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PMQs

Wednesday 25 March 2026 · 28 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 5 Partly answered 13 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Prime Minister thanked for 47 million funding to repair Lancashire potholes but constituents remain dissatisfied.
  • Prime Minister deflects question on approving gasfield licences to Secretary of State citing statutory requirements.
  • Prime Minister emphasizes government actions to cap and reduce household energy bills, despite opposition criticisms.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Cat Smith Lab Lancaster and Wyre
Housing Local Government
Context

The question refers to the government's allocation of £47 million to Lancashire county council for pothole repairs, but constituents feel it is insufficient.

Question

I would like to thank the Prime Minister for the £47 million that this Government have given to Lancashire county council to repair potholes. However, my constituents still feel like they need a moon buggy to navigate the streets of Lancashire, so would he agree that the Reform councillors of Lancashire county council are clearly wired to the moon if they think they are making effective use of this £47 million?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Can I extend my sympathy to residents in Lancashire who are being utterly failed by their Reform county council? It is the same picture across the country. In Kent, Reform is cutting social care. In Worcestershire, it is hiking council tax by 9% despite promising lower taxes. In Staffordshire, the scandals and infighting have been so bad that Reform is on its fourth leader in 11 months. It is a warning to the whole country: Reform has nothing to offer but chaos, grievance and division.

Not addressed: The criticism of how £47 million is being used by Lancashire county council was not addressed directly; instead, the answerer discussed issues with other local councils.

How: Changed Subject To Criticisms Of Reform Across The Country

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Q2 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Energy Environment
Context

The question refers to the approval process for Rosebank and Jackdaw gasfields in the North Sea, which is currently handled by the Secretary of State.

Question

I asked the Prime Minister six questions last week and he did not answer a single one. He has a duty to this House to answer the question. Let us see if he can do better this week. I will start with a simple one. Will the Prime Minister approve the licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw gasfields in the North sea?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Under statute, that is a matter for the Secretary of State, as the right hon. Lady knows. The same arrangements were in place under the last Government. Licences were granted, and they were then struck down because of the defects in the process of the last Government. But oil and gas are coming out of the North sea 24/7. They will be part of the energy mix for many years to come. We fully support all existing oil and gas fields throughout their lifespans, and in November we made changes to extend that to allow neighbouring fields to be exploited.<br/>However, we need to take control of our energy prices. The only way to do that is through renewables. The Conservatives used to make that argument. One of their senior figures in 2022 said that it is<br/>“investment in nuclear and renewables that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and keep down consumer costs.”<br/>Who was that senior figure? The Leader of the Opposition.

Not addressed: The question about approving licences for Rosebank and Jackdaw gasfields was not directly answered; instead, the answerer discussed the broader energy mix and took a dig at the Conservative Party's stance on renewables.

How: Changed Subject To The Role Of Secretary Of State, Quoted Senior Figure

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Q3 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Ukraine Energy
Context

The question refers to the approval process for Rosebank and Jackdaw gasfields in the North Sea, which is currently handled by the Secretary of State.

Question

We can have renewables and oil and gas. The Prime Minister says it is a matter for the Secretary of State—I thought that he was the Prime Minister. He loves to hide behind legal process every single time. I wonder what a Director of Public—[Interruption.]

Answer from Keir Starmer

Legislation has been passed. It is absolutely clear that the quasi-judicial duty under the legislation rests with the Secretary of State. I really think that if she is going to put this challenge to me, she needs to read the legislation. It is the legislation that the Conservatives applied for 14 years. It is exactly the legislation that they used to put the licences in place which were then struck down because the process was defective.<br/>Let us be clear: when Russia invaded Ukraine, energy prices doubled. During the 12-day war, oil prices hit £100 a barrel. In the last four weeks, because we are on the fossil fuel rollercoaster, everybody is being held to ransom. The only way forward is to go further and faster on renewables. The Leader of the Opposition's approach is to outsource our foreign policy and let the US decide whether we go to war, and to outsource our energy policy to Russia and Iran and let them set the price of energy. I will never do that because it is not in the British national interest.

