Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to publish the UK's delegation to the COP 31 Summit in Antalya, Türkiye.
Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The final list of UK delegates travelling to COP will be published by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat at the end of COP31.
Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the Government of Turkey on fulfilling its obligations under the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals to protect the welfare of street dogs forcibly moved into shelters as a result of the 2024 Animal Protection Law.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
As a member of the Council of Europe, the UK expects Turkey to act in line with conventions promoting animal welfare. This includes the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. The UK will continue to support international efforts to promote the humane treatment of animals and responsible approaches to animal welfare.
Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Council of Europe on the level of Turkey's compliance with its obligations under the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals in rehousing street dogs into shelters, including under that country's Animal Protection Law, No. 7527.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
As a member of the Council of Europe, the UK expects Turkey to act in line with conventions promoting animal welfare. This includes the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. The UK will continue to support international efforts to promote the humane treatment of animals and responsible approaches to animal welfare.
Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to raise concerns with the Government of Turkey regarding the potential mistreatment of street dogs forcibly moved into shelters under the 2024 Animal Protection Law.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
As a member of the Council of Europe, the UK expects Turkey to act in line with conventions promoting animal welfare. This includes the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. The UK will continue to support international efforts to promote the humane treatment of animals and responsible approaches to animal welfare.
Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2026 to Question 34398 on ME/CFS: Health Services, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of its efforts to promote the e-learning modules; and what further steps it plans to take to improve participation among healthcare professionals.
Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
As of October 2026, 2,133 people have accessed any or all of the e-learning modules. Of those, 1,064 people have completed at least one module.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS): the final delivery plan committed to promoting the e-learning through a range of channels such as the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. The modules were also added to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence tools and resources page for ME/CFS. The Department is continuing to explore further possible avenues for promotion.
Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2026 to Question 34398 on ME/CFS: Health Services, how many of the people who accessed the e-learning modules have completed them.
Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
As of October 2026, 2,133 people have accessed any or all of the e-learning modules. Of those, 1,064 people have completed at least one module.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS): the final delivery plan committed to promoting the e-learning through a range of channels such as the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. The modules were also added to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence tools and resources page for ME/CFS. The Department is continuing to explore further possible avenues for promotion.