Written questions
1,462 written questions tabled, most recent first.
19 May 2020 · Treasury
Self-employment Income Support Scheme
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department has made of the proportion of applications for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme which have been unsuccessful; and whether he plans to introduce an appeals process for those applic
13 May 2020 · Department for Transport
Cycling and Walking: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to work with road user groups to ensure that the sustainable transport strategy adopted by communities includes the increase in walking and cycling experienced during the covid-19 outbre
13 May 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Enterprise Partnerships: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to clarify with local enterprise partnerships the level of funding that they will receive to support the recovery of the economy.
13 May 2020 · Department for Transport
Cycling and Horse Riding: Mobile Phones
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans the Government has to introduce penalties for (a) cyclists and (b) horse riders found to have caused road accidents as a result of using their mobile phone while (i) cycling and (ii) riding.
11 May 2020 · Treasury
Roads: Freight
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to support the road haulage industry after the covid-19 outbreak.
11 May 2020 · Department for Transport
Aviation: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that social distancing measures can be introduced at airports and by airlines to ensure the safety of (a) air crews, (b) passengers and (c) visitors to UK airports.
11 May 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Resilience Forums: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local, what the planned role is of Local Resilience Forums in working with local communities to develop post-covid-19 local recovery plans.
11 May 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Voluntary Work: Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to ensure that the National Citizens Service continues to operate in 2020 during the covid-19 outbreak.
11 May 2020 · Department for Education
Assessments: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking with education and skills providers to develop materials for year 13 pupils due to take examinations in summer 2020 to prepare those students for (a) university education, (b
11 May 2020 · Department for Education
GCSE: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking with education and skills providers to develop materials for year 11 pupils due to take GCSE examinations in summer 2020 to prepare those pupils for their post-16 education a
11 May 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Coronavirus: Screening
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the (a) per unit cost of covid-19 home testing kits from dispatch to test result and (b) rate of return of those kits.
11 May 2020 · Church Commissioners
Churches: Coronavirus
To ask the right hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps is the Government taking to work with churches and dioceses to ensure the safe opening of churches for religious worship.
5 May 2020 · Department for Transport
Public Transport: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to help ensure that social distancing measures can be effectively introduced for regional public transport during the covid-19 outbreak.
5 May 2020 · Department for Transport
Cycling and Walking: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to (a) monitor increases in (i) walking and (ii) cycling during the covid 19 outbreak and (b) develop a post-covid-19 sustainable transport strategy.
1 May 2020 · Ministry of Defence
Protective Clothing: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance on the use of personal protective equipment has been issued to the armed forces when conducting covid-19 testing at mobile units; and what steps he is taking to ensure that guidance is followed.
30 Apr 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Refuges: Domestic Abuse
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of working with (a) hotels and (b) hotel groups to provide refuge for victims of domestic violence.
30 Apr 2020 · Department for Transport
Railways: Concessions
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the rail to refuge initiative.
30 Apr 2020 · Home Office
Domestic Abuse: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Office, what steps her Department is taking to protect individuals from abusive partners during the covid-19 lockdown.
24 Apr 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Rented Housing: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) private and (b) social renters are able to remain in their homes after the covid-19 outbreak in the event of (i) redundancy and (ii) ot
24 Apr 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing: Carbon Emissions
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) building regulations and (b) thermal insulation standards facilitate the development of zero carbon heated homes.
24 Apr 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Dental Services: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the (a) availability of access to emergency dental treatment based on clinical need and (b) quality of that treatment during the covid-19 outbreak.
21 Apr 2020 · Treasury
Gift Aid
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the value of gift aid from 25 per cent to 50 per cent that gift aid charities can claim on donations until the end of August 2020.
20 Apr 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Fly-tipping: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to prevent an increase in fly-tipping in rural areas during the covid-19 outbreak.
20 Apr 2020 · Attorney General
Fraud: Coronavirus
To ask the Attorney General, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the CPS has adequate enforcement powers to tackle fraudulent activity linked to the covid-19 outbreak.
20 Apr 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Sports: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) mass participation sporting events and (b) spectator sports can function effectively after the covid-19 outbreak.
20 Apr 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Animal Welfare: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that animal charities are able to continue working with animals during the covid-19 outbreak.
20 Apr 2020 · Treasury
Loans
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the covid-19 outbreak, whether he has plans to review the regulations of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to allow (a) businesses and (b) financial providers to negotiate the terms of loans.
20 Apr 2020 · Treasury
Radio: Local Broadcasting
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that local radio stations residing in multi occupancy business premises are able to access funds from the Small Business Grant scheme during the outbreak so they can con
20 Apr 2020 · Treasury
Small Business Grants Fund
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that multiple businesses residing in multi occupancy business premises are able to directly access funds from the Small Business Grants scheme during the covid-19 outbre
20 Apr 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Animal Welfare: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to prevent an increase in the level of animal cruelty during the covid-19 outbreak.
Source: official written-questions record.