Rachael Maskell

67910 • China: Christianity

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Chinese counterpart on restrictions faced by (a) Christians and (b) underground churches in China.

67911 • Local Government Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's consultation document Fair Funding Review 2.0 updated on 23 June 2025, what the funding formula used for the review is.

66936 • Adoption

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has considered updating the Statutory Guidance on Adoption, published on 18 July 2013.

66937 • Adoption

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of prospective adopters; and what steps her Department is taking to increase this.

66938 • Adoption and Guardianship

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the findings of the Coram quarterly data reports on adoption and special guardianship, published in March 2025.

66541 • Equality: Impact Assessments

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she will place in the Library a copy of the Equalities Impact Assessment.

66542 • Adoption

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she had made of the potential barriers to opportunity for adopted (a) children and (b) young people; and what steps her Department has taken to help tackle these in the last year.

66543 • Adoption

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of adoption disruptions in the last year; and what steps her Department is taking to reduce these.

66544 • Adoption: Advisory Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an Adoption Advisory Board of sector experts to advise the Minister for Children and Families on adoption policy.

66545 • Adoption: Advisory Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an Adoptee Reference Group to provide guidance to the Department on adoption policy.

66546 • Sudan: Conflict Resolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help de-escalate the conflict in Sudan.

66547 • Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will provide clean (a) medical and (b) surgical equipment in Gaza.

66548 • Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on establishing field hospitals in Gaza.

66549 • Development Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing the level of ODA spend.

66550 • Refugees: Gaza

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reunite people in Gaza with members of their families in the UK.

66551 • Refugees: Gaza

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is taking to steps to help support children in Gaza with family members in the UK to come to the UK.

66552 • Visas: Palestinians

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had recent discussions with the Foreign Secretary on taking steps to help support Palestinians to access locations to verify their biometric data for UK visa applications.

66553 • NHS: Aid Workers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide opportunities for NHS staff to work in (a) Gaza and (b) other conflict zones.

66554 • Surgery: Gaza

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to opening a unit in the UK for surgical emergencies from Gaza.

66555 • Infectious Diseases: Gaza

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has provided NHS equipment to help manage infection control in health settings in Gaza.

EDM 1407 • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

That this House notes that 15 June 2025 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an international occasion to high...

EDM 1392 • Madleen Freedom Flotilla Ship

That this House stands in solidarity with the crew of 12, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, of the Madleen Free...

EDM 1253 • Reductions to CrossCountry trains catering services

That this House is concerned that CrossCountry trains is the latest passenger train operator to announce cuts to the pro...

EDM 888 • Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme in York

That this House notes that from 1 April 2025 the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will limit VAT relief to £25,000,...

EDM 363 • Gaza family visa scheme

That this House notes the loss of over 40,000 people in Gaza resulting from the current conflict with the toll of injure...

EDM 111 • Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a glob...

EDM 1722 • Samaritans Awareness Day 2025

That this House notes the annual Samaritans Awareness day to be held on 24 July 2025; highlights the charity’s wonderful...

EDM 1721 • Food waste

That this House notes with concern the vast quantity of safe food that is discarded daily in the UK, approximately 26,08...

EDM 1717 • Emotional support animals

That this House recognises the valuable role emotional support animals can play in the lives of individuals experiencing...

EDM 1716 • Provision of trained Family Liaison Officers

That this House recognises the devastating impact of suicide on the families and loved ones left behind; notes with conc...

EDM 1696 • Protection of survivors of domestic abuse under the Hague Convention

That this House is concerned by the distressing circumstances faced by parents who cross international borders with thei...

EDM 1697 • Contribution of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers

That this House recognises the meaningful and enduring contributions made by migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers; aff...

EDM 1699 • Hepatitis C elimination

That this House recognises that the blood-borne virus hepatitis C, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged and ma...

EDM 1701 • Changing Places Toilets Awareness Day

That this House notes Changing Places Toilet Awareness Day 2025 which takes place on 19 July; recognises the importance ...

EDM 1708 • Global Plastics Treaty

That this House is gravely concerned about the devastating effects of plastic pollution on the world’s oceans, biodivers...

EDM 1714 • Greyhound racing

That this House calls for a ban on greyhound racing in the UK; notes with serious concern figures from the animal welfar...

EDM 1687 • West Highland Way shortlisted for Britain’s Favourite Path 2025

That this House congratulates the West Highland Way on being named a finalist in the Ramblers’ Britain’s Favourite Path ...

EDM 1683 • UK-based medical charities in Palestine

That this House expresses its appreciation for those working for UK-based medical charities in Palestine, including Medi...

EDM 1659 • Reform of the special educational needs and disabilities system

That this House notes with deep concern the persistent crisis in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) s...

EDM 1663 • Access to care and support for people living with arthritis

That this House recognises the significant impact that arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions have on the lives ...

EDM 1664 • End of Alcohol Awareness Week

That this House notes the end of Alcohol Awareness Week, which took place from 8 to 13 July 2025; highlights the theme o...

EDM 1671 • Peace and sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

That this House expresses deep concerns about the devastating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and t...

EDM 1672 • National Day of Memory for Victims of Honour-Based Abuse, 14 July

That this House recognises the National Day of Memory for Victims of Honour-Based Abuse on 14 July as an opportunity for...

EDM 1673 • Parthenon Sculptures

That this House notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially remove...

EDM 1725 • Proposal for a wealth tax

That this House welcomes the proposal from leading tax experts for the introduction of an annual wealth tax of 2% on ind...

EDM 1670 • Mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting and action plans

That this House notes with concern that nationally, there is a 6% pay gap between employees from Black, African Caribbea...