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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on signing the Eurofima treaty.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on signing the Eurofima treaty.
The Secretary of State has not held discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport on EUROFIMA.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the rolling stock procurement and infrastructure strategy on the use of alternative financing models to secure publicly owned trains.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the rolling stock procurement and infrastructure strategy on the use of alternative financing models to secure publicly owned trains.
Department for Transport officials hold regular discussions with HM Treasury officials on a range of matters, including in relation to the procurement of rolling stock. However, no discussions have taken place between the Secretary of State for Transport and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the use of alternative financing models to fund the purchase of new trains.
What steps he is taking to help support women born in the 1950s who have been affected by State Pension changes.
What steps he is taking to help support women born in the 1950s who have been affected by State Pension changes.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of establishing a Royal Commission on the criminal justice system.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of establishing a Royal Commission on the criminal justice system.
We inherited a criminal justice system in crisis, with challenges in prisons and criminal courts at risk of collapse. That is why as an early priority, we launched two wide-ranging reviews—one led by David Gauke, the other led by Sir Brian Leveson—to tackle that crisis holistically. This is a system-wide challenge and requires urgent action from across the whole criminal justice system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of raising awareness of naloxone amongst people at risk of opioid overdose.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of raising awareness of naloxone amongst people at risk of opioid overdose.
Further to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Warrington North on 5 September 2025 in response to Question 69426, the Department launched a media campaign to raise awareness of the risks posed by new drug trends and products including adulteration of counterfeit medicines with other drugs like synthetic opioids. The Department has distributed resources to local public health teams, drug and alcohol treatment services, youth services, schools, and universities.
In addition, further to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Cheadle on 16 March 2026 in response to Question 116356, the Department has now analysed responses to the consultation seeking views on further legislative options to expand access to take-home and emergency use naloxone and will set out next steps soon.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what specific measures have been implemented since 2024 to raise awareness among at-risk populations, including people sleeping rough and socially isolated people, about the dangers of synthetic opioids.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what specific measures have been implemented since 2024 to raise awareness among at-risk populations, including people sleeping rough and socially isolated people, about the dangers of synthetic opioids.
Further to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Warrington North on 5 September 2025 in response to Question 69426, the Department launched a media campaign to raise awareness of the risks posed by new drug trends and products including adulteration of counterfeit medicines with other drugs like synthetic opioids. The Department has distributed resources to local public health teams, drug and alcohol treatment services, youth services, schools, and universities.
In addition, further to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Cheadle on 16 March 2026 in response to Question 116356, the Department has now analysed responses to the consultation seeking views on further legislative options to expand access to take-home and emergency use naloxone and will set out next steps soon.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of the occupied Gaza Strip.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of the occupied Gaza Strip.
I have not had discussions with my Israeli counterpart specifically on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of Gaza.
We support efforts to promote Palestinian economic development and long-term stability and continue to work with international partners to advance peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
The UK remains committed to a two-state solution, with a safe and secure Israel living alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.
That this House marks the 56th anniversary of the election of Salvador Allende as President of Chile on 4 September 1970; notes with concern evidence from declassified Foreign Office files that the UK Government conducted covert propaganda operations aimed at preventing his election in 1964 and 1970; condemns the military coup of 11 September 1973 which overthrew Chile’s democratically elected government and installed the Pinochet dictatorship; remembers those killed, disappeared, tortured and forced into exile under the Pinochet regime; regrets Britain’s role in undermining Chilean democracy and its subsequent relationship with the Pinochet regime; and calls on the Government to acknowledge Britain’s interference in Chile, release all remaining relevant records, and reaffirm its commitment to democracy, sovereignty and human rights in UK foreign policy.
That this House marks the 56th anniversary of the election of Salvador Allende as President of Chile on 4 September 1970; notes with concern evidence from declassified Foreign Office files that the UK Government conducted covert propaganda operations aimed at preventing his election in 1964 and 1970; condemns the military...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that adequate levels of aviation fuel are available to airports in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that adequate levels of aviation fuel are available to airports in Scotland.
The Government is working closely with industry and regulators to monitor supply and maintain the resilience of supply chains. There are currently no aviation fuel shortages affecting airports in the UK. We remain in regular contact with the Scottish Government and other Devolved Governments to ensure we are ready to respond in a coordinated manner should disruption arise.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Good Jobs Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Good Jobs Bill.
Employment Rights policy is transferred in Northern Ireland. Officials and Ministers from the Department for Business and Trade engage regularly with counterparts in the Northern Ireland Executive on our respective plans to improve workers’ rights. The UK Government is proud to be delivering its Plan to Make Work Pay, which will strengthen workers’ rights and improve protections for over 18 million workers across Great Britain - the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department has provided to improving workers' rights in Northern Ireland, in the context of the time taken for the Northern Ireland Executive to implement its Good Jobs Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department has provided to improving workers' rights in Northern Ireland, in the context of the time taken for the Northern Ireland Executive to implement its Good Jobs Bill.
Employment Rights policy is transferred in Northern Ireland. Officials and Ministers from the Department for Business and Trade engage regularly with counterparts in the Northern Ireland Executive on our respective plans to improve workers’ rights. For example, by working together on the Employment Rights Act, we expanded eligibility for statutory sick pay in Northern Ireland by removing the lower earnings limit and waiting period, so it became a day-one entitlement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the (a) Maritime and Coastguard Agency, (b) Civil Aviation Authority and (c) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on oil and gas employers’ proposals on the weight limit for offshore oil and gas workers...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the (a) Maritime and Coastguard Agency, (b) Civil Aviation Authority and (c) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on oil and gas employers’ proposals on the weight limit for offshore oil and gas workers...
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency responded to the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) report on the “identification of hazards related to the weight, size, and shape of offshore oil and gas workers in the UK” in September 2024 and March 2025, expressing safety concerns based on the increasing weight of offshore oil and gas workers (as per the OEUK report) and stating the absolute limits of winch and rescue equipment, and subjective considerations such as challenges with manual handling.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s policies on the operational limits of Search and Rescue winching systems on helicopters contracted to conduct offshore Search and Rescue operations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s policies on the operational limits of Search and Rescue winching systems on helicopters contracted to conduct offshore Search and Rescue operations.
The winching systems on search and rescue (SAR) helicopters have a limit on their load capacity which has been further reduced by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) imposed limit for the carriage of ‘human external cargo’. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) do not have additional operational limits on these winching systems and the rescue coordination centre will follow operational procedures for any SAR response.
The total number of individuals winched from offshore energy installations by HM Coastguard SAR aircraft since 2021 is 57. This includes 55 from oil and gas and two related to offshore wind. The oil and gas figure of 55 includes 29 evacuated from a semi-submersible.
From January 2021 to June 2026, SAR helicopters rescued 927 people from commercial vessels. The role of the person rescued is not routinely recorded.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many merchant seafarers have been winched to safety from commercial vessels in (a) territorial and (b) international waters on the UK Continental Shelf by HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopters in each year since 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many merchant seafarers have been winched to safety from commercial vessels in (a) territorial and (b) international waters on the UK Continental Shelf by HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopters in each year since 2015.
The winching systems on search and rescue (SAR) helicopters have a limit on their load capacity which has been further reduced by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) imposed limit for the carriage of ‘human external cargo’. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) do not have additional operational limits on these winching systems and the rescue coordination centre will follow operational procedures for any SAR response.
The total number of individuals winched from offshore energy installations by HM Coastguard SAR aircraft since 2021 is 57. This includes 55 from oil and gas and two related to offshore wind. The oil and gas figure of 55 includes 29 evacuated from a semi-submersible.
From January 2021 to June 2026, SAR helicopters rescued 927 people from commercial vessels. The role of the person rescued is not routinely recorded.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many offshore energy workers have been winched to safety from (a) fixed offshore oil and gas installations, (b) floating production storage and offloading units and (c) offshore wind farms on the UK Continental Shelf by HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopters...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many offshore energy workers have been winched to safety from (a) fixed offshore oil and gas installations, (b) floating production storage and offloading units and (c) offshore wind farms on the UK Continental Shelf by HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopters...
The winching systems on search and rescue (SAR) helicopters have a limit on their load capacity which has been further reduced by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) imposed limit for the carriage of ‘human external cargo’. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) do not have additional operational limits on these winching systems and the rescue coordination centre will follow operational procedures for any SAR response.
The total number of individuals winched from offshore energy installations by HM Coastguard SAR aircraft since 2021 is 57. This includes 55 from oil and gas and two related to offshore wind. The oil and gas figure of 55 includes 29 evacuated from a semi-submersible.
From January 2021 to June 2026, SAR helicopters rescued 927 people from commercial vessels. The role of the person rescued is not routinely recorded.
That this House expresses its concern that an estimated £370 million of public money is being spent on the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace at a time when millions of people across the United Kingdom are facing financial hardship; notes that many children continue to grow up in poverty and experience food insecurity, with families relying on food banks and other forms of emergency support; believes that public spending should reflect the needs of people and communities before funding renovations to royal residences; and calls on the Government to prioritise investment in measures to reduce poverty, strengthen the social security system, improve access to affordable and nutritious food, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up free from hunger and hardship.
That this House expresses its concern that an estimated £370 million of public money is being spent on the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace at a time when millions of people across the United Kingdom are facing financial hardship; notes that many children continue to grow up in poverty and experience...
That this House congratulates Neil MacDonald and Jaden Calder, both of Judo Club Esprit in Alloa, on being selected to represent Scotland at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games; recognises the years of dedication and hard work of both athletes on and off the mat; and thanks Judo Club Esprit for its strength and ambition locally and nationally in producing elite sporting talent and for the benefit it brings to the community.
That this House congratulates Neil MacDonald and Jaden Calder, both of Judo Club Esprit in Alloa, on being selected to represent Scotland at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games; recognises the years of dedication and hard work of both athletes on and off the mat; and thanks Judo Club Esprit for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s letter to President Abbas of 21 September 2025, whether she has considered issuing a formal apology on behalf of His Majesty’s Government for the United Kingdom’s role in Palestine between 1917 and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s letter to President Abbas of 21 September 2025, whether she has considered issuing a formal apology on behalf of His Majesty’s Government for the United Kingdom’s role in Palestine between 1917 and...
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 124946.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s letter to President Abbas of 21 September 2025, what discussions she has had with her Palestinian counterpart on the UK’s historical role in Palestine and the Balfour Declaration of 1917.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s letter to President Abbas of 21 September 2025, what discussions she has had with her Palestinian counterpart on the UK’s historical role in Palestine and the Balfour Declaration of 1917.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 124946.
That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter tickets was withdrawn shortly before the tournament, denying many Iranian fans the opportunity to support their national team despite having already made travel arrangements; further notes that these incidents form part of a wider pattern of visa, entry and accreditation difficulties affecting officials, journalists, support staff and fans from a number of participating nations; regrets FIFA's failure to defend the interests of those affected despite previous assurances that accredited participants would be able to access host countries; further regrets FIFA's willingness to pander to the discriminatory policies of President Trump and his administration rather than stand up for the values it claims to champion; expresses concern that FIFA's growing corporate and commercial focus has taken precedence over the rights and fair treatment of supporters, officials and participants; also notes concern regarding the close relationship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Trump and the perception that this has contributed to FIFA's unwillingness to challenge exclusionary policies; and calls on FIFA to uphold its stated commitment to equality and inclusion and to ensure that no participant, official, journalist or supporter is unfairly excluded from future international competitions.
That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter tickets was withdrawn shortly...