Written questions

Margaret Mullane

72 written questions tabled, most recent first.

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Digital Outdoor Advertising: Planning

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle the impact of outdoor digital billboards on communities in the context of the revised National Planning Policy Framework.

7 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Renewable Energy: Landfill

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact the expiry of the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE on 31 March 2027 on local authority finances.

7 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Renewable Energy: Landfill

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the expiry of the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE on the Methane Action Plan.

7 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Renewable Energy: Landfill

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his department is taking to ensure transitional support for the landfill gas to energy sector will be in place when the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE expires on 31 March 2027.

29 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heat Networks: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what powers Ofgem has to intervene where heat network prices are considered excessive.

29 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heat Networks: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what protections are in place for consumers on heat networks wishing to challenge charges before the completion of the Ofgem authorisation process in January 2027.

29 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heat Networks: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his Department's planned timetable is for the full implementation of the heat network regulatory framework.

15 Jun 2026 · Treasury

Tax Avoidance

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the value-for-money to the taxpayer of the retrospective Loan Charge.

15 Jun 2026 · Treasury

Tax Avoidance

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many outstanding cases of people facing the retrospective Loan Charge she expects will be settled as a result of the McCann Review.

9 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Housing: Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to future proof existing and new housing.

9 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Warm Homes Plan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase the jobs and skills needed in the construction and retrofit sectors to meet the delivery targets in the Warm Homes Plan.

3 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Community Development: Religion

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions his department has had with faith groups and local authorities promoting faith covenants since the Prime Minister’s commitment in June 2024.

26 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Electronic Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions his Department has had with internet search providers on preventing unofficial websites from presenting themselves as government service portals and charging inflated f

26 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Electronic Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps she has taken to help improve public awareness of the risks associated with using unofficial third party websites for accessing government services.

26 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Electronic Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the prevalence of third party websites charging for government services that are otherwise free or low cost.

3 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Universal Credit: Cost of Living

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of commissioning independent advice on the cost of essentials when setting the rate of the Universal Credit Standard Allowance.

3 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Social Security Benefits: Cost of Living

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing an independent process to set benefit levels in line with essential costs.

12 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Housing Associations: Economic Crime Levy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases to the Economic Crime Levy on not-for-profit housing associations.