Andrew George MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Digital Technology: Proof of IdentityCabinet OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95015More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that digital identity does not become a de facto requirement for participation in (a) commerce, (b) governance and (c) daily life.
Answer: The Government’s new digital credential will focus on use cases that are most impactful for the public and will be designed to make interactions with public services easier. We will invite views on such use cases through the public consultation that will ...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Government: Proof of IdentityCabinet OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95014More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to provide alternative identity verification routes for individuals who do not wish to submit (a) facial and (b) other biometric data in the context of the proposed introduction of d
Answer: We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and truly inclusive system for the UK. The consultation will gather views on the scheme, including any concerns around facial and biometric data associ...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Government: Proof of IdentityTreasuryTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95013More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what safeguards will be in place for self-employed individuals who decline to use the Government’s One Login system in 2027 on grounds of (a) conscience and (b) security.
Answer: GOV.UK One Login is the single sign-in and identity checking solution enabling citizens to access digital government services. Over time it will replace all other sign-in methods on GOV.UK including Government Gateway. Whilst HMRC will serve most of its c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Government: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that the proposed digital verification process for the Government’s One Login system is compliant with Article 9 of the UK General Data Protection Reg
Answer: GOV.UK One Login is fully compliant with all aspects of data protection law, including in relation to the processing of biometric data under the UK GDPR. DSIT relies on Article 9(2)(g) UK GDPR (substantial public interest) for the processing of biometric ...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: Scottish IslandsScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 906522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on support for transport services for Scottish islands.
Answer: It is vital that Scotland’s island communities continue to thrive. Reliable, affordable transport connections are a critical part of that.The Scottish Government has failed to deliver that, and island communities, rightly, are demanding a credible plan fo...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCash DispensingTreasuryTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92496More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made on implementing the provisions in Schedule 8 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 on access to cash; and what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 g...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a formal impact assessment on the abolition of NHS England to include assessment of (a) patient safety risks during the transition, (b) impact on delivery of (i) the 10-year plan
Answer: The Government is committed to transparency and evidence-based policy making. In line with established best practice for impact assessments, we will publish proportionate assessments to support these reforms. Where appropriate, assessments will be publish...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps will be taken to avoid disruption to frontline services (a) during and (b) after the abolition of NHS England.
Answer: Our commitment to the delivery of frontline services for patients underpins the transformation. We will simplify the National Health Service and remove layers of unnecessary bureaucracy, which will allow us to reinvest more into the frontline, so patients...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) clinical leadership and (b) specialist networks currently hosted by NHS England are maintained during and after its abolition.
Answer: Clinical leaders and networks of specialists across the country play a vital role in providing advice, catalysing change, and improving care. Following the announcement that NHS England will be abolished as an arm’s length body and replaced by a new Depar...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timetable is for publication of a formal impact assessment on the abolition of NHS England.
Answer: We will publish an impact assessment as part of the material to accompany the required primary legislation which will be brought forward when parliamentary time allows. Work is progressing at pace to develop the design and operating model for the new inte...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCash DispensingTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90126More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made on implementing the provisions in Schedule 8 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 on access to cash; and what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 g...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank ServicesTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90125More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the Government has to promote (a) community banking models and (b) cooperative financial institutions to improve access to banking services in underserved areas.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of diversity in the UK financial services sector, including community banking and co-operative models such as credit unions. These institutions provide valuable options for local communities, including underserved ...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBanks: ClosuresTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90124More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the economic impact of bank branch closures on high streets for local businesses; and what steps are being considered to mitigate these.
Answer: Banking is changing, with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. Whilst the Government does not make economic estimates regarding the impact of branch closures, the Government does understand the importance of face-to-f...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Bank ServicesTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90123More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises have access to affordable banking services in rural areas.
Answer: The government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to rural and coastal communities and is committed to championing sufficient access for both business and personal customers. This is why the government is working with industry to roll out ...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: AccessTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90122More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that financial products and services meet the accessibility requirements set out under the (a) Consumer Duty and (b) Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Answer: Earlier this month, I published the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy setting out an ambitious programme of measures to improve financial inclusion and resilience for underserved groups across the UK. This includes a key focus on digital inclusion...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank ServicesTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90121More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that open banking initiatives under the Financial Inclusion Strategy are accessible to consumers with (a) low digital literacy and (b) limited internet access.
Answer: Earlier this month, I published the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy setting out an ambitious programme of measures to improve financial inclusion and resilience for underserved groups across the UK. This includes a key focus on digital inclusion...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90120More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans her Department has to review the adequacy of banking infrastructure in rural areas as part of its 10-year Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy.
Answer: The government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to rural and coastal communities and is committed to championing sufficient access for both business and personal customers. This is why the government is working with industry to roll out ...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank ServicesTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90119More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to introduce statutory requirements for banks to provide alternative face-to-face services in communities in which branches have closed.
Answer: Banking is changing, with many customers benefitting from the convenience and flexibility of managing their finances remotely. However, Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and is committed to championing sufficient...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Digital TechnologyTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90118More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that digital banking services are (a) compliant with inclusive design principles outlined in the Financial Inclusion Strategy and (b) accessible to people with disabilit
Answer: Earlier this month, I published the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy setting out an ambitious programme of measures to improve financial inclusion and resilience for underserved groups across the UK. This includes a key focus on digital inclusion...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBanking HubsTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90117More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans her Department has to expand the network of banking hubs (a) in all areas and (b) in areas with multiple recent bank branch closures.
Answer: Banking is changing, with many customers benefitting from the convenience and flexibility of managing their finances remotely. However, Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and is committed to championing sufficient...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90116More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the adequacy of its guidance on ensuring access to banking services for rural and coastal communities, in the context of (a) branch and (b) ATM cl
Answer: The government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to rural and coastal communities and is committed to championing sufficient access for both business and personal customers. This is why the government is working with industry to roll out ...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPigs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a ban on farrowing crates on pig production capacity.
Answer: We remain firmly committed to maintaining and improving animal welfare and want to work closely with the farming sector to deliver high standards. The use of farrowing crates for pigs is an issue which we are currently considering very carefully, includin...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPigs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of imported pork produced using farrowing crates on the competitiveness of UK farmers that do not use farrowing crates.
Answer: The Government supports both a competitive farming sector and the need to maintain high animal welfare standards in the UK. No such assessment has been undertaken. No data is held on the production method of imported pork.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPigs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with counterparts in (a) Austria, (b) Sweden, (c) Switzerland, (d) Norway, (e) Germany, and (f) New Zealand on their (i) banning and (ii) phasin
Answer: We have regular engagement with counterparts in other countries on farmed animal welfare issues, including on cages and other close confinement systems.
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: Hazardous SubstancesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what research his Department has commissioned on (a) reproductive health incomes and (b) other long-term health effects of occupational exposure to hazardous medicinal products among nursing staff;
Answer: The Government has not commissioned any research on the reproductive health outcomes or long-term health effects of the occupational exposure of nursing staff to hazardous medicinal products. No assessment has been made of the cost to the National Health ...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
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