Written questions
1,018 written questions tabled, most recent first.
20 May 2026 · Treasury
Shipping: Taxation
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the non-domicile tax regime on the competitiveness of London as a global centre for maritime finance, insurance, shipbroking and shipping management
19 May 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Biodiversity
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 127547, whether checks undertaken to ensure the BNG metric digitisation project is following due process examined whether Equa
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
East Suffolk Line: Standards
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 126442, when Network Rail is expected to have completed the feasibility study on what would need to be true to improve passenger services on the East Su
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Cranston Inquiry
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the final financial report of the Cranston Inquiry will be published.
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 127393, in which month does the Department expect to launch a targeted industry consultation on the public charging network.
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
M6: Repairs and Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125234, when the Department expects to provide feedback on the latest proposals for temporary slip roads at M6 Junction 38 from National Highways, and w
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Bus Services: Gender Based Violence
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 123911, when her Department expects to launch the mandatory training to ensure that women and girls’ experiences are at the centre of its development.
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Driving Tests
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 121843, when the Department expects to publish further details of the options assessment alongside amendments to The Motor Vehicles Regulations 1999.
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Northern Powerhouse Rail
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department expects to publish the Programme Business Case for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Shipping: UK Emissions Trading Scheme
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the level and scope of funding available through UK SHORE to be sufficient to support the large-scale port grid upgrades required for compliance with the maritime Emis
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Shipping: UK Emissions Trading Scheme
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the decision not to temporarily exempt the Isle of Wight from the maritime expansion of the Emissions Trading Scheme, in line with
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Roads: Horse Riding
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the forthcoming update to the Manual for Streets will include specific guidance on the integration of horse riders within street design; and whether illustrative diagrams will include equestrians.
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Electric Bicycles: Insurance
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, (a) what recent assessment she has made of the cost of insurance premiums for e-cargo bikes in the urban freight sector; (b) what steps she is taking to address the affordability of such premiums; and (c) what
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Aviation: Cybercrime
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks affecting the aviation sector.
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Motor Vehicles: Carbon Emissions
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the announcement of 25 March 2026 entitled '£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads', whether any element of the announced £1 billion funding package had pre
19 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Fishing Vessels
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time is for (a) inspections, (b) approvals and (c) responses to correspondence from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency relating to fishing vessels.
14 May 2026 · Cabinet Office
Retail Trade and Hospitality Industry
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of job losses in the retail and hospitality sectors.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Civil Aviation Authority
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of increases in administrative regulatory burden arising from recent Civil Aviation Authority policy and guidance changes, and how these increases are compatible with the
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Railways: Training
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding her Department has provided directly to DFTO Train Operating Companies to increase the number of rail training places.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: Fees and Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish the DVSA's fees strategy.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Liverpool Street Station
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the total expenditure has been to date by Network Rail, including Network Rail Property and any contractors engaged by it, on work related to the planning application for the redevelopment of London Liverp
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Electric Bicycles: Accidents
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 128421, whether her Department has plans to collect data on collisions or injuries involving e-bikes operated through hire schemes.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Cumbrian Coast Line: Tunnels
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the current status is of environmental permitting for works at Bransty Tunnel with the Environment Agency and the Mining Remediation Authority; and what outstanding approvals are required before works can
13 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Aviation
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department made of the impact of the aviation sector on the UK economy when preparing The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Department for Transport: Annual Reports
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125029 on Department for Transport: Annual Reports, in respect of the £398 million Capital DEL expenditure attributed to the Decarbonisation, Technology
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Department for Transport: Training
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will provide a list of training programmes used by civil servants in her department since 2020.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Driving Tests: Safety
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of driving tests terminated on the grounds of public safety.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Fishing Vessels
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the performance of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in its regulation of the UK fishing fleet.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Dartford-Thurrock Crossing: Tolls
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether loss of revenue from user charges at the Dartford Crossings is accounted for in the Department's finances.
13 May 2026 · Department for Transport
Railways: Bus Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the supply of coaches that are compliant with the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023 for use in rail replacement services after the
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