Written questions

1,462 written questions tabled, most recent first.

6 Sep 2022 · Department for International Trade

Food: Exports

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Government's Open Doors campaign to increasing British food and drink exports.

6 Sep 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Energy: Standing Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) potential impact of the standing charges on consumers and (b) the adequacy of efforts by energy companies to ensure stand

2 Sep 2022 · Department for Transport

Aviation: Disability

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of staff shortages in airlines and airports on the provision of special assistance for passengers with registered disabilities.

2 Sep 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Pigs and Poultry: Animal Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare published in May 2021, what his Department's timescale is for conducting and concluding a public consultation on the u

13 Jul 2022 · Treasury

Cheques

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the level of demand for use cheques as payment amongst (a) businesses and (b) charities.

6 Jul 2022 · Treasury

Business Rates Review

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the business rates review.

30 Jun 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Broadband and Mobile Phones: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Ofcom in improving customer service standards in the mobile and broadband sector.

30 Jun 2022 · Treasury

Financial Conduct Authority: Standards

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Financial Conduct Authority at improving its customer service standards.

30 Jun 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Counterfeit Manufacturing: Internet

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what progress he is has made in discussions with representatives of online platforms on counterfeit goods on those platforms.

30 Jun 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Fly-tipping

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the work of the National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group on disseminating good practice on the prevention of fly tipping.

30 Jun 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Fly-tipping: Motorways

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with relevant local stakeholders to tackle fly tipping near motorways in (a) the UK and (b) Leicestershire.

30 Jun 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Cancer: Drugs

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of joint working between the (a) Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, (b) the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, (

23 Jun 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Financial Conduct Authority and Ofcom: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the work of (a) the Financial Conduct Authority and (b) Ofcom in improving customer service standards in their respectiv

12 May 2022 · Attorney General

Police: Codes of Practice

To ask the Attorney General, what steps she is taking to help support police officers in (a) Leicestershire and (b) nationally with the delivery of the additional obligations for disclosure at the pre-charge stage under the 6th edition of the Director’s G

12 May 2022 · Ministry of Justice

Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support is being made available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including children (a) nationally and (b) in Leicestershire.

12 May 2022 · Department for Education

Relationships and Sex Education

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to support the training of educators to ensure they are confident in teaching Relationships and Sex Education within primary and secondary schools (a) nationally and (b) in Leicestershir

10 May 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Coronavirus: Medical Treatments

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that immunosuppressed individuals who test positive for covid-19 are able to urgently access monoclonal antibody and antiviral treatments in (a) Leicestershire and

10 May 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Yemen: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made about the current impact of UK humanitarian aid on (a) malnourished Yemeni children and (b) Yemen.

10 May 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Yemen: Politics and Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made about the current political situation in Yemen.

10 May 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Sudan: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made about the current impact of UK humanitarian aid to Sudan.

10 May 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Sudan: Democracy

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is she taking to help support the development of a democratic Sudan.

25 Apr 2022 · Ministry of Justice

Criminal Proceedings: Midlands

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support has been provided to reduce the backlog of criminal cases in (a) Leicester Crown Court and (b) the Midlands.

21 Apr 2022 · Treasury

Heating: VAT

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including infrared heat panels in zero rating VAT policy in respect of energy saving measures.

21 Apr 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Fuel Oil: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he is having with industry leaders to help ensure price competitiveness of the domestic heating oil market.

21 Apr 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Fuel Oil: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy price competitiveness in the domestic heating oil market.

31 Mar 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Private Rented Housing: Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what guidance his Department is providing to private rented tenants wishing to encourage their landlords to apply for Government home energy efficiency schemes to improve the ener

31 Mar 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Energy: Conservation

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he is taking to ensure that opportunities to install energy efficiency measures through Government schemes are compatible with regulations regarding (a) listed buildings a

29 Mar 2022 · Treasury

Fuels: Excise Duties

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that the 5 pence cut to fuel duty is passed on to consumers.

29 Mar 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Fuels: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the competitiveness of the fuel industry in (a) urban and (b) rural areas to ensure consumers benefit from lower prices.

23 Mar 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Fuels: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to ensure that recent decreases in the cost of oil are reflected in prices offered to consumers.

Source: official written-questions record.