Health and care for older people Thank you for contacting me about the health and care for older people. My ministerial colleagues and I are aware that, these days, many people spend their...
Support for Pharmacists Thank you for contacting me about the support available to pharmacists. I would like to acknowledge the valuable and skilled work undertaken by pharmacists...
Human-Specific Research Techniques Thank you for contacting me about human-specific research techniques. The Government actively supports and funds the development and dissemination of techniques...
BSL Lessons for Deaf Children Thank you for contacting me about British Sign Language (BSL) classes for families with deaf children. The Government is committed to supporting the parents of...
Farmed Fish Thank you for contacting me about the welfare of farmed fish. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any protected...
Energy Charter Treaty Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the Energy Charter Treaty. Britain has long advocated modernisation of this treaty, recognising the urgent...
Digital Currency Thank you for contacting me about human rights and central bank digital currency (CBDC), also referred to as a ‘digital pound’. In February 2023, HM Treasury...
Deep Sea Mining Thank you for contacting me about deep-sea mining. The UK has agreed not to support the issuing of any exploitation licences for deep-sea mining projects unless...
Canals Thank you for contacting me about canals. Canals form an important part of the Government’s work in reintroducing biodiversity in nature. In addition to their...
Arthritis Thank you for contacting me about support for people with arthritis. I can assure you that reducing waiting times for operations required by people with...
Snares Thank you for contacting me about the use of snares. I appreciate the depth of your concerns about this issue. I am aware that laws are in place around the use...
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Thank you for contacting me about Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The UK's position, which I support, is clear and longstanding. There...