Andrew Gwynne MP: written questions
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Written questions
Active Travel: InvestmentDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's consultation entitled The third cycling and walking investment strategy (CWIS), published on 3 November 2025, if she will set out the percentage increase in the level of walki
Answer: The consultation on the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, is seeking the views of stakeholders on a national vision, statutory objectives and underlying performance indicators. The shape of the final strategy, intended to be published, next y...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department holds information on the number of NHS cancer treatment centres that have access to medical grade freezers.
Answer: The Department and NHS England do not hold information centrally on the number of National Health Service cancer treatment centres that have access to medical grade freezers. Further information on the availability and adequacy of freezing capacity in spe...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRare CancersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will implement standardised regulations for the (a) collection and (b) storage of rare cancer tissue samples obtained for the purposes of (i) medical treatment and (ii) future research.
Answer: The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulates organisations that remove, store, and use human tissue for scheduled purposes, including research and medical treatment.Under the Human Tissue Act 2004, appropriate consent is always required to remove tissue fro...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the changes to the Certificates of Sponsorship minimum salary threshold on (a) international staff in the NHS, (b) NHS staffing levels and (c) NHS waiting lists.
Answer: On 9 April 2025, the minimum salary for Health and Care Worker Visa holders increased to £25,000 per year. This applies to new Certificates of Sponsorship assigned on or after this date. No specific assessment has been made on the impact of this change on...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to hold further meetings with (a) people affected by in-utero exposure to sodium valproate and (b) other relevant stakeholders on the progress made in implementing the
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the work by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government departme...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions his Department has had with stakeholders on compensation for people affected by in-utero exposure to sodium valproate.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the work by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government departme...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions has she had with Israeli counterparts on (a) military strikes, (b) the destruction of buildings and (c) aid restrictions in Gaza since the implementation of
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the responses I gave during the Urgent Question debate on Gaza in the House of Commons on 29 October, Official Report, vol. 774, cols. 311-325.
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: SudanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2025 to Question 82284 on Russia: Sudan, what steps she is taking with international partners to (a) monitor and (b) respond to the invol
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the responses provided in the Urgent Question debate on the Conflict in Sudan on 5 November 2025.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2025 to Question 82283 on Sudan: Arms Trade, what assessment she has made of the (a) role of the UAE in supplying weapons to warring part
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the responses provided in the Urgent Question debate on the Conflict in Sudan on 5 November 2025.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsthma: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to help (a) increase the proportion of people with asthma that receive annual check-ups and (b) decrease preventable deaths from asthma.
Answer: The majority of patients with asthma are managed by general practitioners and members of the primary care team, with onward referrals to secondary care where required. The provision of annual reviews is incentivised in primary care through the Quality and...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDiseases: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to promote early detection of treatable diseases amongst (a) the public and (b) healthcare workers.
Answer: Each year, over 15 million people are invited for screening, with over 10 million taking up the invitation. In total, this saves approximately 10,000 lives every year and enables many others to make better informed decisions around their health.The Govern...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to help reduce (a) regional and (b) wealth inequalities in access to NHS dentistry services.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local populations, and for determining the priorities for investment.We do not hold data on access...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMouth Cancer: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase awareness of the (a) signs and (b) symptoms of mouth cancer.
Answer: NHS England runs Help Us Help You campaigns in England to increase knowledge of cancer symptoms and to address barriers to acting on them, to encourage people to come forward as soon as possible to see their general practitioner. The campaigns focus on a ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFisheriesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to (a) protect fishing populations and (b) support fishing communities.
Answer: We are committed to the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the UK fleet. Our aim is to ensure that catch limits are set sustainably, consistent with the best available scientific advice, and rebuild stocks for the long term whilst also maintaining...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) local authorities to reduce regional variations in transport support for disabled people.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of accessible transport to enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. As part of our broader mission to break down barriers to opportunity, we recognise that more needs to be done to ens...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has she made of the (a) adequacy of the application process, (b) financial cost of the application and (c) potential impact of time restrictions on the (i) uptake and (ii) utility to users of (A
Answer: The Blue Badge scheme helps people with significant mobility issues - both visible and hidden - park closer to their destination, whether they’re drivers or passengers. It offers national on-street parking concessions, including free and time-unlimited pa...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Greater ManchesterDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of mental health services in Greater Manchester.
Answer: We recognise that people with mental health issues, including those in Greater Manchester, are not getting the support or care they need, which is why we are working to ensure the National Health Service provides the right support to the right people at t...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on providing financial compensation to people affected by in-utero exposure to sodium valproate.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the work by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government departme...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: ChildrenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to reduce child homelessness.
Answer: The government has increased funding for homelessness services by £316 million to a total of £1 billion in 2025/26. This includes a recent £84 million top up which included £10.9 million funding to support families and children in temporary accommodation,...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken with international partners to (a) provide effective humanitarian aid to Sudan and (b) help resolve the conflict in Sudan.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 7 October 2025 to Question 75005.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: SudanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of involvement of (a) the Africa Corps and (b) other parts of the Russian military in the conflict in Sudan.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 7 October 2025 to Question 75005.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken to limit the flow of (a) weapons, (b) war funds and (c) other materials used to conduct warfare into Sudan.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 7 October 2025 to Question 75005.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: Food InsecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make it her policy to ratify the 2019 amendment to Article 8 of the Rome Statute on the use of starvation in non-international conflicts.
Answer: The Government's position on these issues was set out most recently by Lord Collins of Highbury in response to a House of Lords debate on the use of starvation as a weapon of war held on 16 October 2025. [https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-10-16/deb...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken to promote sustainable (a) agricultural, (b) food processing and (c) food distribution systems internationally.
Answer: The Government's position on these issues was set out most recently by Lord Collins of Highbury in response to a House of Lords debate on the use of starvation as a weapon of war held on 16 October 2025. [https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-10-16/deb...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: Food InsecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of levels of prevalence of starvation being used as a tool of war in (a) international and (b) non-international conflicts.
Answer: The Government's position on these issues was set out most recently by Lord Collins of Highbury in response to a House of Lords debate on the use of starvation as a weapon of war held on 16 October 2025. [https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-10-16/deb...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
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