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.