Andrew Bowie MP: written questions 2025
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Highlands and Islands AirportsScotland OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he (a) last met and (b) plans to meet Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.
Answer: Transport is a devolved matter but the Secretary of State for Scotland and I meet stakeholders from a range of sectors in connection with transport and related matters, as needed. We have not met with any of the aforementioned organisations since taking o...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGlasgow Prestwick AirportScotland OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he (a) last met and (b) plans to meet Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Answer: Transport is a devolved matter but the Secretary of State for Scotland and I meet stakeholders from a range of sectors in connection with transport and related matters, as needed. We have not met with any of the aforementioned organisations since taking o...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCaledonian MacbrayneScotland OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he (a) last met and (b) plans to meet Caledonian MacBrayne Limited.
Answer: Transport is a devolved matter but the Secretary of State for Scotland and I meet stakeholders from a range of sectors in connection with transport and related matters, as needed. We have not met with any of the aforementioned organisations since taking o...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDuty Free Allowances: EU CountriesTreasuryTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26319More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of applying the duty-free allowance to people departing from Great Britain to the European Union.
Answer: Allowances are generally not applied to outbound passengers. Instead, goods will be taxed upon arrival in the destination country (subject to any duty free allowances available in that country).Inbound passengers to the UK are usually entitled to duty fre...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDuty Free Allowances: EU CountriesTreasuryTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26318More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the revenue which would be accrued from applying Duty Free allowances to people departing from Great Britain to the European Union.
Answer: Allowances are generally not applied to outbound passengers. Instead, goods will be taxed upon arrival in the destination country (subject to any duty free allowances available in that country).Inbound passengers to the UK are usually entitled to duty fre...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDuty Free Allowances: AirportsTreasuryTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26317More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing duty free purchases to be made on landing in Great Britain.
Answer: Current duty-free policy avoids large quantities of untaxed goods entering the UK market, while reducing operational burdens at the border and supporting wider health objectives.The Government keeps all taxes under review as part of the policy making proc...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average cost is to accommodate an individual asylum seeker by Scottish local authority.
Answer: This Government inherited an asylum system under exceptional strain, with tens of thousands of people stuck in limbo without any prospect of having their claims processed. At their peak use under the previous government, in the autumn of 2023, more than 4...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much her Department has spent on accommodation for asylum seekers by Scottish local authority.
Answer: This Government inherited an asylum system under exceptional strain, with tens of thousands of people stuck in limbo without any prospect of having their claims processed. At their peak use under the previous government, in the autumn of 2023, more than 4...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hotels her Department has identified as being appropriate for accommodating asylum seekers in Scotland by local authority.
Answer: This Government inherited an asylum system under exceptional strain, with tens of thousands of people stuck in limbo without any prospect of having their claims processed. At their peak use under the previous government, in the autumn of 2023, more than 4...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hotels are being used to house asylum seekers in Scotland by local authority.
Answer: This Government inherited an asylum system under exceptional strain, with tens of thousands of people stuck in limbo without any prospect of having their claims processed. At their peak use under the previous government, in the autumn of 2023, more than 4...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25725More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the impact of changes to Agricultural Property Relief on Scottish farms.
Answer: The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms. It is expected that up to around 2,000 estates will be affected...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25724More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the National Farmers Union of Scotland on changes to Agricultural Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2024 since 30 October 2024.
Answer: The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms. The Government takes into account ...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOffshore IndustryTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25723More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to convene the next Oil and Gas Fiscal Forum.
Answer: The government is committed to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue with the oil and gas sector to support our energy security and ensure the sector plays its role in our clean energy ambitions. In line with this I will chair the next Oil and Gas...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeenshire Council: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25722More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with Aberdeenshire Council on increases in Employers National Insurance contributions in the Autumn Budget.
Answer: The Government takes into account all representations made ahead of the Budget, and meets with stakeholders on a regular basis, including officials and ministers from the Scottish Government. Funding for local authorities in Scotland, including support fo...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordConvention of Scottish Local Authorities: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25721More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities on increases to Employers' National Insurance contributions in the Autumn Budget.
Answer: The Government takes into account all representations made ahead of the Budget, and meets with stakeholders on a regular basis, including officials and ministers from the Scottish Government. Funding for local authorities in Scotland, including support fo...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBradwell Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has for the Bradwell nuclear site.
Answer: The Bradwell site is privately owned, and it would be for the owner to set out their plans for the site.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to publish plans for the future of the Wylfa nuclear site.
Answer: Great British Nuclear (GBN) acquired the sites at Wylfa (in Ynys Mon / Anglesey) and Oldbury-on-Severn (Gloucestershire) in 2024. We will work with GBN to assess options for new nuclear at Wylfa, although decisions have yet to be taken on projects and tec...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: ConstructionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the Community Benefits Package will be published.
Answer: Through the Clean Power Action Plan, we have made clear that where communities host clean energy infrastructure, we will ensure they benefit from it. There are many options in this area including community funds and direct support for households, which we...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSizewell C Power Station: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he expects the final investment decision to be taken in relation to Sizewell C.
Answer: A final investment decision on whether to proceed with the Sizewell C project will be taken in Phase 2 of the Spending Review.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSTEP Programme: BurtonDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent progress his Department has made on implementing the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion power plant at West Burton.
Answer: On 16 January 2025, the Government announced £410m of investment to accelerate development of fusion energy. This is to fund UK fusion programmes in 2025-2026, including STEP. On the same day, UKIFS – the UKAEA subsidiary that will deliver STEP – announce...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on new Small Modular Reactors in Scotland.
Answer: New nuclear power stations will play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs. This Labour Government was elected on a promise to ensure the long-term sustainability of the ...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on new nuclear power stations in Scotland.
Answer: New nuclear power stations will play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs. This Labour Government was elected on a promise to ensure the long-term sustainability of the ...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSeafood: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to (a) reduce bureaucracy on and (b) help increase the competitiveness in international markets of Scotland's seafood industry.
Answer: Fisheries and marine policy are devolved matters and therefore for the Scottish Government to determine within Scotland. Promoting Scotland internationally is one of the Scotland Office’s four priorities. As demonstrated through the Secretary of State for...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFisheries: Renewable EnergyScotland OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to balance the development of offshore renewable energy projects with the sustainability of Scotland’s fishing industry.
Answer: The UK and Scottish Governments share the ambition for Scotland to lead and fully benefit from the clean energy transition. But this change needs to be managed responsibly and in dialogue with a range of industries. Marine planning and fisheries are devol...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: FisheriesScotland OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of floating offshore wind farms on the Scottish fishing industry.
Answer: The UK and Scottish Governments share the ambition for Scotland to lead and fully benefit from the clean energy transition. But this change needs to be managed responsibly and in dialogue with a range of industries. Marine planning and fisheries are devol...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
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