Sarah Hall MP: written questions

Written questions

• Sanitary Products: ConcessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16710More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021.

  Answer: The Government recognises the importance of women and girls being able to access the care they need for their reproductive health, including period products. That is why there are several Government schemes across England which ensure that those who are m...

  Answered 15 Jul 2026

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• Down's SyndromeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16709More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the final statutory guidance under the Down Syndrome Act 2022 provides clear expectations on Down syndrome-specific training for professionals wor

  Answer: Under the Down Syndrome Act, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is required to give guidance to relevant authorities in health, social care, education, and housing services on what they should be doing to meet the needs ...

  Answered 15 Jul 2026

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• Down's SyndromeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16199More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to publish the final statutory guidance under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.

  Answer: Under the Down Syndrome Act, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is required to give statutory guidance to relevant authorities in health, social care, education, and housing services on what they should be doing to meet ...

  Answered 14 Jul 2026

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• Police: DogsHome OfficeTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16198More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has considered introducing financial support for the veterinary care of retired police dogs for injuries and health conditions sustained during operational service.

  Answer: Police support animals play an important role in crime detection, prevention, and public safety. The government values the bravery and skill of police dogs and their handlers, recognising the strong bond formed through their work.Police forces are respons...

  Answered 14 Jul 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Police: RetirementHome OfficeTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16197More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support available for retired police dogs and their handlers following retirement from service.

  Answer: Police support animals play an important role in crime detection, prevention, and public safety. The government values the bravery and skill of police dogs and their handlers, recognising the strong bond formed through their work.Police forces are respons...

  Answered 13 Jul 2026

  Original Parliament record