Written questions

460 written questions tabled, most recent first.

17 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ammonia

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing revenue support for ammonia-to-power projects (a) under the Hydrogen to Production Business Model and (b) through a besp

17 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ammonia: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department intends to develop a standard for low carbon ammonia.

17 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ammonia

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications of low-carbon ammonia for UK energy security, in the context of rising natural gas prices linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

17 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ammonia

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the near-term and long-term i) demand for and ii) supply of ammonia in the UK.

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

Ammonia: Carbon Emissions

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her department is taking to ensure the Environment Agency has the necessary direction and resource to develop permitting guidance for novel low-carbon ammonia projects, to s

17 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Ammonia

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of i) the levels of the ammonia production in the UK ii) the security of supply of imported ammonia and iii) the rising costs of fertilisers as a result of the US-Israel con

12 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Flexible Working

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of flexible and hybrid working arrangements on workforce participation, productivity, and retention, particularly for parents, carers, di

24 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Infected Blood Inquiry: Medical Records

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, published on 20 May 2024, whether any ongoing access to (a) patient notes, (b) tissue samples and (c) post-mortem material is being

24 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Haemophilia: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, published on 20 May 2024, what information his Department holds on whether the use of haemophilia patients and their families for r

20 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport

Motor Vehicles: Registration

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of trends in the level of vehicle registrations sold at DVLA auctions being immediately resold for profit; what safeguards are in place to prevent speculative purch

9 Feb 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Development Aid: Tropical Diseases

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to maintain global leadership on neglected tropical diseases, including fulfilling commitments under the Kigali Declaration and supporting

9 Feb 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Development Aid: Tropical Diseases

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reductions in Official Development Assistance on global efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases; and what ste

9 Feb 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Africa: Tropical Diseases

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to continue funding for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in Africa; how she plans to uphold commitments under the Kigali Declaratio

27 Jan 2026 · Scotland Office

Public Expenditure: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how much the Scottish Government received in Barnett consequential funding from English funding to support stop smoking services in 2025-26.

6 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport

Roads: Caravans and Motorhomes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to consult with local authorities, road safety bodies and the caravan and motorhome industry to ensure that any guidance or regulatory changes balance road safety with compliance an

6 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport

Roads: Caravans and Motorhomes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the discrepancy between traffic regulations that encourage drivers to use lay-bys for rest breaks to improve road safety and caravan site licensing regula

5 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Social Security Benefits: Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to contact vulnerable individuals in (a) remote and (b) rural areas with low broadband connectivity.

2 Dec 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Power: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which nuclear technologies are being considered by Great British Energy - Nuclear as part of its investigation into Scottish sites for new nuclear development.

2 Dec 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Power Stations: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he expects Great British Energy – Nuclear to (a) complete its study into potential Scottish sites for new nuclear development and (b) make the findings of that study publicly available.

2 Dec 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Power Stations: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Great British Energy - Nuclear’s assessment of potential Scottish sites for new nuclear development includes (a) previously used nuclear sites and (b) new sites.

13 Nov 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Email: Fraud

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to improve the (a) regulation and (b) oversight of email service providers in relation to the use of (i) email diversion scams and (ii) impersonation

5 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Power Stations: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the (a) scope and (b) expected timetable for Great British Energy – Nuclear’s assessment of Scotland’s capability for new nuclear power stations.

16 Sep 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Power: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on the potential impact of its ban on new nuclear projects on future employment opportunities.

22 May 2025 · Cabinet Office

Politics and Government: Public Participation

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving public engagement with politics.

14 May 2025 · Treasury

Hospitality Industry: Taxation

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking through the tax system to support the hospitality sector.

25 Apr 2025 · Ministry of Defence

Royal Observer Corps

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of recognising the Royal Observation Corps as having served as a (a) regular and (b) reserve for the armed forces.

25 Mar 2025 · Northern Ireland Office

Agriculture: Northern Ireland

What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on?support?for the?farming industry?in rural areas in Northern Ireland.

20 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Performance Certificates: Scottish Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with the Scottish government on (a) reforms to Energy Performance Certificates and (b) how Energy Performance Certificates measure the performance of t

20 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Buildings: Carbon Emissions

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 167 of the National Planning Policy Framework published on 12 December 2024, whether she has plans for local planning authorities to take a proactive

6 Feb 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Small Businesses: Digital Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help SMEs adopt digital technology.

Source: official written-questions record.