July 2024

Thank you for contacting me about Jagtar Singh Johal, for whom I share your concern.

I appreciate that you want to see Mr Johal’s case resolved as soon as possible.

Thank you for contacting me about assisted dying.

Thank you for contacting me about animal testing.  I completely understand that the use of animals in science, including toxicity testing, is a sensitive issue, and as such I welcome that the UK is one of the world's leading nations in the development of non-animal methods.

Thank you for contacting me about the voting system in the UK.

Thank you for contacting me about poverty worldwide.

Thank you for contacting me about animal welfare.

There is no place in this country for animal cruelty, and I recognise the importance of ensuring that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law.

I fully sympathise with those affected by any form of blood cancer and recognise the profound impact of these diseases on individuals and their loved ones.

Thank you for contacting me about wildlife conservation and animal welfare.