Kate Osamor MP: written questions
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Mental Health Services: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued on support that should be made available to children and young people while they are awaiting assessment by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
Answer: Local services are expected to ensure that children and young people awaiting assessment are provided with appropriate advice and information about other sources of support available to them, including self-help resources and online support.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of helping to establish an independent investigation into allegations of political violence and human rights a
Answer: The UK regularly engages with the Government of Bangladesh on a range of issues, including governance, human rights, and the rule of law. The previous Minister for the Indo-Pacific met Bangladesh Prime Minister Rahman on 17 February and reinforced the UK'...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to monitor the human rights situation in Bangladesh.
Answer: The UK regularly engages with the Government of Bangladesh on a range of issues, including governance, human rights, and the rule of law. The previous Minister for the Indo-Pacific met Bangladesh Prime Minister Rahman on 17 February and reinforced the UK'...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to protect children in Gaza, with reference to the report from the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Pale
Answer: The impact of the conflict in Gaza on children is a moral outrage. We are clear that children must always be protected, and their rights upheld in accordance with international law. The UK continues to take measures to support Palestinian children. In Jun...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure new restrictions on stranger communications on online services do not negatively impact online learning platforms.
Answer: On 15 June, the government published a progress statement following the ‘Growing up in the Online World’ consultation.This set out a package of new measures including banning social media platforms from offering their services to under 16s and restricting...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: GazaHome OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help students from Gaza who hold places at UK universities to come to the UK for studies beginning this year.
Answer: As confirmed in the Foreign Secretary’s statement of 24 June 2026, the Government has renewed support for high achieving students from Gaza to take up fully funded scholarships at UK universities for the 2026/27 academic year.The Government will work clos...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordKinship Care: LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of introducing statutory paid leave for kinship carers on levels of recruitment and staff retention.
Answer: The Parental Leave and Pay Review is considering all parental leave and pay entitlements as well as the support available for those who do not currently qualify for existing protections, including kinship carers. This is an evidence-based Review and is ta...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Fifth Special Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee of Session 2024-26 on The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Fin
Answer: The final 2026-27 Local Government Finance Settlement, published on 9 February 2026, makes over £4.6 billion additional funding for available adult social care in 2028-29, compared to 2025-26, including £500 million for the first-ever Fair Payment Agreeme...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase the level of engagement with and representation of people with SEND, carers and SEND professionals in future government campaigns and communications on SEND.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families and carers, and the professionals who support them are meaningfully represented in our communications, and their experiences reflect...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEthiopia: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help prevent human rights abuses and atrocities in Amhara in Ethiopia.
Answer: The ongoing conflict in Amhara has led to significant humanitarian needs, including rising food insecurity, and widespread conflict-related human rights violations and abuses. In coordination with international partners, the UK continues to use its voice ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Collective WorshipDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the judgment in the matter of an application by JR87 and another for Judicial Review (Appellant) UKSC/2024/0095, if she will review the enforcement of collective worship in schools following t
Answer: Collective worship remains an important part of school life, supporting pupils to reflect on the concept of belief and the role it plays in our country’s traditions and values. We are clear the guidance in Circular 1/94 needs to be updated. We recognise t...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Bodies: Living WageDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the proposals by the Living Wage Foundation, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of all publicly funded institutions paying staff the real living wage as calcula
Answer: The government is committed to creating an economy that delivers for working people and businesses alike. The National Living Wage is set by the government, following recommendations from the independent Low Pay Commission, which considers a range of fact...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCriminal Proceedings: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, about the steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) fairness and (b) transparency of the Single Justice Procedure.
Answer: Fairness and transparency remain a Government priority for the Single Justice Procedure. This is why the Ministry of Justice consulted on “Regulation and oversight of private prosecutions and strengthening safeguards in the Single Justice Procedure”, whic...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHussam Abu SafiyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 6 August 2025 to Question 68333 on Hussam Abu Safiya, what recent steps he has taken to help ensure the immediate and unconditional release of
Answer: We are aware of recent reporting that Dr Safiya has been moved to solitary confinement. We have raised our concerns about this case on a number of occasions.We will continue to monitor developments closely and raise issues where appropriate. As and when t...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFossil Fuels: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of Investor-State Dispute Settlements on the transition away from fossil fuels.
Answer: The Government is aware of the interest in ISDS, and is engaging with energy and climate stakeholders on its impact on UK priorities. In line with HMG’s Trade Strategy, the UK will continue to work with partners through multilateral forums, including the ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: VettingCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129480More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which Departments are able to grant developed vetting clearance against the recommendation of UK Security Vetting.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129199More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what considerations her Department has made on the potential merits of supporting the reconvening of a United Nations Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict in Sudan
Answer: One of the key principles of the International Sudan Conference in Berlin on 15 April was to take collective action to protect civilians, including children, from the horrendous atrocities taking place in Sudan. This is outlined in the Conference Co-Chair...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that freedom of religion or belief is integrated into aid programmes.
Answer: The championing of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all is a key element of the UK's human rights work overseas, for the funding of that work, and for the reporting to Parliament that we do on that work. For further detail, I refer the Hon. Member...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to prioritise issues concerning freedom of religion or belief in future Human Rights and Democracy Reports.
Answer: The championing of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all is a key element of the UK's human rights work overseas, for the funding of that work, and for the reporting to Parliament that we do on that work. For further detail, I refer the Hon. Member...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Overseas StudentsHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to protect (a) visa-holders and (b) those holding university offers from being affected by the suspension of study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sud
Answer: The decision to introduce the visa brakes was driven by clear evidence of high levels of visa-linked asylum claims across all four nationalities. By year ending September 2025, asylum applications by students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Overseas StudentsHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of alternative measures to blanket nationality-based suspensions of student visas, such as targeted enforcement measures based on indivi
Answer: The decision to introduce the visa brakes was driven by clear evidence of high levels of visa-linked asylum claims across all four nationalities. By year ending September 2025, asylum applications by students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Leave: DiseasesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Parental Leave and Pay review is considering the ability for individuals with severe illness, such as cancer, to postpone maternity leave.
Answer: A cancer diagnosis is distressing at any stage of life, and especially for mothers on maternity leave, at a time that should be focused on recovery, bonding and family life.The Department of Health and Social Care’s National Cancer Plan sets out how peopl...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128242More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of extending the business rate relief granted to pubs and music venues to post offices.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that the Post Office plays in the economy and wider society. At the Budget, the Government acted to limit increases in business rates bills, announcing a support package worth £4.3 billion. The Government has also ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: Urban AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to support local post offices in the High Streets Strategy.
Answer: I refer the member for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill to the response I gave to UIN 125751 on 20 April.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in what way asylum applicants are informed about the use of artificial intelligence; and what process is in place to address any errors.
Answer: The Home Office is investing in innovative techniques, including the use of AI, to explore how we can improve productivity and continue to maintain order in the asylum system.No process and/or tooling details are currently released to asylum claimants - t...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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