Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
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British Steel: NationalisationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of nationalising British Steel Limited over (a) one year, (b) five years and (c) ten years.
Answer: Since April 2025, the Government has provided approximately £625 million for working capital at British Steel. The longer-term cost to the public purse will depend on future decisions about the company’s operations and any private sector involvement. Deli...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNationalisationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he made of alternative options to nationalisation before concluding that it was necessary in the public interest.
Answer: The Government engaged extensively and in good faith with Jingye to seek a negotiated commercial solution that resolved the ownership of the firm.However, despite those efforts, it was not possible to reach an agreement that was in the interests of taxpay...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFireworks: SmugglingDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential for increased illegal imports or black market sales arising from restrictions on louder fireworks.
Answer: The illegal importation and sale of fireworks are already offences. As part of its consultation on pyrotechnics and fireworks, the Government is seeking views on potential unintended consequences of restricting access to certain fireworks and pyrotechnic ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFireworks: NoiseDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the section on proposal 3: reducing fireworks noise of his Department's consultation entitled Fireworks and pyrotechnics in the UK, published on 16 July 2026, wha
Answer: The consultation seeks to gather views on reducing the maximum permitted noise level of consumer fireworks. The Government is proposing to reduce the current maximum of 120 decibels (A, imp). The consultation seeks views on three options, a 110 decibel (A...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWestminster Hall SittingsLeader of the HouseTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19542More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what formal mechanisms exist to monitor whether undertakings given by Ministers during Westminster Hall debates are fulfilled.
Answer: Ministers have a duty to Parliament to account, and be held to account, for the policies, decisions and actions of their departments. Westminster Hall debates are a valuable opportunity for Members to debate subjects for which the Government is responsibl...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWestminster Hall SittingsLeader of the HouseTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19541More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what estimate he has made of the annual cost to Government Departments of preparing for and responding to Westminster Hall debates.
Answer: It is not possible to provide an exact cost for preparing Ministers to respond to Westminster Hall Debates. There will be differences in the costs of Civil Service, Special Adviser and Ministerial time depending on the policy matter and length of the deba...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWestminster Hall SittingsLeader of the HouseTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19540More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what the average attendance by honourable and right honourable Members was at Westminster Hall debates in each of the last five parliamentary Sessions.
Answer: The information requested is not held. The attendance of Members at Westminster Hall debates is not a matter for the Government.Members’ contributions to Westminster Hall debates can be found at: https://hansard.parliament.uk/.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWestminster Hall SittingsLeader of the HouseTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19539More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, how many commitments made by Ministers during Westminster Hall debates have subsequently resulted in (a) policy changes, (b) new funding announcements and (c) legislative proposals in each of the last five parliamentary Ses
Answer: The information requested is not held.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUndercover Policing InquiryHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made in implementing recommendations arising from the Undercover Policing Inquiry's interim reports.
Answer: i) The Undercover Policing Inquiry employs 36 civil servants. An additional 99 staff are contracted or sourced through a managed services contract to provide other services, such as legal support. ii) The Inquiry’s first interim report was published in Ju...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUndercover Policing InquiryHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government has undertaken an equality impact assessment in relation to proposals concerning the future of the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Answer: i) The Undercover Policing Inquiry employs 36 civil servants. An additional 99 staff are contracted or sourced through a managed services contract to provide other services, such as legal support. ii) The Inquiry’s first interim report was published in Ju...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUndercover Policing InquiryHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many members of staff are currently employed by the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Answer: i) The Undercover Policing Inquiry employs 36 civil servants. An additional 99 staff are contracted or sourced through a managed services contract to provide other services, such as legal support. ii) The Inquiry’s first interim report was published in Ju...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUndercover Policing InquiryHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the annual operating cost of the Undercover Policing Inquiry in each financial year since its establishment.
Answer: i) The Undercover Policing Inquiry employs 36 civil servants. An additional 99 staff are contracted or sourced through a managed services contract to provide other services, such as legal support. ii) The Inquiry’s first interim report was published in Ju...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMarriage: ReformMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms on demand for approved wedding venues.
