Andrew Bowie MP: written questions
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Veterans: Radiation ExposureMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timeframe is for the eligibility review for the Nuclear Test Medal.
Answer: As directed by the Defence Secretary, the review of the eligibility criteria for the Nuclear Test Medal is already underway. The Ministry of Defence is prioritising this work and will provide an update in due course.
Answered 20 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: Rural AreasDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment on pensioners in rural areas.
Answer: Winter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits. They will continue to be worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone...
Answered 16 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPension CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the potential impact of the steps her Department has taken to increase the number of people claiming Pension Credit on the cost to the public purse of expenditure on that
Answer: The Government announced on the 29 July 2024 that eligibility for Winter Fuel payments will be linked to those on Pension Credit or other means tested benefits for pensioners from Winter 2024. We have received around 38,500 Pension Credit claims in the 5 ...
Answered 18 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4761More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the report by Offshore Energies UK entitled Impact of UKCS fiscal policy on UK economic growth, published on 2 September 2024, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) increasi
Answer: In July, the government confirmed changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), including extending the levy’s end date to March 2030, increasing it by three percentage points to 38%, removing the levy’s main 29% investment allowance, and reducing the generos...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4760More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the report by Offshore Energies UK entitled Impact of UKCS fiscal policy on UK economic growth, published on 2 September 2024, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) increasi
Answer: In July, the government confirmed changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), including extending the levy’s end date to March 2030, increasing it by three percentage points to 38%, removing the levy’s main 29% investment allowance, and reducing the generos...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4759More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the report by Offshore Energies UK entitled Impact of UKCS fiscal policy on UK economic growth, published on 2 September 2024, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) increasi
Answer: In July, the government confirmed changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), including extending the levy’s end date to March 2030, increasing it by three percentage points to 38%, removing the levy’s main 29% investment allowance, and reducing the generos...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4758More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the report by Offshore Energies UK entitled Impact of UKCS fiscal policy on UK economic growth, published on 2 September 2024, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) increasi
Answer: In July, the government confirmed changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), including extending the levy’s end date to March 2030, increasing it by three percentage points to 38%, removing the levy’s main 29% investment allowance, and reducing the generos...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Protective ClothingMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many combat arms earplugs his Department purchased from 3M; and what the cost was.
Answer: Combat Arms Ear Plugs, specifically the 3M Combat Ear Plugs Generation 4.1, were purchased by the Ministry of Defence from 3M as part of the Tactical Hearing Protection – Basic User capability via a NATO Support and Procurement Agency contract. A total of...
Answered 16 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Protective ClothingMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department purchased combat arms earplugs from 3M.
Answer: Combat Arms Ear Plugs, specifically the 3M Combat Ear Plugs Generation 4.1, were purchased by the Ministry of Defence from 3M as part of the Tactical Hearing Protection – Basic User capability via a NATO Support and Procurement Agency contract. A total of...
Answered 16 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre: RedundancyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Sheffield University’s Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre on potential redundancies.
Answer: The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) is part of the University of Sheffield and receives funding from the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. These organisations have been reviewing their nuclear innovation capabilities to ensure they...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3675More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her planned timetable is for ending the investment allowance within the Energy Profits Levy.
Answer: Changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), including increasing the levy by 3 per cent to 38 per cent and removing the levy’s 29% investment allowance, will be implemented from 1 November 2024. This was announced by the Chancellor on 29th July and the Gove...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3674More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her planned timetable is for increasing the rate at which the Energy Profits Levy is charged.
Answer: Changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), including increasing the levy by 3 per cent to 38 per cent and removing the levy’s 29% investment allowance, will be implemented from 1 November 2024. This was announced by the Chancellor on 29th July and the Gove...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSizewell C Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he will make a final investment decision on Sizewell C.
Answer: The Government is committed to the development of Sizewell C, and is working to secure a Final Investment Decision (FID). Subject to receiving the relevant approvals we aim to reach FID before the end of this year.
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power StationsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of gigawatt scale selections in Europe on the UK’s commitment to tripling nuclear globally by 2050.
Answer: The UK has long established relationships with European partners considering gigawatt scale civil nuclear deployment and, as one of the 22 countries to sign up to a pledge to triple civil nuclear globally, is working to coordinate plans to deploy civil nu...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the cost differential per kilowatt is for nuclear development for large scale gigawatt projects and small modular reactors.
Answer: Great British Nuclear is currently administering the small modular reactor (SMR) technology selection process and is now in the process of evaluating bids. Given that this is a live procurement process it would be inappropriate at this time to comment on ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress his Department has made on the Pre-Tender Market Engagement for nuclear development at Wylfa.
Answer: Although pre-tender market engagement for large-scale nuclear published by the previous Government has now closed, we recognise the key role that the GBN-owned site at Wylfa can play in future nuclear projects and helping to achieve energy security and cl...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power StationsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for responding to the Approach to siting new nuclear power stations beyond 2025 consultation, which closed on 10 March 2024.
Answer: The Government is grateful for the views submitted as part of the consultation on the approach to siting new nuclear power stations beyond 2025. This consultation was run to inform drafting of a new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7) which we will b...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power StationsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3020More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for responding to the Alternative routes to market for new nuclear projects consultation, which closed on 12 April 2024.
Answer: The Alternative Routes to Market for New Nuclear Projects consultation was published on 11th January 2024 and closed on 12th April 2024. Consultation responses have been analysed and the Department intends to publish a factual response in due course.
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: VeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed repeal and replacement of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on veterans.
Answer: The Government recognises the dedicated service of veterans and serving personnel who did so much to keep people in Northern Ireland safe during the Troubles. We will engage closely with the veterans community on the way forwards in the Government’s appro...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: VeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) impact of the proposed repeal and replacement of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on veterans and (b) need for support for vete
Answer: The Government recognises the dedicated service of veterans and serving personnel who did so much to keep people in Northern Ireland safe during the Troubles. We will engage closely with the veterans community on the way forwards in the Government’s appro...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3017More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of removing the VAT exemption on independent school fees on deployed armed forces personnel and their families.
Answer: The Government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, ensuring every child has access to high-quality education, which is why we have made the tough decision to end tax breaks for private schools. This will raise revenue for essential publ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPalestinian AuthorityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Beijing Declaration on the potential for reform of the Palestinian Authority.
Answer: The UK supports a two-state solution that guarantees security and stability for both the Israeli and Palestinian people. Hamas cannot remain in charge of Gaza. The Foreign Secretary has spoken with the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Moham...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPalestinian Authority: HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the strength of links between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas.
Answer: Hamas is a proscribed terrorist organisation responsible for an act of barbarism on October 7 that sought to kill countless Israelis and provoke wider conflict with Palestinians. Hamas cannot remain in charge of Gaza. The UK supports a two-state solution...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: TrainingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department plans to take to help workers in the oil and gas industry transition away from the industry following the ban on new oil and gas licences.
Answer: We do not intend to issue new licences to explore new fields because they will not reduce bills and cannot make us energy secure. We will ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition, with no community left behind. We recently set up the Office fo...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for the delivery of a new nuclear power plant at Wylfa.
Answer: Nuclear can play an important role in helping to achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of skilled jobs. As a site which has previously hosted a nuclear power station, and is now owned by Great British Nuclear, Wylfa can play an ...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
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