Andrew Gwynne MP: written questions
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Written questions
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reducing the fair access limit of the adoption and special guardianship support fund on families; and what steps she is taking to ensure that children cov
Answer: The department’s recently published policy paper specified that families should receive support immediately when the child is placed, delivering on our mission to provide children with the best start in life. Regular discussions are held with other depart...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Kinship CareDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to support the wellbeing of (a) families and (b) children in (i) adoption and (ii) kinship care.
Answer: The department’s recently published policy paper specified that families should receive support immediately when the child is placed, delivering on our mission to provide children with the best start in life. Regular discussions are held with other depart...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMedia: EducationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to include media literacy programmes in (a) local and (b) regional strategies.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology coordinates media literacy activity across government, aiming to embed media literacy in cross-cutting strategies.Government is adopting a holistic approach to digital inclusion, integrating related po...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Health: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to tackle health misinformation.
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, companies must remove illegal health mis- and disinformation content if they become aware of it on their services. This includes content amounting to the False Communications offence, capturing communications where the sender ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that medical data available to (a) private and (b) overseas companies is used only for the purposes for which that use was granted.
Answer: Only approved researchers are able to access data for legitimate purposes. This will involve a three-step process where the researcher, their organisation, and their specific project all have to be approved separately before allowing any access. Independe...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help improve levels of public understanding of how (a) personal medical data can be and (b) people can opt out of having their data used for health research.
Answer: Ensuring public understanding of the use of health data is critical to building trust. The Department and NHS England co-fund an independent organisation called Understanding Patient Data which provides objective information about how patient data is used...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure the adequacy of (a) vetting procedures for companies that apply to use medical records and (b) safeguards to prevent medical data being used for purposes other tha
Answer: National Health Service patient data from medical records is only shared when it will benefit health and care and where it is subject to technical and organisational controls to maintain privacy and protect data. Where a research project requests access t...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Import DutiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure the economic stability of the Falkland Islands and other Overseas Territories when responding to US tariffs.
Answer: HM Government is working closely with the governments of the Falkland Islands and other affected Overseas Territories to understand the impact of the US tariffs, including facilitating access to UK Department for Business and Trade expertise. I spoke with...
Answered 24 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Import DutiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he has taken to assess the potential impact of US tariffs on the Falkland Islands and other Overseas Territories.
Answer: HM Government is working closely with the governments of the Falkland Islands and other affected Overseas Territories to understand the impact of the US tariffs, including facilitating access to UK Department for Business and Trade expertise. I spoke with...
Answered 24 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) Hezbollah’s presence and (b) Israeli military action on the (i) civilian and (ii) refugee populations of southern L
Answer: A political solution consistent with resolution 1701 is the only way to ensure lasting security and stability for the people living on either side of the Israel-Lebanon border. The devastation from this conflict and the human suffering must be addressed. ...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help prevent the deterioration of the situation in southern Lebanon.
Answer: The UK has made clear that all sides must maintain a cessation of hostilities and work towards securing a lasting peace. That is the only way to ensure security and stability for the people living on either side of the border. The UK continues to engage ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with (a) officials and (b) Ministerial counterparts in (i) Israel and (ii) Lebanon about the situation in southern Lebanon.
Answer: The UK has raised the ceasefire and other related issues with Israeli and Lebanese counterparts and will continue to do so. The Foreign Secretary has discussed ceasefire implementation with President Aoun. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary discussed a ...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLebanon: HezbollahForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) presence and (b) military capacity of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Answer: The UK expects Lebanese Hizballah to abide fully by the terms of the ceasefire agreement. This means withdrawing from areas of southern Lebanon and to enable an enhanced Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deployment into these areas as stipulated under the terms...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41808More
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 Israeli military action in southern Lebanon.
Answer: The UK is concerned that Israel is remaining in several strategic locations in Lebanon beyond the 18 February extended ceasefire deadline. We have made clear the ceasefire agreement must be implemented in full, which includes the full withdrawal of the Is...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 38013, what steps she plans to take ensure Highways England and its contractors meet the legal requirements in the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for the r
Answer: The Environment Protection Act 1990 governs the responsibility for clearing highway litter and sweeping carriageways. National Highways is responsible for litter collection on motorways and some ‘A’ roads while the relevant Local Authority manages litter ...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordM60 and M67: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 38013, what Quality Assurance she has that the removal of litter and detritus is done within the timeframes set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990;
Answer: National Highways’ Performance Specification includes a Performance Indicator for litter. This metric monitors the cleanliness of the Strategic Road Network and is the percentage of the Strategic Road Network where litter is graded at A or B as defined in...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordM60 and M67: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 38013, what Quality Assurance she has that the monitoring undertaken is to the correct standard.
Answer: National Highways undertakes inspections of the Strategic Road Network in line with the DMRB GS801 Asset Delivery Asset Inspections Requirements standard and the inspectors survey and grade the Strategic Road Network in accordance with The Department for ...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordM60 and M67: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 38013, what the last date of monitoring litter on the M67 and M60 in Denton was; and what grades each section were marked.
Answer: National Highways undertakes weekly safety inspections on the M60 and M67. Although litter is not the primary purpose, it is taken into consideration as part of these inspections, and any concerns are recorded.National Highways’ most recent inspection of...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHamas: 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
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