Written questions by Snowden.

What independent external evaluation arrangements have been established for the Child Poverty Strategy.

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How many RAF Typhoon aircraft are planned to receive European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radars under the Defence Investment Plan; and what the planned delivery timetable is for those radars.

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, when she expects the proposed licensing regime for veterinary practices to come into force.

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What estimate she has made of the number of additional children eligible for free school meals from September 2026.

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What assessment he has made of the implications of the Typhoon upgrade programme for the transition to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

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Whether all RAF Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 Typhoon aircraft are expected to receive the full package of capability upgrades announced in the Defence Investment Plan.

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With reference to the Government's joint press release entitled UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments, published on 9 July 2026, what estimate she has made of the number of additional apprenticeship places required to support delivery of the Life Sciences Sector Jobs Plan.

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Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's joint press release entitled UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments, published on 9 July 2026, what proportion of the funding represents (a) new private investment, (b) previously announced private investment, (c) public funding and (d) investment contingent on future milestones.

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Media and Sport, whether her Department has held discussions with Comcast Corporation on the potential acquisition of ITV plc since 5 July 2024.

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What estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of implementing the Child Poverty Strategy over the next ten years.

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What estimate he has made of the date by which the capability to deploy uncrewed surface vessels from A400M aircraft will reach Initial Operating Capability.

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What assessment he has made of the outcomes of the Royal Navy's recent trial involving the airdrop of an uncrewed surface vessel from an A400M aircraft.

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How the upgraded Typhoon fleet will operate alongside the F-35 Lightning fleet; and what capabilities are expected to be delivered through integration with Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

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What estimate he has made of the number of jobs supported by the Typhoon upgrade programme in (a) the United Kingdom, (b) Scotland, (c) Lancashire and (d) the wider UK defence supply chain.

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Whether he plans to publish all the evidence submitted to the Timms Review, subject to data protection requirements.

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Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's joint press release entitled UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments, published on 9 July 2026, what steps she is taking to ensure the life sciences roles created by the Life Sciences Sector Plan are filled by (i) British scientists and (ii) graduates of British universities.

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With reference to his Department's joint press release entitled UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments, published on 9 July 2026, what assessment he has made of the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to investment secured under the Life Sciences Sector Plan.

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Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's joint press release entitled UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments, published on 9 July 2026, what estimate she has made of the number of jobs directly created by the £3 billion investment.

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Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the average annual savings for pet owners arising from the proposed cap on written prescription charges.

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If he will make an assessment of the economic impact of the Defence Investment Plan by region.

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