Jim Shannon MP: written questions
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Food: ContaminationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with international partners to help reduce the presence of harmful contaminants in international food production.
Answer: The United Kingdom works closely with international partners through the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the joint Food and Agriculture Organisation, and the World Health Organisation programme to reduce harmful contaminants in the global food supply. The ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordJylman Red Jurado FarfánForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to the Government of Venezuela on access to urgent medical treatment, religious materials, and spiritual support for Bishop Jylman Red Ju
Answer: The UK remains concerned about the human rights situation in Venezuela, including the treatment of detainees, and we have repeatedly called on the Venezuelan authorities to uphold human rights and cooperate fully with international mechanisms, including i...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPollinators: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to protect (a) bees and (b) other pollinators.
Answer: Defra protects honeybee health through delivery of the Healthy Bees Plan 2030, and measures to monitor and manage bee pest and disease risks. We will produce a refreshed Pollinator Action Plan as part of the Environmental Improvement Plan and coordinate ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLivestock: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the welfare of farmed animals in England.
Answer: In December 2025, Defra published The Animal Welfare Strategy for England, a comprehensive package of reforms designed to enhance the lives of millions of animals, including farmed animals. The Government continues to make progress towards delivering the ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Fraud and LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what measures are in place to monitor (a) food fraud and (b) mislabelling in (i) retail and (ii) wholesale markets.
Answer: The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit monitors UK food fraud through intelligence-led analysis, which supports the shaping of targeted food fraud investigations. Defra officials and the FSA work closely with local authority food teams...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: HygieneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment she has made of levels of compliance with UK food hygiene standards.
Answer: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for food safety and hygiene in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The FSA also monitors and oversees the inspections undertaken by local authorities.The FSA publishes an annual review of food standards acr...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCrops: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of climate change on UK crop yields.
Answer: The Defra-funded Food, Farming & Natural Environment Climate Service develops evidence on climate adaptation to strengthen the resilience of the agri-food sector. Defra’s crop genetic improvement platform also funds crop breeding R&D to identify g...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Climate ChangeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support climate adaptation and resilience in vulnerable countries.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Companies: Africa and AsiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support is available to British entrepreneurs seeking to establish businesses in Africa and Asia.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade supports UK businesses to export and grow in markets worldwide, including Africa and Asia. Through the Business Growth Service, entrepreneurs can access tailored market advice, free Business Academy training and UK Ex...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Companies: Developing CountriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of opportunities for UK businesses in emerging markets.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is supporting businesses with the highest-growth potential and targeting markets identified in the Industrial and Trade Strategies as having significant economic opportunity.Our Free Trade Agreements help businesses c...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Press FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of UK-funded programmes to support freedom of the press globally.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Women's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to (a) monitor and (b) report on the protection of the rights of women and girls overseas.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of human rights conditions in countries in receipt of UK development aid.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Health ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress has been made in contributing to international maternal and child health programmes.
Answer: The UK is supporting international progress on maternal and child health by strengthening health systems, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and protecting health security. Through our newly established Community of Expertise in Health, ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: VaccinationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps are being taken to support vaccination programmes in developing countries.
Answer: Supporting vaccination and immunisation, preventing and treating disease, and preparing for pandemics and epidemics, are all crucial elements of the UK's global health programmes, working alongside organisations like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; the World ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDisease ControlForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of global preparedness for pandemics and epidemic outbreaks.
Answer: Supporting vaccination and immunisation, preventing and treating disease, and preparing for pandemics and epidemics, are all crucial elements of the UK's global health programmes, working alongside organisations like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; the World ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Disease ControlForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what funding the UK has provided to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS in low-income countries.
Answer: Supporting vaccination and immunisation, preventing and treating disease, and preparing for pandemics and epidemics, are all crucial elements of the UK's global health programmes, working alongside organisations like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; the World ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHumanitarian Aid: Climate ChangeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what measures are in place to evaluate the impact of UK humanitarian aid programmes in regions affected by climate change.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much funding has been allocated to global education initiatives in the last financial year.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to ensure aid reaches vulnerable women and children in developing countries.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSub-Saharan Africa: PovertyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK aid in reducing extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one par...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of consular support provided to British nationals during natural disasters overseas.
Answer: In 2024-25, the last full financial year for which data is available, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) answered over 400,000 requests for consular support from British nationals overseas, and provided detailed consular assistance in...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTravel Information: SafetyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to improve guidance for British travellers regarding health and safety risks abroad.
Answer: In 2024-25, the last full financial year for which data is available, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) answered over 400,000 requests for consular support from British nationals overseas, and provided detailed consular assistance in...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of British embassies in responding to emergencies involving citizens overseas.
Answer: In 2024-25, the last full financial year for which data is available, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) answered over 400,000 requests for consular support from British nationals overseas, and provided detailed consular assistance in...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many British nationals required consular assistance abroad in the most recent 12 months.
Answer: In 2024-25, the last full financial year for which data is available, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) answered over 400,000 requests for consular support from British nationals overseas, and provided detailed consular assistance in...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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