Steve Race MP: written questions
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to update regulatory requirements to (a) reduce and (b) eliminate the need for animal testing for (i) chemicals and (ii) pesticides where non-animal New Ap
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the uptake and development of alternative methods to the use of animals in science. The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders in the (a) life sciences and (b) technology sectors on the potential contribution of artificial intelligence to supporting the upt
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 will publish a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternat...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to consult (a) industry stakeholders and (b) relevant experts on the proposals set out in the Government’s forthcoming strategy on phasing out the use of an
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting non-animal alternatives and will publish a strategy to support their development, validation and adoption later this year.This transition must be science-led and in lock step with partners. The Government has been...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help tackle youth homelessness.
Answer: Homelessness levels are far too high, and this can have a devastating impact on those affected, including young people. We must address this and deliver long term solutions. The government has increased funding for homelessness services by £233 million in...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to reallocate National Citizen Service funding to the wider youth sector.
Answer: This Government recognises the transformative role that youth services play in young people’s lives. We know that being part of supportive communities and having access to youth provision can improve a young person’s wellbeing, health and personal develop...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNight-time Economy: EqualityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent estimate she has made of the cost to the night-time economy of implementing the Equality and Human Rights Commission's revised code of practice for services, public functions and asso
Answer: We appreciate that any reinterpretation or clarification of the Equality Act 2010 may raise operational considerations for businesses, including in the night time economy. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)'s update aims to support understan...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: EqualityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's revised code of practice for services, public functions and associations on the arts and
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Service providers and those delivering public functions should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAcademies: Codes of PracticeDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the cost to academies of implementing the Equality and Human Rights Commission's revised code of practice for services, public functions and associations.
Answer: The government has set out its expectation that organisations follow the clarity the ruling provides. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) interim update provides a perspective on how the judgment and Equality Act are practically applied in s...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPrimary Education: WomenDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the cost to primary schools of implementing the Equality and Human Rights Commission's revised code of practice for services, public functions and associations.
Answer: The government has set out its expectation that organisations follow the clarity the ruling provides. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) interim update provides a perspective on how the judgment and Equality Act are practically applied in s...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNight-time Economy: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Equality and Human Rights Commission document entitled An interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment, published on 25 April 2025, what ass
Answer: We appreciate that any reinterpretation or clarification of the Equality Act 2010 may raise operational considerations for businesses, including in the night time economy. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)'s update aims to support understan...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality IndustryDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the interim statutory code of practice on services, public functions and associations, published on 20 May 2025, on costs to the hospital
Answer: The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), as Britain’s Equalities watchdog, is developing updated guidance to support service providers and is currently consulting on its code of practice for services, public functions and associations. This consul...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Equality and Human Rights Commission document entitled An interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment, published on 25 April 2025, what rec
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Service providers and those delivering public functions should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAcademies: SanitationDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Equality and Human Rights Commission document entitled An interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment, published on 25 April 2025, what estimate she has m
Answer: The government has set out its expectation that organisations follow the clarity the ruling provides. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) interim update provides a perspective on how the judgment and Equality Act are practically applied in s...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPrimary Education: SanitationDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Equality and Human Rights Commission document entitled An interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment, published on 25 April 2025, what estimate she has m
Answer: The government has set out its expectation that organisations follow the clarity the ruling provides. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) interim update provides a perspective on how the judgment and Equality Act are practically applied in s...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Power: Horizon EuropeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department has taken to support the addition of an ocean energy pilot farms call to the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme.
Answer: As an Associated Country to Horizon Europe, the UK actively contributes to the programme’s governance and development, including through participation in programme committees. This enables the UK to shape the direction of international research and maximi...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWave PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of replicating the Wave Energy Scotland model across the UK.
Answer: The department has not undertaken a formal assessment of the potential merits of replicating the Wave Energy Scotland (WES) model across the UK. WES primarily utilizes a competitive pre-commercial procurement (PCP) model to drive innovation and developmen...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Power: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of innovation funding on the Levelised Cost of Energy of marine energy technologies; and what steps he is taking to suppo
Answer: The department has not directly undertaken an assessment of the potential impact of innovation funding on the Levelised Cost of Energy of marine energy technologies, However, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult in their 2018 Tidal Stream and Wave Energ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the report by the Animals in Science Committee entitled Review of antibody licences, published on 20 October 2022, whether the Animals in Science Committee plans to publish an update
Answer: Following a review by the Animals in Science Committee in 2022 on licences for the production of antibodies, the Animals in Science Regulator implemented published changes to strengthen the requirement for robust justifications. This included an additiona...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that an adequate justification is provided when animals are used in antibody production.
Answer: Following a review by the Animals in Science Committee in 2022 on licences for the production of antibodies, the Animals in Science Regulator implemented published changes to strengthen the requirement for robust justifications. This included an additiona...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made on replacing the use of animals with non-animal methods for antibody production; and whether her Department is taking steps to accelerate this process.
Answer: Following a review by the Animals in Science Committee in 2022 on licences for the production of antibodies, the Animals in Science Regulator implemented published changes to strengthen the requirement for robust justifications. This included an additiona...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordConvention on International Trade in Endangered SpeciesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of (a) Health Certification Requirements and (b) other veterinary and customs requirements on the cross-border movement
Answer: Defra continues to work closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) to address immediate challenges to the cross-border movement of endangered species, including the availability of E...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Breeding: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent engagement he has had with (a) zoos and (b) aquariums on the inclusion of conservation animal transfers in a future UK-EU veterinary agreement.
Answer: We have worked closely with zoos and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) to address challenges related to the movement of animals between the UK and the EU. This includes the availability of Export Health Certificates and to ex...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Breeding: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken to ensure that a future UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary veterinary agreement supports the role of (a) zoos and (b) aquariums in international conservation bree
Answer: While we continue to work with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) to address immediate challenges regarding EU trade– such as the availability of Export Health Certificates and Border Con...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to align the General Practice and Community Pharmacy funding and operating frameworks.
Answer: General practice and community pharmacy have separate funding and operating arrangements, reflecting the differences in the way patients use these services.For 2025/26, funding for the core community pharmacy contractual framework has been increased to £3...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: PublicityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to promote the Pharmacy First service.
Answer: In February 2025, approximately 75% of general practices (GPs) in England made at least one referral into the NHS Pharmacy First Service.There are regional differences in terms of GP engagement, NHS 111, and urgent and emergency care settings with the Pha...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
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