Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what alternatives are available for company directors unable to use One Login.

Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Individuals who are required to verify are encouraged to use GOV.UK One Login where possible. This offers several routes, including using photo ID, answering online security questions, or attending a Post Office with appropriate documents. Where an individual is unable to complete verification using any One Login route, they can instead use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), such as an accountant or solicitor, to verify their identity on their behalf. ACSPs must meet Companies House’s identity verification standard. Companies House also provides tailored support or reasonable adjustment.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the recommendations of the Tackling the GP Work Crisis report by the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

We welcome the findings from the Royal College of General Practitioners’ report on Tackling the GP workload crisis. Many of the recommendations align closely with our ongoing commitment to fixing the front door of the National Health Service by cutting red tape and ensuring general practitioners (GPs) can spend more time treating patients.

The 10-Year Health Plan sets out our commitment to delivering the recommendations of the Red Tape Challenge, including making improvements at the interface between primary and secondary care. These recommendations also highlight our ambition to improve customer service and experience through better patient communication, support, and navigation, as well as strengthening underpinning infrastructure.

The report also mentions simplifying incentives such as Quality Outcomes Frameworks (QOF), which for the 2025/26 GP Contract year, was streamlined significantly, with 32 out of the 76 indicators retired to reduce the administrative burden for practices. For the 2026/27 GP Contract year, QOF remains streamlined with 43 indicators.

We are continuing to work across the Government to better understand where additional burdens are being placed on GPs and, where possible, to remove unnecessary requirements and improve ways of working.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria will be used in the appointment of the independent co-chair of the National Cancer Board.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February 2026, sets out several commitments and ambitions to be delivered within the next ten years, including the establishment of a reformed National Cancer Board. The role of the National Cancer Board will be to support and monitor the delivery of commitments and ambitions and provide regular updates to ministers.

It is important to choose the most suitable appointment process for selecting an independent representative to co-chair the board. Officials from NHS England and the Department are carefully following the required public appointments procedures. The criteria for the co-chair were set out in the job advert, which was published on the GOV.UK website.

The reformed National Cancer Board will be established once a co-chair is appointed, further details of which will be publicly available in due course.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Ordinance XX on the religious freedom of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan; and if she will make representations to her Pakistani counterpart on the repeal of Sections 298-B and 298-C of the Pakistan Penal Code.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 29 October 2025 to Question 83844.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the treatment of Bahá’ís in Iran.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK strongly condemns the repression of religious minorities in Iran, including members of the Baha'i faith.

We were integral to the UN Human Rights Council adopting a resolution on 23 January renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Iran and the Fact-Finding Mission to monitor the situation of human rights in the country and investigate violations. This mission will also establish the facts, circumstances and structural causes of such violations, including discrimination on grounds of religion or belief.

On 28 April, the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), David Smith MP, made clear that the UK will continue to monitor and pursue accountability for the dire situation for religious minorities in Iran and highlighted the abhorrent reports that Baha'is have been subject to torture and mock execution. Last July, he also delivered a speech highlighting the acute vulnerability of Baha'is to scapegoating, incitement, and threats of violence from authorities, and met Baha'i International Community UN Representative, Simin Fahandej, to discuss the current and historic situation of Baha'is in Iran.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with animal welfare charities on the use of CO2 in pig slaughter.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

As set out in the Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs.

In developing the animal welfare strategy, Defra has held meetings with representatives of the farming sector and with animal welfare charities.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, published in December 2025, when she plans to begin consulting on the phasing out of the use of CO2 in animal slaughter.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

As set out in this Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs and on possible timescales for phasing out this method. Further details will be set out later this year.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria will be used in the annual summary of progress publication to evaluate the success of the National Cancer Plan’s implementation.

Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department has announced that the National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, is backed by significant funding committed by the Government at the Spending Review.

