Andrew Gwynne MP: written questions
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Hamas: Hostage TakingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his international counterparts on re-establishing the processes for the remaining hostages held by the Hamas regime to be released.
Answer: We thank Qatar, Egypt, and the US for their support in bringing these individuals' and their families' horrific ordeal to an end. Our thoughts are also with those still waiting to be reunited with their loved ones, including the family of UK linked hostag...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his international counterparts on the accessibility of Gaza for the distribution of humanitarian aid.
Answer: On 21 March, the Foreign Secretary issued a joint statement with the Foreign Ministers of France and Germany, making clear that Israel should fully respect international law and allow the flow of aid immediately. He called on Israel to restore humanitaria...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterpart on restoring the ceasefire conditions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said to the House on 20 March, we strongly oppose Israel's resumption of hostilities. We urgently want to see a return to a ceasefire. More bloodshed is in no-one's interest. Hamas must release all the hostages and negotiations mu...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on the recent Israeli air strikes on Gaza.
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said to the House on 20 March, we strongly oppose Israel's resumption of hostilities. We urgently want to see a return to a ceasefire. More bloodshed is in no-one's interest. Hamas must release all the hostages and negotiations mu...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an estimate of the number of civilian casualties resulting from Israeli air strikes on Gaza on 18 March 2025.
Answer: At least 400 people were killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza overnight on 18 March according to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the biggest wave of strikes since the January ceasefire was announced. We have made clear that the UK strongly opposes Israel's ...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordKashmir: UN ResolutionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to help implement the recent United Nations resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer: I recognise there are human rights issues in both India Administered Kashmir and Pakistan Administered Kashmir. We raise issues, where we have them, directly with the governments of India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan are important friends of the UK, a...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordKashmir: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made recent representations to his (a) Indian and (b) Pakistani counterpart on reported human rights abuses in Kashmir.
Answer: I recognise there are human rights issues in both India Administered Kashmir and Pakistan Administered Kashmir. We raise issues, where we have them, directly with the governments of India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan are important friends of the UK, a...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordKashmir: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer: I recognise there are human rights issues in both India Administered Kashmir and Pakistan Administered Kashmir. We raise issues, where we have them, directly with the governments of India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan are important friends of the UK, a...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordKashmir: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives from (a) the UN, (b) India, (c) Pakistan and (d) the Kashmiri people on the political situation in Jammu a
Answer: I recognise there are human rights issues in both India Administered Kashmir and Pakistan Administered Kashmir. We raise issues, where we have them, directly with the governments of India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan are important friends of the UK, a...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLevelling Up Fund: DentonDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the hon. Member for Gorton and Denton of 13 November 2024, what recent estimate she has made of when the memorandum of understanding between her
Answer: The Department is working closely with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council to allow progress all parts of the Destination Denton scheme that can be delivered and funding drawn down by March 2026. Funding after 2025/26 is subject to the outcome of the Sp...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordM60 and M67: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) monitoring and (b) removal of litter and detritus from the junctions, embankments, central reservations, verges and hard shoulders along (i) the M60 and (
Answer: National Highways undertakes weekly safety inspections on the M60 and M67, litter is identified and reported on in accordance with the Defra Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse. National Highways programme of cyclic maintenance involves litter collectio...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Greater ManchesterDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the capacity constraints on Heaton Norris junction in Greater Manchester.
Answer: Network Rail has advised Manchester Task Force of the capacity constraints between Piccadilly and Stockport including Slade Lane and Heaton Norris Junctions. I expect to receive further advice on next steps shortly.
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Greater ManchesterDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the capacity constraints on the railway lines between Stockport and Slade Lane in Greater Manchester.
Answer: Network Rail has advised Manchester Task Force of the capacity constraints between Piccadilly and Stockport including Slade Lane and Heaton Norris Junctions. I expect to receive further advice on next steps shortly.
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRussell Scott Primary School: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will share the latest project schedule for the rebuilding of Russell Scott Primary School in Denton with the hon. Member for Gorton and Denton.
Answer: The project is in the procurement stage and a contractor is expected to be appointed later this year.The department currently anticipates that the new school will be ready from September 2027.
Answered 29 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRussell Scott Primary School: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timetable is for the rebuilding of Russell Scott Primary School in Denton.
Answer: The project is in the procurement stage and a contractor is expected to be appointed later this year.The department currently anticipates that the new school will be ready from September 2027.
Answered 29 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Minority GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) refugee and (b) other aid agencies on the Alawites in Syria.
Answer: We are in regular discussion with our UN and NGO partners, as well as with other international partners, to get a fuller understanding of the impact of recent violence in coastal areas on Alawites and other communities living there, and to assess needs an...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Minority GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the Alawites in Syria.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has consistently advocated for an inclusive political transition and underlined the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians, both publicly and as part of our engagement with international partner...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Minority GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the level of (a) security and (b) welfare of the Alawite population in Syria.
Answer: The events in Syria at the start of March were deeply concerning, and reports that large numbers of civilians have been killed are horrific. We continue to work to establish from reliable sources of information what exactly happened and who was responsibl...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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