Written questions

2,786 written questions tabled, most recent first.

20 Oct 2020 · Department for Transport

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum: Correspondence

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government has responded to the letter of 1 October 2020 from the Chairs of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum; and if he will make a statement.

20 Oct 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Electricity Interconnectors: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of interruptions to (a) scrutiny of and (b) consultation on the Aquind Interconnector project as a result of the covid-19 outbreak on pub

16 Oct 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Electricity Interconnectors: Portsmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of compulsory purchases in the Portsmouth area by Aquind Interconnector on (a) the wellbeing of local homeowners and (b) public

15 Oct 2020 · Department for Transport

Portsmouth International Port

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support the Government is providing to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum to help ensure that Operation Transmission will be in place before the end of the transition period on 31 Decem

7 Oct 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Electricity Interconnectors: Portsmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will meet the South Downs National Park Authority to discuss the environmental implications of the Aquind Interconnector.

7 Oct 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Electricity Interconnectors: Portsmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of the current proposed route of the Aquind Interconnector on the welfare of allotment holders in Portsmouth.

7 Oct 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Electricity Interconnectors: Portsmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with representatives from Aquind Interconnector on running a route for cables through open country west of the A3 road area from Portsdown Hill to Hamb

6 Oct 2020 · Treasury

Tourist Attractions: VAT

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a 3-year extension to the reduced VAT rate on admission charges for attractions.

6 Oct 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Events Industry: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a specific job support scheme for the live events supply chain for the duration of the lockdown restrictions affecting that sector.

6 Oct 2020 · Treasury

Insurance: Coronavirus

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a Government-backed covid-19 insurance scheme for the events industry.

6 Oct 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Remembrance Day: Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with (a) local authorities and (b) the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on safety guidelines for Remembrance services.

5 Oct 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Football: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of taking account of the outcomes of the fan-led review of governance when making decisions on the provision of financial support to

1 Oct 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Football: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make it his policy to introduce restrictions on financial support for football club owners that have been deemed to be profligate with their funds.

1 Oct 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Football: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of enabling the Sports Ground Safety Authority and respective external Safety Advisory Groups for each English Football League and Nat

30 Sep 2020 · Department for Education

Nature Premium

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will meet representatives of the Nature Premium campaign.

30 Sep 2020 · Department for Education

Outdoor Education: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of introducing a Nature Premium scheme.

30 Sep 2020 · Department for Education

Outdoor Education: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of funding the Nature Premium on (a) levels of health inequality, (b) combating mental health issues and (c) levels of learning development among children.

30 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Hawk Aircraft

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date the RAF Board plans to make a decision relating to where work will be carried out on the Hawk contract for T1 and T2 jets.

30 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

RAF Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has he had with representatives of (a) BAE, (b) Babcock and (c) UNITE Union on the potential effect of moving work carried out on the Hawk Contract for T1 and T2 jets from RAF Valley to RAF Leemi

30 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

RAF Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the effect of moving work carried out on the Hawk Contract for T1 and T2 jets from RAF Valley to RAF Leeming on jobs at RAF Valley.

30 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

RAF Leeming: Hawk Aircraft

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the business case is for moving work carried out on the Hawk Contract for T1 and T2 jets from RAF Valley to RAF Leeming.

30 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

RAF Leeming and RAF Valley: Average Earnings

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average salary is for people employed in maintenance jobs at (a) RAF Valley and (b) RAF Leeming as at 30 September 2020.

25 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence: Press

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure UK press access to his Department.

25 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Journalism: Vetting

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date he plans to publish the findings of the independent review that he commissioned into claims of journalists being blacklisted by his Department.

25 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Fleet Solid Support Ships

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date he plans to announce the procurement timetable for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s planned Fleet Solid Support Ships.

25 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Fleet Solid Support Ships

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s planned Fleet Solid Support Ships will be eligible for international tender.

25 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Fleet Solid Support Ships

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s planned Fleet Solid Support Ships are classified by his Department as warships.

25 Sep 2020 · Treasury

Beer: Excise Duties

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of flattening the taper down of Small Brewers Duty Relief on the development of small brewers.

25 Sep 2020 · Department for Education

Sixth Form Education: Portsmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the effect on the educational outcomes of sixth form students in Portsmouth of recent trends in the number of those students who are self-isolating as a result of having covid-19

16 Sep 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Members: Correspondence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason he has not replied to the letter of 6 May 2020 from the Defence Select Committee on the Overseas Operations Bill; and on what date he plans to respond.

Source: official written-questions record.