Investment which will support the delivery of the National Cancer Plan includes £200 million in 2026/27 for cancer alliances to improve performance and early diagnosis as part of service development funding (SDF) with similar spending for each year across the rest of the Spending Review. £70 million has been provided to roll out new radiotherapy machines, and up to £10 million a year will be available so that children and young people with cancer don't face financial barriers travelling to treatment. £2.3 billion has been provided for diagnostics to deliver 9.5 million additional tests by 2029 and more than £650 million has been allocated to complete the roll out of lung cancer screening by 2030.

A reformed National Cancer Board chaired jointly by the Department and an independent representative of the wider cancer community will track progress and provide regular updates to ministers. Ministers will publish an annual summary of progress, along with a more in-depth report after three years to assess where the plan needs updating and refreshing. The annual summary will be available publicly.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding has been allocated to the National Cancer Plan for a) 2027-2028, b) 2028-2029, c) 2029-2030 d) 2030-2031, e) 2031-2032.

Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department has announced that the National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, is backed by significant funding committed by the Government at the Spending Review.

Investment which will support the delivery of the National Cancer Plan includes £200 million in 2026/27 for cancer alliances to improve performance and early diagnosis as part of service development funding (SDF) with similar spending for each year across the rest of the Spending Review. £70 million has been provided to roll out new radiotherapy machines, and up to £10 million a year will be available so that children and young people with cancer don't face financial barriers travelling to treatment. £2.3 billion has been provided for diagnostics to deliver 9.5 million additional tests by 2029 and more than £650 million has been allocated to complete the roll out of lung cancer screening by 2030.

A reformed National Cancer Board chaired jointly by the Department and an independent representative of the wider cancer community will track progress and provide regular updates to ministers. Ministers will publish an annual summary of progress, along with a more in-depth report after three years to assess where the plan needs updating and refreshing. The annual summary will be available publicly.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a pause between the order and delivery of alcohol from delivery apps when the order is over a certain amount.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol. The Government recognises that consumer purchasing habits have evolved in recent years, particularly with a notable growth in alcohol sales made via online platforms and rapid delivery services.

The Department for Health and Social Care, which has responsibility for policy on health harms, and the Home Office are looking at how current licensing rules apply to these services and monitoring emerging evidence on the impact they may be having on people’s health. I am clear that we will act where necessary to protect public safety.

To this end, I will shortly hold a roundtable jointly with the Minister for Public Health and Prevention to consider solutions with healthcare professionals and experts in the field.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing alcohol blocks on delivery service apps and supermarket accounts.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol. The Government recognises that consumer purchasing habits have evolved in recent years, particularly with a notable growth in alcohol sales made via online platforms and rapid delivery services.

The Department for Health and Social Care, which has responsibility for policy on health harms, and the Home Office are looking at how current licensing rules apply to these services and monitoring emerging evidence on the impact they may be having on people’s health. I am clear that we will act where necessary to protect public safety.

To this end, I will shortly hold a roundtable jointly with the Minister for Public Health and Prevention to consider solutions with healthcare professionals and experts in the field.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is taking steps to limit the hours that alcohol can be delivered directly to homes.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol. The Government recognises that consumer purchasing habits have evolved in recent years, particularly with a notable growth in alcohol sales made via online platforms and rapid delivery services.

The Department for Health and Social Care, which has responsibility for policy on health harms, and the Home Office are looking at how current licensing rules apply to these services and monitoring emerging evidence on the impact they may be having on people’s health. I am clear that we will act where necessary to protect public safety.

To this end, I will shortly hold a roundtable jointly with the Minister for Public Health and Prevention to consider solutions with healthcare professionals and experts in the field.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve safety for Jews in Surrey.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

The Government is committed to the safety and security of Jewish communities across the UK, including in Surrey, and to tackling antisemitism wherever it occurs. Everyone should feel safe to practise their faith and participate in public life free from intimidation or fear.