Not addressed: The question about approving licences directly was not addressed; instead, the answerer discussed the broader context of energy prices and foreign policy.

How: Changed Subject To Legislation, Discussed Impact Of Russia'S War On Ukraine

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Q4 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Ukraine Energy
Context

The question refers to the approval process for Rosebank and Jackdaw gasfields in the North Sea, which is currently handled by the Secretary of State.

Question

The Prime Minister is hiding behind so many people. He is the Prime Minister; he can make this decision today. He is so weak that he is the first person to be pushed around by the Energy Secretary.<br/>Let me remind the Prime Minister who is on my side: the unions—yes, they are on my side—including GMB, Tony Blair, RenewableUK—the very people he talks about are saying to drill in the North sea—Centrica, Octopus Energy and even Labour MPs. Let me quote one Labour Member, the hon. Member for Mid and South Pembrokeshire (Henry Tufnell):<br/>“Offshoring our carbon emissions might give some a sense of moral superiority”<br/>but it is simply<br/>“impoverishing our own communities.”<br/>We agree, so why does the Prime Minister think that he knows better than everyone else?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I am going to have one more go. The legislation, the statute—[Interruption.] The law prescribes the decision maker. The Opposition know that; they should be embarrassed. The Leader of the Opposition is attacking me without having read the legislation. The legislation sets out who the decision maker is: it is the Secretary of State, not the Prime Minister. It has to be the Secretary of State, and it is a quasi-judicial process—exactly the process that they ran for many years.<br/>Oil and gas will be part of the mix for many years to come, but we do need to get on to renewables. We are discussing this because of the war. We need to de-escalate—[Interruption.] Yes, we are. That is why I stuck to my principles not to join the war and to act in collective self-defence. I appreciate that the Leader of the Opposition does not get that. She wanted to jump into the war without regard for the consequences, and now she has done the mother of all U-turns and is stranded without a thought-through position. When she was asked at the weekend whether she approved of the war, she said, “Oh, that's a difficult one.” It certainly is if you have absolutely no judgment.

Not addressed: The question about approving licences directly and despite support from stakeholders was not addressed; instead, the answerer discussed foreign policy decisions regarding war participation.

How: Changed Subject To Legislation, Discussed Leader Of The Opposition'S Stance On War

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Q5 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Energy
Context

The question refers to the approval process for Rosebank and Jackdaw gasfields in the North Sea, which is currently handled by the Secretary of State.

Question

I am going to let the Prime Minister in on a secret: he is the Prime Minister, and he can change the legislation. Hiding behind the Energy Secretary is pathetic. Under the Prime Minister's Labour Government, we buy half the gas that we use from Norway. Last year, Norway's Labour Government drilled 49 wells in the North sea. How many did Britain drill? Zero. For the first time since 1964, under this Prime Minister's Government, Britain drilled no wells. Why is energy security the right policy for Labour in Norway, but the wrong policy for Labour in Britain?

Answer from Keir Starmer

So now the right hon. Lady's attack is, “If you pass a different law, you can take the decision”—the decision she is challenging me today for not taking. It is absolutely ridiculous. All that would do is to slow the process down. Oil and gas is coming out every day. There is a mix of that and renewables, but the most important thing to do to get energy security is to ensure that we de-escalate this war. I know where I stand on this: we are not joining the war. She wanted to join the war, but she did not think through the consequences, and now she does not know where she stands on the most important issue facing this country at this time.

Not addressed: The question about approving licences directly and changing legislation was not addressed; instead, the answerer discussed foreign policy decisions regarding war participation.

How: Changed Subject To Foreign Policy

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Q6 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Energy
Context

Experts predict a £300 rise in bills due to the government's decision against new drilling in the North Sea. The question arises from concerns about rising energy costs during a global crisis.

Question

Stopping all new drilling in the North sea was a reckless promise when he made it before the election; in the middle of a global energy crisis, it is catastrophic. Experts are predicting a £300 rise in bills in July. Approving new licences would show that he is serious about cutting bills. Why will he not do it?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Because of the action that we have taken, household bills are coming down by around £100 next month, then they will be capped for three months. That is what we are doing to protect households across the country.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask about approving new drilling licences was not addressed

How: Voting Against Welfare Protection

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Q7 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Energy Benefits & Welfare
Context

Families and businesses are facing a spike in energy costs due to the government's decisions. The opposition criticizes the government for planning another welfare giveaway while not addressing the rising bills.

