Written questions

4,201 written questions tabled, most recent first.

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Minerals: Production

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the proportion of the United Kingdom's demand for critical minerals currently met through domestic production.

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Minerals: Production

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Minerals: Production

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Minerals: Production

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Minerals: Production

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Defence: Minerals

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Minerals: Imports

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Minerals: Production

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Forests: Environment Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Education

Multi-academy Trusts

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of multi-academy trusts on the autonomy of individual schools.

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

Retail Trade: Urban Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is he taking to set out the High Streets Stategy.

2 Jul 2026 · Home Office

Retail Trade: Crime

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the amount of closures of unlawful high street shops in a) England, b) Essex and c) South Basildon and East Thurrock.

2 Jul 2026 · Home Office

Retail Trade: Crime

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of high-street related crimes in a) England, b) Essex and c) South Basildon and East Thurrock in 2025.

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Education

Universities: Antisemitism

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data she holds on the number of antisemitic incidents on university campuses in the academic year 2025/26.

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Education

Further Education: Qualifications

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that GCSE grade requirements are not blocking student progression into post-16 education.

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Education

Special Educational Needs: Further Education

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what measures are in place to provide support for SEND students in accessing further education.

2 Jul 2026 · Department for Education

Further Education: South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a) staff vacancies and b) turnover on post-16 education in South Basildon and East Thurrock.

1 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Carbon Emissions: Offshoring

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that progress towards net zero targets is not achieved through the offshoring of carbon-intensive businesses.

1 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Environment Protection: Imports

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK’s reliance on imported manufactured goods on the environment.

Source: official written-questions record.