Ann Davies MP: written questions
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Written questions
Electric CablesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the costs of (a) undergrounding electricity transmission infrastructure and (b) developing overhead transmission lines.
Answer: Evidence published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (April 2025) shows that the lifetime cost of underground transmission cables is around four and a half times higher than overhead lines. As costs are borne by the electricity bill payer, ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric CablesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the National Policy Statement for Electricity Networks Infrastructure (EN-5), on what evidential basis his Department has determined that overhead lines should be the strong
Answer: The starting presumption for electricity network developments set out in EN-5 is based on several factors including cost, environmental and technical points. Overhead lines are quicker and easier to construct, cause less environmental disturbance during c...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he had with the Welsh Government on the cross-border specialist healthcare network for children and young people with cancer and inequalities in access across the UK prior to the a
Answer: The Department knows that the cost of travel is an important issue for many young cancer patients and their families across the United Kingdom.Through the National Cancer Plan, the Government is committing up to £10 million a year to a new fund open to al...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether travel fund for children and young people included in the National Cancer Plan for England will be available to any young cancer patients in Wales, in particular those who receive their can
Answer: The Department knows that the cost of travel is an important issue for many young cancer patients and their families across the United Kingdom. Through the National Cancer Plan, the Government is committing up to £10 million a year to a new fund open to a...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her letter on 14 January 2025 to the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Transport, if she will publish the evidence used in her assessment that the railways in Wales have seen low levels
Answer: The Spending Review statement and the Infrastructure Strategy recognises Wales’ long-term infrastructure needs and will deliver at least £445 million of rail enhancements to realise them. The attached table shows the UK Government funded expenditure on en...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the Wales Route's percentage share of UK rail network.
Answer: The Wales Route share of passenger rail journeys is approximately 2% of the total rail usage for Great Britain. The level of investment across the different parts of the railway network is determined by the needs of the network, value for money and meetin...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWales Rail BoardDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will publish details of the structure, membership and operation of the Wales Rail Board.
Answer: The Wales Rail Board meets on a quarterly basis and includes representation from the Department for Transport, Network Rail, the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales. The Board provides strategic direction for enhancement schemes in Wales and ensures ...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in pursuant to the answer to question 109355, of the £2.5 billion forecast to be spent between 2024 - 2029, how much of this is OMR spending on the Wales Route and how much is other additional costs for the Wal
Answer: £1.9 billion OMR funding has been allocated to the Wales and Borders route for the five years between 2024 and 2029. The remaining funding is expected to be spent on other costs associated with the route as well as infrastructure enhancements to invest in...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of low levels of rail enhancement funding for railways in Wales on passenger numbers in Wales.
Answer: The 2025 Spending Review and Infrastructure Strategy acknowledged Wales’s ongoing infrastructure requirements, pledging at least £445 million towards rail improvements to meet these needs. These upgrades will deliver further passenger growth on rail route...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what percentage of UK Government rail (a) Enhancement and (b) Operations, Maintenance and Renewal spending does Wales receive.
Answer: For Control Period 7 (2024-2029) planned Operations, Maintenance, and Renewal spending in Wales comprises 5.5% of the UK total.For the Spending Review period from 2026 to 2030 planned Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline (RNEP) spending in Wales comprises 3....
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: VaccinationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with his EU counterparts on a future SPS agreement and the potential impact of this on the rollout of Bovine TB vaccines in the UK.
Answer: The Government has begun negotiations with the EU on an SPS agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and removing barriers to trade for British producers and retailers. While those negotiations are ongoing...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceTreasuryTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111308More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much capital funding has the Welsh Government received for highway maintenance up to 2030.
Answer: The Department for Transport received additional funding for highway maintenance at Spending Review 2025, and the Barnett formula was applied in the usual way in line with the funding arrangements set out in the Statement of Funding Policy. At Spending Re...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCoal: LicensingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the inclusion of coal tips in the forthcoming coal license ban.
Answer: My Rt hon Friend regularly meets with the Welsh Government to discuss a range of issues. Official-level engagement with the Welsh Government has taken place and will continue as this policy develops.
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an estimate of how average journey times on railways in Wales compare to equivalent distances on the railways in (a) London and (b) the southeast of England.
Answer: Rail statistics published by the Department for Transport, the Office of Rail and Road, and the Office for National Statistics provide data on passenger journeys, punctuality, regional rail usage and access to stations, but do not include comparative jour...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: InfrastructureDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an estimate of the relative level of per head spending on railway infrastructure in (a) Wales and (b) England.
Answer: This Government believes in the importance of rail investment to support economic growth and bring connections to people all across the country. The level of investment is determined by the needs of the network, value for money and meeting the Government’...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of levels of funding provided by the UK Government for railways in Wales.
Answer: The level of investment across the different parts of the railway network is determined by the needs of the network, value for money and meeting the Government’s priorities. The benefits of this spend can accrue in geographically distant locations. The fu...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to ensure that areas in Wales that will not receive rail funding from the £445 million announced at the Spending Review 2025 receive rail investment from the UK Government.
Answer: Through the Wales Rail Board, the priorities for rail investment across all regions of Wales are discussed and agreed with the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales. The Wales Rail Board includes representation from the Department for Transport, Networ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Welsh Government have made a formal request for the devolution of heavy rail infrastructure to Wales.
Answer: The Government committed to invest £445 million to enhance rail infrastructure across Wales at the Spending Review. Through the Wales Rail Board, the UK and Welsh Government are collaborating to make sure this investment delivers the greatest passenger be...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: North of EnglandTreasuryTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106280More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Welsh Government have made a request for Northern Powerhouse rail to be designated as an England only project.
Answer: We are working closely with the Welsh Government following our major commitment to the NPR programme. Territorial classification of specific programmes depends on whether the policy area is devolved to the relevant devolved government in each nation or re...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCopyright: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether expert working groups on copyright and AI include representatives from (a) Wales and (b) of Welsh-language interests.
Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology held successful working groups to bring together representatives from both the creative and AI sectors. The working groups worked with a wide range of di...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: SubsidiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has for protected funding for UK fruit and vegetable growers, following the closure of the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme.
Answer: The Government is committed to our excellent horticulture sector and the vital role that it plays in strengthening food security by ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of fresh home-grown produce. Future support for the horticulture sector is being...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Welsh government regarding the drafting of the Railways Bill.
Answer: The Department for Transport has worked closely with the Welsh Government throughout the development of the Railways Bill. This engagement has included both ministerial and official-level meetings to ensure constructive and collaborative development of pr...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Housing Allowance: WalesWales OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the potential impact of not uprating Local Housing Allowance on homelessness in Wales.
Answer: I have discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on a regular basis and on a range of issues. My officials work closely with DWP, MHCLG and other departments, including regarding Local Housing Allowance (LHA). The Government is taking ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of removing the benefit cap alongside the removal of the two child cap announced in the Budget Statement on 26 November 2025.
Answer: No assessment has been made The benefit cap aims to incentivise work as, where possible, it is in the best interest of children to be in working households. Being in work substantially reduces the chance of poverty: the poverty rate of children living in ...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has he made of the number of households that will be affected by the removal of the two child cap but subjected to the benefit cap following changes announced in the Budget Statement on
Answer: The requested information is not available.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
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