Every parliamentary written question tabled by Shockat Adam this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to pre-emptively position humanitarian support for countries bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo if the current Ebola outbreak spreads further.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help ensure safe and unrestricted humanitarian access in areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo affected by the Ebola outbreak.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to engage conflict parties in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to improve humanitarian access to areas affected by the Ebola outbreak.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of the creation of a UN coordinator role to lead regional responses to the Ebola outbreak in central Africa.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are continuously safeguarded from the Ebola outbreak.
Awaiting answer.
Whether her Department is taking steps to restore public access to the Multiverse online professional development materials for teachers, archived by the Department in 2011, including the research contributions of individual educators who have since lost access to their publicly-funded work; and whether she will consider commissioning an update and relaunch of those materials.
Awaiting answer.
Whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of commissioning an expert clinical review into the use of the Zamar Protocol for patients with severe treatment-resistant bipolar spectrum disorders who fall outside existing NICE guidance; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a pathway for the assessment and potential evaluation of such treatments within the NHS.
Awaiting answer.
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of appointing a (a) senior team and (b) tsar to support people affected by sodium valproate.
The Department does not at present intend to appoint a senior team or a tsar in relation to those affected by sodium valproate.NHS England has commissioned the Fetal Exposure to Medicines Services Pilot, being delivered by the National Health Service in Newcastle and Manchester. The pilot provides multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment and is informing the development of improved care pathways, better coordination of care, and reduced reliance on emergency care. Findings from the pilot will inform future decisions on the commissioning of services, subject to funding.The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC), Dr Henrietta Hughes was also appointed in September 2022 by the Department to be the leading advocate for patients and drive forward improvements in the safety of medicines and medical devices, including sodium valproate and pelvic mesh.The Government is considering the work done by the PSC and her report, which set out recommendations for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh.The Government has deep sympathy for all those affected and recognises the profound impact that these harms have had on individuals and their families.The Government has been clear that there must be meaningful progress on redress. We recognise how difficult this uncertainty is for those affected, and we will ensure that the public is kept informed on the progress of this important work.My predecessor met with the PSC in December and had a very productive discussion about the ongoing health initiatives led by the Department regarding sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. Details of the Government’s work to date, and future plans, are set out in recent letters to the Dr Hughes, which are published on her website.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the role of Israeli state authorities in facilitating settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the government has considered introducing trade sanctions in response to Israeli settlement expansion in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Death Penalty for Terrorists Law on Palestinians.
I refer the Hon Member to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and her counterparts from Australia, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand on 29 March, which can be found on GOV.UK here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-israels-death-penalty-bill-29-march-2026.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the recommendations of the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians on sanctions against Israeli lawmakers involved in passing the death penalty bill.
It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to introduce further sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in violence and illegal settlement expansion in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps whe is taking to oppose the use of the death penalty against Palestinians by Israel.
I refer the Hon Member to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and her counterparts from Australia, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand on 29 March, which can be found on GOV.UK here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-israels-death-penalty-bill-29-march-2026.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications of the Israeli death penalty bill for the right to life of Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
I refer the Hon Member to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and her counterparts from Australia, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand on 29 March, which can be found on GOV.UK here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-israels-death-penalty-bill-29-march-2026.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered using powers under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 in relation to Israeli lawmakers connected to the death penalty bill.
It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications of the E1 settlement project on Palestinian territorial contiguity and self-determination.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to consider preventative sanctions in response to the passage of the Israeli death penalty bill.
It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she is taking steps to oppose the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Israeli settlement expansion on the viability of a two-state solution.
Awaiting answer.