Alison Taylor MP: written questions
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Written questions
Cabinet Office: Greater LondonCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17851More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he is considering ways to reduce the UK Government office foot print in the centre of London.
Answer: By 2030, 11 government buildings will close, including 102 Petty France and 39 Victoria Street, delivering £94m in savings per year from 2032. More departments in London will colocate, enabling greater collaboration on delivering the Government’s Plan for...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: FranchisesDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 901059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to support local authorities with bus franchising.
Answer: We passed the Bus Services Act last year, to give local leaders greater control over their bus services. Local authorities can choose the model that works best for their area, including franchising.We are backing that choice with funding, expert advice an...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps are being taken to improve trade between the UK and the USA and in particular what steps are being taken to seek improvements on trade with the USA, wherever UK Exporters remain on less favo
Answer: Contrary to the implication of the question, through negotiations on the Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD), the UK is the only country to have achieved a 10% tariff for autos within quota, a 0% tariff for pharmaceuticals and a preferential 25% tariff on core...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure SMEs in Paisley and Renfrewshire North are being kept up to date and receiving practical guidance on trading with the USA in a rapidly changing trade and tariff enviro
Answer: DBT supports SMEs across the UK, including in Paisley and Renfrewshire North, to expand and trade internationally.In May 2025, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US, which protects jobs and helps drive economic growth. In April 2026, we ac...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that homes of the future are being built with British materials, including UK grown timber, and securing cement and concrete supply chains acros
Answer: The Building Regulations do not govern material supply chains. They are intended to protect people’s safety, health and welfare by setting minimum acceptable standards for new building work, including materials and workmanship, when a building is being de...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: StandardsTreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11074More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the effectiveness of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism following its introduction in 2027.
Answer: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is designed to reduce the risk of carbon leakage for sectors within scope of the policy by ensuring that importers face a comparable carbon price to that paid in the UK by those producing the same goods. As wi...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Town of CultureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to allow an hon. Member's office to be the accountable body for Town of Culture bids for 2028 when the Local Authority is not willing to participate in the bid proc
Answer: We are delighted by the interest and excitement there has been in the UK Town of Culture competition. The competition has now closed and there has been strong interest from many places right across the UK.Local authority participation is important as it w...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: Fees and ChargesDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on airport owners increasing (a) airport and (b) drop-off charges above the cost of inflation.
Answer: The Department does not intend to hold discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on these matters. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has concurrent powers with the CMA to enforce the prohibitions in the Competition Act 1998 as they rel...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5570More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, if the Electoral Commission will take steps to investigate whether grants given by them to political parties have been used inapprop
Answer: Political parties with two or more sitting MPs are entitled to a share of the £2 million policy development grant, which is intended to assist parties in developing the policies that they will present in an election manifesto.The Commission distributes th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help protect the UK University sector from a potential loss of income from overseas students.
Answer: The government welcomes international students who meet the requirements to study in the UK. The Immigration White Paper, published in May 2025, sets out a balanced approach that helps the government achieve our manifesto commitment on reducing net migrat...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to provide financial provision to respond to potential legal challenges by students who did not fully understand the implications for repayment of interest for their student loans.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Given the inherited fiscal situation, the government is making tough but necessary decisions to protect both taxpayers and students. The government continuously rev...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that there are an adequate number of suitable training places available for medical graduates across all of the UK, including those who have graduated in Scotland
Answer: We set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England that over the next three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts, with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.We have also introduced ...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to help ensure airports have the capital investment to transition to net zero carbon emissions (a) on their estate and (b) in airport operations.
Answer: Airport operators are primarily in the private sector and therefore responsible for their own capital investment decisions, including those affecting the decarbonisation of their estates and operations. However, we are working closely with the aviation se...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed ban on upwards only rent reviews on rents of leased Government offices; and what the square footage is o
Answer: According to the Government’s 2023–24 Government Estate Annual Data publication, the Government occupies around 1.9 million square metres (approximately 20.5 million square feet) of leasehold office space across the central government estate. The Governme...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGlasgow Airport: RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of a rail link to Glasgow International Airport from Glasgow Central Station via Paisley Gilmour St.
Answer: Transport matters in Scotland are devolved to the Scottish Government. This would be a matter for Transport Scotland.
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans Support CentresMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timescales are for applications for Veterans Support Hubs; whether (a) match funding is required by devolved administrations in Scotland and (b) there is a (i) maximum or (ii) minimum capital spend requi
Answer: This Government is renewing the nation's contract with those that serve and have served, with over 1.8 million veterans and their families across the UK benefiting from a new network of VALOUR Recognised Centres. These centres, spread across the UK, will ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Medical TreatmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has prepared an evacuation plan for injured children in Gaza who have family members in the UK; what his planned timetable is for agreeing a safe evacu
Answer: The humanitarian situation in Gaza is horrific, we have consistently pressed the Government of Israel to allow access to essential healthcare. Getting patients out of Gaza remains challenging, particularly since the closure of the Rafah crossing in May 20...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will consult with the (a) British Federation of Property and (b) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors on her proposals to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial le
Answer: The government conducted extensive research and engagement before deciding to ban upwards only rent reviews. We will continue to engage with stakeholders including with the British Property Federation and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed prohibition of upwards-only rent reviews in all commercial property leases contained in the English Devolutio
Answer: The government conducted extensive research and engagement before deciding to ban upwards only rent reviews. In the last quarter of 2024, 1 in 7 high street properties were vacant. Whilst we recognise the ban removes a guarantee of return from investors, ...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Service: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to train civil servants in the use of AI.
Answer: DSIT has published guidance and launched training to upskill civil servants in the use of AI. These resources include the AI Playbook for the UK Government offering public services up-to-date guidance on AI technologies, their capabilities and limitations...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordVAT: RepaymentsTreasuryTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44701More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will (a) reinstate VAT-free shopping for visitors and (b) allow VAT refunds on departure.
Answer: The Government has no plans to introduce a new tax-free shopping scheme in Great Britain. According to the OBR, the withdrawal of the VAT Retail Export Scheme will save the Exchequer around £540 million per year by 2025-26. Recent ONS data shows that UK t...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: BuildingsCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44700More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he is encouraging employees in his Department's Scottish offices to attend in person.
Answer: The Government renewed its commitment to the 60% office attendance expectation on 24 October, emphasising the importance of collaboration through face-to-face interactions. This applies to all of the department's offices, including our offices in Glasgow ...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ApprenticesCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44699More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how his Department is supporting the (a) delivery and (b) expansion of apprenticeship programmes across Government departments.
Answer: The Cabinet Office is committed to supporting the use of apprenticeships across all government departments to break down barriers to opportunity. This includes supporting the Government's commitment to 2,000 digital apprenticeships by 2030 to improve digi...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordWindsor Framework: ScotlandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the Windsor Framework on the economy of the west coast of Scotland.
Answer: The UK internal market and trade between the UK’s four nations is worth around £129bn. The Windsor Framework ensures Northern Ireland’s businesses have unfettered access to their most important market in Great Britain, including the west coast of Scotland...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve (a) recruitment and (b) retention within the army reserve.
Answer: This Government inherited a recruitment crisis, with targets being missed every year for the past 14 years, and is taking decisive action to get recruitment back on track. This has included the largest pay rise to personnel in decades and scrapping 100 ou...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
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