Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in response to the recent Tommy’s report, what steps his department is taking to implement the Graded Model of Miscarriage Care across England.
Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
Miscarriage can have a devastating impact on women and their families, and we are determined that they receive the support they need. As part of the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, we have committed to closely reviewing the findings presented in the Tommy’s Graded Model of Care study, as part of our broader work on miscarriage care.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to treatment for patients with BRAF-mutated bowel cancer in South Suffolk constituency.
Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, sets out how we will ensure equitable and timely access to cancer care and treatment and improve outcomes, including for people in South Suffolk. The plan supports ensuring that all cancer patients, regardless of where they live, have timely access to high-quality, specialist cancer services, including those with bowel cancer and relevant genomic profiles such as BRAF mutations.
The NHS Cancer Programme commissioned the Royal College of Surgeons to deliver new cancer clinical audits, including one for bowel cancer, to strengthen services by assessing treatments and patient outcomes and identifying unwarranted variation.
Additionally, National Health Service regions and Cancer Alliances identify underperforming trusts and provide intensive support including leadership intervention, peer-to-peer mentoring, and seconding senior managers from higher performing trusts. Cancer Alliances will have access to £200 million of ringfenced cancer funding in 2026/27 to improve cancer pathway performance, reduce delays, and speed up diagnosis, ensuring that all patients, including those with bowel cancer, receive the care and treatment they need when they need it.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made a formal decision on the procurement of a long-range Precision Strike Missile.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
A review of credible options to fulfil the Land Deep Fires requirement has been undertaken and is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan. No final decision on procurement has yet been taken.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress he has made on introducing new consumer protections for heating oil customers.
Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
We welcome the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) commitment to urgently investigate reports from consumers about their experiences in the heating oil market. The CMA is working to publish the findings of its market study later in June.
Ministers continue to meet regularly with the CMA and will work jointly to understand the finding of the market study and develop options to increase consumer protections if required.
The CMA will not hesitate to take action if companies are found to have breached consumer protection law.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in the level of aviation fuel demand on the availability and pricing of kerosene for domestic heating consumers in South Suffolk constituency.
Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The UK benefits from strong, diverse fuel supply chains, with secure domestic and international routes. The Government is working with industry to monitor supply and maintain stability. We recognise that heating oil users are exposed to short-term global price volatility, which is a significant concern. The Competition and Markets Authority is currently undertaking an accelerated heating oil market study, and the Government will act on its findings to support improved consumer outcomes. In response to rising prices, the Chancellor has announced £53 million to support low‑income households reliant on oil heating.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the downstream oil sector on ensure the supply of kerosene to off-grid households in South Suffolk constituency.
Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes.
The Government works closely with industry to monitor supply, demand and delivery conditions, including through regular engagement with the downstream oil sector and ahead of periods of higher seasonal demand. Government preparedness arrangements are kept under regular review to ensure appropriate contingency planning is in place.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.
Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes.
The Government works closely with industry to monitor supply, demand and delivery conditions, including through regular engagement with the downstream oil sector and ahead of periods of higher seasonal demand. Government preparedness arrangements are kept under regular review to ensure appropriate contingency planning is in place.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the resilience of domestic kerosene supply chains for those in South Suffolk who heat their homes with heating oil.
Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes.
The Government works closely with industry to monitor supply, demand and delivery conditions, including through regular engagement with the downstream oil sector and ahead of periods of higher seasonal demand. Government preparedness arrangements are kept under regular review to ensure appropriate contingency planning is in place.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.
Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes.
The Government works closely with industry to monitor supply, demand and delivery conditions, including through regular engagement with the downstream oil sector and ahead of periods of higher seasonal demand. Government preparedness arrangements are kept under regular review to ensure appropriate contingency planning is in place.
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to monitor heating oil supply levels ahead of winter demand periods.
Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes.
The Government works closely with industry to monitor supply, demand and delivery conditions, including through regular engagement with the downstream oil sector and ahead of periods of higher seasonal demand. Government preparedness arrangements are kept under regular review to ensure appropriate contingency planning is in place.