded projects in Nigeria led by several government departments. The CSSF and ISF has funded projects supporting Ni...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
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