Question

The Prime Minister says that bills are coming down; they are higher than they were when he came into office. He talks about what the Government are doing to help with energy bills. Families and businesses will suffer from the spike in energy costs because of his decisions. He could abolish the green taxes on their bills. He could stop the fuel duty rise. We could drill our own gas in the North sea. What is he doing? He is planning another giveaway to people on welfare. Yet again, he is taking money from those who work to give it to those who do not.

Answer from Keir Starmer

The Conservatives are the ones who doubled the spend on welfare. They were the ones with a broken system. When we tried to mend it, what did they do? They voted against it.

Not addressed: None of the specific asks were addressed

How: Attacking Conservative'S Policies

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Q8 Debbie Abrahams Lab Oldham East and Saddleworth
NHS Foreign Affairs
Context

The Prime Minister acknowledged that the Israeli settlements in the west bank are unlawful. The question seeks confirmation about the government's stance on bidders for E1 contracts knowing this is unlawful.

Question

I thank the Prime Minister for the funding for three new primary school nurseries in Oldham, but may I ask him specifically about Monday's Liaison Committee meeting, at which he agreed that the Israeli settlements in the west bank are unlawful and that their expansion threatens the viability of a Palestinian state? Will he confirm, as he said he would, that any potential bidder for E1 contracts from the UK knows that this is unlawful, and will he set out exactly what will happen as a consequence?

Answer from Keir Starmer

The Israeli settlements, including the E1 settlement, are a flagrant breach of international law and threaten the viability of a two-state solution. That is why, alongside international partners, we have sanctioned those responsible and their supporters who incite violence.

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Q9 Edward Davey Lib Dem Kingston and Surbiton
Foreign Affairs
Context

The question arises from concerns about the potential links between Trump's activities and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The MP also questions the legality of Trump's actions related to oil futures.

Question

Given the potential links with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, I hope that the Government will move faster to proscribe the group as terrorists. Just before President Trump posted about his supposed negotiations with Iran on Monday, traders made hundreds of millions of dollars of extra bets on oil futures. This looks like Donald Trump giving his mates inside information so they can make themselves richer, while his illegal war in Iran makes everyone else poorer. It looks like corruption of the very worst kind. Does the Prime Minister share my fear that Trump is making his war decisions on the basis of what enriches him and his friends, rather than what makes peace in the middle east?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his verdict. At least he has read the law that the Leader of the Opposition obviously has not read. In relation to the traders, we have seen the activity there. What I can say is that all my decisions are based on the best interests of our country, and that is why I have decided that we will not get dragged into the war, unlike the Leader of the Opposition.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask about Trump's actions regarding oil futures was not directly addressed

How: Voting Against Joining A War

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Q10 Edward Davey Lib Dem Kingston and Surbiton
Foreign Affairs Energy
Context

If Trump's war pushes up energy bills by £500, the Chancellor's plans will not be sufficient to mitigate this impact. The MP questions whether the government can ignore families facing a cost of living crisis.

Question

If Trump's war pushes up energy bills by £500, the Chancellor's very narrow plans simply will not cut it. While I do not fall for the crocodile tears of the leader of the Conservatives, who cheered on this illegal war without a thought for the impact on people's energy bills, and while the Government are right to reject the idea of repeating Liz Truss's blank cheque approach, the Government cannot ignore the millions of families who do not receive benefits and who already face a cost of living crisis. Can the Prime Minister at least guarantee to all those families and pensioners that he will not let their energy bills go up by £500 this year?

Answer from Keir Starmer

In relation to the support, we have made clear the principles and the approach that we will take. We will keep this under careful review. Energy bills for households are capped until the end of June.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask about guaranteeing no increase in energy bills was not addressed directly

How: Keeping Support Under Review

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Q11 Darren Paffey Lab Southampton Itchen
Democracy & Elections
Context

A senior Reform UK politician was convicted of taking bribes from Russia, raising concerns about foreign influence in British democracy.

