Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has given to police forces regarding the enforcement of hate crime legislation.
Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
The police are operationally independent and work in line with College of Policing guidance to respond to hate crime.
However, the Government expects the police to take strong actions against these crimes and work with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with international partners on the detention and enforced disappearance of Christians in areas of Yemen under Houthi control since December 2025.
Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We are deeply concerned about the situation facing Christian communities in Yemen, particularly in areas under Houthi control, where reports indicate that minorities cannot practise their faith freely, and routinely face harassment and discrimination.
We raise these concerns regularly with international partners, including at the UN Security Council and Human Rights Council, and continue to press for respect for human rights and accountability for violations. The UK condemns all forms of persecution based on religion or belief and will continue to advocate for the protection of Christians and other minorities in Yemen. More broadly, the UK will continue to use its diplomatic influence and humanitarian support to try and protect all civilians in Yemen, and press for an inclusive peace process under UN auspices.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department has taken to help ensure that the training of Armed Forces personnel keeps pace with technological development in systems.
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
Defence Training and Education policy, set out in JSP 822, embeds Training, Education and Learning (TEL) and digital capability as core enablers of modern training. This is currently under review and an updated version is expected to be published in the autumn of 2026.
Through the Defence Learning Management Capability (DLMC) programme, the Department is delivering a more coherent and integrated digital learning ecosystem. This programme is progressing the consolidation of legacy training systems into a more unified set of approved TEL capabilities, improving interoperability, scalability, and the pace at which training can adapt to new technologies, including AI where the Department has also introduced formal policy direction on the use of Artificial Intelligence in Defence training.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his Department’s policy to increase the number of operational submarine bases.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
There are no current plans to increase the number of operational submarine bases. For reasons of operational security, further details on specific basing arrangements cannot be disclosed.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to support the development of new defence shipbuilding infrastructure in British shipyards.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
After the underinvestment and hollowing out of our Armed Forces by the previous administration the Government recognises the importance of developing new infrastructure and continued investment to our sovereign shipbuilding sector, supporting the delivery of vessels for our Royal Navy.
Productivity improvements and large infrastructure upgrades are frequently made possible because of shipyards’ successful tenders awarded by the Ministry of Defence, underpinning the government's commitment to deliver growth for the sector, including through reinvestment to create social value.
Upgrades have taken place at BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard, with its Janet Harvey Hall built as part of £300 million worth of investment made possible by the Type 26 programme and the UK’s successful £10 billion export deal with Norway, as well as at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard where £200 million of upgrades were made possible by the Type 31 programme.
The Royal Navy’s ambitions for a hybrid force offers potential opportunities for our small and medium shipyards and supply chain which will drive further investment in infrastructure and capability.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to work with local authorities to reduce traffic congestion in Greater London.
Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Government is working closely with local authorities in Greater London to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion. We have provided significant funding to support improvements to the capital’s road network. For example, we have provided £54.3 million of funding to the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the Gallows Corner scheme; however, delivery of this scheme is a matter for the GLA and Transport for London.
More broadly, London boroughs will be eligible for over £272 million of highways maintenance funding over the next four years. This funding will help boroughs plan ahead, adopt preventative maintenance, and improve the long-term condition of their roads.
Transport in London is devolved, and Transport for London provides Local Implementation Plan funding to boroughs for schemes aligned with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. These include accessible public transport improvements and active travel schemes that help improve safety, encourage modal shift, and reduce congestion.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many small and medium sized businesses have ceased trading in a) England and b) the parliamentary constituency of Romford since 2024.
Answered by Satvir Kaur - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 18th May is attached.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what her policy is on civilian habitation of the outer atolls of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 13 April and the answers I provided to questions raised in response.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to work with relevant authorities in addressing crime at British airports.
Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
Border Force conducts checks on 100% of passengers arriving at the UK border on scheduled services, enabling officers to identify individuals who may pose a risk to the UK and take action to prevent criminality at the border.
Border Force works closely with law enforcement partners to disrupt organised crime and seize illicit goods. This is supported by strong intelligence-sharing and established tasking processes that target activity where it is most needed.
We work closely with airport operators, security staff and police forces to share information quickly and act on risks. Where staff or airlines identify concerns, this is passed to Border Force so officers can respond as needed.
Criminal activity outside Border Force’s remit, such as theft or disruptive behaviour within the airport estate, remains the responsibility of airport operators and local policing bodies.
The Government continues to strengthen this collaborative, intelligence-led approach to ensure UK airports remain secure and resilient to evolving threats.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of an SPS agreement with the European Union on UK farmers and food producers.
Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
This Government is currently negotiating the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement with the EU to make agrifood trade with its biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and removing trade barriers for British producers and retailers.
Details of the agreement are subject to ongoing negotiations. The Government will follow normal processes for any necessary legislative changes and assess impacts accordingly.