Answer: On 16 July, the Government published the consultation ‘Tying the Knot: Reforming weddings law in England and Wales alongside an impact assessment of the proposed reforms. The impact assessment estimates that the reforms could lead to a 3% increase in the ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMarriage: ReformMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Government intends to publish draft legislation for pre-legislative scrutiny before introducing a Bill to reform weddings law.
Answer: On 16 July, the Government published the consultation ‘Tying the Knot: Reforming weddings law in England and Wales alongside an impact assessment of the proposed reforms. The impact assessment estimates that the reforms could lead to a 3% increase in the ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMarriage: ReformMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms on the prevention and detection of sham marriages.
Answer: On 16 July, the Government published the consultation ‘Tying the Knot: Reforming weddings law in England and Wales alongside an impact assessment of the proposed reforms. The impact assessment estimates that the reforms could lead to a 3% increase in the ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMarriage: ReformMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms on the financial viability of local authority registration services.
Answer: On 16 July, the Government published the consultation ‘Tying the Knot: Reforming weddings law in England and Wales alongside an impact assessment of the proposed reforms. The impact assessment estimates that the reforms could lead to a 3% increase in the ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMarriage: ReformMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate she has made of the number of additional marriages that would take place annually if the proposed reforms are implemented.
Answer: On 16 July, the Government published the consultation ‘Tying the Knot: Reforming weddings law in England and Wales alongside an impact assessment of the proposed reforms. The impact assessment estimates that the reforms could lead to a 3% increase in the ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Fair Pay Agreement on the number of agency staff in adult social care.
Answer: The Government has taken a major step in boosting the wages and working conditions of adult social care workers across England, having announced a £500 million investment into the first ever Fair Pay Agreement in the sector. This forms part of an increase...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether local authorities will receive additional funding beyond the £500 million announced to meet any increased commissioning costs resulting from the Fair Pay Agreement.
Answer: The Government has taken a major step in boosting the wages and working conditions of adult social care workers across England, having announced a £500 million investment into the first ever Fair Pay Agreement in the sector. This forms part of an increase...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the average increase in hourly pay for adult social care workers arising from the Fair Pay Agreement in each of the first five years following its implementation.
Answer: The Government has taken a major step in boosting the wages and working conditions of adult social care workers across England, having announced a £500 million investment into the first ever Fair Pay Agreement in the sector. This forms part of an increase...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Lavatories: Stoma AppliancesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will consider establishing an assessment scheme for the adequacy of toilet provision in public areas at catering to the needs of stoma users.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 5730 on 4 June 2026. The Government has no plans to establish a scheme to assess the adequacy of toilet provision for users. The Building Safety Act 2022 requires the Building Safety Regulator to...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: OvercrowdingDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms are available to passengers to report breaches of maximum passenger numbers on public transport services.
Answer: Passengers who believe that maximum passenger numbers, crowding standards or other passenger welfare obligations have been breached can raise concerns directly with the relevant transport operator through its complaints process. If they are dissatisfied w...
Answered 10 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: FiresDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the obligations of landowners near railway tracks to maintain land to avoid the risk of fire causing disruption to rail services.
Answer: The Department has not made a specific assessment of the effectiveness of landowners’ obligations in relation to fire prevention adjacent to railway property. Responsibility for managing vegetation and other fire risks rests with the relevant landowner, w...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordHorse Riding: FydleDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of regulations protecting horse riders in Fylde constituency.
Answer: Government is committed to making our roads safer for all users, which will in turn reduce the risk to horse riders. The new Road Safety Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads by 65% b...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: Tax AllowancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will assess the potential merits of increasing tax free bounty payments to members of the reserve forces.
Answer: This Government recognises that Reserves are at the heart of Defence. Last month, this Government increased the bounty payments by 3.6% on 1 April 2026, following the Armed Forces Pay Review Body recommendations. This increased the annual tax free bounty ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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