Jim Shannon MP: written questions
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Dietary Supplements: Northern IrelandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether proposed European Union regulations on food supplements will apply in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of those regulat
Answer: The Department maintains regular engagement with a range of stakeholders on matters relating to nutrition legislation, and this has included the European Commission’s proposals for potentially introducing maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: DatabasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration she has given to a centralised approach to Information Governance to reduce variation in digital communication methods and practices between NHS Trusts.
Answer: There is an NHS Information Governance portal, which provides a single, consistent national source of information governance guidance for health and social care providers. NHS England has a working group to check and challenge the guidance, which includes...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMultiple Sclerosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of provision of patient education and support at the time of diagnosis for people with multiple sclerosis; and what improvements can be made.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMultiple Sclerosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how specialised commissioning expertise will be maintained following the merger of NHS England and her Department, including for the commissioning of services for people with multiple sclerosis.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMultiple Sclerosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure comprehensive support is provided to people with multiple sclerosis at the time of diagnosis.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Religious HatredDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with the Minister for Women and Equalities to ensure children are taught that religious hatred is wrong from a young age.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Every school should actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those of...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to recognise and support Air Ambulance Week 2026 and the contribution of air ambulance charities to the delivery of specialist pre-hospital emergency care.
Answer: Whilst no specific assessment has made, we recognise that air ambulance charities are a lifeline to communities across the country, and I want to celebrate the extraordinary volunteers who keep these services flying. We are working closely with them acros...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to support air ambulance charities and ensure planning policy does not impact on 24/7 access to hospital helipads.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 July 2026 in response to Question 16317.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Accident and Emergency corridor care on patients aged 80 years and over.
Answer: The specific information requested by the Hon. Member is not centrally held, but we recognise that older people, particularly those living with frailty or other complex needs, can be particularly vulnerable to the risks associated with prolonged waits, ov...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to (a) reduce the use of corridor care for older patients and (b) improve timely access to hospital beds.
Answer: The specific information requested by the Hon. Member is not centrally held, but we recognise that older people, particularly those living with frailty or other complex needs, can be particularly vulnerable to the risks associated with prolonged waits, ov...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria NHS England and her Department use to select and prioritise technologies for consideration under the National Health Tech Access Programme.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to Annex A of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Topic Selection Manual, published on 25 August, which is available at the following link: https://www.nice.org.uk/process/pmg46/chapter/annex-a-national-healthtech...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Medicine: Northern IrelandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports that veterinary practices in Northern Ireland are experiencing difficulties obtaining diagnostic equipment
Answer: This Government has not received reports of any issues with the supply of diagnostic equipment or replacement components to veterinary practices in Northern Ireland.
Answered 23 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDietary Supplements: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the implications for businesses in Northern Ireland of proposed European Union food supplement regulations.
Answer: NIO Ministers engage regularly with Cabinet colleagues on a variety of issues including European Union Regulations applying in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework, such as the European Union food supplement regulations.. The UK Government is nego...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Northern IrelandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on the UK internal market of divergence between Northern Ireland and Great Britain arising from proposed European Union regulations o
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 8 September 2026 in response to Question 20033.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using pre appointment patient questionnaires via the NHS App for people with multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will commit to maintaining support for the recently established Neuro Forum over the course of this Parliament.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to consider specialised neurology services as part of NHS England’s review of commissioning, including services for patients living with multiple sclerosis.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department plans to take to increase the prioritisation of multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological conditions in national health policy.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support available to people with multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological conditions.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to address variations in access to care for people with multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological conditions.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality care and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological conditions.Through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme, a new model of integrated ca...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: ReligionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what funding and support is available for joint faith infrastructure.
Answer: Interfaith relations are vital for strong, cohesive communities.The Government is funding Inter Faith Week 2026, which provides a national platform for organisations and communities across England to come together, strengthen relationships between differe...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: EmploymentDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what support he plans to provide to small businesses to provide employment in local communities.
Answer: The government is supporting employment in local communities across the United Kingdom by helping small businesses to start, scale and grow.Through our modern Industrial Strategy, we are backing growth in key sectors with strong potential to create high-q...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support schools in rural communities.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department is making a significant investment in the core schools budget in the 2026/27 financial year, with an extra £2.3 billion for schools.The schools natio...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: TrainingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support small businesses with insurance costs associated with training apprentices.
Answer: Apprenticeships are a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. The government provides £1,000 to both employers, of all sizes, and training providers when they take on apprentices aged under 19, or 19-to-24-year-old app...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: FoodDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure school canteen food is locally sourced.
Answer: The government remains committed to our ambition that half of all food served in public settings is either locally sourced or certified to higher environmental standards, and we are open to considering all lawful means of achieving this. The school food s...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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