Written questions

404 written questions tabled, most recent first.

20 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Social Media: Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that social media companies respond promptly and transparently to reports of harmful content, particularly where such content involves users under the

20 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Internet: Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of online safety and content moderation standards on social media platforms, including Snapchat and TikTok, particularly in relation to

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Community Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to enable community energy projects to sell energy directly to local households and businesses; and how this will support local communities to take greater

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Small Businesses: Apprentices

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of restricting access to Level 7 apprenticeship funding for small professional services firms on productivity, SME growth, and regional ec

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Small Businesses: Apprentices

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has considered retaining Level 7 apprenticeship funding for SMEs through a targeted exemption, capped support, or alternative funding mechanism.

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Apprentices: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of the removal of Level 7 apprenticeship funding on mature entrants and career changers aged over 25 seeking to retrain in professions such as ac

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Small Businesses: Apprentices

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the affordability of self-funded Level 7 professional qualifications for SMEs.

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Accountancy: Apprentices

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the removal of Level 7 apprenticeship funding on the supply of qualified accountants.

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Apprentices: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of removing funding for Level 7 apprenticeships on small and micro-businesses, particularly independent accountancy practices.

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Water Companies: Insolvency

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what contingency plans are in place to protect consumers, affordability, and continuity of service in the event of a water company becoming financially unviable.

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Water Companies: Debts

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Ofwat in preventing excessive debt accumulation in the water sector.

11 Feb 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Water Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of projected increases in domestic water bills on household finances.

10 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Children's Play and Leisure: Business Rates

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing sector-specific business rates relief and reform for indoor leisure and soft play facilities.

10 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Leisure: Business Rates

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration is given within the business rates valuation methodology to the revenue-generating capacity and operating margins of community-focused leisure businesses, compared with warehousing, office space,

10 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Children's Play and Leisure: Business Rates

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of business rates revaluations on indoor leisure and soft play businesses operating from large premises.

10 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Performance Certificates

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has considered flexible or compensatory approaches to EPC compliance, where upgrades are not technically or financially viable.

10 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Private Rented Housing: Capital Gains Tax

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HM Treasury has considered aligning Capital Gains Tax relief with longer-term rental commitments in order to support the stability objectives of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

10 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Private Rented Housing: Stamp Duty Land Tax

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment HM Treasury has made of the potential impact of Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharges on additional properties on levels of long-term participation in the private rented sector.

10 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice

Repossession Orders

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on court workloads relating to possession proceedings; and whether administrative or time-limited possession processes have be

10 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Renters' Rights Act 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on homelessness presentations, local authority workloads, and private rented sector supply.

10 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Renters' Rights Act 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of (a) the potential impact of the removal of fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on levels of certainty for lan

10 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Renters' Rights Act 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of (a) the cumulative financial impact on tenants of repeated displacement, including removal costs, deposit bridging, and short-term acco

10 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Renters' Rights Act 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of (a) the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on the frequency of tenant displacement caused by landlords selling properties and (b) tre

10 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Hospitality Industry: Young People

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025 on employment opportunities for young people in the hospitality sector; and how he plans to ensure that

10 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport

Driving under Influence: Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing the drink-drive limit from 80mg to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood on rural pubs and communities; and if she will publish a full im

10 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Beer: Excise Duties

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to reform beer duty by reducing duty on beer sold in barrels while increasing duty on bottled beer; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of such an approach on (a) supporting pu

10 Feb 2026 · Treasury

Hospitality Industry and Retail Trade: Business Rates

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the business rates system on (a) high street hospitality businesses and (b) large online retailers; and whether she plans to reform business rates to support p

6 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Public Houses: Closures

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to meet small pub landlords to discuss potential closures and job losses within the hospitality sector.

6 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Public Houses

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support small pub landlords.

6 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Public Houses: Community Development

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on rural economies and high streets on the social and community value of pubs.

Source: official written-questions record.