Neil Coyle MP: written questions
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Maternity Services: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many meetings the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation team has held during its evidence gathering with a) frontline NHS maternity staff and b) staff representative organisations.
Answer: Baroness Amos launched a call for evidence for those who work in the maternity and neonatal pathway, which closed on 9 March. The Department understands the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation team has received more than 9,000 respon...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many responses were received to the staff survey conducted by the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation team that closed on 9 March 2026; how many NHS trusts in England were represented
Answer: Baroness Amos launched a call for evidence for those who work in the maternity and neonatal pathway, which closed on 9 March. The Department understands the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation team has received more than 9,000 respon...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she took to support the recent democratic elections in Bangladesh.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 March in response to Question 112898.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Democracy and Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support democracy and human rights in Bangladesh.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 March in response to Question 112898.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how her department plans on supporting the campaigns of groups and organisations such as Resolve during ASB awareness week.
Answer: The Home Office works closely with a range of partners, including voluntary and community sector organisations such as Resolve, to support Anti‑Social Behaviour Awareness Week.During the week, the Department supports national awareness raising activity by...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironmental Health: NuisanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support provided to Environmental Health Practitioners in tackling Noise and Nuisance complaints through the Environmental Protection Ac
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Councils are independent bodies accountable to their electorate rather than to Ministers or Government De...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDual Use Goods and Technologies: RussiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department has taken to extend sanctions to dual-use items to prevent their use in Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Answer: The UK has introduced extensive trade sanctions to prevent Russia acquiring dual‑use items used in its military operations. Since March 2022, we have banned the export of all dual‑use goods and other high‑risk technologies, including products identified o...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Prisoners of WarForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will sanction Russian judges and court officials involved in using Russian anti-terror and other domestic laws to penalise Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Answer: Independent reporting by the UN Commission of Inquiry and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Moscow Mechanism has highlighted widespread abuses of prisoners of war, including violations of their fundamental rights. The UK has been cl...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her dept is taking to ensure that schools (a) remain up to date with AI technology as it develops and (b) remain equipped to offer support for their pupils.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that schools can benefit and use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and effectively. We are supporting staff to stay up to date with developments through clear guidance, as well as online support materials to help ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that parents have the skills they need to support children's safe use of AI.
Answer: Protecting children from harm online is a top priority for this government.This year, the government will be supporting a NSPCC summit at Wilton Park on the impact of AI on childhood. This will bring together experts, technology companies, civil society a...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure children use AI safely.
Answer: The Government takes the safety of children extremely seriously. We recognise the potential risks that AI systems pose, and that is why strong protections apply to them. Under the Online Safety Act, in-scope AI services must assess the risk of harm to use...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans her Department is planning to take to ensure that social media sites adhere to their 13+ rule of access.
Answer: The Online Safety Act requires in-scope services, including social media platforms, to protect children from illegal content, harmful content and age-inappropriate content.The government has announced a consultation and national conversation to gather evi...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPoliticians: Foreign RelationsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112162More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring all elected representatives and candidates to declare any meetings with foreign government representatives and agents.
Answer: There are no plans to introduce such a requirement. As always, security requirements are kept under continuous review.
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPoliticians: CryptocurrenciesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has plans to ban UK politicians accepting cryptocurrency donations.
Answer: We have introduced the Representation of the People Bill which brings forward a package of reforms to deliver on our manifesto commitment to tighten the rules on political donations. It introduces a ‘Know your Donor’ scheme requiring enhanced checks on la...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCulture and Education: Small BusinessesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance and funding streams are available to support independent, family-owned cultural and educational attractions that contribute to community engagement and heritage preservation.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of local heritage assets in contributing to local community engagement. Through our dedicated funds, such as the £15m Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, delivered by Historic England, and the £4.85m Heritage Revival F...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: ShippingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether support will be made available through the Arts Everywhere funding to heritage ships of historic national significance.
Answer: Over the course of this parliament £1.5 billion will be invested in arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage attractions across England. Historic ships, where they are registered as accredited museums, can apply for the Museum Estate and Development F...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMusicians: Convention on International Trade in Endangered SpeciesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with counterparts in EU Member States on simplifying CITES-related processes for UK musicians travelling by train to perform in Europe.
Answer: The UK Government remains in constructive dialogue with the EU on tackling the challenges facing UK musicians when touring, and on CITES‑related processes for UK musicians. Our aim is to identify practical solutions to ensure that UK artists can continue ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with transport operators, including Eurostar, on the provision and availability of guidance for the carriage of specialist equipment, including musical instruments.
Answer: The carriage of specialist items like musical equipment is down to the discretion of transport operators. Most operators have information available on their websites regarding the provision and availability of services to carry specialist items, for examp...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBody Searches: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has plans to help ensure that all strip searches of children have an appropriate adult present.
Answer: The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 requires that when a child is strip searched an appropriate adult must be present except in cases where delay would pose a risk of serious harm, or where the child specifically requests otherwise and the appropria...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Royal College of Midwives' campaign entitled Safe staffing = safe care, January 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing multi-year funding throu
Answer: The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to set out action to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. The 10 Year Workforce Plan will build on the 10-Year Health Plan to set...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle the use of Royal Mail to transport illegal drugs into the UK.
Answer: Illegal drugs have a devastating impact on the health of individuals and communities. Deaths relating to drug misuse in England and Wales rose to 3,736 in 2024, with a total annual cost to society of over £20 billion.The Home Office and operational partne...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: IntimidationHome OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a police hotline for reporting incidents of political intimidation towards (a) Hong Kongers and (b) others in the UK by the Chine
Answer: The first duty of this Government is to keep the country safe. Any attempt by any foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will never be tolerated, irrespective of where the threat emanates.The Defending Democracy Taskforce’s revi...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: DatabasesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 28 November 2025 to question 92574, if his Department will support the wider utilisation of UPRNs in the property industry and make them a standard piec
Answer: On 6 October, my Department published two consultations outlining reform proposals to transform home buying and selling. They can be found on gov.uk here and here. As part of those consultations, we highlighted our interest in ensuring that data is consis...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCare LeaversHome OfficeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of not resolving the status of children in care before turning 18 on their development.
Answer: The Home Secretary set out in the Immigration White Paper published on 12 May that the Home Office will ensure children who have been in the UK for some time, turn 18 and discover they do not have status, are fully supported and able to regularise their s...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: ExemptionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what exemptions are permitted for small, not-for-profit operators under the Animal Rights Act to ensure reindeer used to help generate hospice and other charity donations are not destr
Answer: Some reindeer displays may be required to be licensed. The type of licence needed will depend on the nature of the display (permanent or temporary) and whether the reindeer are being exhibited as part of a business. There are also licensing requirements f...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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