March 2023

Thank you for contacting me about Gary Lineker and the BBC.

Whatever you views on what Gary said, as the Culture Secretary highlighted, it is important for the BBC to maintain impartiality if it is to retain the trust of the public who pay the licence fee.

Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).

Thank you for contacting me about the Soil Association’s “Taking the Biscuit” campaign.

Thank you for contacting me about fuel prices and related issues.

Thank you for contacting me about NHS Digital and the handling of patient data.

Thank you for contacting me about the Illegal Migration Bill.

Thank you for contacting me about pig welfare.

Thank you for contacting me about business and human rights.

Let me begin by assuring you that HM Government (HMG) is committed to promoting the protection and respect of human rights in business, both at home and abroad.

Thank you for contacting me about trophy hunting.

Members of the Government/Parliamentary Private Secretaries do not, by convention, sign any Early Day Motions, as doing so is likely to breach the Ministerial Code’s rules on collective responsibility.

Thank you for contacting me about heat pumps.

Thank you for contacting me about support for a Plant Based Treaty.

Thank you for contacting me about the mental health of our children and young people.