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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Last week the Government updated their carbon values to reflect their latest net zero emission target, but the UK emissions trading scheme does not take into account the updated figures. In 2021, it was predicted that carbon abatement for a third runway at Heathrow would cost £100 million, and costs …..."
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Written Question
Immigration: Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2026 to Question 107739, if he will clarify what productivity and effectiveness service improvements are used with the assistance of AI.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is used across a number of Home Office services to support productivity, improve effectiveness, and enhance service delivery. In immigration operations, we have developed bespoke tools for specific teams to improve the asylum decision making process, with the pilot suggesting that up to an hour can be saved per case when reviewing interview transcripts and searching for country policy information.

AI is also used in other business areas to support productivity and effectiveness, as set out in the response to UIN 73677.

The Home Office continues to introduce AI-enabled tools, including the rollout of Microsoft Copilot to assist in routine administrative tasks, help summarise information, and improve search and analysis. We will continue to explore the appropriate and responsible use of AI to enhance effectiveness and strengthen the delivery of our services.

Written Question
Pharmacy: Health Services
Monday 9th February 2026

Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Think Pharmacy First campaign on helping to encourage people use pharmacies for treatment.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Pharmacy First advertising campaign has now been run on several occasions. Data collected from the campaign run from November to December 2024 showed an increase in public knowledge that pharmacies can treat ‘Pharmacy First’ conditions, from 71% to 79%, and trust in the advice given by the pharmacy team increased from 61% to 70%. Public intention to use the pharmacy if they experienced any of the Pharmacy First conditions increased from 32% to 37%.

This positive shift in people’s attitudes is reflected through an increased use of the Pharmacy First service. There were 198,794 completed clinical pathways in October 2024, the month before the advertising campaign. This increased to 259,323 completed clinical pathways during December 2024.

A second public advertising campaign on Pharmacy First ran from 20 October 2025 to 4 January 2026. Evaluation of this most recent campaign is underway.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"5. What steps she is taking to help reduce water bills. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thames Water’s typical metered charges increased by 40.7% this financial year, and prices will rise again each year until 2030. While our water companies have been mismanaged and reform to bring down the cost of bills is needed, more can be done to encourage customers to meter their water usage. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Road Safety

"I congratulate the hon. Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) on securing this important debate and sharing her own family’s story. I dedicate my speech to a close and dear friend, a councillor in Richmond upon Thames, who lost her adult son in a road traffic collision on the A31 in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Road Safety

"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman; it is tragic to hear about all those lives lost.

Consulting on measures to reduce the number of accidents involving young people is a really positive step. Not only is it vital for the obvious safety reasons, but it will make driving more …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Postal Services: Rural Areas

"My hon. Friend is right. We have talked a lot today about the implications for individuals and I particularly want to highlight the example from my hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (John Milne). That was really appalling and I send my best wishes to his constituent who suffered that …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Postal Services: Rural Areas

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for South Shropshire (Stuart Anderson) for securing the debate and for his excellent opening speech, which highlighted so many of the everyday frustrations and difficulties experienced by people who are not getting their post. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"T4. One of my constituents is the director of a small property company that commenced the eviction process nearly a year ago against a tenant who had not been paying their rent, but due to court errors, enforcement has not yet taken place. The delays have cost my constituent over …..."
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