Question

Rebuilding trust and integrity in our democracy matters deeply to my constituents. Does the Prime Minister agree that there has never been a more urgent need to defend our country from hostile forces undermining our democracy, and will he set out what concrete steps he is taking to crack down on foreign interference?

Answer from Keir Starmer

The Communities Secretary will make a statement later on the Rycroft review, which sets out stark threats posed by illicit finance. We will act decisively to protect our democracy with a moratorium on all political donations made through cryptocurrencies.

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Q12 Nigel Farage Reform Clacton
Migrants & Borders Crime & Law Enforcement Community Security
Context

70,000 people have entered the country recently with some posing a threat to national security.

Question

The Prime Minister promised 'smash the gangs' but 70,000 people later, with 1,000 in the last week and many threatening national security, is it not time to admit that this has been a failure? What is plan B?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Reform UK voted against giving law enforcement counter-terrorism-style powers. They want the grievance, not solving it. Reform does not solve problems; it exploits them.

Not addressed: The questioner's criticism of the government's policy and request for a plan B was ignored.

How: Attacks On Opposition Party

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Q13 Marie Tidball Lab Penistone and Stocksbridge
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The government announced £35 million to transform the Crucible theatre.

Question

May I thank the Prime Minister for the £35 million of funding, announced this week, to transform the Crucible theatre and keep the world's eye on Sheffield?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I see that Reform Members have walked out. They realise they are absolutely snookered.

Not addressed: The question did not require a specific response, so none was expected.

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Q14 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Economy Taxation Employment
Context

The questioner's constituents' national insurance bill is going up by £280,000 due to Labour's tax.

Question

Last week I met my constituents Rob and Lizzie who run a family business of 10 hotels across Scotland employing over 250 people. Their national insurance bill is going up by £280,000 because of Labour's tax on jobs. Does the Prime Minister understand the damage this is doing to our economy?

Answer from Keir Starmer

The steps we have taken have been to repair the damage done by the previous Government. The spring statement showed results: inflation down, interest rates down, economy stabilised.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Does not address how Labour's tax is damaging businesses and the economy directly.

How: Deflecting To General Economic Stability

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Q15 Tonia Antoniazzi Lab Gower
Energy Environment
Context

My constituents Tony and Rebecca Wadley received poor insulation work under the ECO4 scheme, leading to £100,000 worth of repairs needed.

Question

Tony and Rebecca Wadley received poor insulation work under the Tory Government's ECO4 scheme. Their home now requires £100,000 worth of repairs. Will the Prime Minister commit to overhauling this broken system so my constituents can receive fully funded repairs carried out by a competent builder?

Answer from Keir Starmer

An independent audit of previous Government's failed schemes shows unacceptable levels of failings. We have acted to fix poor-quality installations and are holding those responsible accountable.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Does not explicitly commit to overhauling the system as requested.

How: Acknowledging Issues But Avoiding Specifics

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Q16 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Economy Local Government
Context

Reform-led Worcestershire county council is implementing a 9% council tax hike.

Question

The Prime Minister says he is concerned about the cost of living, so can he explain why he allowed his Local Government Minister to give permission for Reform-led Worcestershire county council to inflict that 9% council tax hike on my constituents?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Reform has to take responsibility for its decisions. Its Members have moved out.

Not addressed: The questioner's criticism and request for an explanation was ignored.

How: Attacks On Opposition Party

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Q17 Jon Trickett Lab Normanton and Hemsworth
NHS
Context

Two members of the same family suffered serious health problems, with NHS costs amounting to $1.2 million under an insurance-based system.

Question

In my constituency, two family members recently had health issues covered by the NHS. The cost would have been $1.2 million under a US-style insurance policy. Will the Prime Minister say that our principles for the NHS are universal access, no privileged access based on wealth, and it is a public service?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We are the party of the NHS and will fight to ensure it remains free at the point of use. We inherited an NHS in crisis but are delivering investment needed, opposed by Tories and Reform Members.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Does not directly confirm or deny the PM's stance on NHS principles as requested.

