Stuart Andrew MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Avian Influenza: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of consulting stakeholders on a proportionate approach to managing avian influenza risks in relation to poultry shows.
Answer: Defra officials have engaged with stakeholders to better understand achievable conditions for poultry shows. This process helped to shape a set of template conditions which could mitigate the disease risk associated with some poultry gatherings (for examp...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAvian Influenza: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the UK Health Security Agency’s conclusion that the risk to the general public from avian influenza remai
Answer: Regulation 6 of the Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006, as amended, sets out the legal basis for permitting gatherings of poultry or other captive birds. In England, a licence to hold a bird gathering may be granted by Defra ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Agricultural ShowsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of other countries permitting poultry shows under biosecure conditions.
Answer: Regulation 6 of the Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006, as amended, sets out the legal basis for permitting gatherings of poultry or other captive birds. In England, a licence to hold a bird gathering may be granted by Defra ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Agricultural ShowsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the cultural and social contribution of poultry shows to rural communities.
Answer: Poultry shows play an important role in the cultural and social life of rural communities. Gatherings of birds, such as poultry shows, are currently individually risk assessed to reduce the risk of further outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. R...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Agricultural ShowsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the potential economic impact of prohibiting poultry shows on (a) rural economies, (b) agricultural shows, (c) local businesses and (d) hobbyist breeders.
Answer: Regulation 6 of the Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006, as amended, sets out the legal basis for permitting gatherings (such as shows) of poultry or other captive birds. In England, a licence to hold a bird gathering may be g...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Agricultural ShowsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the ban on poultry shows on the conservation of rare and traditional poultry breeds.
Answer: Regulation 6 of the Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006, as amended, sets out the legal basis for permitting gatherings of poultry or other captive birds. In England, a licence to hold a bird gathering may be granted by Defra ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Agricultural ShowsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s Epidemiology Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 outbreaks in Great Britain, October 2022 to March 2023, published on
Answer: This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only. Regulation 6 of the Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006, as amended, sets out the legal basis for permitting gatherings (such as shows) ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSurgery: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of deliberately imposed minimum waiting times for elective care on the NHS’s compliance with its constitutional access standards.
Answer: As set out in the Plan for Change, we are committed to returning to the NHS constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment by March 2029. As of August 2025, the waiting list had reduced ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSurgery: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of minimum waiting times for elective care on patients; and if he will publish clinical advice his Department has received on those waiting times
Answer: As set out in the Plan for Change, we are committed to returning to the NHS constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment by March 2029. As of August 2025, the waiting list had reduced ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSurgery: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which NHS Integrated Care Boards use minimum waiting times for elective care; and for what reasons.
Answer: As set out in the Plan for Change, we are committed to returning to the NHS constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment by March 2029. As of August 2025, the waiting list had reduced ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSurgery: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department’s policy is on the use of minimum waiting times for elective NHS care; and whether he has considered prohibiting the use of such waiting times less than 18 weeks.
Answer: As set out in the Plan for Change, we are committed to returning to the NHS constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment by March 2029. As of August 2025, the waiting list had reduced ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGift AidTreasuryTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63297More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to amend Gift Aid legislation to ensure that charities operating on a membership subscription model can continue to claim Gift Aid while complying with the requirements of the Digital Markets, Competi
Answer: The government will legislate to amend the rules concerning Gift Aid due to implications of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) 2024. This Act introduces new protections for consumers who take out subscription contracts. The governm...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic SpeakingCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58008More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has issued guidance on Ministerial attendance at public events that include performers whose previous public statements have raised concerns about the endorsement of violence.
Answer: The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of ministers. Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves in the light of the Code and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic SpeakingCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58007More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued any guidance to Ministers on attendance at public events featuring performers whose past public statements have raised concern among hon. Members.
Answer: The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of ministers. Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves in the light of the Code and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGlastonbury Festival: KneecapHome OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the organisers of Glastonbury Festival on the inclusion of Kneecap in the 2025 line-up.
Answer: The Government’s responsibility is to provide the police with the necessary resources, powers and clarity over priorities to allow them to do what is required to protect public safety.Subsequent decisions on the investigation and prosecution of criminal o...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMusicians: Political ActivitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Home Secretary on the security implications of public performances by artists whose past public statements have been the subject of political or publi
Answer: Decisions on which artists perform at events and festivals are a matter for event organisers, who must take into account any legal considerations, and meet the requirements of their license, in consultation with relevant authorities.We unequivocally conde...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGlastonbury FestivalDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether any Ministers in her Department are planning to attend the 2025 Glastonbury Festival in an official capacity.
Answer: No, but thanks for asking.
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGlastonbury FestivalDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Glastonbury Festival including performers whose past public statements have been the subject of concern on public safety and com
Answer: Decisions on which artists perform at events and festivals are a matter for event organisers, who must take into account any legal considerations, and meet the requirements of their license, in consultation with relevant authorities.We unequivocally conde...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGlastonbury Festival: KneecapDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with Glastonbury Festival organisers on the inclusion of Kneecap in the 2025 line-up.
Answer: Decisions on which artists perform at events and festivals are a matter for event organisers, who must take into account any legal considerations, and meet the requirements of their license, in consultation with relevant authorities.We unequivocally conde...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58001More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department had a role in (a) reviewing and (b) overseeing the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chai...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58000More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Commissioner for Public Appointments was consulted on the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator; and whether the Commissioner raised any concerns on the process.
Answer: The Commissioner is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57999More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team provided advice in relation to the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chai...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish the list of (a) people and (b) organisations consulted during the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: The assessment criteria and process for the appointment of the Chair was advertised on the government appointments website.The Chair is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the publicly available Governance Code on Public Appointments....
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has published the full (a) criteria and (b) process for the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: The assessment criteria and process for the appointment of the Chair was advertised on the government appointments website.The Chair is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the publicly available Governance Code on Public Appointments....
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish the full findings of any inquiry into the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: The Chair of the Independent Football Regulator is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the Governance Code on Public Appointments.In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Medi...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
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