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Written Question
Protective Clothing: Standards
Monday 20th October 2025

Asked by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will endorse the new BS30417 standard on PPE.

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

The Government strongly supports the principle of provision of inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE). While the Government does not routinely endorse individual standards, it may designate certain standards to confer a presumption of conformity for regulatory purposes, or sponsor fast-track standards such as PAS and FLEX to support specific policy objectives.

BS 30417 is a guidance standard to help organisations procure inclusive and appropriate PPE. It does not set testing or design specifications and is not intended for designation under current product regulations.

Written Question
Employment: Protective Clothing
Monday 20th October 2025

Asked by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many investigations the Health and Safety Executive undertook into companies for failing to meet personal protective equipment legal standards in the (a) 2022, (b) 2023 and (c) 2024 reporting year.

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

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 16 Oct 2025
World Menopause Day

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Neath and Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) for securing this important debate.

I wish to start my remarks on World Menopause Day with a tribute to a simple yet powerful initiative: the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Oct 2025
Business of the House

"Whitburn Community Development Trust is at the heart of the town, providing many vital services for local residents including a community fridge and garden. Last Saturday, Charlotte, David and the team hosted their first charity ball, raising more than £7,000 for local projects. Will the Leader of the House make …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 16 Oct 2025
World Menopause Day

"Does my hon. Friend agree that this issue not only has an impact on a woman’s feeling of self-worth and value, and on her career progression, but can have a severe economic impact on her family?..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Kirsteen Sullivan (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 309 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 324
Division Vote (Commons)
15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Kirsteen Sullivan (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 151 Noes - 319
Division Vote (Commons)
15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Kirsteen Sullivan (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 306 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 316
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Oct 2025
Middle East

"Like others, I welcome the ceasefire and the return of hostages to their families, but that is very much tempered by the loss of thousands of lives over these past two years—loved ones who will never return home. Elected representatives, humanitarian organisations and individuals across the world, including our constituents, …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Kirsteen Sullivan (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 318 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 327