Campaign Responses

Transport Emissions and Air Quality

The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 require the UK to undertake air quality assessment to assess legal compliance against air pollutant concentration limit and target values and report the findings and associated data on an annual basis.

Child Poverty

The Government is committed to reducing child poverty and supporting low-income families.

Puppy Smuggling

I would like to assure you that Ministers are committed to cracking down on puppy smuggling and will ban the imports of young or heavily pregnant dogs, as well as dogs with mutilations, such as cropped ears or docked tails.

Dementia Diagnosis and Research

An estimated one million people will be living with dementia by 2025, so research is crucial to understanding the condition and improving outcomes for those affected.

Abiraterone

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidance recommending Abiraterone for treating hormone-relapsed metastatic prostate cancer before chemotherapy is indicated.  In line with NICE’s recommendations, NHS England funds Abiraterone for these indications of pr

Waste Prevention

I would like to assure you that the Government is committed to preventing waste.

Work Capability Assessment (WCA)

The Government wants to create a welfare system that encourages and supports people into work, while providing a vital safety net for those who need it most.

Business and Human Rights

Let me begin by assuring you that HM Government (HMG) is committed to promoting the protection and respect of human rights in business, both at home and abroad. The UK was the first country to create a National Action Plan to implement the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rig

King's Guards Ceremonial Caps

I am aware of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) ongoing campaign to replace the real fur used in the bearskin King’s Guards ceremonial caps with faux fur. Guardsmen take great pride in wearing the bearskin cap, which is an iconic image of Britain.

Deep Sea Mining, Ocean Protection & Oil and Gas Licences

As you are aware, the Government has announced its support for a moratorium on the granting of exploitation licences for deep sea mining projects. My ministerial colleagues and I are concerned about the growing pressure to extract deep-sea resources and its potential impacts.

The Church of England

Let me start by saying that it is my firm belief that people of every faith and none should be able to enjoy the same freedoms and equal treatment so that they can practice their religion and live by their principles.  I am not aware of any plans to disestablish the Church of England and I wou

Holiday Lets

Holiday lets contribute to the economy, create jobs, increase tourism and are generally a good use of housing. Let me be clear that the Government backs small businesses, including responsible short-term letting, which I recognise brings significant investment to local communities.