Every parliamentary written question tabled by Bell Ribeiro-Addy this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What data is currently being collected on the impact of patient ethnicity on haematopoietic stem cell transplant outcomes; and what steps he is taking to make such data routinely available.
The number of minority ethnic and mixed heritage donors added to the United Kingdom aligned stem cell registry each year are presented in annual State of the Registry Reports, which can be found at the following link:https://www.anthonynolan.org/what-we-d...
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for national health security of the decline in domestically sourced haematopoietic stem cell (HSC) donations from 42% in 2017/18 to 24% in
To ensure sustainability and resilience of the United Kingdom’s stem cell supply, the UK Stem Cell Strategic Forum recommended a 45% share for UK-to-UK donor to recipient provision. Imported stem cells have a significantly higher cost than collecting them...
What assessment he has made of the underutilisation of cord blood haematopoietic stem cell units in the UK; and what steps he is taking to develop a national strategy for their use within clinical
The United Kingdom maintains a national cord blood inventory through NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and Anthony Nolan's Cord Blood Banks, ensuring that cord blood remains available as an important treatment option for patients where it is clinically ind...
Whether he has received advice on the use of terrorism-connection sentencing provisions under section 69 of the Sentencing Act 2020 in cases where no terrorism offence was charged or proven before a jury.
Sentencing in individual cases is a matter for the independent courts. In England and Wales, the terrorist connection aggravating factor applies where an offence is not itself a terrorism offence but takes place in the course of an act of terrorism or is ...
How many defendants have been subject to terrorism-connection sentencing provisions under section 69 of the Sentencing Act 2020 in cases where (a) no terrorism offence was charged and (b) no terrorism offence was
Sentencing in individual cases is a matter for the independent courts. In England and Wales, the terrorist connection aggravating factor applies where an offence is not itself a terrorism offence but takes place in the course of an act of terrorism or is ...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of applying terrorism-connection sentencing provisions to defendants in cases where the existence of those provisions was not disclosed to the jury on the right
Sentencing in individual cases is a matter for the independent courts. In England and Wales, the terrorist connection aggravating factor applies where an offence is not itself a terrorism offence but takes place in the course of an act of terrorism or is ...
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of publishing reasons for denial of visitor visas in high profile cases.
The Home Office ensures that all applicants for visit visas receive clear and detailed reasons where their application is refused. These reasons are set out in an individual refusal letter issued directly to the applicant.As these letters contain personal...
Whether she has made an assessment of recent research by the Jesuit Refugee Service UK and the Humans for Rights Network on the misidentification of children by the one in, one out scheme.
Unaccompanied children are not subject to the agreement between the United Kingdom and France on the prevention of dangerous journeys, also known as the one-in, one-out policy.Upon arrival, where an individual claims to be a child without any credible and...
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle the antisocial use of motorbikes.
There are clear powers in place for the police to stop and seize vehicles, including motorbikes, used anti-socially. We further strengthened police enforcement powers through the Crime and Policing Act 2026, by removing the requirement for police to issue...
What assessment his Department has made of regional variation in access to CGRP and gepant migraine treatments for patients; and what steps he is taking to ensure that adult neurology waiting lists
The Department recognises concerns about variation in access to specialist headache services, which can affect the prescribing of newer therapies typically initiated in secondary care.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has publis...
What steps her Department is taking to enforce vehicle noise limits.
The Government takes the impact of excessive noise on health, wellbeing and the natural environment seriously. Strict vehicle noise regulations are harmonised at an international level and require vehicles to demonstrate compliance before being placed on ...
How many children misidentified as adults and detained under the one in, one out scheme have subsequently had their ages confirmed to be under-18 by (a) a local authority and (b) the National Age Asse
Unaccompanied children are not subject to the agreement between the United Kingdom and France on the prevention of dangerous journeys, also known as the one-in, one-out policy.Upon arrival, where an individual claims to be a child without any credible and...
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of current national clinical arrangements for identifying, recording and acting on patient (a) psychiatric history, (b) psychotropic medicati
The Department has not made a specific assessment of national arrangements in relation to these issues.However, we recognise the importance of clinicians having the right information available when considering preventive migraine treatment, including rele...
Whether his Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the immediate assurances relied upon by CQC in deciding not to use urgent powers under section 31.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an independent regulator, and decisions about enforcement action, including the use of urgent powers under section 31 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, are a matter for the CQC, exercised in line with its statuto...
Whether his Department has made an assessment of the effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission's regulatory oversight of Lambeth adult community mental health services, including the Single Poin
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an independent regulator responsible for assessing and monitoring providers in line with its statutory remit. The Department holds the CQC to account for its overall performance and delivery of its regulatory functions...
What data he holds on the number of NHS appointments that have been missed due to administrative issues in the last 12 months.
Data is not held in the format requested.
Whether her Department is taking steps to tackle the use of motorcycle plate flippers.
It is already an offence to display a vehicle licence plate that does not comply with the relevant legal requirements, and enforcement is an operational matter for the police. The Department published a consultation earlier this year on proposals to intro...
Whether he has taken steps in response to the recommendation issued by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in January 2025 on removing stigma, informational and technological b
The Government is committed to reducing health inequalities, including for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities, through its 10-Year Health Plan for England and NHS England’s CORE20PLUS5 approach.Regarding barriers identified by the UN Committee on Econ...
Pursuant to the answer of 14 May 2026 to question 1302 on NHS: Standards, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the technical issues and backlogs on the Care Quality Commission's a
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has established systems and processes to receive, record, assess, and act on safety intelligence about providers, submitted by members of the public, employees of registered providers, people using services and their fami...
Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to introduce a cap on rent increases in the private rented sector.
The government has no plans to introduce rent controls in the private rented sector or to devolve powers to the Mayor of London to do so in the capital. Rent inflation in England has been easing since the end of 2024. Average rents in England increased by...