Written questions
211 written questions tabled, most recent first.
23 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Visitor Levy
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a overnight visitor levy in England on levels of visitor spend in local high streets, hospitality businesses, and attractions in levy areas.
23 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Visitor Levy
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the annual administrative and compliance costs of an overnight visitor levy in England for small and independent accommodation providers, including guesthouses, bed and break
23 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Visitor Levy
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy in England on (a) coastal visitor economies with shorter average stays and lower average visitor spend and (b)
9 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Inland Waterways: Private Sector
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the enforcement powers available to the Environment Agency to ensure effective oversight of the maintenance of privately owned watercourses in hi
9 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Coastal Areas: Planning Permission
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance the Environment Agency provides to local planning authorities on assessing the cumulative impact of development on surface water flood risk and drainage capacity in low-l
9 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Flood Control: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Environment Agency has made of the condition and remaining operational lifespan of pumping, outfall, and other flood risk management assets for which it is responsi
9 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Inland Waterways: West Sussex
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much flood risk management funding has been allocated to Environment Agency projects affecting the Aldingbourne Rife catchment in each of the last five financial years; and what fu
9 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Inland Waterways: West Sussex
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what watercourse maintenance and channel clearance works the Environment Agency carried out on the Aldingbourne Rife in the last 24 months; and what further works are planned in 2026–2
4 Mar 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Sports: Business Rates
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to business rates liability from 1 April 2026 on participation in grassroots sport in England; and whether she has made representat
4 Mar 2026 · Treasury
Sports: Business Rates
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the cost of extending business rates relief beyond 31 March 2026 for premises used for community sport; and whether she has considered a sector-specific relief for grassroots sports clu
4 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Sports: Business Rates
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of hereditaments in England used wholly or mainly for community sport that receive (a) mandatory charitable rate relief, (b) m
4 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Sports: Business Rates
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of hereditaments used wholly or mainly for community sport in England that will see an increase in their (a) rateable value an
4 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Sports: Business Rates
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number and proportion of sports clubs and community sport facilities in England that will qualify for the retail, hospitality and lei
2 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice
NHS: Judicial Review
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many applications for judicial review relating to NHS service reconfiguration decisions in England were lodged in each year since 2015; and in how many of those cases permission to proceed was granted.
2 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
NHS: Land
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many sites recorded in the NHS Surplus Land data collection since 2020 were previously used as community hospitals; and how many of those have subsequently been disposed of.
2 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
NHS: Land
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many sites were recorded in the NHS Surplus Land data collection in each year since 2020; and how many of those sites have subsequently been disposed of.
2 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
NHS
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many notifiable reconfigurations have been notified to his Department under Schedule 10A of the National Health Service Act 2006 since 31 January 2024; and how many of those related to the perm
2 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
NHS
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many requests to call in a reconfiguration of NHS services his Department has received under Schedule 10A of the National Health Service Act 2006 since 31 January 2024; and in how many cases he
14 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Accident and Emergency Departments: West Sussex
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of staffing pressures in urgent and emergency care services in West Sussex, including vacancy rates, during periods of peak winter demand; and what support i
14 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Health Services: West Sussex
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the capacity of urgent treatment centres, minor injuries units, and walk-in services in West Sussex to reduce pressure on accident and emergency departmen
14 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Accident and Emergency Departments: West Sussex
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of accident and emergency capacity and performance at NHS trusts in West Sussex; and what support is being provided to those trusts to manage current levels
6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Coastal Areas: Pollution
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance exists on public communication and safety messaging by local authorities during environmental incidents affecting coastal communities.
6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Coastal Areas: Pollution Control
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support his Department provides to local authorities responding to maritime incidents that result in environmental contamination or significant shoreline clean-up operations
6 Jan 2026 · Cabinet Office
Environment Protection and Safety
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department has issued to local authorities on (a) formally notifying and (b) engaging with Members of Parliament during significant environmental or public safety incidents affecting their cons
6 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport
Containers: Wrecks
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what lessons the Government has identified from recent incidents involving containers lost at sea; and whether any changes to policy or guidance are being considered to reduce the likelihood or impact of simila
6 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport
Merchant Shipping: Containers
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what oversight exists of compliance with cargo securing requirements for container vessels, including how such compliance is monitored and enforced.
5 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Marine Environment: Pollution Control
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what standards or frameworks are used to assess when ongoing environmental monitoring is required following the release of plastics, foam, or other persistent materials into the marine
5 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport
Merchant Shipping: Polluter Pays Principle
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the polluter pays principle is upheld in cases where commercial maritime incidents result in environmental damage and costs being incurred by local authorities.
5 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport
Wrecks: Merchant Shipping
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential risks posed to navigation and public safety by containers lost overboard; and what processes are in place to monitor and recover such containers.
5 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Shipping: Pollution Control
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance is issued to local authorities on recording and recovering costs incurred during environmental clean-up operations following maritime incidents; and whether such gu
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