Written questions

743 written questions tabled, most recent first.

6 Sep 2016 · HM Treasury

Economic Situation: Scotland

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate the Government has made of the potential economic cost to Scotland of leaving the EU.

2 Sep 2016 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Citizens Advice Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what Ministerial oversight he plans to put in place of the implementation of the key findings and recommendations of the Citizens Advice Scotland Independent governance review, pu

2 Sep 2016 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Citizens Advice Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether the Government plans to increase funding to Citizens Advice Scotland in response to the transfer of social security powers to the Scottish Parliament by the Scotland Act 2

2 Sep 2016 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

British Indian Ocean Territory

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the Government's policy is on the renewal of the lease on the Chagos Islands that ends on 31 December 2016; and if he will make a statement.

2 Sep 2016 · HM Treasury

Revenue and Customs: Scotland

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) offices in Scotland the Government plans to close by 2020; and what changes there will be in the total number of HMRC employees working in Scotland.

2 Sep 2016 · HM Treasury

Revenue and Customs: Scotland

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Government has made of the potential effect of the planned closure of HM Revenue and Customs offices in Scotland on the administration of the Scottish rate of income tax.

2 Sep 2016 · HM Treasury

Mortgages: Government Assistance

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effect of the recent changes to mortgage interest relief on the private-rented sector in relation to (a) average rents, (b) availability of private sector accommodation, (c) housing

6 Jul 2016 · Home Office

Immigration: EU Nationals

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Government has to review the level of funding it provides to NGOs and charities that support EU nationals in making applications for right to remain or other forms of residency visa as

5 Jul 2016 · Home Office

Immigration

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications for the permanent right to remain were received in the (a) six, (b) 12 and (c) 24 months prior to the EU referendum.

5 Jul 2016 · Home Office

EU Nationals: Immigration

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Government has to provide EU citizens with information on applying for (a) the permanent right to remain and (b) citizenship; and whether the Government plans to introduce any simplific

24 Jun 2016 · Scotland Office

Citizens Advice Scotland: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to the Answer of 14 June 2016 to Question 40187, whether the Government plans to transfer the funding of Citizens Advice Scotland to the Scottish Government.

24 Jun 2016 · Ministry of Defence

Type 26 Frigates

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effect of changes to the timetable for work to commence on building the new Type 26 Frigate on the recruitment and training of apprentices in the affected shipyards.

24 Jun 2016 · Ministry of Defence

Type 26 Frigates

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effect of changes to the timetable for work to commence on building the new Type 26 Frigate on the recruitment and retention of workers in the affected shipyards.

24 Jun 2016 · Ministry of Defence

Type 26 Frigates

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effect of changes to the timetable for work to commence on building the new Type 26 Frigate on the skills base in the affected shipyards.

20 Jun 2016 · Scotland Office

Asylum: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2016 to Question 38918, what discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on asylum seeker dispersal policy in Scotland since December 2015.

9 Jun 2016 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on the number of job outcomes in Scotland for the Work Choice programme in each of the last three financial years for which such information is available.

9 Jun 2016 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on the number of referrals for individuals in Scotland to the Work Choice programme in each of the last three financial years for which such information is availabl

9 Jun 2016 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on the number of starts in Scotland on the Work Choice programme in each of the last three financial years for which such information is available.

9 Jun 2016 · Scotland Office

Citizens Advice Scotland: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how much funding the Government provided to Citizens Advice Scotland in each of the last five years.

9 Jun 2016 · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Post Offices: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on (a) businesses and (b) local communities in Scotland of the decision to allow the closure of Post Office branches in Scotland and t

9 Jun 2016 · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Post Offices: Paisley

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential effect on (a) businesses and (b) the local community in Paisley of the decision to close the Post Office branch and replace it wi

6 Jun 2016 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Members: Visits Abroad

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which overseas visits by hon. Members have been supported by his Department or by British embassies and consulates in (a) 2014, (b) 2015 and (c) 2016 to date.

6 Jun 2016 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Iran: Visits Abroad

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what support his Department provided to the delegation to Iran led by the Rt. hon. Member for Gordon and the hon. Member for Ochil and South Perthshire in December 2015.

6 Jun 2016 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Scottish Government: Visits Abroad

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which overseas trips by Ministers of the Scottish Government were supported by (a) his Department and (b) British embassies and consulates in each year since 2014.

3 Jun 2016 · Home Office

Compass Contracts

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what funding criteria are included in the terms and conditions of Compass Contracts awarded for providing accommodation to asylum seekers.

3 Jun 2016 · Home Office

Asylum

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will develop a coordinated refugee dispersal policy with (a) all nations of the UK, (b) other government departments and (c) local government incorporating the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocat

3 Jun 2016 · Department of Health

Alcoholic Drinks: Consumption

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the UK Chief Medical Officer's revised alcohol guidelines, published in January 2016.

3 Jun 2016 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Robert Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether his Department plans to promote the works of Robert Burns as part of the UK-Russia Year of Language and Literature 2016.

26 May 2016 · Home Office

Asylum

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Immigration of 3 May 2016, Official Report, column 45WH, on asylum seeker dispersal policy, if she will publish the template letter she plan

26 May 2016 · Home Office

Asylum

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Immigration of 3 May 2016, Official Report, column 45WH, on asylum seeker dispersal, if she will provide the names of the (a) 103 local auth

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