Written questions

44 written questions tabled, most recent first.

9 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport

High Speed 2 Line: West Coast Main Line

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of HS2 on West Coast Mainline services between London and Glasgow.

25 Jun 2026 · House of Commons Commission

Parliament's Education Service

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what evidence was used to inform decisions to potentially reduce roles based in the regions and nations in the Education and Engagement service under the S

25 Jun 2026 · House of Commons Commission

Parliament's Education Service

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness and impact of the UK Parliament Education and Engagement service in the nations and regions.

17 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Jingye Group: Compensation

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Jingye Group having initiated procedures to claim compensation following the Government's takeover of British Steel via the Investor-State Dispute

29 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Climate Change

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the UK's investment and trade policy does not undermine its international leadership on climate action.

29 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Fossil Fuels: Dispute Resolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of ISDS mechanisms with the UK’s stated commitment to supporting a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.

21 May 2026 · Treasury

Food: Import Duties

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed agri-food tariff reductions on the ability of small-scale farmers in the Global South to benefit from preferential tariff arrangements under the U

23 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Fossil Fuels: Conferences

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his priorities are for the International Conference on Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels; and whether he plans to support measures to remove legal and financial barriers to climate

26 Mar 2026 · Scotland Office

City Region Deals: Glasgow

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the adequacy of levels of UK Government funding for the Glasgow City Region.

18 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Terminal Illnesses

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help terminally ill people with increased energy costs.

17 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Bank Services: Post Offices

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department's publication entitled Consultation outcome for the Green Paper: Future of Post Office, updated on 25 February 2026, what progress has been made with holding joint disc

11 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Kazakhstan

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when his Department plans to publish the UK-Kazakhstan critical minerals agreement.

11 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what proposals UK negotiators have made on the transparency of investor-state dispute settlement arbitration at the (a) OECD and (b) UN.

11 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the UK's negotiating objectives are with regard to discussions on investor-state dispute settlement reform led by the (a) OECD and (b) UN.

11 Mar 2026 · Home Office

Overseas Students: Gaza

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support she plans to offer to UK universities and Gaza students who hold offers to begin their studies in Autumn 2026.

24 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Medicine: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support higher education institutions with health research.

6 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether consenting determinations for critical energy transmission infrastructure in Scotland will be made in line with the 52 week process needed to support the delivery of Clean Power 2030.

20 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Business: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he expects to publish the findings of the responsible business conduct review.

9 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Defence

LGBT Veterans Independent Review

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on implementing the recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.

8 Dec 2025 · Treasury

Trusts: Disability

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure (i) people can access Disabled Person’s Trust accounts from high street banks and (ii) public bodies are using powers to ensure access for families of disabled people to

4 Dec 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Colombia

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with their Colombian counterparts on the Colombia-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty in the last four years.

1 Dec 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Russia

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what review processes does the Government have in place to assess the adequacy of its trade and investment treaty commitments for the UK-Russia Bilateral Investment Treaty.

1 Dec 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has the Government made of its overall exposure to further potential Investor-State Dispute Settlement cases over sanctions policy on Russia.

1 Dec 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Mikhail Fridman

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 18 November 2025 to Question 89908 on Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution, what assessment has the Government made of the likely costs of defending the arbitration being brou

24 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 18 November 2025 to Question 89908 on Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution, under what arbitral rules were proceedings brought in those two active case.

11 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, who the parties are in the two active Investor-State Dispute Settlement cases against the UK.

11 Jul 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

High-Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict Settings

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to reflect that the (a) rights and (b) needs of older people will be reflected in the work of the High-Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and

11 Jul 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2025 to Question 57552 on Humanitarian Aid: Older People, if he will place in the Library copies of (a) the robust indicators on Sex, Age an

2 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Parking: Appeals

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make a comparative assessment of the number of appeals permitted by the (a) Independent Appeals Service, (b) British Parking Association Independent Appeals Service a

27 Jun 2025 · Home Office

Human Rights and Slavery: Supply Chains

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government response to House of Lords Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee, Report of Session 2024-25, The Modern Slavery Act 2015: Becoming World-Leading Again, what progress she h

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