Andrew Griffith MP: written questions
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Members: CorrespondenceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to respond to the letter of 18 March 2025 from the hon. Member for Arundel and South Downs.
Answer: A reply to the hon. Member was sent on 24 June 2025.
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelTreasuryTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54414More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations her Department has made to the Office for National Statistics on the economic classification assessment of British Steel.
Answer: HM Treasury officials work with the independent Office for National Statistics (ONS) to discuss their forward workplan for economic statistics classifications and the priorities for HM Treasury within that workplan (as set out in the ONS’ website). These ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what representations his Department has made to the Office for National Statistics on the economic classification assessment of British Steel.
Answer: My department is currently working closely with both ONS and HMT to determine the classification of BSL. My department's current expectation is for BSL to be classified as a public corporation and that the situation will remain under review by ONS.
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Immigration ControlsCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53673More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the potential use of eGates set out in the UK-EU Common Understanding will include an exemption from the upcoming EU Entry Exit system requirements for fingerprinting.
Answer: UK national travellers will be required to register in the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). Exemptions will be in place for UK nationals who are Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries or otherwise long-term resident in the EU. Implementation of the EES is a matt...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDomicil: TaxationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what representations the Minister for Investment has received on the decision to end the remittance basis of taxation.
Answer: The Minister for Investment has not had any specific meetings on the topic of changes to the remittance basis of taxation.
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNew Businesses: Venture CapitalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many UK-based start-ups raised venture-capital rounds that included at least one overseas investor in each of the last five years; and what the total capital raised in those rounds was in each year
Answer: According to figures recently published by the BVCA, UK businesses raised £9bn of venture and growth capital in 2024 - a 12.5% rise compared to 2023. This reflects the UK’s position as Europe’s leading hub for Venture Capital, attracting investment into o...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53219More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many notifications under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 involving foreign acquirers have been (a) received and (b) cleared unconditionally in each month since the Act came into force.
Answer: The Government publishes an annual report with details of activities under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act each financial year. This includes the number of notifications received by month, number of final notifications (acquisitions which a...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UKTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53218More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total stock of UK corporate bonds held by non-resident investors was in each quarter of the last five years for which figures are available.
Answer: As part of their Balance of Payments release, the Office for National Statistics produce statistics on cross-border transactions and positions. This includes information on the aggregate market value of UK quoted equities held by non-resident investors, n...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UKTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53217More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the net inflow of (a) portfolio and (b) other investment from non-resident investors to the UK was in each quarter since Q1 2019 for which data is available.
Answer: As part of their Balance of Payments release, the Office for National Statistics produce statistics on cross-border transactions and positions. This includes information on the aggregate market value of UK quoted equities held by non-resident investors, n...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UKTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53216More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the aggregate market value of UK-quoted equities held by non-resident investors was in each quarter of the last five years for which data is available.
Answer: As part of their Balance of Payments release, the Office for National Statistics produce statistics on cross-border transactions and positions. This includes information on the aggregate market value of UK quoted equities held by non-resident investors, n...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the mean salary provided at application by Indian nationals issued with a Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) was in (a) 2023 and (b) 2024.
Answer: Applicants to the Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist route must be awarded points for the salary requirement, either meeting the general salary requirement of £48,500 or the relevant going rate for their occupation, whichever is higher. The Hom...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Written QuestionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to respond to Question (a) 47358, (b) 47359, (c) 47360, (d) 47361 and (e) 47362 tabled by the hon. Member for Arundel and South Downs on 23 April 2024.
Answer: A response was published on 12th May 2025 to Questions 47358, 47359, 47360, 47361 and 47362.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDouble Taxation: IndiaTreasuryTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50595More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, agreed on 6 May 2025, if she will make an estimate of the number of British Nationals that will use the Double Contribution Convention with India in each of the n
Answer: The OBR will certify the impact of the trade deal including the Double Contributions Convention in the usual way at a fiscal event, once the deal is finalised and ratified. The agreement to negotiate a Double Contributions Convention was made in the conte...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the median salary provided at application by Indian nationals issued with a Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) was in (a) 2023 and (b) 2024.
Answer: Applicants to the Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist route must be awarded points for the salary requirement, either meeting the general salary requirement of £48,500 or the relevant going rate for their occupation, whichever is higher. The Hom...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with businesses in the IT services sector on (a) the UK-India trade deal and (b) the Double Contribution Convention with India.
Answer: Before launching free trade agreement talks with India, The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) ran a public call for input to help us understand what businesses and consumers wanted. As talks progressed, we frequently engaged with businesses across a...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance Contributions: IndiaTreasuryTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50234More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of making exemptions for the payment of National Insurance contributions under the Double Contribution Convention with India on receipts from (a) employee and (b) e
Answer: The OBR will certify the impact of the trade deal including the Double Contributions Convention in the usual way at a fiscal event, once the deal is finalised and ratified. The agreement to negotiate a Double Contributions Convention was made in the conte...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance Contributions: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of visas that would be eligible for exemptions from paying National Insurance contributions in the UK under the Double Contribution Convention with India that
Answer: The Double Contributions Convention (DCC) is not a visa route. It will be a reciprocal international treaty between countries which ensures that detached workers are only liable to pay social security contributions in one country at a time on the same ear...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance Contributions: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which visa categories would be eligible for an exemption from paying National Insurance contributions in the UK under the Double Contribution Convention with India.
Answer: The Double Contributions Convention (DCC) is not a visa route. It will be a reciprocal international treaty between countries which ensures that detached workers are only liable to pay social security contributions in one country at a time on the same ear...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance Contributions: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people hold a visa that would make them eligible for an exemption from paying UK National Insurance contributions under the Double Contribution Convention with India.
Answer: The Double Contributions Convention (DCC) is not a visa route. It will be a reciprocal international treaty between countries which ensures that detached workers are only liable to pay social security contributions in one country at a time on the same ear...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: Export ControlsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2025 to Question 47850 on Cultural Heritage: Export Controls, what the total value was of objects in export licence applications received in each month for the
Answer: The total value of objects in export licence applications received by the Export Licensing Unit, run by Arts Council England, between May 2020- April 2025 was £46,224,886,566 A monthly breakdown is also available, see attached.
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTradeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to (a) lay his Department’s trade strategy before Parliament and (b) provide copies of that strategy to the media.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is committed to upholding our parliamentary commitments and transparency. The Trade Strategy will be laid in Parliament, making the paper accessible to members of both Houses, in due course and will be made available ...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGreen BeltMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with planning authorities in the (a) South West, (b) South East, (c) West Midlands, (d) East Midlands and (e) the East of England on the designation
Answer: Government policy in respect of the designation of new Green Belts may be found in Chapter 13 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which sets out that new Green Belts should be established only in exceptional circumstances. The Framework was recentl...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: Export ControlsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many applications for export licences for objects of cultural interest were (a) received and (b) granted in each month of the past 5 years; and what was the total value of these items.
Answer: The Export Licensing Unit, run by Arts Council England, received a total number of 27,501 applications for export licenses for objects of cultural interest from May 2020-April 2025, a monthly average of 466. The total number of granted applications was 25...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how much funding his Department has been provided with under Section 8 of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025.
Answer: The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 gives Government the power to direct British Steel’s board and workforce, ensure they get paid, and order the raw materials to keep the blast furnaces running in Scunthorpe. We will report regularly to Parlia...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of support for British Steel Limited through the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025; and how much his Department has committed to under
Answer: The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 gives Government the power to direct British Steel’s board and workforce, ensure they get paid, and order the raw materials to keep the blast furnaces running in Scunthorpe. We will report regularly to Parlia...
Answered 12 May 2025
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