Written questions

4,615 written questions tabled, most recent first.

3 Jul 2017 · Department for Transport

Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government plans to take to expedite completion of planned upgrades to the A1 and A19.

3 Jul 2017 · Department for Transport

Railways: Freight

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to increase capacity for rail freight in the Newcastle region.

3 Jul 2017 · Department for International Trade

Exports: North East

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how the Government plans to ensure that the North East remains a national leader in exports.

3 Jul 2017 · House of Commons Commission

Parliament: Cybercrime

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what information the Commission holds on the number of passwords belonging to Members of the House of Lords which were compromised in the recent cybe

30 Jun 2017 · HM Treasury

Financial Services: Technology

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to (a) promote and (b) ensure adequate regulation of blockchain technology in the financial sector.

30 Jun 2017 · Cabinet Office

Cybersecurity

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what comparative assessment he has made of resources allocated to cyber security in the (a) public and (b) private sector.

30 Jun 2017 · Home Office

Police Stations

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the purpose of front desks in police stations; and if she will make a statement.

29 Jun 2017 · Home Office

Police Stations

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to retain front desk services in police stations; and if she will make a statement.

29 Jun 2017 · HM Treasury

Financial Services: Technology

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to promote the use of blockchain technology in the financial sector; and what assessment the Government has made of the need for greater regulation of blockchain technology in that

29 Jun 2017 · House of Commons Commission

Parliament: Cybercrime

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many hon. Members' passwords were compromised in the recent cyber attack on Parliament.

29 Jun 2017 · Department for Education

Skilled Workers

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government plans to take to prevent the potential loss of highly skilled workers in the UK after the UK leaves the EU.

29 Jun 2017 · Department for Education

Skilled Workers: Vacancies

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government plans to take to reduce skills shortages in the (a) engineering, (b) STEM, (c) ICT, (d) care and (e) accountancy sectors.

29 Jun 2017 · Department for International Trade

Balance of Payments: North East

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how the Government plans to ensure that the North East retains its balance of payment surplus after the UK leaves the EU.

29 Jun 2017 · Cabinet Office

Cybersecurity: Finance

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what comparative assessment he has made of spend on cyber security in the public and private sectors.

28 Jun 2017 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Google

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment the Government has made of the potential effects of the EU's anti-trust ruling against Google of 27 June 2017.

28 Jun 2017 · Cabinet Office

Government Departments: Data Protection

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to implement a policy to prevent hackers from accessing and altering data used to inform government decisions.

28 Jun 2017 · Department for International Trade

Trade Promotion: North East

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many trade delegations (a) to and (b) from the North East his Department has organised since his appointment as Secretary of State for International Trade; and if he will make a statement.

28 Jun 2017 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Film: North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support the film industry in the North East.

28 Jun 2017 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Broadband and Mobile Phones

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Government plans to take to improve (a) quality and (b) competition in the mobile and broadband sectors.

28 Jun 2017 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Digital Technology: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she plans to bring forward her digital charter; and if she will make a statement.

28 Jun 2017 · Department for International Trade

Film: North East

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department has taken to support the film industry in the North East.

27 Jun 2017 · Department for Education

Lifelong Education: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government plans to take to ensure current levels of funding for lifelong learning are maintained after the UK leaves the EU.

27 Jun 2017 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Debt Relief Orders

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to make people aware of debt relief orders and to assist people to understand and access them.

27 Jun 2017 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Cybersecurity: Small Businesses

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Answer of 17 October 2016 to Question 48089, what estimate she has made of the number of small and medium-sized businesses which have signed up to the Cyber Essentials progr

27 Jun 2017 · Home Office

Visas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 20 March 2017 to Question 67822, whether her Department plans to develop a version of the visa data which is suitable for publication.

23 Jun 2017 · House of Commons Commission

Members: ICT

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, for what reasons hon. Members were offered only tablets manufactured by Apple; and if the Commission will take steps to offer Android and other table

23 Jun 2017 · Department for Education

Sign Language: Interpreters

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that all British sign language interpreters use the same set of standards.

23 Jun 2017 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

BBC: Video on Demand

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations she has received on the BBC's mandatory sign-in policy for its online services; and what discussions she has had with Ofcom and the BBC on that policy.

23 Jun 2017 · Cabinet Office

Social Enterprises: Procurement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that the UK leaving the EU does not adversely affect public procurement opportunities for social enterprises.

23 Jun 2017 · Department of Health

Ambulance Services: Private Sector

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans the Government has to regulate independent ambulance services.

Source: official written-questions record.