Ashley Fox MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
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
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