Jim Shannon MP: written questions
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Foster CareDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that commissioning practices do not disadvantage Independent Fostering Agencies when identifying the most appropriate placement for a child.
Answer: Fostering is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department recognises the impact that lengthy allegations investigations can have on foster carers and the children they care for. Through the proposed new Fost...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFoster Care: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the department plans to introduce national timescales for allegations investigations involving foster carers approved by independent fostering agencies.
Answer: Fostering is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department recognises the impact that lengthy allegations investigations can have on foster carers and the children they care for. Through the proposed new Fost...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Recognition of StatesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Palestinian Authority about its implementation of reforms to recognise its statehood.
Answer: The UK recognises the State of Palestine and continues to work closely with the Palestinian Authority to support implementation of its reform agenda. On 11 August, the Foreign Secretary spoke with Palestinian Prime Minister Mustafa and reinforced UK suppo...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to recognise and support Pakistani Christians and support the protection of freedom of religion in that country.
Answer: The UK remains committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief for all, including through our engagement with the Government of Pakistan. In my meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar on 27 August, I raised a number of ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: Older PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the number of patients aged 80 and over who have experienced corridor care in Accident and Emergency departments in England.
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 recordNHS: TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26020More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which technologies are being considered for prioritisation 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 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on the availability of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland.
Answer: There has been minimal disruption to the supply of veterinary medicines following the end of the Grace Period. Northern Ireland’s farmers, pet owners and veterinary practitioners have largely maintained access to the same products as before. Veterinary Me...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDietary Supplements: Northern IrelandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026WithdrawnUIN 26018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact on Northern Ireland of the European Commission's proposed maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements unde
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her department will consider the establishment of national leadership to support alignment between NHS data initiatives in multiple sclerosis and neurology.
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 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to increase capacity within NHS neurology services.
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 recordNeurology: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of consultant neurologists and specialist multiple sclerosis nurses in England.
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 DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological conditions in England.
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 recordLife Expectancy: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase healthy life expectancy for children born into deprived areas.
Answer: Tackling child poverty is at the heart of the Government’s commitment to raising the healthiest generation of children in history. In the ambitious Child Poverty Strategy, we have committed to tackling health inequalities associated with child poverty by ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Northern IrelandTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26012More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how will the government support Northern Irish hospitality businesses to compete with ROI counterparts.
Answer: We recognise the challenges hospitality businesses face. To support businesses and families across the United Kingdom over the summer period, between 25 June to 1 September the Government introduced a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMuseums and GalleriesDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help support galleries and museums.
Answer: We will invest up to £760 million in our national, local and regional museums over this Parliament, to fund urgent repairs, strengthen financial resilience, and widen access to culture in communities across England. This investment is additional to core m...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the government is supporting individuals diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 20 January in response to Question 104957.
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps are being taken to help improve access to affordable housing.
Answer: Housing is a devolved matter and the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive.Questions regarding the access of affordable housing should be raised with the Minister for Communities in the NI Executive.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDietary Supplements: Northern IrelandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that businesses in Northern Ireland are not placed at a competitive disadvantage compared with businesses in Great Britain should the European Commissi
Answer: Currently, Northern Ireland continues to apply relevant European Union (EU) food supplements legislation under the Windsor Framework.The Government is negotiating a new strategic partnership with the EU called a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement....
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDietary SupplementsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the European Commission's proposed maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements under Directive 2002/46/
Answer: In Northern Ireland, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) holds policy responsibility relating to food supplements and the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to foods.At present there are no maximum levels of vitamins and minerals s...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTraining: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on improving vocational and technical training opportunities for young people.
Answer: Skills and tertiary education is a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy and NIO Ministers will continue to work closely with them to improve opportunities for young people. The UK Government’s £50m Defence Growth Deal for No...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on supporting schools in areas of high deprivation.
Answer: Whilst recognising that education is a devolved matter, the UK Government will continue to work collaboratively with the Northern Ireland Executive. Although new in post, the ministerial team look forward to meeting regularly with Executive colleagues and...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what estimate has been made of the educational attainment gaps between different communities in Northern Ireland.
Answer: As stated in the my written answer to UIN 19007, there is an educational attainment gap in Northern Ireland, however, the discrepancy is greatest when seen through economic background. Education is a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Executive and ...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps are being taken to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the Northern Ireland economy, spurring local innovation, creating jobs and driving prosperity. The Government is determined to ensure that NI SMEs are fully supported to grow, export and share...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps are being taken to improve broadband and digital infrastructure in rural areas.
Answer: The UK Government is delivering gigabit broadband to 99% of UK premises by 2032, through a mix of commercial and subsidised rollout, and has an ambition for all populated areas across the UK to be able to access higher quality standalone 5G by 2030; this ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Situation: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland’s economy.
Answer: Under the Windsor Framework, Northern Ireland is in a unique position as the only place in the world where businesses can sell goods into the UK Internal Market and the EU Single Market without customs friction or tariffs. A growing chorus of businesses a...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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