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Written questions by Ryan.

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

Department:All (34)Department of Health and Social Care (7)Department for Education (5)Home Office (5)Ministry of Justice (4)Department for Transport (3)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (3)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2)Department for Work and Pensions (2)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (1)Ministry of Defence (1)Department for Business and Trade (1)

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18 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
Asked

What information she holds on the involvement of Pakistani state actors in the surveillance, intimidation and physical harassment of Pakistani diaspora members residing in the UK.

Reply

The first duty of Government is to keep our country safe. Any attempt by a foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will never be tolerated, irrespective of where the threat emanates.We do not routinely comment on intelligence mat...

3 Dec 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the classification of ketamine as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits o

Reply

No recent assessment has been made. Ketamine was moved from Class C to Class B in 2014, in accordance with advice provided by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). The ACMD’s recommendation was based on evidence of ketamine’s potential for h...

12 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the Answer of 1 November 2024 to Question 10959 on British Nationality: Assessments, what her planned timescale is for reviewing the Life in the UK handbook; and if she will take steps to

Reply

The Life in the UK handbook is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains up to date and correct. The current impression of the handbook, published in 2023, was reviewed earlier this year. We aim to publish the next impression, with amendments, before the...

23 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) updating the Life in the UK (i) handbook and (ii) citizenship test and (b) introducing integration classes to help people adjust to life i

Reply

The Life in the UK test is important for anyone applying to settle permanently in the UK to ensure they have an understanding of the democratic principles underlying British society and aspects of our culture and traditions. The handbook and questions are...

21 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the Answer of 26 July 2024 to question 726 on Emergency Services: Medals, if she will take steps to introduce a medal for seriously injured and medically retired emergency service personne

Reply

It is only right that we recognise the sacrifices made by the emergency services, and the Home Office is happy to consider proposals for new medals for members of the emergency services.Any official policing medal is a gift from the Government, on behalf ...

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