Written questions
688 written questions tabled, most recent first.
16 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Self-employed: India
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department considered including self-employed people within the scope of the Double Contributions Convention signed with the Government of the Republic of India on 10 February 2026.
16 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Double Taxation: India
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the annual change in National Insurance contribution receipts as a result of the 36-month exemption for detached workers under Article 8 of the UK–India Double Contributions
16 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Companies House: Data Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Companies House news story entitled Update on Companies House WebFiling security issue, published on 16 March 2026, whether his Department is aware of any other security breaches
10 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Nigeria: Elections
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support she is providing for credible election observation and rule-of-law monitoring in Nigeria.
10 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Nigeria: Elections
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure the 2027 Nigerian election is free, fair and fully competitive.
24 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Post Office: Public Consultation
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish the Government’s response to the Future of the Post Office green paper consultation.
23 Feb 2026 · Treasury
Social Security Benefits: India
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 23 February 2026 to Question 112609 on Employees' Contributions: India, what plans she has with the Leader of the House to ensure the provision of adequate parliamentary time for the consid
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Republic of Ireland
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Ireland; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Sweden
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Sweden; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Poland
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Poland; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Italy
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Italy; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Spain
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Spain; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Netherlands
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with the Netherlands; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Germany
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Germany; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: France
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with France; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Vietnam
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Vietnam; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Singapore
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Singapore; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Peru
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Peru; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Mexico
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Mexico; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Malaysia
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Malaysia; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Chile
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Chile; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Brunei
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Brunei; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: New Zealand
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with New Zealand; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Canada
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Canada; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Japan
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Japan; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: Australia
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with Australia; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
12 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Overseas Trade: India
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff in his Department are working on trade with India; and how many he plans to have working on trade with that country in each of the next five years.
11 Feb 2026 · Treasury
Employees' Contributions: India
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions between the United Kingdom and India is subject to the scrutiny requirements of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010.
3 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Royal Mail
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on how many occasions have Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of Royal Mail since September 2025.
29 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Agriculture: National Landscapes
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which farming areas in West Worcestershire constituency would qualify for the Farming in Protected Landscapes Fund.
Source: official written-questions record.