Written questions

376 written questions tabled, most recent first.

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Power: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Secretaries of State for Work and Pensions and Education on aligning skills funding with workforce requirements for the UK nuclear programme.

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Skills Bootcamps: Engineering

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to prioritise Skills Bootcamp funding for areas with demand for engineering and technical skills.

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Skills Bootcamps: Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data his Department holds on progression from Skills Bootcamps into employment in the (a) nuclear and (b) energy sectors.

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Construction: Skills Bootcamps

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the role of Skills Bootcamps in enabling workers from construction trades to retrain into mechanical, electrical and HVAC roles.

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Nuclear Power: Skilled Workers

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on ensuring sufficient skilled labour supply for the UK nuclear new-build programme.

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Skills Bootcamps: Somerset

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people expected to enrol in Skills Bootcamps in Somerset in 2025–26.

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Skills Bootcamps: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed reduction in Skills Bootcamp funding on the supply of skilled workers required for major infrastructure projects, including Hinkley Po

24 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Local Government Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on whether an external assurance review is taking place in each of the six councils being provided with Exceptional Financial Support for 20

12 Feb 2026 · Scotland Office

Fisheries: UK Trade with EU

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU on Scotland's fishing sector.

9 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Bank Services

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent progress she has made on establishing the future entity for open banking.

6 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Special Constables: Conditions of Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress has been made in the statutory review into the right to time off work for special constables established under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

6 Jan 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ofcom

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the Statement of Strategic Priorities for Ofcom will be published.

2 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Import Duties: Morocco

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when the UK-Morocco agriculture tariff review is expected to be completed.

2 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Caribbean

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what dialogue she or her Department is undertaking with CARICOM, the United States, and regional partners, to help prevent inadvertent destabilisation for islands in the regi

2 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Caribbean: Commonwealth

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment regarding the potential risks posed to Commonwealth Caribbean states of increases in military activity between the US and Venezu

2 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Morocco: Trade Agreements

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the role of the UK-Morocco Association Agreement in increasing levels of cooperation and trade between the UK and Morocco.

28 Nov 2025 · Home Office

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences: Victim Support Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 60158 on Victim Support Schemes: Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences, whether the funding announced for the 2025-26 financial year to help prevent such cr

28 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to answer of 24 June 2025 to Question 60160 on Victim Support Schemes: Finance, how much ringfenced funding for Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse Support will be provided in the (a) 2025-26 and (b) 20

18 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Midwives: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department has carried out an assessment of the potential merits of providing childcare support for midwives in training.

18 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Midwives: Recruitment and Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 11 September 2025 to Question 74930 on Midwives: Recruitment and Training, if he can outlines measures his Department is taking to increase the number of jobs available fo

18 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Plastics: Recycling

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what financial support his Department provides to the recycled plastic industry.

18 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Plastics: Saudi Arabia

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of how imported plastic from Saudi Arabia might impact on the viability of domestic recycled plastic production.

17 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Homelessness: Drugs

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help tackle deaths among homeless people caused primarily by drug use.

12 Nov 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Caribbean: Hurricanes and Tornadoes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many flights were arranged to bring UK citizens home from impacted areas following Hurricane Melissa.

12 Nov 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Jamaica: Hurricanes and Tornadoes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department issued guidance to (a) travel and (b) aviation companies on continuing flights to Jamaica after the Jamaican Government issued a hurricane warning.

12 Nov 2025 · Department for Education

Pupils: Neurodiversity

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what training is available for teachers on supporting neurodivergent children in the classroom.

12 Nov 2025 · Department for Education

Neurodiversity: Curriculum

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to include neurodiversity awareness on the curriculum at (a) primary and (b) secondary schools.

11 Nov 2025 · Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

20 Oct 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Deposit Return Schemes: Wales

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support cross-border businesses with the potential impacts of the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme in Wales.

14 Oct 2025 · Scotland Office

Offshore Industry: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of net zero policies on Scotland's oil and gas sector.

Source: official written-questions record.