How: Deflecting To General Commitment Without Specifics

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Q18 Caroline Voaden Lib Dem South Devon
NHS
Context

Susan, a constituent of Caroline Voaden's, suffered lifelong injury from pelvic mesh implants. The Hughes report made recommendations over two years ago.

Question

My constituent Susan suffered horrific, unimaginable, lifelong injury from a pelvic mesh implant. She lost her business, her marriage and her health, and lives in constant 24-hour pain. I would like to congratulate the new Minister for Public Health on her appointment after her tireless campaigning on this issue. However, more than two years after the Hughes report set out clear recommendations for redress, thousands of women such as Susan are still waiting for a Government response. Can the Prime Minister tell Susan and the thousands of other women like her how much longer they will have to wait?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Ministers have met campaigners and the Patient Safety Commissioner to discuss their recommendations, and I can assure the hon. Lady we will provide a full response to the Hughes report recommendations at the earliest opportunity.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The exact timeline for responding to the Hughes report was not provided.

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Q19 Allison Gardner Lab Stoke-on-Trent South
NHS Mental Health
Context

Graham and Malcolm, who bravely shared their lived experience of addiction to monkey dust, a synthetic cathinone causing significant problems in Stoke-on-Trent.

Question

I recently met Graham and Malcolm, who bravely shared their lived experience of addiction to monkey dust. They highlighted the challenges they faced due to a lack of joined-up working between local services, including mental health and housing services. I am now setting up a taskforce to address those gaps. Will the Prime Minister meet me to discuss how we can tackle this pernicious drug?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We are investing in better mental health support and drug addiction treatment, with almost £26 million for Stoke-on-Trent. I will ask a Health Minister to discuss her important work with her.

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Not addressed: Meeting specifically requested by the MP was not confirmed.

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Q20 Peter Fortune Con Bromley and Biggin Hill
Economy Employment
Context

One in seven shops has moved to being cashless in the past year, risking leaving behind those on low income or elderly.

Question

My constituents have asked me to resurrect something: cash in shops. One in seven shops in the past year has moved to being cashless. That risks leaving behind those on low income or the elderly. What is the Prime Minister doing to ensure that nobody is left behind in a cashless society?

Answer from Keir Starmer

It is really important that nobody is left behind in a cashless society. The vast majority are moving online, but we need to remember that some do not want to, or cannot, and we must ensure that provision is in place for them as well.

Not addressed: No concrete actions or commitments were provided.

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Q21 Matt Turmaine Lab Watford
Women & Equalities
Context

Two children of a convicted paedophile are trying to change their surname but cannot, because both parents have to agree.

Question

In my constituency, I have been made aware of a case in which two children of a convicted paedophile have been trying to change their surname but cannot, because both parents have to agree. Will the Prime Minister, and/or the relevant Minister, agree to meet me to hear how the legal system is denying justice to those children?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I have instructed Justice Ministers to look at what they can do. They will review the payments, and see what else they can do. I am really pleased that he has raised this issue, so that we can now act on it, and I will ensure that he gets the meeting he is asking for.

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Q22 Iain Duncan Smith Con Chingford and Woodford Green
Foreign Affairs
Context

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is responsible for the rise of antisemitism worldwide, inciting attacks, attacking dissident Iranians and British citizens.

Question

We are now at war with Iran. Will the Prime Minister make the decision now to proscribe this brutal bunch of thugs and send them packing, or arrest them and put them in jail right now?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We have sanctioned the IRGC in its entirety since coming into office. The existing proscription powers are not designed for a state organisation, but we keep this under review—as did the last Government.

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Not addressed: The specific decision to proscribe or arrest was not committed to.

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Q23 Sarah Edwards Lab Tamworth
Defence
Context

Private Leon Spicer, Private Phillip Hewett, and Second Lieutenant Richard Shearer were tragically killed in Iraq in July 2005.

