Helen Maguire MP: written questions
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Written questions
Ukraine: Aid WorkersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to hold the Russian Government accountable for missile strikes targeting humanitarian workers.
Answer: The UK condemns Russia's attacks affecting humanitarian personnel, infrastructure and supplies in Ukraine. We continue to hold Russia to account through the UN Security Council, and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, as well as thro...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan Police: RetirementHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the number of Metropolitan police officers who have left the service before retirement age in each year, due to the staff rotation policy of the metropolitan police.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold data on the number of police officers leaving the Metropolitan Police Service due to staff rotation policy.The Home Office collects and publishes data annually on the number of police officers leaving the police service and t...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department assessed the implications for the UK's sanctions policy of importing jet fuel from the Jamnagar refinery in India; and what assessment has he made of the UK's need for that fuel
Answer: On 20 May 2026, the UK introduced a new sanctions package to further target Russian revenues and degrade its ability to wage its illegal war in Ukraine and for the first time processed oil products refined from Russian crude in third countries have been b...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of staffing levels in Community Dental Services.
Answer: NHS England introduced the annual Dental Workforce Survey to improve understanding of the National Health Service dental workforce. NHS England has published this survey, and further information is available at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.u...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Courses of Treatment were delivered by the Community Dental Service in each year since 2010-11.
Answer: We do not hold data at a national level on the number of Community Dental Service (CDS) referrals or activity delivered. However, data may be held at a CDS provider or integrated care board (ICB) level.We recognise that certain groups of patients may be p...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many referrals to the Community Dental Service were received in each year since 2010-11.
Answer: We do not hold data at a national level on the number of Community Dental Service (CDS) referrals or activity delivered. However, data may be held at a CDS provider or integrated care board (ICB) level.We recognise that certain groups of patients may be p...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients were treated by the Community Dental Service in each year since 2010-11.
Answer: We do not hold data at a national level on the number of Community Dental Service (CDS) referrals or activity delivered. However, data may be held at a CDS provider or integrated care board (ICB) level.We recognise that certain groups of patients may be p...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGP Surgeries: EnergyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reimbursement and capital funding arrangements under the NHS (General Medical Services – Premises Costs) Directions on levels of investment in
Answer: The Premises Costs Directions (PCDs) are regulations setting out how improvement of practice premises can be covered by premises improvement grants from the National Health Service, and how general practice (GP) contractors can apply for capital grants vi...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGP Surgeries: EnergyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the NHS (General Medical Services – Premises Costs) Directions to support greater investment in sustainability and net zero improvements in GP premises.
Answer: The Premises Costs Directions (PCDs) are regulations setting out how improvement of practice premises can be covered by premises improvement grants from the National Health Service, and how general practice (GP) contractors can apply for capital grants vi...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGP Surgeries: EnergyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the NHS (General Medical Services – Premises Costs) Directions on the ability of GP practices and landlords to invest in energy efficiency and
Answer: The Premises Costs Directions (PCDs) are regulations setting out how improvement of practice premises can be covered by premises improvement grants from the National Health Service, and how general practice (GP) contractors can apply for capital grants vi...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPlastics: BabiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of conducting a formal review of mandatory testing, clearer labelling and targeted restrictions on high-exposure plastic baby products.
Answer: The Government takes the safety of baby products seriously and has robust regulations requiring that all products placed on the UK market are safe, with specific controls addressing chemical exposure from plastic baby products. These requirements are kept...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnaestheticsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made on the recommendations in the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ report, titled ‘The Anaesthetic Workforce: UK State of the Nation Report’ published in June 202
Answer: This specific assessment has not been made. Officials have noted the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ report.In relation to pay and training places, on 29 June 2026, the British Medical Association Resident Doctors Committee announced that their membership...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the UK’s current regulatory bodies in mitigating the harms associated with gambling advertisements.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and so...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of gambling advertisements on children and young people; and whether she plans to introduce further restrictions on advertising.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and so...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of VAT on independent school fees on state school capacity.
Answer: HM Treasury published a Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) on applying VAT to independent school fees, which includes the government’s estimations of the number of pupils expected to enter the state sector as a result of this policy. The TIIN can be a...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefending Democracy TaskforceHome OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness and impact of the Defending Democracy Taskforce.
Answer: The work done by the Defending Democracy Taskforce and its members is vital in tackling threats to our democracy. Parliament is regularly updated about the progress and priorities of the Defending Democracy Taskforce, most recently in March 2026 when the ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce disinformation from AI generated deepfakes.
Answer: Government is taking action to tackle harms caused by AI-generated content. Under the Online Safety Act (OSA), platforms must assess and mitigate the risk of illegal content, including where it is AI-generated, and take appropriate action to remove it.Gov...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of creating a digital sovereignty strategy.
Answer: The Government's current approach is set out through the Modern Industrial Strategy (2025) and the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan (2025), which build sovereign capability in critical technologies - including through the Sovereign AI Fund - while kee...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the level of dependency on overseas AI providers.
Answer: The UK recognises the risks that come with highly concentrated markets and the need to strengthen resilience in critical technologies. We see this less as an issue of dependence on any single country, but rather an overreliance on narrow supply chains or ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support the testing and expansion of alternative pathways into breast clinics and ensuring that younger women can utilise these.
Answer: Ensuring that people with breast symptoms have timely access to diagnostic services and clinics is a priority for the Government. Through the National Cancer Plan, we are rolling out breast pain clinics nationally by the end of 2026, helping provide alter...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding the National Inherited Cancer Predisposition Register to include all women at increased risk of breast cancer.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving outcomes for people with breast cancer, including those at higher risk of developing the disease. The new and world-leading NHS National Inherited Cancer Predisposition Registry (NICPR), which is part of the Nation...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to deliver breast screening for all women at increased risk through the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Answer: National Health Service breast screening for women at Very High Risk (VHR) starts earlier and is more frequent than those not at VHR. Guidance on eligibility for VHR screening is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/b...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen's Health Hubs: Breast CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that information about breast cancer and the importance of breast-checking is available in all women’s health hubs.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February this year, commits to improving public awareness of cancer, including breast cancer, increasing breast screening uptake, and supporting local awareness and early diagnosis initiatives through Cancer Allian...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Early RetirementDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the number of General Practitioners leaving the NHS before retirement age in each year since 2015, by numbers leaving more than 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 4
Answer: Retirement age is not a fixed date and can vary depending on pension arrangements, the state pension age, and individual choices. Data held by the Department cannot therefore show how many years a general practitioner (GP) has left until retirement.NHS En...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure social media platforms are safe by design and are responsible for preventing harm, via the exposure of vulnerable adults and children, to r
Answer: On 15 June, the government published a progress statement announcing a ban on social media services from providing their services to under 16s, alongside targeted functionality restrictions on a wider range of online services, including a default on restr...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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