Thank you for contacting me about animal sentience.
 
First and foremost, I believe animals are sentient beings who can feel pain and suffering, and I would like to reassure you that strong action is being taken to reduce their risk of harm.
 

Thank you for contacting me about the Loan Charge. 
 

Thank you for contacting me about foreign nationals working in the NHS.
 

Thank you for contacting me about decarbonising the economy.

Thank you for contacting me about school funding.
 

Thank you for contacting me about autism.

While in recent times we have made progress in improving understanding of autism, I believe there is more work to be done. I am pleased to see efforts being made across government and throughout society to support those with autism.

Thank you for contacting me about abortion in Northern Ireland.

Abortion remains a highly sensitive issue, regardless of where your view lies and one where it is important that the matter is considered with due care and sensitivity.

Thank you for contacting me about London Capital & Finance plc (LCF).

Thank you for contacting me about violence in Gaza.
 

Thank you for contacting me about medicinal cannabis.