Blake Stephenson MP: written questions 2025
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Migrant Workers: VisasHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 907061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an estimate of the average workforce size of businesses that are eligible to sponsor worker visas.
Answer: Any UK business can apply for a sponsor licence, provided they comply with relevant requirements. Of the businesses listed on the register of licenced sponsors, the vast majority are Small and Medium-sized enterprises.This Government will continue to redu...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: VisasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many visas a) his Department, b) the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, c) the UK Health Security Agency, d) the Care Quality Commission, e) the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Auth
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: VisasDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many visas a) her Department, b) the Vehicle Certification Agency, c) East-West Rail, d) National Highways, e) Network Rail, f) Trinity House, g) the Civil Aviation Authority and h) Crossrail International
Answer: Visa systems, outside of those specific to sponsored employment routes, do not capture the occupation or employer of an applicant and therefore it is not possible to give a comprehensive answer to this question. In addition, the department does not hold i...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTreasury: VisasTreasuryTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96884More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many visas a) her Department, b) the Government Actuary's Department, c) the UK Debt Management Office, d) the National Wealth Fund, e) the Crown Estate, f) the Financial Conduct Authority, g) UK Government Inve
Answer: We do not disclose the exact number of visas sponsored due to GDPR, but can confirm that fewer than five visas have been sponsored since 4 July 2024. Information requested on arm’s length bodies is not held centrally.
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: VisasDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many visas a) his Department, b) the Pension Protection Fund, and c) the Office for Nuclear Regulation have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectoral Commission: VisasSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95805More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, how many visas the Electoral Commission have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Electoral Commission has not sponsored any visas since 4 July 2024.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: VisasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many visas a) his Department, b) the Information Commissioners Office, c) the Intellectual Property Office, d) the Met Office, e) the UK Space Agency, f) the Advanced Research and I
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: VisasMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many visas a) his Department, b) the Legal Services Board and c) the Legal Ombudsman have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: VisasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many visas a) HM Land Registry and b) the Architects Registration Board have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: VisasHome OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visas a) the Metropolitan Police Service and b) Police Scotland have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: UKVI does not publish data on visas sponsored by individual sponsors.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: VisasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many visas a) the British Council, b) the Great British China Centre and c) the Westminster Foundation for Democracy have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The requested information is not held centrally by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and could only be obtained for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: VisasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many visas a) the Forestry Commission, b) Ofwat, c) the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, d) the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, e) the Environment Agency, f) t
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 30 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: VisasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many visas a) his Department, b) the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, c) the National Energy System Operator and d) the Low Carbon Contracts Company have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: VisasDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many visas a) her Department, b) Ofsted, c) the Construction Industry Training Board, d) the Office of the Children's Commissioner and e) the Student Loans Company have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The table below details how many visas the department and named arm’s length bodies have sponsored since July 2024: Department for Education14Ofsted6The Construction Industry Training Board6The Office of the Children's Commissioner0Student Loans Company1
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: VisasMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many visas a) his Department, b) the National Army Museum, c) the National Museum of the Royal Navy, d) Sheffield Forgemasters International and e) the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations have sponsored
Answer: Since 4 July 2024, the Department has sponsored six visas. In addition, National Army Museum has sponsored none, the National Museum of the Royal Navy has sponsored one, Sheffield Forgemasters International has sponsored two, and Reserve Forces' and Cadet...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: VisasHome OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visas a) the Department for Culture Media and Sport, b) the Arts Council, c) the National Archives, d) the British Library, e) the British Museum, f) Historic England, g) the Imperial War Mus
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: VIsasCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95786More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many visas a) his Department and b) the Office for National Statistics have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: Between 4 July 2024 and 1 December 2025: The Cabinet Office has sponsored 43 visas1. 1 This has been counted by the date Cabinet Office has issued a Certificate of Sponsorship. It includes fast streamers, existing employees and employees who have moved to...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: VisasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many visas a) his Department, b) the Competition and Markets Authority, c) Companies House, d) the Financial Reporting Council, e) the Trade Remedies Authority, f) the Post Office and g) the Britis
Answer: The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAttorney General's Office: VisasAttorney GeneralTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95784More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many visas the Serious Fraud Office have sponsored since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The SFO has sponsored three visas for staff since July 2024.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewables ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the press release entitled What does the Autumn Budget mean for your energy bills?, published on 27 November 2025, what the cost will be of funding the Renewables Obligation
Answer: Details of the cost of this measure are set out in Table 4.1 of the supporting documents for the Autumn Budget: Supporting documents for Budget 2025 - GOV.UK
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: ValuationTreasuryTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95776More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which properties will be subject to revaluation by the Valuation Office following the implementation of a High Value Council Tax Surcharge.
Answer: As announced in the Autumn Budget, the high value council tax surcharge will be a new tax on domestic properties in England which have a value of £2m or above in 2026. The Valuation Office Agency are developing their approach to the targeted valuation and...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTravel Cards: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to freeze travelcard fares in 2026.
Answer: The Government froze national regulated rail fares at the Budget, delivering savings on over a billion journeys, and passengers not paying a penny more on season tickets, peak returns for commuters and off-peak returns between major cities. There are a ra...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordStudents: TaxationDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate about how much a) income tax, b) National Insurance and c) student loan repayment she expects the average person turning 30 in 2025/26 with a Plan 2 Student Loan to pay by 2029/30.
Answer: The average Plan 2 loan borrower turning 30 years of age in the2025/26 financial year and making student loan repayments through PAYE is expected to pay £29,100 in income tax, £11,600 in employee National Insurance contributions and £5,600 in Plan 2 stude...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNew TownsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 66, paragraph 3.50 of the Budget 2025, for what reason his Department has chosen Tempsford, Leeds South Bank and Crews Hill as its preferred locations for
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement published on 13 October 2025 (HCWS948).
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce a tourism tax.
Answer: The Government has announced powers for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region, to drive economic growth including through support for the local visitor economy. We have published a consultation running un...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
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