Bob Blackman MP: written questions
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Bangladesh: HinduismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the security of Hindu and other religious minority communities in Bangladesh following the February 2026 election; and what re
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 March in response to Question 112260.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: HinduismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the security of Hindu and other religious minority communities in Bangladesh following the February 2026 election; and what representations sh
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 March in response to Question 112260.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWrecks: ProtectionMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered using the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to mil
Answer: The Protection of Military Remains Act (1986) is being strengthened via the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to automatically provide ‘Protected Place’ status to shipwrecks that were under Admiralty orders at the time of their sinking. This will ensure compliant sh...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling Act 2005 ReviewDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the work of the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group.
Answer: The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year. The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advic...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling Act 2005 ReviewDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Answers of 22 April 2026 to Question 127321 on Gambling: Regulation and of 28 April 2026 to Question 128520 on Horse Racing: Gambling, for what reasons her Department has no
Answer: The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year. The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advic...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take diplomatic steps to encourage the Government of Japan to acknowledge the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942, and for them to provide goodwill closure to known s
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers he received on 27 April in response to Questions 128231 and 128238.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of designating the wreck of the SS Tilawa, sunk in 1942, as a protected heritage site in recognition of its status as a Commonwealth wartime loss.
Answer: The sinking of the SS Tilawa, and many other merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the gr...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWrecks: ProtectionMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered using the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to mil
Answer: The Protection of Military Remains Act (1986) is being strengthened via the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to automatically provide ‘Protected Place’ status to shipwrecks that were under Admiralty orders at the time of their sinking. This will ensure compliant sh...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether FCDO has conducted any written equality or non-discrimination assessment concerning the differential provision of UK-funded infrastructure, legal advocacy, or protect
Answer: Documentation related to the Area C Development Programme is available on DevTracker at: DevTracker Programme GB-1-203452 - https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/programme/GB-1-203452/documents. Value for money is embedded across all of the Foreign, Commonwealth...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the then Department for International Development conducted any written reassessment or value-for-money analysis after receiving the December 2019 evaluation report f
Answer: Documentation related to the Area C Development Programme is available on DevTracker at: DevTracker Programme GB-1-203452 - https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/programme/GB-1-203452/documents. Value for money is embedded across all of the Foreign, Commonwealth...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the then Department for International Development conducted any written assessment of the objective stated in the December 2019 evaluation report for Area C Developme
Answer: Documentation related to the Area C Development Programme is available on DevTracker at: DevTracker Programme GB-1-203452 - https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/programme/GB-1-203452/documents. Value for money is embedded across all of the Foreign, Commonwealth...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 29 April to Question 129461, if he will outline (a) on what basis areas will be determined as having the highest health need; (b) a timeline for when the Choice Charter wi
Answer: The Government is committed to giving patients greater choice and control over their care. Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment, when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient.The 10-Year Health Plan commi...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress he has made on extending the UK-India trade deal to include services.
Answer: It already does include services - and always has done.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice Schemes: Harrow EastDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of ensuring a choice of NHS provider is offered upon referral on patients in Harrow East constituency.
Answer: Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient. The NHS Constitution for England and the NHS Standing Rules Regulations set out patients' legal rights to make choices a...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the merger of NHS England with his Department does not affect patients' right to choose healthcare providers.
Answer: Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient. The NHS Constitution for England sets out patients' legal rights to make choices about their healthcare and the merger o...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the proportion of patients being offered a choice of providers upon referral.
Answer: Patients have a legal right to choose where they go for their first appointment when referred to consultant-led care as an outpatient. The NHS Constitution for England and the NHS Standing Rules Regulations set out patients' legal rights to make choices a...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take diplomatic steps to encourage the Japanese government to formally acknowledge and apologise for the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942.
Answer: The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa was an appalling tragedy which continues to resonate eight decades on. Our thoughts remain with all the families who lost loved ones on that day, and the Government supports their efforts to commemorate the tragedy, includin...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take diplomatic steps to encourage the Government of Japan to acknowledge the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942; if she will support survivors and families by aski
Answer: The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa was an appalling tragedy which continues to resonate eight decades on. Our thoughts remain with all the families who lost loved ones on that day, and the Government supports their efforts to commemorate the tragedy, includin...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether community pharmacy will play a role in CVD prevention and case finding as part of the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether any community pharmacists assisted his Department in co-producing the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether community pharmacists were consulted prior to the publication of the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Framework Service.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026WithdrawnUIN 128223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will commission a funded community pharmacy lipid service pathway.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor developments in the implementation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law; and whether she plans to issue revised guidance to UK
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) keeps its travel advice under constant review, and last updated its advice for Hong Kong on 1 April to reflect the situation on the ground. The FCDO also publishes assessments on a six-monthly basis ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: Travel InformationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of current UK travel advice for Hong Kong; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the National Secur
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) keeps its travel advice under constant review, and last updated its advice for Hong Kong on 1 April to reflect the situation on the ground. The FCDO also publishes assessments on a six-monthly basis ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law on the (a) safety and (b) legal rights of UK nationals (i) visiting and (ii
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) keeps its travel advice under constant review, and last updated its advice for Hong Kong on 1 April to reflect the situation on the ground. The FCDO also publishes assessments on a six-monthly basis ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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