On 30 April, the Government announced £25 million of immediate funding for 2026/27 to strengthen policing, protect Jewish communities, and provide reassurance following the terrorist attack in Golders Green and the recent increase in antisemitic incidents. Of this, £4 million was allocated to the Jewish Community Protective Security (JCPS) Grant, bringing the total funding for the Grant to £32.4 million. This represents a record level of investment in 2026/27 to support the protection of Jewish communities. The JCPS Grant funds protective security measures at synagogues, Jewish educational institutions, and other community sites. It is administered by the Community Security Trust (CST) on behalf of the Home Office.

We continue to work closely with the police and CST to monitor threats and ensure that appropriate and proportionate protective measures are in place where they are needed.

Alongside this, the Government is taking a broad, cross-government approach to tackling antisemitism in all its forms. This includes action to address online hate through the Online Safety Act, under which platforms must take steps against illegal content, as well as wider work to support communities and strengthen resilience, including through programmes such as the Common Ground, which has received a £1 million expansion to support communities and places facing the greatest risk of antisemitism.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the risk of bowel cancer through encouraging higher fibre diets in schools and other public sector settings.

Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

There is strong evidence that eating a diet high in fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer. Government recommendations on fibre are reflected in the United Kingdom’s national food model, the Eatwell Guide, which is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide

The guide shows that we should base our diets on foods which are sources of fibre, for instance vegetables, fruit, and wholegrain or higher fibre starchy carbohydrate foods, as well as beans and pulses. The principles of the guide are communicated through a variety of channels, including the NHS.UK website and the Department’s social marketing campaigns Better Health, Better Health Families, and Best Start in Life. The Eatwell Guide also underpins catering guidance and standards for school food and prisons, as well as the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services which apply to the Government and its agencies. Further information is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-procurement-the-gbs-for-food-and-catering-services/government-buying-standard-for-food-and-catering-services

The Department for Education is currently consulting on proposals for updating School Food Standards, bringing them in line with the latest dietary advice, including on fibre.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing the recommendations from Ofcom's consultation on a new crisis measure under the Online Safety Act, including the expectation on social media platforms to conduct post-crisis analyses to improve transparency.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Online Safety Act already places significant transparency duties on regulated services. We welcome Ofcom’s proposal to build on this with post-crisis analyses, and strengthen platforms’ coordinated approach during crisis periods.

We look forward to receiving Ofcom’s final decision in June 2026. Ofcom is responsible for determining and implementing the final approach and, subject to the parliamentary process, we expect any new measures to come into effect in early autumn.

In Protecting What Matters, the government’s plan to improve social cohesion, we have further committed to reviewing the Act’s crisis powers to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of increasing Ofcom's powers under the Online Safety Act to adequately tackle disinformation and misinformation.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Online Safety Act provides a strong, proportionate framework for tackling online mis/disinformation. Ofcom has robust powers to hold companies to account if they fail to meet their duties in the act, including significant fines and, in the most serious cases, business disruption measures.

Our immediate focus is implementing the Act quickly and effectively so Ofcom can fully use the powers already provided. However, I have been clear that if gaps in the Act remain, I will not hesitate to go further.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the One Login programme is compliant with the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Protecting the security of government services and the data and privacy of users is our utmost priority. GOV.UK One Login follows the highest security standards for government and private sector services, including dedicated 24/7 eyes-on monitoring, incident response and appropriate security controls.

To ensure we are keeping pace with the changing cyber threat landscape we are now working towards the most current National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and will be putting the system forward under the new enhanced profile.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how his Department is working with colleagues in the Government Equalities Office to support women working in the night time economy.

Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The Department for Business and Trade works across Government and with industry to support the hospitality and night-time economy, a major employer of women across the UK.

Through the Employment Rights Act, we are strengthening protections and improving job quality for workers, including women, across sectors like hospitality. This includes measures to tackle insecure work, enhance protections for those on low or variable hours, and ensure fairer working conditions. The Act also introduces stronger safeguards on workplace rights, including action on harassment and improved access to flexible working and family-related leave. Alongside regular engagement with sector bodies, these measures will help women access, remain and progress in good quality jobs across the night-time economy.

