Written questions by Hanna.

How her department plans to facilitate biometrics checks in Gaza following the statement by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to the House on 24th June 2026 rega

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on improving access to creative education for children and young people from lower income families.

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Trade Unions from the creative industries regarding skills shortages and workforce development needs.

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to deliver a ban on the (a) breeding, (b) release and (c) killing of birds for sport.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment her Department has made of the findings of the Demos report entitled Facing the Music in relation to music education funding.

Awaiting answer.

What steps she is taking to end unethical and unnecessary animal testing.

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the merits of establishing a the Cross-Departmental Advisory Group on Creative Education.

Awaiting answer.

What estimate her Department has made of the number of state secondary schools that currently offer GCSE Media Studies.

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Creative Industries Council regarding skills shortages and creative education pathways.

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the impact the cost of specialist creative training and auditions has on access to careers in the performing arts.

Awaiting answer.

What consideration was given to the social and economic value media studies and film studies as part of the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

Awaiting answer.

Whether his Department has had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the potential merits of reviewing Apple and Googles app store control over mobile phone downloads, including whe

Awaiting answer.

How many meetings or requests for meetings she has had from the Northern Ireland Finance Minister on the the Northern Ireland draft budget since the start of the financial year.

I lead HM Treasury’s engagement with the Northern Ireland Executive on matters relating to Northern Ireland’s public finances. I most recently met the Northern Ireland Finance Minister on 15 June 2026 and maintain regular engagement through the Finance: I...

How much of their annual budget does the National Crime Agency spend on specifically investigating criminality in Northern Ireland.

As a matter of longstanding policy the National Crime Agency does not providebreakdowns and estimates on the specific budget allocations by location.

Has the Research, Information and Communications Unit within the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism supported the Police Service of Northern Ireland in Policing Operations over the last 24 mont

RICU conducts open source monitoring to highlight radicalisation risks. Its work supports the wider counter-terrorism system by providing analysis on terrorist and extremist use of propaganda and exploitation of the internet to inform the UK’s counter ter...

In relation to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, whether the estates of a deceased affected person who died prior to 21 May 2024 will be eligible to make a claim for compensation.

No, estates of a deceased affected person who died prior to 21 May 2024 will not be eligible to make a claim on behalf of the estate. In its July 2025 Additional Report, the Inquiry recommended that the compensation scheme be amended so that the estate of...

What assessment she has made of her Department's ability to deliver an automatic release process for HMRC-allocated accounts for unclaimed monies from Child Trust funds.

The Government is aware of proposals for the automatic release of funds in unclaimed matured Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts, where the account was opened by HMRC. These savings belong to the account holders and are held by private sector providers. The G...

Whether his Department is facilitating United States aircraft at Belfast International Airport or Aldergrove Flying Station on missions supporting their military operations in Iran.

Aldergrove Flying Station (AFS) routinely supports Belfast International Airport by providing additional parking on its estate for visiting NATO aircraft to separate military from civilian aircraft. This is coordinated locally between AFS and Belfast Inte...

Whether he has considered standardising chargers for defibrillators.

The Department has not made an assessment of standardising chargers for defibrillators. The Government’s position is that local communities are best placed to make decisions about procuring, locating, and maintaining automated external defibrillators.

Media and Sport, whether VAT reimbursements are available under the Places of Worship Renewal Fund.

The new Places of Worship Renewal Fund is a capital grant scheme which will operate in England only as Heritage is a devolved matter. Where capital grants have been awarded, VAT on eligible works and costs will be rebated where it is not otherwise reclaim...