Ashley Fox MP: written questions
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Nuclear Power: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on ensuring sufficient skilled labour supply for the UK nuclear new-build programme.
Answer: The DWP works closely with DESNZ on a range of clean energy and net zero workforce priorities including nuclear. This includes contributing labour market insight and employer engagement expertise to DESNZ’s work on the Clean Jobs Employer Handbook, which ...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSkills Bootcamps: SomersetDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people expected to enrol in Skills Bootcamps in Somerset in 2025–26.
Answer: We are giving local areas greater control of the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in line with our commitment to devolution; supporting areas to use Skills Bootcamps to more closely meet the needs of their local employers and economies. As part of this, a new...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSkills Bootcamps: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed reduction in Skills Bootcamp funding on the supply of skilled workers required for major infrastructure projects, including Hinkley Po
Answer: We are giving local areas greater control of the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in line with our commitment to devolution; supporting areas to use Skills Bootcamps to more closely meet the needs of their local employers and economies. As part of this, a new...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on whether an external assurance review is taking place in each of the six councils being provided with Exceptional Financial Support for 20
Answer: This government is delivering fairer funding, targeting money where it is needed most through the first multi-year Settlement in a decade. However, delivering reform will take time, and the government recognises the challenging financial context for local...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFisheries: UK Trade with EUScotland OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 908005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU on Scotland's fishing sector.
Answer: The agreement to establish a common SPS Zone will bring a number of benefits for the Scottish seafood sector, with 65% of all UK seafood by value exported to the EU. The removal of the need for Export Health Certificates and border checks, for example, sa...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBank ServicesTreasuryTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111947More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent progress she has made on establishing the future entity for open banking.
Answer: The government committed has committed to bring forward a statutory instrument this year to support the delivery of a long-term regulatory framework for Open Banking, ensuring continued growth and innovation in the sector. The Future Entity will be an imp...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Constables: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress has been made in the statutory review into the right to time off work for special constables established under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Answer: The government is continuing to progress the review into the right to time off work for public duties. The main evidence-gathering and analysis stages of the review have been completed. I will consider findings of the review, including that of special con...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOfcomDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the Statement of Strategic Priorities for Ofcom will be published.
Answer: The updated Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecoms, the management of radio spectrum and postal services will be laid before Parliament in the coming weeks and will be designated 40 days later.
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: MoroccoDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when the UK-Morocco agriculture tariff review is expected to be completed.
Answer: It is still ongoing and will conclude when an agreement can be reached that benefits both the UK and Morocco.
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCaribbeanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what dialogue she or her Department is undertaking with CARICOM, the United States, and regional partners, to help prevent inadvertent destabilisation for islands in the regi
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement to the House made by the Foreign Secretary on 5 January, and her responses in that debate.
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCaribbean: CommonwealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment regarding the potential risks posed to Commonwealth Caribbean states of increases in military activity between the US and Venezu
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement to the House made by the Foreign Secretary on 5 January, and her responses in that debate.
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMorocco: Trade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the role of the UK-Morocco Association Agreement in increasing levels of cooperation and trade between the UK and Morocco.
Answer: Since the UK-Morocco Association Agreement entered into force in 2021, bilateral trade has been rising and reached £4.6 billion in the 12 months to the end of June 2025, an increase of 18.8% or £730 million in current prices, from the previous 12 months. ...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse and Sexual Offences: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 60158 on Victim Support Schemes: Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences, whether the funding announced for the 2025-26 financial year to help prevent such cr
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), including domestic abuse and sexual violence, is a top priority for this Government with a manifesto mission to halve VAWG in a decade. We will deliver a cross-government transformative approach, underpinn...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to answer of 24 June 2025 to Question 60160 on Victim Support Schemes: Finance, how much ringfenced funding for Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse Support will be provided in the (a) 2025-26 and (b) 20
Answer: Ensuring victims receive the right and timely support is a key part of this Government’s mission to halve violence against women and girls.We provide funding to all 42 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) which includes ringfenced funding for domestic ab...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMidwives: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department has carried out an assessment of the potential merits of providing childcare support for midwives in training.
Answer: The Department for Education provides the primary funding support package for English domiciled students in higher education through the student loans system. Eligible students can also apply for the Childcare Grant and Parents’ Learning Allowance.The Dep...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMidwives: Recruitment and TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 11 September 2025 to Question 74930 on Midwives: Recruitment and Training, if he can outlines measures his Department is taking to increase the number of jobs available fo
Answer: On 11 August 2025, the Government announced the Graduate Guarantee for nurses and midwives. The Graduate Guarantee will ensure that there are enough positions this year for every newly qualified midwife in England. Vacant maternity support worker posts wi...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPlastics: RecyclingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what financial support his Department provides to the recycled plastic industry.
Answer: Government is committed to improving the business environment for the recycled plastic industry. This includes support for eligible firms through the Energy Intensive Industry relief schemes, depending on scheme eligibility criteria and firm levels of ele...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPlastics: Saudi ArabiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of how imported plastic from Saudi Arabia might impact on the viability of domestic recycled plastic production.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade has not made any specific assessment of the impact of plastic imports from Saudi Arabia on domestic recycled plastic production. We are, however, working to ensure the viability of domestic production. This year marks...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: DrugsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help tackle deaths among homeless people caused primarily by drug use.
Answer: People dying whilst homeless is devasting and we must do all we can to prevent avoidable deaths.The government’s £61.7 million Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment programme funds drug and alcohol treatment services to improve substance misuse and re...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCaribbean: Hurricanes and TornadoesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many flights were arranged to bring UK citizens home from impacted areas following Hurricane Melissa.
Answer: It is expected that airlines, travel operators and travellers will routinely consider the latest Travel Advice provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) before taking their travel decisions. The FCDO provided regularly updated in...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordJamaica: Hurricanes and TornadoesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department issued guidance to (a) travel and (b) aviation companies on continuing flights to Jamaica after the Jamaican Government issued a hurricane warning.
Answer: It is expected that airlines, travel operators and travellers will routinely consider the latest Travel Advice provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) before taking their travel decisions. The FCDO provided regularly updated in...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what training is available for teachers on supporting neurodivergent children in the classroom.
Answer: The department is committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).From September 2025, the department implemented the revised initial teacher training and early career framework, adding more content...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to include neurodiversity awareness on the curriculum at (a) primary and (b) secondary schools.
Answer: The Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report and the government’s response were published on 5 November. The Review sought to identify and focus on addressing the most significant and pressing issues facing curriculum and assessment without destabi...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023Northern Ireland OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 906386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
Answer: I introduced the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on 14 October – a significant step in fulfilling our commitment to repeal and replace the Legacy Act. The Bill received its Second Reading yesterday, and I look forward to continued debate and scrutiny as it...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDeposit Return Schemes: WalesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support cross-border businesses with the potential impacts of the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme in Wales.
Answer: The Government demonstrated in our recent review of the UK Internal Market Act our commitment to work with devolved governments to manage effectively the UK internal market for the benefit of business and citizens across the country. The UK government’s r...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
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