Additionally, the Government is committed to tackling violence against women and girls and improving safety in public spaces, including at night, through delivery of the Freedom from Violence and Abuse cross-government strategy, which brings together action across policing, public services, industry and communities.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support survivors of sexual assault.

Answered by Catherine Atkinson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)

The Ministry of Justice has committed £550 million to victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in victim support services to date.

The 42 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales receive grant funding from the Ministry of Justice’s victim and witness budget. This includes ‘core’ funding, allocated at the PCCs' discretion based on their assessment of local need, and ring-fenced funding for sexual violence and domestic abuse services. Funds are used to commission local practical, emotional, and therapeutic support services for victims of all crime types, including sexual assault.

The Ministry of Justice also provides grant funding directly to over 60 specialist organisations through the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund (RASASF). Activities support victims to cope with their experiences and move forward with their lives, regardless of whether they report the crime to the police.

The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line, also commissioned by the Ministry of Justice, provides victims access to vital help and information whenever they need it.

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will review the Access to Work Scheme renewal process for existing claimants who have already evidenced their needs.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

We are reviewing all aspects of Access to Work as we develop plans for reform following the conclusion of the consultation.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what conversations he has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities regarding improving local safety for women and girls, especially at night.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.

Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls was published by the Home Office on 18 December 2025 and sets out the strategic direction and concrete actions to prevent violence and abuse, pursue perpetrators, and support victims, and to deliver our commitment to halve VAWG in a decade.

Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the Government consulted on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These proposals are intended to support the creation of places that are safe and inclusive for everyone, including women and girls. The draft NPPF includes updated policy on key principles for well-designed places, which makes clear that development proposals should include public spaces that are safe, secure, inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. The Government is currently analysing the feedback received in response to the NPPF consultation and will publish a response in due course.

The majority of funding in the Local Government Finance Settlement is unringfenced recognising that local leaders are best placed to identify local priorities.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support his Department is giving to local authorities to ensure correct and working CCTV is deployed in their area.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.

Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls was published by the Home Office on 18 December 2025 and sets out the strategic direction and concrete actions to prevent violence and abuse, pursue perpetrators, and support victims, and to deliver our commitment to halve VAWG in a decade.

Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the Government consulted on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These proposals are intended to support the creation of places that are safe and inclusive for everyone, including women and girls. The draft NPPF includes updated policy on key principles for well-designed places, which makes clear that development proposals should include public spaces that are safe, secure, inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. The Government is currently analysing the feedback received in response to the NPPF consultation and will publish a response in due course.

The majority of funding in the Local Government Finance Settlement is unringfenced recognising that local leaders are best placed to identify local priorities.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the Defending Democracy Taskforce is taking to tackle disinformation and misinformation online.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Defending Democracy Taskforce coordinates and drives forward a whole-of-Government response to protecting the integrity and security of our democratic processes from a full range of threats.

DSIT leads the UK’s policy on disinformation and uses both legislative and non-legislative actions to make it harder to spread false information and to reduce its impact. Under the Online Safety Act, in-scope services are required to tackle illegal online content, including mis- and disinformation. This includes content aimed at disrupting the democratic integrity of the UK. Further, DSIT leads the government’s Media Literacy Action Plan, which aims to build UK resilience to misleading information in all contexts.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much of the revenue raised from VAT on independent school fees since its introduction was directly spent on state schools per school.

Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)

Together, reforms to VAT and business rates will raise around £1.8 billion a year by 2029/30. This will raise revenue for essential public services, including supporting the 94% of children in the UK that attend state schools. Our overall core schools budget is increasing by £1.7 billion in 2026/27, taking core schools budgets to £67 billion compared to £65.3 billion in 2025/26.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of changes to the National Curriculum on students wishing to study languages at university.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education)

The government is committed to supporting the teaching of languages. Languages provide an insight into other cultures and open the door to travel and employment opportunities. Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the department is refreshing the key stage 2 languages programme of study to strengthen expectations, boosting pupils’ progress in the subject, and supporting their transition into secondary school. We are also strengthening the key stage 3 languages curriculum to improve progression to GCSE.

