Written questions

231 written questions tabled, most recent first.

18 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heating: Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of moving households on old electric heating systems onto modern high heat retention storage heaters.

18 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Fossil Fuels: Heating

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the transition away from fossil fuel heating involves low carbon solutions that suit the different types of UK housing stock.

13 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

State Retirement Pensions: Women

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he has taken to engage directly with representatives of the WASPI campaign since 5 July 2024.

13 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

State Retirement Pensions: Women

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he will meet representatives of the WASPI campaign to discuss the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on changes to women’s State Pension age, published on 21 March 2024.

22 Apr 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Lord Doyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has ever considered Matthew Doyle for a head of mission role.

21 Apr 2026 · Cabinet Office

Diplomatic Service: Public Appointments

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if it is government policy to withhold the names of potential head of mission appointees from the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

21 Apr 2026 · Cabinet Office

Lord Doyle

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what communication did the Prime Minister have with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office regarding potentially appointing Matthew Doyle to a head of mission role.

21 Apr 2026 · Cabinet Office

Lord Doyle

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, did the Prime Minister consider appointing Matthew Doyle to a head of mission role.

26 Mar 2026 · Women and Equalities

Equality and Human Rights Commission: Codes of Practice

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to review the draft Code of Practice issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission following the recent High Court judgment which stated that it can be lawful for service providers to pr

19 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Nicotine: Advertising

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking regulate the advertisement of nicotine pouch products.

18 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Waste Heat Recovery: Data Centres

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what consideration his Department has given to requiring new data centres seeking electricity network connections to assess opportunities to utilise waste heat.

18 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Intensive Industries: National Grid

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that large electricity users such as data centres contribute to system investment and operation through flexibility and demand management when co

18 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Data Centres

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to publish the data centre strategy; and whether that strategy will include measures on managing electricity network capacity, energy system and environmental impacts.

18 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Data Centres

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the volume of data centre projects in the electricity transmission connections queue on network capacity and system costs.

18 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Data Centres

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Ofgem's call for input entitled Demand Connections Reform, published on 13 February 2026, how many of the 140 data centres are located in Scotland.

11 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office

Peers

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he will make an assessment of the potential merits of legislation to prevent individuals who are unsuccessful in general elections from being appointed as peers.

10 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office

Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of launching an independent review of the adequacy of the work of (a) MyCSP and (b) Capita Pensions Solutions in administering the Civil Service Pension Sche

10 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office

Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of operating a free telephone helpline for those contacting the Civil Service Pensions Scheme.

10 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office

Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the average waiting time is for members of the public to have their telephone call answered when contacting the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

10 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office

Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the estimated cost per minute is for members of the public to contact the Civil Service Pension Scheme telephone helpline.

27 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Natural Gas: Hydrogen

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what consideration he has made of the potential merits of blending up to 20% of hydrogen by volume into existing GB gas networks.

26 Feb 2026 · Scotland Office

Devolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether Ministers receive guidance on referring to devolved issues in the Chamber.

23 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Offshore Industry: Health and Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether an equality impact assessment has been undertaken for the potential impact of the Industry Safe Weight Limit Policy introduced by Offshore Energies UK on offshore workers.

23 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Offshore Industry: Health and Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Industry Safe Weight Limit Policy introduced by Offshore Energies UK on workplace safety.

23 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Offshore Industry: Health and Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Health and Safety Executive has formally (a) reviewed and (b) approved the Industry Safe Weight Limit Policy introduced by Offshore Energies UK.

20 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Offshore Industry: Rescue Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with Offshore Energies UK and the Health and Safety Executive regarding the safety evidence underpinning the Industry Safe Weight Limit Policy for offs

9 Feb 2026 · Cabinet Office

Peers: Conduct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to remove peers from the House of Lords due to misconduct.

5 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Social Tariffs

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will implement the recommendations of the Social Tariff Working Group’s final report, published 23 April 2025.

5 Feb 2026 · Cabinet Office

Palantir: Contracts

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if his Department will review the suitability of UK Government contracts with Palantir.

4 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces Foundation Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 103618, when the Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme placement details will be finalised.

Source: official written-questions record.