Written questions
650 written questions tabled, most recent first.
10 Apr 2026 · Treasury
Children's Play: VAT Zero Rating
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential economic merits of zero rating VAT on admission tickets for children's play centres.
10 Apr 2026 · Treasury
Children's Play: VAT Zero Rating
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the cost impact on the public purse of zero rating VAT for children's play centres.
10 Apr 2026 · Treasury
Children's Play: VAT Zero Rating
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Department for Education on the effect of VAT on the affordability for families of children's play centres.
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, a) what assessment she has made of progress towards delivering an additional one million pothole repairs per year; b) whether the Government is currently on track to meet that target in (i) 2025–26 and (ii) 202
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Ferries: Isle of Wight
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the role ferry services to the Isle of Wight play in providing access to essential services, including healthcare, education and employment.
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Shipping
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions Ministers and officials held with the Northern Ireland Executive and DAERA in the period immediately preceding the Assembly vote on the UK ETS maritime extension.
25 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office
Government Departments: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government Property Agency has made an estimate of staff time or resource allocated to measuring, collecting, reporting or validating greenhouse gas emissions across the parts of the estate for which
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Motor Vehicles: Hire Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has reviewed the design of the Government Fleet Commitment to ensure that short-term vehicle hire is captured within its targets.
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2026 to Question 110890, what estimate her Department has made of (a) the total number of HGV parking spaces originally expected to be delivered under the HGV Parking and D
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Hybrid Vehicles: Fires
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2026 to Question 116554, whether her Department has corroborated the findings of Thatcham Research; whether any UK fire and rescue services have provided data on hybrid vehicle
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
East West Rail Line: Oxford
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in which month will the first East West Rail services operate from Oxford to Oxford Park Way.
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Driving Tests: Vacancies
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2026 to Question 118042, what alternative methods the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency uses to identify the source of applications for driving examiner roles.
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Driving Tests: Vacancies
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2026 to Question 118043, how many applications for driving examiner roles were received by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in each of the last three years.
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Vehicle Certification Agency: Fees and Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 119471 on the Vehicle Certification Agency, what internal efficiency measures are being undertaken by the Vehicle Certification Agency; what the estimated ann
25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Large Goods Vehicles and Vans: Carbon Emissions
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the funding allocation for the Zero Emission Truck and Van represents a capped budget; and what estimate she has made of the total potential liability.
19 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Iain Guille
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations she has made to her Turkish counterpart on the pre-trial detention of Iain Guille, and what steps she is taking to help protect his welfare.
17 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average cost per kWh was for public rapid electric vehicle charging in each year since 2021.
17 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Electric Vehicles: Prices
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of when electric vehicles will reach price parity with internal combustion engine vehicles.
17 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Electricity: Prices
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on the average industrial electricity price for automotive manufacturers in (a) the UK and (b) international competitors.
16 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Bus Services: Cycleways
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 116791, whether engagement with organisations representing disabled people in relation to the guidance entitled Floating Bus Stops: Provision and Design was un
16 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Freight
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 20 January 2026 to WPQ 104866, when her Department will be using enhanced data and insight capabilities on the freight and logistics system to inform its advice on transport infrastruc
16 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Train Operating Companies: Staff
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to publish details of staff costs of individual Train Operating Companies in the DFTO: Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026.
11 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Red Diesel: Prices
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the cost of Red Diesel on a) agriculture and horticulture, b) forestry, c) rail and d) marine; and what steps she is taking to help mitigate changes in prices.
10 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Electric Vehicles: Excise Duties
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate the Department for Transport has made of the vehicle excise duty (VED) revenue foregone as a result of early renewals by zero-emission vehicle owners prior to the introduction of new VED rates.
10 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: Fees and Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the fee deficit of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
10 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Roads: Capital Investment
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she expects the third Road Investment Strategy period to commence in April 2026.
10 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport
Vehicle Certification Agency: Fees and Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the fee deficit of the Vehicle Certification Agency.
4 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Tax Avoidance
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of people subject to the loan charge who will have their cases settled following the independent review of the loan charge.
27 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport
Cycling: Safety
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evidence her Department holds that floating bus stops improve (a) actual cyclist safety and (b) cyclists’ perception of safety.
25 Feb 2026 · Treasury
Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the additional annual cost to motorists of introducing a weight-based Vehicle Excise Duty system for cars weighing over (a) 1,600kg, (b) 2,000kg, and (c) 2,400kg.
Source: official written-questions record.