Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure the enforcement of UNSCR 2286.
Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
During UN Protection of Civilians Week in May 2026, the UK raised the importance of Resolution 2286 in a Security Council statement and called on all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. The UK keeps Council responses to reported violations of Resolution 2286 under close review and worked with partners to mark the Resolution's tenth anniversary, including co-sponsoring events on the protection of the medical mission and the protection of humanitarian personnel. We will continue to raise the protection of civilians as a priority in multilateral fora, including the protection of healthcare.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold community events as part of the ANPS consultation.
Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The department is currently considering the appropriate publicity arrangements for the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) review consultation in accordance with section 7 of the Planning Act 2008. The Government intends to publicise the consultation through accessible online channels, including GOV.UK and social media, and will work with local authorities and stakeholder groups to ensure that those who may be affected by Heathrow expansion are aware of the opportunity to participate.
The consultation arrangements will be proportionate, reflecting that this is a review of an existing policy and that the Government has stated its continued support for Heathrow expansion.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond to the correspondence from the hon. Member for Twickenham with reference MW66188.
Answered by Catherine Atkinson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
We apologise for the delay in responding to this letter. A response is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
The Department regrets that this fell short of expected standards.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data his Department holds on the number of empty flights in the last year broken down by (a) airline and (b) airport.
Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Department for Transport does not routinely publish data on the number of empty flights, either by airline or by airport.
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) does however, publish a quarterly report detailing load factors at individual UK Airports. This report shows the capacity being utilised on passenger flights each quarter, including the percentage of flights that are empty with zero passengers and cargo on board.
The latest data for each quarter in 2025 can be found on the following webpage: www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/airports/uk-airport-load-factor-data/
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made in increasing the availability of driving tests in Twickenham since 12 May 2025.
Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is continuing with its recruitment campaigns for new driving examiners (DE) at driving test centres (DTC) serving the Twickenham area, to provide as many tests as possible:
Between June 2025 – April 2026, at the DTCs above, DVSA conducted 1,649 additional car practical driving tests in overtime, when compared to the equivalent overtime scheme between June 2024 – April 2025. This increase can largely be attributed to the additional test allowance scheme the agency introduced in June 2025.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, the cost of the associated overheads related to the reconnaissance aircraft which are involved in monitoring and identifying small boats carrying migrants, per annum, since the contract was signed.
Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)
The Home Office contracts an aerial surveillance capability in order to detect and monitor people making dangerous, illegal and unnecessary crossings of the Channel in small boats, rather than paying for the individual costs for this capability. Part of this capability is for manned surveillance aircraft provided by PAL Aerospace. This service was contracted on 29 October 2024 and lasts until 30 November 2026. The total value of the contract is £54m. Since 29 October 2024 nearly 56,000 lives have been saved as a result of these Channel crossings being detected at the earliest possible opportunity.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, the cost of the reconnaissance aircraft, which are involved in monitoring and identifying small boats carrying migrants, per annum, since the contract was signed.
Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)
The Home Office contracts an aerial surveillance capability in order to detect and monitor people making dangerous, illegal and unnecessary crossings of the Channel in small boats, rather than paying for the individual costs for this capability. Part of this capability is for manned surveillance aircraft provided by PAL Aerospace. This service was contracted on 29 October 2024 and lasts until 30 November 2026. The total value of the contract is £54m. Since 29 October 2024 nearly 56,000 lives have been saved as a result of these Channel crossings being detected at the earliest possible opportunity.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, by what date she will publish the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft code of practice and guidance.
Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
I refer you to the Minister for Women and Equalities Written Ministerial Statement issued on 21 May.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimation she has made of the percentage of traffic on the M25 that is related to Heathrow Airport.
Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Department does not have robust observed estimates for the proportion of traffic on the M25 that is related to Heathrow Airport, as it is difficult to disaggregate this from available data. For example, passenger data does not translate to an estimate of the number of vehicles to/from the airport as some passengers will travel in the same vehicle and does not include vehicles travelling to the airport without passengers, for example freight. The proportion of traffic on the M25 travelling to or from Heathrow will vary along the route, with the highest proportion closest to Heathrow.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to schools on supporting siblings of children with life-threatening or terminal illness; and whether this includes consideration of partnership working with community-based social palliative care services.
Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)
The department recognises the significant impact that serious or life‑threatening illness can have on children and their families, including siblings. Schools play an important role in supporting pupils through these difficult moments in life through the pastoral care they provide. While the department does not issue specific guidance on supporting siblings of children with life‑threatening or terminal illness, a range of departmental guidance on issues like safeguarding, disabilities, mental health, and wellbeing set expectations that schools should identify and support pupils facing additional challenges, including those arising from family circumstances. Schools are also encouraged to work with relevant local services where appropriate, including health and social care partners, to ensure pupils and families can access the support they need.