Every parliamentary written question tabled by Helen Maguire this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of the NHS providing free detail repairs for teeth damaged by seizures.
We recognise that certain groups of patients may be more vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for assessing the needs of their population and ensuring that the re...
Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that public community health initiatives continue to be inclusive for all participants.
There is no established definition of public community health initiatives. Most local health services are commissioned by NHS integrated care boards. Each integrated care board must have regard to the need to reduce health inequalities, with respect both ...
What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to combat misinformation and disinformation online after sexual assaults.
Awaiting answer.
What alternatives are available for company directors unable to use One Login.
Individuals who are required to verify are encouraged to use GOV.UK One Login where possible. This offers several routes, including using photo ID, answering online security questions, or attending a Post Office with appropriate documents. Where an indivi...
What assessment she has made of the impact of changes to the National Curriculum on students wishing to study languages at university.
The government is committed to supporting the teaching of languages. Languages provide an insight into other cultures and open the door to travel and employment opportunities. Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the department is refreshing th...
How much of the revenue raised from VAT on independent school fees since its introduction was directly spent on state schools per school.
Together, reforms to VAT and business rates will raise around £1.8 billion a year by 2029/30. This will raise revenue for essential public services, including supporting the 94% of children in the UK that attend state schools. Our overall core schools bud...
If his Department will review the Access to Work Scheme renewal process for existing claimants who have already evidenced their needs.
We are reviewing all aspects of Access to Work as we develop plans for reform following the conclusion of the consultation.
Innovation and Technology, whether the One Login programme is compliant with the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework.
Protecting the security of government services and the data and privacy of users is our utmost priority. GOV.UK One Login follows the highest security standards for government and private sector services, including dedicated 24/7 eyes-on monitoring, incid...
How his Department is working with colleagues in the Government Equalities Office to support women working in the night time economy.
The Department for Business and Trade works across Government and with industry to support the hospitality and night-time economy, a major employer of women across the UK.Through the Employment Rights Act, we are strengthening protections and improving jo...
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support survivors of sexual assault.
The Ministry of Justice has committed £550 million to victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in victim support services to date.The 42 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales receive grant funding fro...
Communities and Local Government, what conversations he has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities regarding improving local safety for women and girls, especially at night.
In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls was published by the Home Office ...
Communities and Local Government, what support his Department is giving to local authorities to ensure correct and working CCTV is deployed in their area.
In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls was published by the Home Office ...
What steps his Department is taking to (a) increase the efficiency of and (b) reduce waiting times for the Access to Work Scheme.
As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement made on 19 May, to increase the efficiency and reduce waiting times for the scheme we will recruit an additional 480 case staff to process the higher volume of applications. When recruitment is complete, we ...
If he will put Women’s Health Hubs at the centre of the Neighbourhood health framework.
Integrated care boards (ICBs) should take a neighbourhood approach to women’s healthcare, ensuring women can get the care they need regardless of whether they speak first to a general practitioner (GP), hospital or other healthcare provider.We are support...
Whether her Department's proposed SEND reforms will support children who receive education otherwise than at school packages.
The department’s consultation, “SEND reform: putting children and young people first”, proposes the introduction of Specialist Provision Packages for all children and young people with complex needs, including those children and young people whose needs a...
What steps she is taking to maintain the rights of children on Education Otherwise Than At School packages.
The department’s consultation, “SEND reform: putting children and young people first”, proposes the introduction of Specialist Provision Packages for all children and young people with complex needs, including those children and young people whose needs a...
Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, published in December 2025, when she plans to begin consulting on the phasing out of the use of CO2 in animal slaughter.
As set out in this Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs and on possible timescales for phasing out this method. Further details will be set out later this year.
Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with animal welfare charities on the use of CO2 in pig slaughter.
As set out in the Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs. In developing the animal welfare strategy, Defra has held meetings with representatives of the farming sector and with animal welfar...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the treatment of Bahá’ís in Iran.
The UK strongly condemns the repression of religious minorities in Iran, including members of the Baha'i faith.We were integral to the UN Human Rights Council adopting a resolution on 23 January renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Iran and t...
What criteria will be used in the annual summary of progress publication to evaluate the success of the National Cancer Plan’s implementation.
The Department has announced that the National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, is backed by significant funding committed by the Government at the Spending Review.Investment which will support the delivery of the National Cancer Plan includes £20...