Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Rosindell this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure the effective enforcement of animal welfare legislation.
Defra will work collaboratively across Government where needed, bringing together officials to share information, align approaches and support effective delivery on the ground.
Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will make it her Department’s policy to mandate artificial intelligence in the enforcement of animal welfare legislation.
This Government has no plans to mandate the use of artificial intelligence in enforcing animal welfare. As with any innovative approach, it is important to carefully assess the merits and potential of emerging solutions such as artificial intelligence bef...
Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps her Department has taken to support research into animal sentience.
The most recent research Defra commissioned on animal sentience was an independent review by the London School of Economics on sentience in cephalopod molluscs and decapod crustaceans. The findings from this comprehensive study underpinned this Government...
Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of mandating the use of artificial intelligence in the monitoring of slaughterhouse footage.
Since 2018 all slaughterhouses in England have been required to have CCTV recording in areas where live animals are present. As an important complement to physical observation by Official Veterinarians, CCTV helps maintain and improve animal welfare stand...
What discussions she has had with (a) the Financial Conduct Authority and (b) the Prudential Regulation Authority on the regulation of age-based insurance premiums.
Insurers make commercial decisions about the terms on which they will offer cover following an assessment of the relevant risks. This is usually informed by the insurer’s claims experience and other industry-wide statistics. The Equality Act 2010 genera...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to support local authorities in upholding animal welfare standards.
Local authorities are key operational partners responsible for enforcing animal welfare legislation, alongside delivering services such as licensing and the management of stray dogs. This Government works closely with local authorities and other partners ...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to help ensure the effective enforcement of animal welfare legislation.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 26 June 20226 to PQ UIN 11608.
Food and Rural Affairs, whether methods of animal slaughter have featured in trade negotiations with the European Union.
The Government is working to strengthen its broader economic relationship with the European Union, including through negotiations on an expansive Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier,...
What discussions she has had with the Bank of England on updated designs on bank notes.
I refer the Honorable Member to the answer given to UIN 121750 on 27 March 2026: Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to reduce the number of canines used in scientific trials..
The Government is committed to reducing the use of animals in science, including dogs, through our Replacing Animals in Science strategy, which supports the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. The UK’s legal framework already requir...
Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to present a timeline for the implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
I refer the hon. Member to answer given to Question UIN 103549 on 14 January 2026.
Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to support local authorities in upholding animal welfare standards.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 11611 on 30 June 2026.
What steps she has taken to improve animal welfare standards in scientific trials involving animals.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) is the UK’s framework governing the use of animals in research. ASPA enables the limited use of animals in science for societal, environmental or animal benefit. It provides a strict system of controls, ...
What steps he is taking with the Minister for Women and Equalities to support women who have a miscarriage.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to support local authorities in tackling noise nuisance.
The Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively in order to promote good health and quality of life. The Government considers that the current suite of legislation, which includes the statutory nuisance regime, the Noise Act 1996...
Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to help support local authorities in tackling aggressive begging.
Begging is a complex issue, though where it causes a nuisance or distress to communities, local areas need appropriate tools to maintain community safety. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 gives police and local authorities flexible p...
What assessment she has made of the implications for her Department's policies of the campaign by Cool Milk entitled Fair Milk for a Fair Start.
The Nursery Milk Scheme (NMS) led by the Department of Health and Social Care, allows early years childcare settings registered with OFSTED to reclaim the cost of providing 189 ml (one-third of a pint) of milk to children in their care, for those under th...
What steps he has taken to support the construction industry in a) England and b) the parliamentary constituency of Romford.
The Government is committed to delivering a National Infrastructure Pipeline, supported by up to £725 billion of public funding over the next decade, alongside the delivery of 1.5 million new homes. We are also investing £625 million to tackle skills shor...
Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to work with local authorities to increase emergency housing availability.
The government is committed to helping councils invest in good-quality, value-for-money temporary accommodation, reducing reliance on expensive Bed and Breakfast and nightly paid accommodation, and supporting local authorities to develop effective deliver...
Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to help support local authorities in tackling criminal damage to council property.
Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a priority for this Government and a key commitment in the Government’s Plan for Change. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 gives local authorities, as well as social landlords and the police, a ...