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Written questions by Smith.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Cat Smith this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (211)Department of Health and Social Care (67)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (21)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (19)Department for Business and Trade (16)Home Office (16)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (12)Department for Transport (11)Department for Education (11)Ministry of Justice (6)Department for Work and Pensions (6)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (5)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (3)

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7 Jan 2025·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Israeli counterparts on the immediate release of Palestinian healthcare workers currently being detained without charge or trial.

Reply

Gazan civilians must be protected, and able to access effective healthcare. The UK has consistently raised concerns about the impact of this conflict on Gaza's healthcare system and medical staff, including reiterating the requirement for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law. Israel must allow medical staff to carry out their work unimpeded, and to travel around Gaza as needed. On 27 December I made clear to Israel's government that the situation in northern Gaza cannot continue, and raised our serious concern about repeated strikes on Kamal Adwan hospital, and the safety of civilians and medical workers there. The Foreign Secretary met Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar in Israel on 13 January, and stressed to him the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.We are particularly concerned by the reports of the recent Israel Defense Forces operation at Kamal Adwan hospital, and the reported detention of medical personnel there. We have raised this, and will continue to do so, directly with the Israeli Government. In recent weeks, I have specifically raised the detention of Kamal Adwan hospital director, Dr Hassam Abu Safiya, along with the wider need to ensure healthcare facilities in North Gaza are protected, and to enable World Health Organisation and International Committee of the Red Cross access, with both the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and Israel's Ambassador to the UK. We urge Israel to urgently clarify the reasons for Dr Hassam Abu Safiya's detention (and that of paediatrician Mohammed Hamouda), and all other health workers detained in Gaza.

19 Dec 2024·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What information her Department collects on the pay of multi-academy trust chief executives.

Reply

The Academy Trust Handbook sets out the requirements for academy trusts on executive pay, including reporting and publication. Academy trusts must:Publish their annual audited accounts, including the number of employees whose benefits exceeded £60,000 in ...

16 Dec 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 17421 on Fireworks: Safety, what discussions she has had with (a) businesses, (b) consumer groups and (c) charities on the adequacy of the Firework

Reply

The Government regularly engages with a wide range of stakeholders in relation to the impacts of fireworks. Our engagement includes with businesses, consumer groups and charities. The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fir...

11 Dec 2024·Scotland Office·Answered
Asked

Whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

How many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Northern Ireland Office·Answered
Asked

Whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.

Reply

Details of Ministers' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
Asked

How many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Ministry of Justice·Answered
Asked

Whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.

Reply

Details of Ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

How many alcohol industry representatives have Ministers in his Department met with since July 2024.

Reply

I refer my hon Friend to the answer I gave on 14 October 2024 to Question UIN 6511.

11 Dec 2024·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

How many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published shortly.

11 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

If he will meet the Alcohol Health Alliance to discuss what steps the Government can take to reduce alcohol related deaths.

Reply

Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. For too long there has been an unwillingness to lead on issues like smoking, alcohol harm, and obe...

11 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What steps the Health Mission Board has taken to tackle rates of alcohol harm.

Reply

Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. For too long there has been an unwillingness to lead on issues like smoking, alcohol harm, and obe...

11 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What steps he plans to take to tackle alcohol harms.

Reply

Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. For too long there has been an unwillingness to lead on issues like smoking, alcohol harm, and obe...

11 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

Whether he plans to meet (a) the Alcohol Health Alliance and (b) other public health representatives to discuss rates of alcohol harm.

Reply

Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. For too long there has been an unwillingness to lead on issues like smoking, alcohol harm, and obe...

11 Dec 2024·Wales Office·Answered
Asked

Whether ministers in her Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

How many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK website. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

Whether Ministers in her Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.

Reply

Details of Ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

11 Dec 2024·Attorney General·Answered
Asked

How many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in her Department have met since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.

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