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Written Question
Hospices: Equality
Thursday 16th October 2025

Asked by: Uma Kumaran (Labour - Stratford and Bow)

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 ensure that the implementation of the 10 Year Health Plan will help tackle inequalities in the commissioning of hospice services.

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

We know that there are inequalities in access to palliative care and end of life care and we are looking at how best to reduce these. The Department and NHS England are currently looking at how to improve the access, quality, and sustainability of all-age palliative care and end of life care in line with the 10-Year Health Plan.

We will closely monitor the shift towards the strategic commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services to ensure that services reduce variation in access and quality, although some variation may be appropriate to reflect both innovation and the needs of local populations.

Officials will present further proposals to ministers over the coming months, outlining the drivers and incentives that are required in palliative care and end of life care to enable the shift from hospital to community, including as part of neighbourhood health teams.

Division Vote (Commons)
15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Uma Kumaran (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
Uma Kumaran (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
Uma Kumaran (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
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Uma Kumaran (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 320 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 333
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Uma Kumaran (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 320 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 339
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Uma Kumaran (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
Written Question
Sudan: Cholera
Monday 13th October 2025

Asked by: Uma Kumaran (Labour - Stratford and Bow)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to provide additional support for an urgent scale-up of cholera response in Sudan.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The conflict in Sudan and the widespread destruction of sanitation and health services has caused a devastating cholera outbreak with more than 100,000 cases and 2,500 deaths since July 2024. More than 33.5 million people are at risk across all 18 states. The UK Government continues to work with a range of international partners to deliver lifesaving emergency health interventions, including cholera vaccines, treatment, and prevention. Additionally, through a 'match funding' arrangement we have recently partnered with the State of Kuwait to deliver an additional £3.75 million to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), supplementing UK resources already allocated to combat the outbreak. We continue to urge the warring parties in Sudan to facilitate humanitarian access so that aid reaches those most in need.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Sep 2025
Ambassador to the United States

"I am a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr Speaker. Our Committee has a proposal that we should have a greater role in scrutinising the appointment of the US ambassador, given that they are one of the highest ranking members of the diplomatic service, and to help the Government …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Sep 2025
London Fashion Week: Cultural Contribution

"I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for securing this debate, and I congratulate her on being one of the best-dressed Members of Parliament. [Laughter.]

My constituency of Stratford and Bow is home to so much art and fashion in London, from Hackney Wick to Fish …..."
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