Question

On 16 July 2005, Private Leon Spicer and Private Phillip Hewett, both from Tamworth, and Second Lieutenant Richard Shearer from Nuneaton, were tragically killed in Iraq. More than 20 years on, our communities continue to remember their service and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice they made. Will the Prime Minister join me in paying tribute to these three brave men?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I thank my hon. Friend for the invitation, and join her in paying tribute to Private Leon Spicer, Private Phillip Hewett and Second Lieutenant Richard Shearer.

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Q24 Iqbal Mohamed Ind Dewsbury and Batley
Foreign Affairs
Context

An independent panel of senior judges found no basis for misconduct proceedings against the British chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, yet reports suggest elements within the Court's governing body are seeking to disregard these findings. There is external pressure and sanctions facing ICC officials.

Question

Given the UK's commitment to the rule of law and as a human rights lawyer himself, will the Prime Minister set out the steps that he will take to defend the independence of the ICC and support British nationals carrying out international judicial roles?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I am not going to comment on the internal proceedings of the Court. As the hon. Gentleman knows, we support the Court; we are party to the treaty, and there are legal obligations that flow from that.

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Not addressed: Specific steps to defend the independence of the ICC were not addressed

How: Not Going To Comment On The Internal Proceedings

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Q25 David Burton-Sampson Lab Southend West and Leigh
Community Security
Context

An arson attack against the Jewish community in Golders Green occurred, along with outrageous comments by the shadow Justice Secretary about a community iftar in Trafalgar Square.

Question

Will the Prime Minister assure me and my worried constituents that he and his Government will do all they can to stamp out hate and hate speech in our communities?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I want to say again what a shocking antisemitic attack this was in Golders Green, and to be absolutely clear that an attack on British Jews is an attack on all of us. On Monday morning, I met Jewish community leaders to talk through what we could do on ambulances, on security and on the social cohesion plan. I will also say that I was really struck by the fact that the Jewish community came out last week against the shadow Justice Secretary's comments; they are standing in solidarity with Muslims who wanted to pray in Trafalgar Square.

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Not addressed: Specific assurances were not provided, only statements of support and solidarity

How: Not Providing Specific Assurances

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Q26 Freddie Van Mierlo Lib Dem Henley and Thame
Energy Environment
Context

Thames Water was let off record fines for pumping sewage into rivers by Ofwat. The rules allowing this are laid out in the Water Industry Act 1991.

Question

Will the Prime Minister consider scrapping those rules, to stop Ofwat letting water companies off the hook?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this deeply concerning matter. We are looking at what more we can do, because this has been of too much concern for too long, and we need to act.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific action regarding scrapping rules was not addressed, only a general commitment to look into the issue

How: Looking At What More We Can Do

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Q27 Gareth Thomas Labour (Co-op)
NHS
Context

The NHS was starved of investment under the Conservatives, particularly at Northwick Park hospital, where staff worked around the clock during covid to look after many constituents.

Question

Given the substantial investment in improving the NHS that the Government have committed to, will my right hon. and learned Friend the Prime Minister encourage the Health Secretary to support plans for a new intensive care unit at Northwick Park?

Answer from Keir Starmer

The covid report is a stark reminder of the extraordinary efforts of health workers to keep this country safe. We are delivering record investment and reform that our NHS needs, and while decisions about local infrastructure are made by integrated care boards, I will make sure that my hon. Friend gets a meeting with the Minister to discuss this particular case.

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Not addressed: Specific encouragement for Health Secretary was not given, only commitment to arrange a meeting

How: Local Infrastructure Decisions Made By Integrated Care Boards

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Q28 Neil Shastri-Hurst Con Solihull West and Shirley
Mental Health
Context

Robert Clancy, a valued member of the MP's staff, took his own life at age 29. Successive Governments have done much to deal with suicide but more can be done.

Question

Will the Prime Minister personally commit to meeting me to discuss how we can prevent others from experiencing the unimaginable pain that Rob's family and friends have endured?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising the case of Robert Clancy. We are happy to work across the House on all that we can do in relation to suicide. I am pleased that we have been able to put in place a strategy; that is the action of this Government, but it needs to be the action of all of us, and I will make sure that the hon. Gentleman gets the meeting that he is asking for.

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