Written questions by Goldman.

When his Department plans to implement mandatory health targets for large food businesses.

Awaiting answer.

Which national experts will provide support to the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as part of the NHS Intensive Recovery Support Programme; what their areas of expertise are; and what asse

The NHS Intensive Recovery Programme is focused on bringing decisive action to address longstanding issues, structural constraints and financial imbalance, in a small number of trusts with significant challenges. The first wave of trusts in the programme ...

When his Department plans to publish the 10-point plan being implemented as part of the NHS Intensive Recovery Support Programme for the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

The NHS Intensive Recovery Programme is focused on bringing decisive action to address longstanding issues, structural constraints and financial imbalance, in a small number of trusts with significant challenges. The first wave of trusts in the programme ...

What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the NHS Intensive Recovery Support Programme on the performance of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

The NHS Intensive Recovery Programme is focused on bringing decisive action to address longstanding issues, structural constraints and financial imbalance, in a small number of trusts with significant challenges. The first wave of trusts in the programme ...

Whether financial support is included in the NHS Intensive Recovery Support Programme for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

The NHS Intensive Recovery Programme is focused on bringing decisive action to address longstanding issues, structural constraints and financial imbalance, in a small number of trusts with significant challenges. The first wave of trusts in the programme ...

What steps he is taking to ensure that Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust meets the objectives set out under the NHS Intensive Recovery Programme; what criteria will the NHS East of England R

The NHS Intensive Recovery Programme is focused on bringing decisive action to address longstanding issues, structural constraints and financial imbalance, in a small number of trusts with significant challenges. The first wave of trusts in the programme ...

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the NHS Intensive Recovery Support Programme on waiting times for patients served by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

The NHS Intensive Recovery Programme is focused on bringing decisive action to address longstanding issues, structural constraints and financial imbalance, in a small number of trusts with significant challenges. The first wave of trusts in the programme ...

What steps her Department is taking to (a) reduce pupils’ access to sugary drinks and (b) support provision of healthier drink options throughout the school day.

The School Food Standards set the mandatory nutritional framework for food and drink provided in state‑funded schools in England. Since the Standards were introduced in 2014, the dietary recommendations on free sugar, fibre and sweeteners have changed and...

Pursuant to her Written Statement on 8 January 2026, by which date her Department will introduce secondary legislation to enable local authorities to conduct civil enforcement of unnecessary pavement obstructio

It is not possible to specify the date the Statutory Instrument will be laid before Parliament. It is our intention to lay before Parliament by the end of the year.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer to Question UIN 87730 of 11 November 2025, if her Department will publish a formal response to the United Nations Independent International Commi

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 15 April 2025 to HL6110.

Whether the Probation Service is continuing to fund neurodiversity specialist services.

Neurodiversity specialist services are arranged by probation regions individually, based on the specific needs of people on probation in the region. Arrangements therefore vary in terms of type of provision and duration.Integrated Care Boards are responsi...

What recent assessment he has made of the (a) availability and (b) affordability of transport options for apprentices working on remote construction sites.

Support for apprentices travelling to sites is provided through employer arrangements including employer-organised transport or reimbursement of travel expenses. On more remote sites accommodation may be provided. The JIB Industrial Determination 2026-202...

With reference to the Answer of 14 April 2026 to Question 124428 on Visas: Skilled Workers, what steps she is taking to review the oversubscription of priority services for changes of visa sponsorship

All straightforward skilled worker visa applications are being processed within our advertised service standard. If customers wish to receive a quicker response, they have the option of selecting a priority service on which there is no cap.With regards to...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, (a) how many and (b) what proportion of healthcare facilities in Gaza in receipt of UK aid have been attacked since 7 October 2023.

It is estimated that 90 per cent of all hospitals and primary care facilities have been damaged in Gaza, with less than half now functional and no hospital currently operational in North Gaza.We have consistently urged the Israeli authorities to avoid thi...

What steps her Department is taking to reduce waiting times for skilled worker visa applications and renewals.

All straightforward skilled worker visa applications are being processed within our advertised service standard. If customers wish to receive a quicker response, they have the option of selecting a priority service on which there is no cap.With regards to...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to provide (a) financial and (b) diplomatic support to women's rights organisations operating in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The UK advocates for the full, equal and meaningful and safe participation of women in political and peace processes in Palestine, including through support to women's rights organisations. Through programmes such as Tasdeer, the UK supports women's econo...

What steps he is taking to help tackle medication shortages, particularly those for (a) auto-immune and (b) muscle weakness conditions.

Medicine supply chains are complex, global, and highly regulated and there are a number of reasons why supply can be disrupted, many of which are not specific to the United Kingdom and outside of Government control, including manufacturing difficulties, a...

What steps his Department is taking to undertake the statutory ten-year review of the NHS Constitution.

A consultation on the NHS Constitution as part of a 10-year review was in May 2024 and was superseded by the General Election in July 2024. For this reason, the 10-year review is now closed.

With reference to the Answer of 5 January 2026 to question 97838, what his planned timetable is for the publication of the LGBT+ health evidence review.

NHS England launched the LGBT+ Health Evidence Review in July 2025, and it is being led by Dr Michael Brady, the NHS England National Adviser for LGBT+ Health. Good progress has been made on the Review, including a literature review, analysis of relevant ...

Whether he has conducted an equality impact assessment on the current 'economic crime' limitation of anti-SLAPP measures; and whether he has assessed the potentially disproportionate impact of that limitation on

The Government implemented the Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) in June 2025, which provides protection against SLAPPs relating to economic crime. The equ...