Written questions by Stainbank.

Since 4 July 2024 how many reports regarding conduct of directions from insolvency practitioners included reports of gratuitous alienation.

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, published in December 2025, if she will bring forward the consultation on phasing out of the use of CO2 in animal slaughter before the 16th of July 2026.

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending Social Outcomes Partnerships to projects in Scotland.

Awaiting answer.

What discussions he has had with the devolved administrations on improving access to thrombectomy services.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential merits of direct matching Programme Euston to domestic yards.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential merits of harmonising import duties on foreign manufactured diesel and zero-emission buses.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment she has made of the potential merits of temporary targeted fuel duty support for essential commercial haulage operators.

Awaiting answer.

What recent discussions she has had with devolved administrations on coordinating prevention and response to targeted attacks on places of worship.

The Government is clear that protecting the right of all faith communities to worship in peace and without fear is fundamental.The Home Office works closely with the devolved administrations on issues relating to the safety and security of communities. This includes regular engagement through the governance of the CONTEST system, which monitors the implementation of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy and ensures that we maintain effective co-ordination across government.We continue to work closely with the police and other partners to monitor threats and ensure that effective and proportionate protections are in place to protect communities from hate crime, terrorism and wider security threats.

What discussions his Department has had with (a) the UK Health Security Agency and (b) devolved governments on preparedness for infectious disease cases linked to international travel.

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What his planned timetable is for implementing reforms to decouple electricity prices from gas prices.

Awaiting answer.

Whether he intends to meet representatives of the WASPI campaign to discuss the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on changes to women’s State Pension age, published on 21 March 2024.

Women Against State Pension Inequality Ltd (WASPI) are seeking permission from the High Court to bring a Judicial Review on our response to the Ombudsman’s report. We do not comment on live litigation.

What steps her Department is taking to support (a) police forces and (b) community groups to protect places of worship from targeted attacks.

The Government is clear that protecting the right of all faith communities to worship in peace and without fear is fundamental.In 2026/27, record funding of up to £77.4 million has been made available for the Home Office’s protective security schemes for faith communities. This includes £32.4 million for the Jewish Community Protective Security Grant, £40 million for the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme and for security and Muslim faith schools, and £5 million for places of worship and associated faith community centres of all other faiths.On 30 April, the Government also announced £25 million of immediate funding in 2026/27 to strengthen policing, protect Jewish communities and provide reassurance in response to the terrorist attack in Golders Green and recent spate of antisemitic attacks. This includes £20 million to support policing in maintaining enhanced, visible patrols and other operational measures, and a further £4 million for the JCPS Grant, contributing to the overall £32.4 million funding outlined for the Grant above.The Home Office has also launched a brand-new scheme, Faith Security Training (FST), to better protect faith communities in England and Wales. The FST scheme, developed in partnership with policing and faith representatives, is a free scheme designed to help faith communities strengthen their security awareness and preparedness. This training is practical, accessible, and tailored to the needs of faith leaders and volunteers.The Government continues to work closely with the police and other partners to monitor threats and ensure that effective and proportionate protections are in place to protect communities from hate crime, terrorism and wider security threats.

Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of further regulation of novel wearable technology.

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If she will make an assessment with the the Minister for the Cabinet Office of the potential impact of providing public subsidies to non-UK bus manufacturers on national security.

The Government is supporting the transition to zero emission buses, which will decarbonise the fleet while improving passenger journeys. We provide funding to local transport authorities; local leaders can use this funding to invest in local priorities, including the purchase of new zero emission buses. The Department for Transport last year convened the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel, which brought together government, local transport authorities, bus operators and manufacturers to consider the sustainability of the UK bus manufacturing sector. The Government takes national security seriously. All buses deployed on roads in GB must be approved to robust standards. We recently introduced two SIs to strengthen cyber protection (UN R155) and regulate software updates (UN R156) within the approval framework.

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce ammonia emissions related to factory farming.

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Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, when the consultation regarding the phase-out of high-concentration stunning for pigs will commence.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his EU counterparts on waiting times experienced by UK travellers under the EU Entry-Exit System.

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU scheme introduced to register travellers from third countries each time they enter or leave the Schengen area. While the UK is supportive of the aims of EES to improve border security, we want to see EES implemented in a way that minimises negative impacts on border fluidity. The Government is actively engaging EU and Member State counterparts on EES and has worked with industry partners to encourage clear communications to travellers. We continue to monitor implementation closely and keep Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Travel Advice updated.I have raised issues around EES implementation with multiple ministerial counterparts over recent months, and we continue to keep the situation in all Schengen member states under close review, raising issues as appropriate.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what action the Government is taking to minimise prospective disruption for British citizens travelling to Europe this summer.

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU scheme introduced to register travellers from third countries each time they enter or leave the Schengen area. While the UK is supportive of the aims of EES to improve border security, we want to see EES implemented in a way that minimises negative impacts on border fluidity. The Government is actively engaging EU and Member State counterparts on EES and has worked with industry partners to encourage clear communications to travellers. We continue to monitor implementation closely and keep Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Travel Advice updated.I have raised issues around EES implementation with multiple ministerial counterparts over recent months, and we continue to keep the situation in all Schengen member states under close review, raising issues as appropriate.

Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of further regulation of novel wearable technology.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

With reference to 'Public Procurement: Growing British industry, jobs and skills Government response to consultation' on the 26th of March 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of recognising bus manufacturing as an industry critical for National Security.

The package I announced commits the government to publishing new guidance for departments on the appropriate use of the national security exemption in the Procurement Act 2023 when procuring from the AI, steel, shipbuilding and energy infrastructure sectors. These four pathfinder sectors were selected based on their status as critical industries where disruptions in international markets have exposed vulnerabilities that threaten national interests and overall stability. We are initially focussing on these sectors because we believe that sovereign supply chain resilience is a critical factor in supporting national security. I want to reassure that while bus manufacturing is not one of the sectors initially envisaged for the national security guidance, the wider package of procurement measures can benefit this sector, including, where relevant, changes to social value and its focus on jobs and communities. You will also be aware that Mayoral Transport Authorities have agreed to a minimum of 10% social value weighting in all future bus procurement tenders and a social value procurement working group has been set up to work with Mayoral Transport Authorities to share best practices on social value. I am also in discussion with the department for transport on what further steps we can take to support British bus manufacturers.