Written questions by Blackman.

Between 1 January 2021-31 December 2025, under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, how many 'service' licences were granted for multiple generic projects.

To obtain this information would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.The Home Office will only grant licences where it is satisfied that the statutory requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 have been met, including that the work is scientifically justified and that there is no suitable nonanimal alternative.The Home Office publishes annual statistics on scientific procedures on living animals in Great Britain, which include information on the number of procedures carried out, the species used, and the purposes for which procedures are undertaken.The Home Office also publishes non-technical summaries of all licenced programme of work, setting out their objectives, predicted harms, expected benefits, and the number and types of animals to be used.In addition, the Animals in Science Regulation Unit publishes an annual report setting out the total number of project licences granted each year.The annual report and annual statistics for 2025 are due for publication later this year. Non-technical summaries are published on a quarterly basis.The annual reports are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/animals-in-science-regulation-unit-annual-reportsThe non-technical summaries are available at:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/non-technical-summaries-of-projects-granted-under-aspa The annual statistics are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/scientific-procedures-on-living-animals-great-britain-2024

How many service licences were granted for multiple generic projects that used (a) dogs and (b) non-human primates under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025.

To obtain this information would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.The Home Office will only grant licences where it is satisfied that the statutory requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 have been met, including that the work is scientifically justified and that there is no suitable nonanimal alternative.The Home Office publishes annual statistics on scientific procedures on living animals in Great Britain, which include information on the number of procedures carried out, the species used, and the purposes for which procedures are undertaken.The Home Office also publishes non-technical summaries of all licenced programme of work, setting out their objectives, predicted harms, expected benefits, and the number and types of animals to be used.In addition, the Animals in Science Regulation Unit publishes an annual report setting out the total number of project licences granted each year.The annual report and annual statistics for 2025 are due for publication later this year. Non-technical summaries are published on a quarterly basis.The annual reports are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/animals-in-science-regulation-unit-annual-reportsThe non-technical summaries are available at:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/non-technical-summaries-of-projects-granted-under-aspa The annual statistics are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/scientific-procedures-on-living-animals-great-britain-2024

How many referrals Immigration Enforcement has received from (i) local authorities and (ii) police forces regarding rough sleeping by non-UK nationals.

The information requested is not centrally held and could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.

How many non-UK nationals have had their permission to stay refused or cancelled under paragraphs SUI 26.1 and SUI 26.2 of Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules on the grounds of rough sleeping.

This information could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.

What the nationality breakdown was of people subject to decisions under paragraphs SUI 26.1 and SUI 26.2 of the Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules in each year since 1 December 2020.

This information could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.

How many non-UK nationals have been removed from the UK following a decision under paragraphs SUI 26.1 or SUI 26.2 of Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules.

This information could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.

Whether her Department has made an assessments of the potential impact of approving a new Chines embassy on Hong Kongers in the UK.

The decision on whether or not to approve planning permission for the proposed Chinese Embassy site at the Royal Mint Court is an independent one for the Secretary of State for the Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government in his quasi-judicial role.Protecting the public and our national security has been the key priority for the Home Office and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office during the planning process. We have made this clear in public representations to the inquiry throughout. The Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary confirmed in their 27 November representation to the planning enquiry that the public safety and national security concerns raised in previous representations have been addressed.This Government stands with members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and will continue to support them. Any attempt by China or any other foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK will not be tolerated. Wherever we identify such threats, we will use any and all measures, including through our world-class intelligence services, to mitigate risk to individuals.

When the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs review of cannabis-based products for medicinal use is expected to be completed and published.

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (‘CBPMs’) were placed in Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 in 2018, making them available for prescribing.The Government has commissioned the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (‘ACMD’) to review the evidence on CBPMs and assess whether the legislative change in 2018 has had the desired effect and whether there have been any unintended consequences.The ACMD is an independent scientific advisory body and determines its own procedures. However, the three-year Ministerial commission for 2025 – 2028 flagged the CBPM commission as a priority.The Government will consider the advice carefully before deciding what action to take. The response will be published on gov.uk.

What steps she is taking to improve the compliance of license holders with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

All establishments licensed to breed or supply animals, or to carry out regulated procedures on animals under ASPA in Great Britain, are subject to the full requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).The Regulator conducts audits to assure establishments’ compliance with the terms of their licences, the Code of Practice and with ASPA. Each establishment will receive an audit at least every three years if it does not hold special species and at least every year if it holds specially protected species.The Regulator is presently undertaking a structured programme of reforms. This will increase the total number of Inspectors from 17 at the end of 2023, to 22 by end of 2025.