Written questions by Campbell.

What estimate he has made of the number of Chinook CH-47 aircraft that will be delivered during this Parliament.

14 new build Chinook H-47(ER) aircraft are estimated to be delivered between July 2024 and July 2029.

What recent discussions he has had with oil and gas companies on projected price changes in the next six months.

Energy policy in Northern Ireland is devolved. However, Ministers meet regularly with energy suppliers and we expect them to do everything they can to support their consumers, especially the most vulnerable.

When his Department plans to offer bowel cancer screening to people aged 50.

The National Health Service in England has been gradually reducing the age for bowel screening from 60 years old down to 50 years old, since 2021/22. The extension to 50 years old is expected to be completed by 2025.

How many staff there are in the Probation service.

Information on staffing numbers of directly employed staff of HM Prison and Probation Service in England and Wales is published quarterly on GOV.UK. The most recent publication can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hm-prison-and-probation-service-workforce-quarterly-june-2024.

What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Major Conditions Strategy on outcomes for people with dementia.

The plans to publish a final major conditions strategy were paused following the announcement of the general election. We are developing a 10-year plan to radically reform the National Health Service and build a health service that is fit for the future. As part of this work, we will consider how best to meet the needs of people with dementia.