Tahir Ali MP: written questions
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Written questions
Israel: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to conduct an arms licensing compliance investigation into companies involved in two reported shipments of military components bound for Israel from the UK
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 20 May to question 3189.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Appointments: VettingCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6006More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any officials, aides and other Government appointees have been appointed (a) against the recommendations of security teams and (b) despite failing vetting.
Answer: United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) provides a range of independent vetting services designed to identify potential personnel security risks. Accountability for individual appointments and the management of associated vetting risks remains with the rel...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the United Kingdom’s historic policy in Palestine on current policy.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 124946.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Appointments: VettingCabinet OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128818More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Government officials, diplomats, advisers or political appointees been appointed in instances where they have failed the security vetting process.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLebanon: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department is taking to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in Beirut's southern suburbs; and what discussions she has had with the Secret
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the statement made to the House by the Prime Minister on 13 April, in which he discussed the situation in Lebanon, and the Foreign Secretary's press statement on 17 April. The UK is supporting the ceasefire and continued direct ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Scooters: InjuriesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to raise awareness of the risk of severe injury from using e-scooters; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on reducing accidents involv
Answer: The Department for Transport continues to assess the safety impacts of e‑scooters through the rental trials and will share these findings in due course. All vehicles carry inherent safety risks, and we have taken a safety‑first approach by running control...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: AccountabilityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to help ensure that NHS trusts assigned Advanced Foundation Trust status retain direct accountability and patient views are heard for Trusts where the requirement for a Coun
Answer: As part of NHS England’s assessment process, eligible National Health Service trusts and foundation trusts which apply for the Advanced Foundation Trust Programme will need to demonstrate effective mechanisms to engage meaningfully with patients, staff, a...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Political ImpartialityHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help ensure that police forces in England remain independent from political agendas.
Answer: Operational independence is a fundamental principle of British policing, and this Government is committed to ensuring the police can perform their role without fear or favour. At the same time, being able to scrutinise police decisions, and Chief Constabl...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: International LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help uphold international law in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I provided on these issues at departmental oral questions on 20 January, and the statement I made to the House on the Middle East on 5 January. We will continue to update the House on th...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is the Government taking to help ensure that the ceasefire in Gaza is maintained.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I provided on these issues at departmental oral questions on 20 January, and the statement I made to the House on the Middle East on 5 January. We will continue to update the House on th...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when will her planned timetable and proposed transitional funding for changes to SEND be communicated to schools.
Answer: The government set out its planned reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities system in the Schools White Paper published on 23 February 2026 here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving.Further detail...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRefugees: PalestiniansHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to establish a dedicated resettlement route for Palestinians leaving Gaza.
Answer: The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains extremely challenging. The UK committed £129 million in the last financial year, including £41 million for UNRWA. This supports vital infrastructure and ensures that those most in need across the Occupied Palesti...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Medical TreatmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the merits of establishing a medical evacuation team for children in Gaza requiring urgent treatment.
Answer: Officials from all relevant Whitehall departments are exploring avenues to ensure our support best meets the needs of the critically ill in Gaza, including children, and we continue to support the provision of healthcare in Gaza and the region. The Govern...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
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