Angus MacDonald MP: written questions 2025
581 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Warner Bros Discovery: TakeoversDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with representatives of the UK film and cinema sectors regarding the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
Answer: The Government is aware that Netflix has submitted a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets as part of an ongoing acquisition process. Given the legal and commercial sensitivities involved, it would not be appropriate to comment on l...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWarner Bros Discovery: TakeoversDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix on the UK cinema exhibition sector.
Answer: The Government is aware that Netflix has submitted a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets as part of an ongoing acquisition process. Given the legal and commercial sensitivities involved, it would not be appropriate to comment on l...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWarner Bros Discovery: TakeoversDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for UK competition policy of the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
Answer: Under competition law, responsibility for investigating the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition falls to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s independent competition authority. The Government has ensured that the CMA has sig...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine Action: Hunger StrikesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what clinical monitoring arrangements are in place for Palestine Action activists on hunger strike; and whether hospital care will be provided if medically advised.
Answer: Healthcare services in the prison estate are commissioned by NHS England. All prison healthcare providers are commissioned and contracted to use National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and have pathways of care in place for people ref...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that households do not face further rises in energy bills if the support announced in the recent Budget is not extended beyond the initial three-
Answer: The Government is funding the majority of the legacy Renewables Obligation for 3 full years, covering the period for which the Government set resource budgets at the Spending Review, while it takes steps to address the underlying issues of high bills. Our...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of whether the energy bill support measures announced in the recent Budget will cease after the stated three-year period.
Answer: The Government is funding the majority of the legacy Renewables Obligation for 3 full years, covering the period for which the Government set resource budgets at the Spending Review, while it takes steps to address the underlying issues of high bills. Our...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of electricity demand from AI-related data centres on electricity prices.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring electricity networks can meet rising electricity demand, including from data centres, and to protecting consumer bills. Locating data centres where there is excess renewable generation could lower constraint costs, ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to increase defence manufacturing capabilities.
Answer: The UK has a world class production and manufacturing eco-system, providing high-quality, cutting-edge armaments, components, and technologies for our Armed Forces and our allies. The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) 2025 sets out how we will deliver a d...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordProscribed Organisations: BroadcastingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on the regulatory handling of broadcasters with potential links to proscribed organisations.
Answer: Ofcom, by law, carries out its duties independently of the Government. Ofcom has an ongoing duty, under the Broadcasting Acts 1990 and 1996, to be satisfied that any person holding a broadcasting licence is, and remains, fit and proper to hold those licen...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLuaLua TVHome OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the broadcaster LuaLua TV on national security.
Answer: We do not routinely comment on the detail of operational matters or specific threats. But national security is the first duty of any government, and we take any malicious activity that might pose a threat to our security extremely seriously.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support she provides through international partners for people impacted by violence and displacement in Nigeria.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement of 27 November 2025.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: AbductionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of increased kidnappings for ransom in Nigeria.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement of 27 November 2025.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with her Nigerian counterpart on protection of civilians in areas affected by armed militant activity.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement of 27 November 2025.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: Internally Displaced PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support Nigerian authorities in reducing displacement caused by violence in northern and Middle Belt states.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement of 27 November 2025.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of violence against religious minorities in Nigeria.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement of 27 November 2025.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of targeting of Christian communities in Nigeria by armed militant groups.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement of 27 November 2025.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Foreign CompaniesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the level of dependence on overseas suppliers for wind turbine components and its potential implications for energy security.
Answer: The Government takes the security and resilience of UK energy infrastructure very seriously. The department is committed to working closely across Government and industry stakeholders to take forward the actions needed to develop supply chains that are re...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: National SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance his Department provides to developers on national security considerations when selecting suppliers for critical energy infrastructure.
Answer: The Government takes the security and resilience of UK energy infrastructure very seriously. The department works closely with other government departments, agencies and industry partners to understand, assess and mitigate threats to energy infrastructure...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: National SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the national security considerations relevant to renewable energy developments in proximity to defence sites.
Answer: The Government takes the security and resilience of UK energy infrastructure very seriously. The Department collaborates with government departments – including the Ministry of Defence – other agencies and industry partners on a regular and ongoing basis ...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: National SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the national security implications of foreign-state-linked companies supplying components for renewable energy infrastructure.
Answer: The Government takes the security and resilience of UK energy infrastructure very seriously. The department works closely with other government departments, agencies and industry partners to understand, assess and mitigate threats to energy infrastructure...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: PakistanDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support cultural engagement with the Pakistani community.
Answer: Through a broad range of activity largely delivered by our Arm’s-Length bodies, my Department supports engagement with the Pakistani community, and indeed the wider South Asian community, as we believe community cohesion is better served by providing univ...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: IndiaDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support cultural engagement with the Indian community.
Answer: Our relationship with India is a priority for this Government. Our shared culture and heritage provides a foundation for mutual benefits and economic growth. India is a priority for our Creative Industries Sector Plan and our people to people engagement.D...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: Republic of IrelandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support cultural engagement with the Irish community.
Answer: I value the UK’s strong cultural relationship with Ireland which has been developed over many years of successful partnerships between UK and Irish arts and cultural organisations and I recognise the substantial contribution that the Irish community makes...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: PrizesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the merits of regulating the use of (a) workplace culture and (b) employer-of-the-year award to ensure such awards do not misrepresent compliance with equalit
Answer: The Government has no plans to regulate the use of such awards.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: RadicalismDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of recent reports that social media platform algorithms may promote harmful or extremist content to users.
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, platforms now have a legal duty to protect users. Since March 2025, services must proactively scan for and remove illegal content such as terrorist material, or that which stirs up racial hatred. In July 2025, additional new c...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →