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That this House expresses its profound sadness at the death of Ann Widdecombe and condemns the violence that led to her death; extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends and all those who knew and admired her; recognises her distinguished record of public service, including her 23 years as Member of Parliament for Maidstone and The Weald, and her wider contribution to public life; pays tribute to her longstanding commitment to animal welfare and animal rights throughout her parliamentary career; acknowledges her reputation as a parliamentarian of conviction who never wavered in speaking her mind and standing by her principles; and believes that her contribution to this House and to public life should be commemorated through the installation of a memorial in her memory within the Palace of Westminster.
That this House expresses its profound sadness at the death of Ann Widdecombe and condemns the violence that led to her death; extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends and all those who knew and admired her; recognises her distinguished record of public service, including her 23 years as...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the total running costs of the office of the Children's Commissioner for England was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the total running costs of the office of the Children's Commissioner for England was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England is an independent non-departmental public body. The Children’s Commissioner’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2024/25 are available here: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/corporate-governance/annual-report-2024-2025/. The Annual Report and Accounts for 2025/26 will be published in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the total running costs of the office of the Information Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the total running costs of the office of the Information Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
The total running costs of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are set out in its Annual Reports, which are available on ICO’s website: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/our-information/annual-reports/.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the total running costs of the office of the Judicial Appointments Commission was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the total running costs of the office of the Judicial Appointments Commission was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) publishes a report annually which includes information related to running costs. The latest published report (2024-25) can be found on the JAC website: JAC Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025. The data for the current year is due to be published on 9 July.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the total running costs of the office of the Charity Commission for England & Wales was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the total running costs of the office of the Charity Commission for England & Wales was for the last full year in which data is available.
In the financial year 2025-2026, the total running costs of the Charity Commission for England & Wales’ offices, including lease costs, was £1,672,633.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the total running costs of the office of the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the total running costs of the office of the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales was for the last full year in which data is available.
The running costs for the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner for the last full year 2024/2025 was £859,698 of a total budget of £887,000. A breakdown of this is outlined on page 55 of the recently published annual report: The Office of the Victims Commissioner Annual Report 2024/25
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the total running costs of the office of the Civil Service Commission was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the total running costs of the office of the Civil Service Commission was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Civil Service Commission annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-commission-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025/civil-service-commission-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025-html
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner had a total running cost of £680,610 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales had a total running cost of £1,685,246 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner had a total running cost of £15,099,353 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner had a total running cost of £919,261 in 2025-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner had a total running cost of £680,610 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales had a total running cost of £1,685,246 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner had a total running cost of £15,099,353 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner had a total running cost of £919,261 in 2025-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner had a total running cost of £680,610 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales had a total running cost of £1,685,246 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner had a total running cost of £15,099,353 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner had a total running cost of £919,261 in 2025-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England & Wales was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England & Wales was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner had a total running cost of £680,610 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales had a total running cost of £1,685,246 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner had a total running cost of £15,099,353 in 2025-26.
The Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner had a total running cost of £919,261 in 2025-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the total running costs of the office of the Small Business Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the total running costs of the office of the Small Business Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner publishes its audited Annual Report and Accounts on an annual basis, setting out its performance and expenditure. These are laid before Parliament pursuant to the Enterprise Act 2016. The most recent accounts cover the 2024-25 financial year and are available on GOV.UK.
They were deposited in the House of Commons library on 28 January 2026.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the total running costs of the office of the Equality & Human Rights Commission was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the total running costs of the office of the Equality & Human Rights Commission was for the last full year in which data is available.
The EHRC is an independent arm’s length body that is operationally independent of the Government. Their annual budget is set by the Cabinet Office. The Equality Act 2006 sets out the legal duty for the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament a copy of annual reports and accounts. These outline the performance of the EHRC in the previous financial year and set out how the EHRC has met its commitments detailed in the Commission’s Strategic Plan.
On 21 July 2025, the Secretary of State laid EHRC’s Annual Report and Accounts for the financial year 2024-2025 before parliament and the Government published it on GOV.UK. The EHRC Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-2026 will be laid in Parliament and published on GOV.UK once finalised.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the total running costs of the office of the Patient Safety Commissioner for England was for the last full year in which data is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the total running costs of the office of the Patient Safety Commissioner for England was for the last full year in which data is available.
The most recent total for running costs recorded against the Patient Safety Commissioner is for the financial year 2025/26, at £353,053. This figure is currently unaudited and remains subject to the National Audit Office’s review of the Department’s 2025/26 accounts expected later this year.
This total does not include an additional £53,000 budget transfer made to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in 2025/26 to support the transition of the Patient Safety Commissioner into the MHRA from the Department, following the recommendations in the Dash Review.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer on 11 June 2026 to Question 7009, whether her Department holds any baseline figures on the number of dogs and non-human primates used in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies for human medicines; and how progress will be...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer on 11 June 2026 to Question 7009, whether her Department holds any baseline figures on the number of dogs and non-human primates used in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies for human medicines; and how progress will be...
An approach to measure progress in reaching the target to reduce such use by at least 35% by 2030 is being developed with DSIT colleagues and will be included in a strategy delivery update published later in 2026.
The Home Office does not presently aggregate data on the number of dogs and non-human primates used specifically in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies for human medicines conducted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Information on estimated numbers of animals to be used over the lifetime of the licence relevant to such studies may be held within individual project licence records for regulatory purposes.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the answer on 15 December 2025 to Question 97967, what figures her Department holds on the number of dogs and non-human primates used in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies for human medicines; and what the evidential basis is for...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the answer on 15 December 2025 to Question 97967, what figures her Department holds on the number of dogs and non-human primates used in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies for human medicines; and what the evidential basis is for...
The Home Office does not publish a separate aggregated category for the number of dogs and non-human primates used specifically in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies for human medicines for publication purposes conducted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. While information relevant to such studies may be held within individual project licence records for regulatory purposes, there is no distinct reporting category for them in the published in the annual statistics.
The target to reduce the use of dogs and non-human primates in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies for human medicines by at least 35% by 2030 forms part of the Government broader programme Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. This number was agreed following discussions between regulators, research funders and officials on what was considered to be challenging while also likely being scientifically achievable.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her department has had with technology companies on the political neutrality of AI applications.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her department has had with technology companies on the political neutrality of AI applications.
The details of Ministerial meetings with external stakeholders are published in quarterly transparency returns.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the percentage of people who were identified under the Financial Risk Assessments (a) 2025 pilot and (b) further pilot analysis phase.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the percentage of people who were identified under the Financial Risk Assessments (a) 2025 pilot and (b) further pilot analysis phase.
It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments. DCMS supports the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue.
The pilot has provided evidence of financial risk for consumers that is not currently being captured through existing policy measures. Consideration of impact is part of the Commission’s decision making. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.
The Gambling Commission has recently published an updated blog on its pilot findings. It plans to publish further pilot data results, where that data is not commercially sensitive, along with its consultation response following a decision.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of British Trade Envoys in securing economic growth opportunities for the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of British Trade Envoys in securing economic growth opportunities for the UK.
The Trade Envoy programme was established in 2012 as a network of parliamentarians to provide international support to the UK Government’s strategy to drive economic growth.
DBT Trade Envoys play a valuable role in supporting the UK’s trade and investment agenda via targeted programmes of engagement that unlock opportunities for UK business.
The Department does not specifically attribute trade and investment impacts to Trade Envoys, as they operate as part of a wider ecosystem which includes Ministers, DBT officials, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and His Majesty’s Trade Commissioners.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the risk and reward profile for investment decisions of the British International Investment plc.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the risk and reward profile for investment decisions of the British International Investment plc.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) receives comprehensive access to information on the performance of British International Investment across a range of areas, including its financial return target and development impact target. Further details of our evaluation activities in relation to BII investments can be found at the link below.
https://assets.bii.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06135829/BII-FCDO-What-learning-means-to-us-an-overview-of-how-we-evaluate-our-impact.pdf-FCDO-What-learning-means-to-us-an-overview-of-how-we-evaluate-our-impact.pdf.