Every parliamentary written question tabled by Bob Blackman this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has conducted a written equality or non-discrimination assessment of UK ODA spending on Palestine covering differential provision of infrastructure, legal advocacy, protection services, and educational support between Palestinian and Jewish communities in Area C.
Awaiting answer.
What figures the Animals in Science Regulation Unit holds on the number of service project licences granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in each of the last five years.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, what published outputs have been produced under the programme “Palestinian Bedouin at risk of forced displacement: IHL vulnerabilities, ICC possibilities” (GB-GOV-13-OODA-AHRC-C4WCAGQ-R6SBCMZ-AYRNVWK); whether a value for money assessment was conducted before approval; and whether the programme’s stated objective of engaging with the ICC’s work is consistent with UK ODA eligibility criteria.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what outputs the Palestine Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning programme (PALMEL, GB-GOV-1-400409) has produced to date on value for money of UK-funded programmes in Palestine; and whether any such assessment covers differential provision of services between communities in Area C.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to monitor cases of abduction, forced conversion and forced marriage affecting girls from religious minority communities in Pakistan.
Awaiting answer.
What figures the Animals in Science Regulation Unit holds on the number of service project licences granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 involving (a) dogs and (b) non-human primates in each of the last five years.
Awaiting answer.
Whether she plans to align the categorisation of service project licences under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 with terminology used in the EU regulatory framework, including licences for multiple generic projects.
Awaiting answer.
Pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 1670 on SS Tilawa, if she will make a designation to protect the wreck of the SS Tilawa.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department conducted a value for money assessment of the WBPC rebuild-after-demolition cycle; and whether programme-specific due diligence was carried out before each funding renewal since 2015.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he has considered using the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to military maritime graves.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 4 February 2026 to Question 907723 on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, how much was spent on digital ID receive in the 2025-2026 financial year; and what is the proposed spend for the 2026-2027 financial year.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the security of Hindu and other religious minority communities in Bangladesh following the February 2026 election; and what representations she has made to the Bangladeshi authorities on protecting those communities.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 March in response to Question 112260.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the security of Hindu and other religious minority communities in Bangladesh following the February 2026 election; and what representations she has made to the Bangladeshi authorities on protecting those communities.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 March in response to Question 112260.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take diplomatic steps to encourage the Government of Japan to acknowledge the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942, and for them to provide goodwill closure to known survivors and victims.
I refer the Hon Member to the answers he received on 27 April in response to Questions 128231 and 128238.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the then Department for International Development conducted any written reassessment or value-for-money analysis after receiving the December 2019 evaluation report for Area C Development Programme Package IV (ENI/2017/384-622); and whether UK funding continued to that programme or successor programmes after receipt of that evaluation.
Documentation related to the Area C Development Programme is available on DevTracker at: DevTracker Programme GB-1-203452 - https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/programme/GB-1-203452/documents. Value for money is embedded across all of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's work. We employ robust systems and frameworks, and continuously review our programmes to ensure effectiveness, equality and non-discrimination, and the responsible use of UK taxpayers' money.
Whether he has considered using the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to military maritime graves.
Awaiting answer.
Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the work of the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group.
Awaiting answer.
Pursuant to the answer of 29 April to Question 129461, if he will outline (a) on what basis areas will be determined as having the highest health need; (b) a timeline for when the Choice Charter will be release; and (c) what the consultation process is for the development of the Charter.
Awaiting answer.
Whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of designating the wreck of the SS Tilawa, sunk in 1942, as a protected heritage site in recognition of its status as a Commonwealth wartime loss.
The sinking of the SS Tilawa, and many other merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the grave sites of those who have been lost receive the highest levels of protection in accordance with international law and best practice.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether FCDO has conducted any written equality or non-discrimination assessment concerning the differential provision of UK-funded infrastructure, legal advocacy, or protection services between Palestinian and Jewish communities in Area C.
Documentation related to the Area C Development Programme is available on DevTracker at: DevTracker Programme GB-1-203452 - https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/programme/GB-1-203452/documents. Value for money is embedded across all of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's work. We employ robust systems and frameworks, and continuously review our programmes to ensure effectiveness, equality and non-discrimination, and the responsible use of UK taxpayers' money.