Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Cooper Excerpts

Wednesday 11th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

The hon. Lady asks me what message I have for her constituents. The message is that we will work with their Member of Parliament to hold to account those who caused the damage to those properties and businesses, but also to provide the support they need in the situation they are in. I understand she is meeting the Border Security Minister later today to discuss those issues further. Because the Government have been successful in stopping small boat crossings, the gangs are changing their tactics, but we will continue to chase them down. As we do, we will ensure that we learn from what happened and improve the arrangements going forward.

[Andrew Cooper (Mid Cheshire) (Lab)]

Q13. Four years after the Down Syndrome Act 2022 was passed, we are still awaiting publication of the statutory guidance that will bring the Act to life. This guidance is essential to improve life chances for people with Down’s syndrome and to guarantee they will receive the support they need and deserve so that they can thrive. Can the Prime Minister confirm when the guidance will be published, and will he agree to meet me so that we can deliver on a long overdue promise made to the Down’s syndrome community?

[The Prime Minister]

I understand that there is a legal challenge to the guidance, but notwithstanding that, we will ensure that it is finalised as soon as possible. I will arrange for the relevant Minister to meet my hon. Friend to give him a full update.