6 Jul 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, when a response will be issued to correspondence sent to her on 5th March, 1st April, 30th April and 9th June 2026 from the Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East with the reference SL05816 in relation to the Listed Places of Worship Scheme.
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhether Report Stage and other future stages of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill will take place before the Summer Recess.
ReplyThe scheduling of Business is a matter for the Business Managers and announced two weeks in advance. Scheduling has not concluded ahead of the Summer Recess, and will be announced in due course.Any scheduling of Commons Remaining Stages of the Public Offi...
9 Jun 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the roadmap towards phasing out animal testing published by the European Commission.
ReplyThe Government is aware of the European Commission’s roadmap on phasing out animal testing and is considering its potential implications as part of our broader international engagement on alternative methods. We continue to monitor developments in the EU ...
4 Jun 2026·Home Office·Pending
AskedWith reference to the contribution by the Minister for Security of Column 160 during the National Security Ministerial Statement on 14 May 2026, when the Minister will write to the Member for Aberdeen
3 Jun 2026·Women and Equalities·Answered
AskedWhen she plans to respond to correspondence from the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East passed to his office on 2 February 2026 with reference numbers SL05232 and PO2026/03476.
ReplyA response is being prepared and will be provided in due course. The Department apologises for this delay and regrets that this falls short of expected standards.
3 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the Miscarriage Patient Charter, including Tommy’s Graded Model of Miscarriage Care, which is being implemented i
ReplyMiscarriage can have a devastating impact on women and their families, and we are determined that they receive the support they need.My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has not made a formal assessment of the Miscarriage ...
29 May 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that deforestation measures do not (a) exclude smallholder farmers from supply chains and (b) increase compliance costs for those farmers.
ReplyThe Government recognises the urgency of taking action to ensure that UK consumption of forest risk commodities is not driving deforestation. We will set out our approach to addressing UK consumption of forest risk commodities as soon as possible. We unde...
29 May 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, what safeguards will apply to protect smallholder farmers’ ownership and control of geolocation data collected for compliance with the Forest Risk Commodities regime.
ReplyThe Government recognises the urgency of taking action to ensure that UK consumption of forest risk commodities is not driving deforestation. We will set out our approach to addressing UK consumption of forest risk commodities as soon as possible. We unde...
29 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWith reference to his oral contribution in response to the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East during the Oral Statement of 14 April 2026 on Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, Official Report, co
ReplyI can confirm that I wrote to the relevant Minister regarding funding for advocacy charities. The letter to the Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East has also now been issued.
19 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhether the Prime Minister has made an assessment of the potential merits of appointing Jonathan Ashworth to a head of mission role or the House of Lords.
ReplyIt would not be appropriate to comment on the hypothetical appointment of individuals.
18 May 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
AskedHow many caseworkers working on Child Maintenance are available across (a) the UK and (b) the devolved nations in the last five years.
ReplyThe information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.The Department is committed to delivering an effective Child Maintenance Service and ensures resourcing is regularly reviewed and deployed efficiently t...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Scottish Government on whether the R100 programme is on track; and when full connectivity is expected to be achieved in Aberdeenshire North and Mor
ReplyThe UK Government has maintained regular engagement with the Scottish Government regarding the delivery of its Reaching 100% (R100) programme and continues to work closely with Scottish counterparts to monitor progress and support delivery.The R100 progra...
18 May 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
AskedWhat steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of women leaving the workforce due to menopause-related health issues.
ReplyThe government is committed to tackling the challenges women face in the labour market at every stage of life, and with the right menopause workplace support, we can help unlock the full talent and creativity of women across the country. As part of the Em...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, whether her Department has, in collaboration with its counterpart in the Scottish Government, made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to all
ReplyThe consultation on legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats was published on 15th December and closed on 16th February 2026. The proposals are based on leasehold law and are applicable in England and Wales. Whilst the proposa...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of rolling out ultrafast full fibre broadband across Scotland.
ReplyProject Gigabit is supporting connectivity improvements across Scotland through contracted delivery. Openreach has been awarded a £157 million contract, and a further £131 million of contracts have been signed since the beginning of 2025, together coverin...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what legislative options her Department is considering to improve broadband builders’ access to upgrade rental flats and apartments.
ReplyThe consultation on legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats was published on 15th December and closed on 16th February 2026. The proposals are based on leasehold law and are applicable in England and Wales. Whilst the proposa...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure Scottish families and businesses, including those in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, are included in reforms to improve ultrafast
ReplyThe consultation on legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats was published on 15th December and closed on 16th February 2026. The proposals are based on leasehold law and are applicable in England and Wales. Whilst the proposa...
18 May 2026·Women and Equalities·Answered
AskedWhat plans she has to (a) monitor and (b) assess the effectiveness of voluntary Menopause Action Plans before they become mandatory in 2027.
ReplyIntroducing action plans on a voluntary basis is an initial step to provide employers with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the process before they become mandatory in 2027.Officials will be monitoring the implementation during the voluntary ...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of whether those living in in leasehold flats and apartments in Scotland will be able to benefit from the improved access to ultrafast broadband proposed in
ReplyThe consultation on legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats was published on 15th December and closed on 16th February 2026. The proposals are based on leasehold law and are applicable in England and Wales. Whilst the proposa...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, whether she plans to take measures alongside the Scotland Office and his counterparts in the Scottish Government to ensure the R100 programme is carried out in full and on time.
ReplyThe UK Government has maintained regular engagement with the Scottish Government regarding the delivery of its Reaching 100% (R100) programme and continues to work closely with Scottish counterparts to monitor progress and support delivery.The R100 progra...