Ellie Chowns MP: written questions

Written questions

• Partnership for a Lead-free FutureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17897More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of the United Kingdom joining the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future; and whether she plans to do so.

  Answer: The UK keeps opportunities to engage with relevant international initiatives under review, including where they align with our development, health and environmental objectives. No formal assessment has yet been made of the merits of UK membership of the P...

  Answered 17 Jul 2026

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• Digital Technology: DisadvantagedDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16230More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to (a) improve rural digital inclusion and (b) to address the specific needs of older people.

  Answer: The Government’s ambition is simple: everyone, whatever their circumstances, should be able to get connected and get online, safely and with confidence.In the year since the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, over a million people have been supported to get o...

  Answered 14 Jul 2026

  Original Parliament record