Written questions · Sir Julian Smith

8 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport

Driving Instruction: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has assessed the effect of delays in Part 2 driving instructor qualification tests on the supply of qualified driving instructors and access to driving lessons for learner drivers.

8 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport

Driving Instruction: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of recent changes to DVSA driving instructor test allocations on waiting times for Part 2 Approved Driving Instructor qualification tests.

29 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Clinical Trials: North Yorkshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase clinical research activity in North Yorkshire.

29 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Health: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce regional disparities in health research funding; and if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of funding distribution on a) patient outcomes and

23 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Competition: Civil Proceedings

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish his Department's (a) review of and (b) consultation on the opt-out collective actions regime.

17 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport

Roads: Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that rural local authorities, such as North Yorkshire, are able to access the Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund on equal terms with urban areas.

17 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport

Roads: Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how the Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund will support stalled housing developments in rural areas such as North Yorkshire; and what criteria National Highways will use to ensure that rural communities receiv

23 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ammunition: Lead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 119270 on Ammunition: Lead, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of a decrease in the size of UK orders for ammuni

23 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ammunition: Lead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 119270 on Ammunition: Lead, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of restrictions on the production of ammunition c

23 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ammunition: Lead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 119270 on Ammunition: Lead, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the proposed restricti

23 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ammunition: Lead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 119270 on Ammunition: Lead, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of a decrease in demand f

23 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ammunition: Lead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 119270 on Ammunition: Lead, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure, following the introduction of restrictions o

23 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ammunition: Lead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 119270 on Ammunition: Lead, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of restrictions on the production of ammunition c

20 Mar 2026 · Treasury

Business Rates: Tax Allowances

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing the full 20p discount to the business rates multiplier for retail, hospitality and leisure on the hospitality sector.

20 Mar 2026 · Treasury

Business Rates: Tax Allowances

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing the full 20p discount to the business rates multiplier for retail, hospitality and leisure.

20 Mar 2026 · Treasury

Employers' Contributions: Tax Allowances

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of providing relief on employer's National Insurance Contributions for those a) not in education, employment or training and b) under the age of 24 on youth une

20 Mar 2026 · Treasury

Employers' Contributions: Tax Allowances

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing relief on employer's National Insurance Contributions for a) those not in education, employment or training, b) the long-term sick and c) those und

20 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Visitor Levy

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the introduction of an overnight visitor levy on a) the hospitality sector and b) levels of employment.

20 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Employment Rights Act 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025 on a) the hospitality sector and b) levels of employment.