In our response to the Review, we made a commitment to work with the sector to understand successful approaches to supporting the languages pipeline, starting at primary by reforming the curriculum, increasing take up at GCSE, and boosting demand at A level and degree level, to meet future social and economic needs. This includes learning from successful local models. We will support teachers to implement changes to the curriculum, through continued investment in the National Consortium for Languages Education, which provides high quality professional development and wraparound support for language teachers, with national reach.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to use screening programmes to share information and boost prevention awareness of Bowel Cancer.

Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The bowel cancer screening leaflet “Your guide to NHS bowel cancer screening” includes information on the symptoms of bowel cancer, with advice to see your general practitioner if you have symptoms, alongside information on the risks of bowel cancer with a link to information on how to lower your risk of bowel cancer. The leaflet is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-benefits-and-risks

There is also an easy read version at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-easy-guide

The leaflet is sent to all those who have previously not been invited or participated in screening. The leaflet is linked to through a QR code in the pre-invite letter for those who have previously participated.

In addition, other bowel cancer screening communication, where appropriate, includes the same information and advice in relation to the symptoms of bowel cancer. For example, the results letter people receive stating they do not need any further diagnostic tests reminds people of bowel cancer symptoms.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans her Department has to secure long-term investment for (a) a UK Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods, (b) the pre-clinical translational models hub and (d) the Replacing Animals in Science strategy’s other measures.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government has announced £75m of funding to accelerate alternatives and innovation, with new capabilities being developed across the UK. This funding will help bring forward advanced testing methods that can save lives and support a faster, science‑led route to regulation. £60 million of this is ring‑fenced, multi‑year funding secured through the 2025 Spending Review to provide long‑term stability for strategic programmes. The Department remains fully committed to delivering the actions set out in the Replacing Animals in Science strategy through the funding secured in the Review.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what her Department's planned timetable is for updating (a) milestones, (b) KPIs and (c) delivery plans regarding the Replacing Animals in Science strategy; and whether progress will be published.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

A publicly available dashboard of progress against the strategy’s key deliverables and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy will be published later in 2026. Any work to phase out animal testing must be science-led, in lock step with partners, so we will not be setting arbitrary timelines for overall reduction, but we will publish timelines for specific actions.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how her Department plans to track progress on phasing out animal testing through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

A publicly available dashboard of progress against the strategy’s key deliverables and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy will be published later in 2026. Any work to phase out animal testing must be science-led, in lock step with partners, so we will not be setting arbitrary timelines for overall reduction, but we will publish timelines for specific actions.

Prosecution of parents of children with SEND for school absence

Government response to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on communication of changes to women’s state pension age

NHS funding for mental health services

Cardiac risk in the young

Abolition of Healthwatch

Safety of British nationals following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla

Emergency Medicine Day 2026

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

National Emergency Briefing

UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming

Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024

Fruit and vegetable aid scheme

Support for farmers

Water bills

Heating oil prices

Housing

Leasehold reform

Water sector reform

Farmgate milk price reduction

Cost of red diesel

Introduction of reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief

Food Bill

UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England

UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme

Carers Week 2026

Fundraising by Albie Lavallee for the National Autistic Society

Local government and social care

Renewable energy and coal

Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations

Climate Change Act 2008

Warm Homes Plan

President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

Energy prices for households and businesses

Social media for under-16s

Meta and YouTube and legal liability for addictive design and online harms

UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures agreement

Walton and Hersham FC

Supporting Ukraine and seizing Russia’s frozen assets

Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe

Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030

Digital sovereignty and sovereign public procurement strategy

EU Entry/Exit System and border delays for British travellers

Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military

Speech and Language Therapy for Autistic Children

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Found: New clause 53 was tabled by Helen Maguire (Lib Dem).