Bob Blackman

67321 • Lung Cancer: Screening

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people have (a) been screened, (b) been diagnosed with lung cancer and (c) had an incidental finding of emphysema through the Targeted Lung Health Check programme since its launch in 2019.

65244 • Employment: Beer and Public Houses

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the beer and pub sector’s contribution to employment for 16- to 24-year-olds.

65245 • Employment: Beer and Public Houses

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the role (a) pubs and (b) brewers play on the provision of (i) first jobs and (ii) early career opportunities for young people.

65246 • Beer and Public Houses: Labour Turnover and Recruitment

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) flexible and (b) seasonal work patterns in the (i) beer and (ii) pub sector the recruitment and retention of staff.

65247 • Employment: Seasonal Workers and Young People

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring employment policies reflect the needs of sectors with high levels of (a) youth and (b) seasonal employment.

64015 • Pakistan: Religious Freedom

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) reports on the demolition of Ahmadiyya worship places, (b) the role of (i) Tehreek-e-Labbaik and (ii) extremist groups in Pakistan and (c) the response of Pakistani state authorities on freedom of (A) religion and (B) belief in that country.

64016 • Universities: Antisemitism

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with StandWithUs UK on its report entitled Voice of Students 2024-25, published on 7 May 2025.

61764 • Supported Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to publish the final version of the regulations for implementing measures for a licensing regime for supported housing, as introduced under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.

61765 • Supported Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to publish the outcomes of the recent consultation on the implementation of measures in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, which closed on 15 May 2025.

60430 • Fujitsu

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department is considering designating Fujitsu as a high-risk vendor, in the context of the failures of the Horizon system.

60431 • Fujitsu: Contracts

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of removing Fujitsu’s access to public sector contract opportunities, in the context of the Horizon IT failures.

60024 • Local Authority Housing Fund

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the new Local Authority Housing Fund is available to support new arrivals across safe routes.

60025 • Refugees: Ukraine

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department has taken to support the integration of displaced Ukrainians following the Spending Review 2025, published on 11 June 2025.

60026 • Refugees: Employment and English Language

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department plans to take to support displaced people to (a) build English language skills and (b) secure well-paid employment to support their ability to rent.

904640 • NHS: Pay

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the cost of the recommended NHS pay awards.

58195 • Bowel Cancer: Mortality Rates

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve survival rates for bowel cancer.

58196 • Gastrointestinal Cancer: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to reduce the number of people with lower gastrointestinal cancers waiting beyond 62 days from urgent referral for their first definitive treatment.

58197 • Babies: Screening

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many babies were born with conditions not picked up during screening tests in each of the last ten years for which data is available.

57225 • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the recommendations of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease's 2025 annual report on Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

57226 • Lung Cancer: Screening

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the work of the Lung Health Check programme at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

EDM 1695 • Truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh

That this House notes that the interim government in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing effort to alter the legal and co...

EDM 839 • Recognition and justice for the victims of the Khojaly tragedy

That this House extends condolences to the people of Azerbaijan as they commemorate, on 26 February 2025, the 33rd anni...

EDM 711 • Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders

That this House notes the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report into Equitable Life; acknowledges its find...

EDM 644 • Anniversary of the invasion of Baku

That this House notes that on 20 January 2025 the UK will observe the anniversary of the invasion of Baku by Soviet troo...

EDM 645 • Commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the genocide of Kashmiri Pandit Hindus from Jammu and Kashmir in India

That this House commemorates with deep sadness and disappointment the 35th anniversary of the co-ordinated attacks in Ja...

EDM 232 • UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran

That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Righ...

EDM 125 • 10th International Yoga Day

That this House, whilst celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga this year, notes that modern-day Yoga techniques ...

EDM 1695 • Truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh

That this House notes that the interim government in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing effort to alter the legal and co...

EDM 1398 • Mauritius Treaty

That the Agreement, done at London and Port Louis on 22 May 2025, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great ...

EDM 1347 • Interception of small boats by France

That this House notes that 1,378 migrants attempted to cross the Channel on small boats on 31 May 2025, the highest dail...

EDM 955 • Carbon monoxide safety

That this House recognises the dozens of British lives lost to carbon monoxide poisoning each year; expresses concern at...

EDM 1004 • Bangladesh Independence Day

That this House celebrates the 54th anniversary of the independence of Bangladesh; recognises the events of the Liberati...

EDM 1014 • Human rights in Balochistan (No. 2)

That this House strongly condemns the severe human rights violations with ongoing reports of enforced disappearances, ex...

EDM 1020 • Scams and fraud

That this House expresses deep concern over the rise of scams across the UK which target older and vulnerable people; no...

EDM 1024 • Mothering Sunday for people who lost their sons during The Troubles

That this House notes Mothering Sunday; considers those mothers specifically who lost a child during the Troubles in Nor...

EDM 1045 • Disability hate crime

That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite ...

EDM 1074 • International Day of the Midwife

That this House recognises the International Day of the Midwife, on 5 May, along with its theme for 2025, ‘Midwives: cri...

EDM 943 • Three promotion places from the National League

That this House recognises the importance of the pyramid system in English football; welcomes efforts to distribute reve...

EDM 187 • Scientific hearing on animal experiments

That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience...

EDM 756 • Injury on Duty Award Scheme

That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other member...

EDM 808 • Cash acceptance

That this House is concerned at the rapidly increasing trend for UK businesses, local authorities and leisure facilities...

EDM 878 • Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

That this House notes that March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, created by Ovarian Cancer Action in 2005; ...

EDM 902 • European Remembrance Day for victims of terrorism

That this House notes 11 March 2025 marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism; acknowledges that many inno...

EDM 906 • Oversight of homelessness

That this House notes recent research carried out by Centrepoint into the scale of youth homelessness; is deeply concern...

EDM 913 • Mobile phone usage in schools

That this House notes with concern the increasing challenge of ensuring children’s safety online, which remains more imp...

EDM 916 • Convoy of Hope partnership for Ukraine

That this House congratulates the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA), Mighty Convoy (MC) and...

EDM 919 • Illegal modification of e-bikes and e-scooters

That this House notes with concern the rise in illegally modified e-bikes and e-scooters, which pose serious safety risk...