Al Pinkerton MP: written questions 2026
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Unmanned Air SystemsHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of current enforcement powers available to police to respond to reports of unmanned drones operating near residential properties.
Answer: The Home Office coordinates the government’s counter-drone policy. We lead work to understand potential risks posed by the misuse of drones and emerging technologies to ensure we have the right capabilities, personnel, training and powers to address these...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: InsolvencyCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 521More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the number of small and medium-sized enterprises that have dissolved citing the UK’s exit from the EU as a contributing factor since 2021.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: InsolvencyCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 520More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department collects data on the reasons for dissolution among small and medium-sized enterprises.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: InsolvencyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK’s exit from the EU on the rate of small and medium-sized enterprise dissolution since 2021.
Answer: Small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) have faced significant challenges trading with the EU since Brexit. This Government regularly engages with business representative organisations and industry stakeholders to understand the implications.The UK-EU Su...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: InsolvencyCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 518More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department holds on the sectoral breakdown of small and medium-sized enterprises that dissolved in each year between 2021 and 2025.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: New BusinessesCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 517More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises were registered in each year between (a) 2008 and 2012 and (b) 2021 and 2025.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: InsolvencyCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 516More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises dissolved in each year between 2021 and 2025.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: InsolvencyCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 515More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises dissolved in each year between 2008 and 2012.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Overseas Territories: Departmental ResponsibilitiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to item 105 of the letter sent from Lord Strathclyde, Chair of the Constitution Committee to Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America an
Answer: Ministers who currently hold designated responsibility for Overseas Territories matters are: the Cabinet Office Minister of State; Economic Secretary to the Treasury; Ministry of Justice Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Sentencing, Youth Justice...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of contested Penalty Charge Notices on small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in (a) delivery and (b) servicing activity.
Answer: The government has made no assessment of the potential impact of contested Penalty Charge Notices issued by local authorities on small and medium-sized businesses, including those engaged in delivery and servicing activities.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the average administrative cost to local authorities of (a) processing and (b) cancelling incorrectly issued Penalty Charge Notices.
Answer: The Department does not hold data on the administrative costs to local authorities regarding the processing or cancellation of incorrectly issued Penalty Charge Notices. Individual local authorities are required to publish annual reports relating to civil...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: Surrey HeathDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to community spaces in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: As I emphasised during a recent Westminster Hall debate, the Government recognises and celebrates the contribution that community spaces make to local people and we have taken steps to support more communities to have access to shared environments. The Na...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve support for people with eating disorders in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department is working closely with NHS England to strengthen community-based eating disorder services and to improve outcomes and recovery for patients, including in Surrey Heath.Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning mental h...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mental Health Investment Standard on access to mental health services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: There has been no specific assessment of the impact of the Mental Health Investment Standard for the Surrey Heath constituency. The Mental Health Investment Standard is a national initiative which requires integrated care boards (ICBs) to increase investm...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: MouldMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle damp and mould in social housing in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The first phase of Awaab’s Law, which came into force on 27 October 2025, requires all social landlords to repair emergency hazards within 24 hours and fix dangerous damp and mould within fixed timescales.My Department published a response to our consulta...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExport Health CertificatesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many Export Health Certificates were granted to UK businesses for goods destined for the EU in 2025.
Answer: The number of Export Health Certificates issued for goods destined to the EU in 2025 is publicly available as open data and can be found at the following link Export Health Certificates. Defra is unable to confirm if the exporters are UK businesses.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExport Health Certificates: CostsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the average cost to businesses is for securing Export Health Certificates.
Answer: The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) does not charge a fee for issuing the Export Health Certificate in relation to the export of live animals and products of animal origin. Exporters are responsible for the costs associated with inspection and certi...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOrigin Marking: UK Trade with EUTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128121More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many Certificates of Origin were granted to UK businesses for goods destined for the EU in 2025.
Answer: HMRC does not hold information on how many Certificates of Origin were granted to UK businesses for goods destined for the EU in 2025.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOrigin Marking: CostsTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128120More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the average cost to businesses for securing Certificate of Origin documentation.
Answer: HMRC does not hold information about the average cost to businesses of securing origin documentation.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: EuropeHome OfficeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the most frequently used European airports by UK travellers between January and April 2026.
Answer: The Home Office has not made an estimate of the most frequently used European airports by UK travellers between January and April 2026. Border Force’s systems are designed to manage arrivals to the UK and do not routinely record or report the European air...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAfrica: MediaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the role of UK support in strengthening the (a) resilience and (b) long-term sustainability of independent media organisations acro
Answer: We remain steadfast in our commitment to media freedom in Africa and around the world, and recognise the vital role that journalists play in upholding human rights, supporting accountable governance, and protecting democracy. We have already taken signifi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: EU CountriesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Entry Exit Scheme on UK travellers and transport flows.
Answer: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) was fully implemented across all Schengen countries on 10 April 2026, and the UK Government continues to engage the European Commission and member states to seek prioritisation of fluidity at the border. Additionally, my dep...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: UK Trade with EUDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations she has made to EU counterparts on the application of mobility rules to UK haulage operators.
Answer: The Government continues to listen to concerns raised by sectors affected by the 90/180 rules and will advocate for British citizens abroad. The UK Government is also making every effort to engage with the EU as it rolls out its implementation of Exit and...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: UK Trade with EUDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the EU’s 90/180 day rule on UK-based haulier operations since the introduction of the Entry Exit Scheme.
Answer: The Government continues to listen to concerns raised by sectors affected by the 90/180 rules and will advocate for British citizens abroad. The UK Government is also making every effort to engage with the EU as it rolls out its implementation of Exit and...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: EU CountriesHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of occasions on which European airports have suspended the Entry/Exit System since its full introduction on 6 April.
Answer: The Entry/Exit System (EES) was fully implemented across all Schengen countries on 10 April 2026.EES is an EU system and its implementation is a matter for the EU and member states. The Home Office does not record suspension of border control processes in...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
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