Written questions

11 written questions tabled, most recent first.

13 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

National Energy System Operator

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the resolution procedures available to parties adversely affected by NESO decisions.

21 Oct 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Social Security Benefits: Fraud

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help reduce losses from fraud in the benefits system.

17 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Prostate Cancer: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered ensuring that the TRANSFORM trial includes representation from Scotland.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Renewable Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what consideration he has given to utilising the powers laid out in Section 6 of the 2015 Infrastructure Act to allow (a) communities and (b) groups connected with a community the right to bu

18 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport

Emergency Services: Voluntary Organisations

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures she is considering to expand blue light and siren permissions to more voluntary rescue services.

22 May 2025 · Scotland Office

Rural Areas: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support Scotland's rural economy.

28 Apr 2025 · Department for Transport

Rescue Services: Shetland

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Marine Coastguard Agency plan to replace the Sikorsky s92 Search and Rescue helicopter with the Augusta Westland 189 at (a) Stornoway and (b) Sumburgh coastguard base.

26 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Prostate Cancer: Health Education

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to support a national public awareness campaign on prostate cancer risk factors and the benefits of early detection for high-risk groups.

20 Mar 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Broadband: Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve broadband connectivity in rural communities.

25 Feb 2025 · Scotland Office

Culture: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to promote Scotland internationally.

26 Nov 2024 · Scotland Office

Energy: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the green energy transition in Scotland.

Source: official written-questions record.