Written questions
545 written questions tabled, most recent first.
26 Feb 2025 · Treasury
Insulation: VAT Exemptions
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of exempting DIY loft insultation from VAT.
13 Feb 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Planning
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to introduce the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
6 Feb 2025 · Home Office
Synthetic Cathinones
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs's review into Synthetic cathinones published on 3 February 2025.
6 Feb 2025 · Home Office
Synthetic Cathinones: Crime
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the sale of monkey dust on trends in the level of crime.
6 Feb 2025 · Home Office
Synthetic Cathinones: Misuse
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle the (a) consumption and (b) sale of monkey dust.
23 Jan 2025 · Department for Education
Special Educational Needs: Holiday Play Schemes
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to increase accessible holiday club provision for SEN children requiring one to one support.
20 Jan 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
General Practitioners: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when will the allocation of GP funding for 2025-26 be published.
19 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Defence
Veterans: Housing
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the delivery of Homes for Heroes.
18 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Building Inspectors
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to give local authorities primary responsibility for building inspections.
18 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Building Inspectors
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the (a) resourcing and (b) powers of Local Authority building inspectors.
18 Dec 2024 · Department for Education
Children: Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether there is a mandated process for social services to be informed when a child for whom there has been a (a) Child Protection Plan, (b) Child in Need plan and (c) safeguarding concern raised is removed fro
11 Dec 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Heat Batteries: Housing
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential role of heat batteries in decarbonising domestic heating.
11 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Letter Boxes
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require a minimum height for letterboxes in new build homes.
11 Dec 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions
Funeral Payments: Cohabitation
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the eligibility for the Funeral Expenses Payment of unmarried partners.
27 Nov 2024 · Home Office
Neighbourhood Policing: Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has made on delivering additional neighbourhood police officers in Dorset.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy: Business
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the the use of energy monitoring systems by businesses to accelerate their progress towards net zero.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy: Business
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to promote the adoption of energy monitoring technologies to help businesses identify energy savings.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Electricians: Certification
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the of the costs faced by (a) electricians and (b) installers in obtaining necessary certifications for renewable energy solutions.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Education
Energy: Apprentices
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to expand (a) skills training and (b) apprenticeship schemes in the (i) renewable energy and (ii) energy efficiency sectors.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy: Business
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage businesses to (a) engage with knowledge-sharing platforms and (b) share case studies on (i) improving energy efficiency and (ii) using renewable energy.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy Performance Certificates: Business Premises
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to provide (a) financial and (b) advisory support to help commercial property owners meet the new EPC rating guidelines for 2030.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy Performance Certificates: Business Premises
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage businesses to (a) prepare for changes to the minimum EPC rating for commercial properties in 2030 and (b) help the UK meet its net zero targets.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy: Conservation
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of integration of AI-enabled battery storage technologies in increasing the energy efficiency of homes and businesses.
27 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy Supply
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the Government meets its targets for (a) clean power, (b) net zero and (c) energy security by 2030 in a way that complements the steps it is taking
26 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Solar Power
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will reinstate a three-year delivery window for solar (a) in Allocation Round 7 and (b) beyond.
26 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Renewable Energy
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the (a) effectiveness of the Contracts for Difference scheme and (b) potential scope for reforming investment mechanisms in renewable energy capacity.
26 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Carbon Emissions
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the National Energy Security Operator on the potential (a) marginal and (b) lifecycle carbon emissions from (i) gas with carbon capture and storage (CSS), (ii
26 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Biofuels: Electricity Generation
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much biomass electricity generation contributes to the UK's carbon footprint.
26 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Electricity Generation
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the quantity of natural gas reserves required to (a) maintain variable electricity generation and (b) meet electricity demand.
26 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Electricity: Imports
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to reduce the UK's dependence on imported electricity.
Source: official written-questions record.