Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
GratuitiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the impact of upcoming changes to tipping requirements on part time workers.
Answer: It is a legal requirement for all tips, gratuities and service charges to be passed on to the workers who have earned them. They must be distributed in a fair and transparent manner between workers, including part time and full time workers. The new requi...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGratuitiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the number of businesses required to revise their tipping policies before October 2026.
Answer: All businesses which receive tips on more than an exceptional and occasional basis are required to have a written tipping policy, and make it available to their staff.The new requirements will mean that these employers must review their policies – and con...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the new steel import quota arrangements on manufacturers and downstream steel users across the UK.
Answer: The Government held extensive consultations with both primary steel producers and downstream users to inform development of the trade measure. This included a Call for Evidence in July 2025. The Explanatory Memorandum to both the affirmative and negative ...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the impact of further CPTPP enlargement on UK businesses.
Answer: One of the biggest opportunities from CPTPP being a ‘living agreement’ comes from expanding the membership. CPTPP expansion helps UK companies grow their exports in a wider range of countries through a stable rules-based trading environment. It also suppo...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Young people and work: Interim report finding that 84% of NEETs do want to work, what steps is he taking to ensure that the guaranteed hours provisions do not constrain access to
Answer: The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts of the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025. This includes consideration of the potential impact of the right to guaranteed hours on employment for ...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPart-time Employment: Young PeopleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the guaranteed hours provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 on the availability of part-time and entry-level roles for people aged 16 to 2
Answer: The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts from the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025. This includes consideration of the potential impact of the right to guaranteed hours on employment fo...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSelf-employedDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress he has made on implementing recommendations from the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices on (a) self-employment and (b) independent work.
Answer: While the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices continues to be a valuable resource, the government is focused on delivering the plan to Make Work Pay to bring employment rights legislation into the 21st century. This includes measures to support the ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the new steel import measures on costs for the construction sector.
Answer: The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. This includes direct engagement with construction industry representati...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate his Department has made of the additional volume of steel that will be sourced from UK producers as a result of the new tariff and quota regime.
Answer: The new trade measure, alongside our wider steel strategy, will reinforce the UK steel sector’s resilience and help us meet our ambition for domestic production to meet 40–50% of the UK’s steel demand. We will continue to monitor the measure and conduct a...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpirits: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small distilleries.
Answer: Small distilleries play an important role in the UK’s food and drink sector and the Government supports them through its wider SME offer. DBT provides access to the Business Growth Service, which brings together advice, guidance and support to help busine...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFlexible Working: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the number of workers in Fylde who may lose access to flexible work opportunities as a consequence of the reforms.
Answer: The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts of the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will publish further analysis in due course as we implement these measures. This includes considerat...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFair Work Agency: Operating CostsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the annual operating cost of the Fair Work Agency.
Answer: As set out in the department’s Strategic Steer, the Fair Work Agency has a budget of £60.1 million in 2026/27. The budget reflects the agency’s expanding remit and the additional functions it will take on. The uplift is intended to ensure the agency is pr...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorking HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what analysis has been undertaken regarding the potential impact of guaranteed-hours requirements on recruitment practices.
Answer: The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts from the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will publish further analysis in due course as we implement these measures. This includes consider...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to publish updated modelling of the impact of the Employment Rights Act on employment levels.
Answer: The government has published a comprehensive package of analysis on the Employment Rights Act. The analysis, shows that the Act could have small, positive effects on employment: Employment Rights Act 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK. Throughout the Act’s...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate his Department has made of the annual cost to businesses of complying with changes introduced in the Employment Rights Act.
Answer: The Government has published 29 Impact Assessments representing a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Act: Employment Rights Act 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK. Each Impact Assessment considers how impacts businesse...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Motor VehiclesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending protections equivalent to those available under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to sole traders and small businesses purc
Answer: The Government has no current plans to extend protections equivalent to those available under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to sole traders and small businesses purchasing essential business vehicles. As a general principle, the Government does not interve...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to introduce legislation to amend the statutory framework governing the Universal Service Obligation for the Royal Mail.
Answer: The government currently has no plans to amend the statutory framework governing the Universal Service Obligation (USO) set out in the Postal Services Act 2011. Under the Act, Ofcom, as the independent regulator, is responsible for securing a sustainable ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPostal Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the changes to letter delivery frequencies on households that rely on postal services for essential communications.
Answer: The government is committed to the provision of a reliable and affordable universal postal service that works for consumers, workers and communities.Ofcom, as the independent regulator, has introduced reforms to the universal service obligation intended t...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of higher fuel costs on small and medium-sized enterprises in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The government recognises that high energy prices remain a concern for small and medium sized businesses. We are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its impact on international energy markets.Fuel markets are governed by competition an...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: CrimeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of illegal activities in high street businesses on legitimate businesses.
Answer: The criminal exploitation of the high street has a significant impact on communities and erodes public trust in legitimate businesses. It undermines competition, discourages investment, and contributes to the decline of once-thriving high streets.The Home...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBatteries: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress his Department has made on providing £1.5 billion funding to new gigafactories.
Answer: The Government has put batteries and electric vehicles at the heart of the Modern Industrial Strategy including by allocating £4 billion to 2035 for the DRIVE35 programme. DRIVE35 is supporting investment in an end-to-end EV supply chain, including gigafa...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSubscriptions: Misleading AdvertisingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on enforcement action against companies operating misleading subscription models.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) 2024 sets out new consumer protection rules for subscription contracts. Once the rules are in force, traders will have to provide clear information about subscription contracts before a consumer s...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSubscriptions: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the prevalence of deceptive online subscription practices, including misleading free trials and unclear recurring payment terms.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) 2024 sets out new consumer protection rules for subscription contracts. Once the rules are in force, traders will have to provide clear information about subscription contracts before a consumer s...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUnfair PracticesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the Competition and Markets Authority is taking to protect consumers from rogue traders, including those who provide substandard or fraudulent services.
Answer: The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) decision-making is independent of government. Each parliament the government issues a Strategic Steer to the CMA setting out its priorities for the CMA and the wider policy objectives to which it should have r...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUnfair PracticesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the compliance advice published by the Competition and Markets Authority for trader recommendation platforms in protecting consumers from
Answer: The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) decision-making is independent of government. Each parliament the government issues a Strategic Steer to the CMA setting out its priorities for the CMA and the wider policy objectives to which it should have r...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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