Bradley Thomas MP: written questions
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Clean Energy: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether security risks relating to Chinese involvement in the UK’s energy infrastructure was discussed when creating the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025.
Answer: The protection and security of the energy sector is an absolute priority of this Government.Security considerations, including risks relating to foreign involvement in critical national infrastructure, are a standing consideration in the development of th...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 includes safeguards to protect the UK against security concerns relating to Chinese involvement in the British infra
Answer: The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a non‑binding framework for policy dialogue and technical cooperation between the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and China’s National Energy Administration. The Department works very closely with in...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordProbate: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of processing times for paper probate application; and what steps he is taking to help improve the processing time for paper applications inline with wait times for dig
Answer: Processing times for paper applications have improved significantly, but we recognise that they need to improve further. Paper applications are often more complex and may require additional enquiries where they cannot be issued on the first examination, w...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle kidney disease nationwide and (b) help raise awareness of kidney disease in Bromsgrove and the Villages.
Answer: NHS England is delivering a comprehensive programme to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of people with kidney disease through the renal services transformation toolkit published in 2023. Eight commissioned regional renal clinical networks ar...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 includes contingency measures for the impact of Chinese manufactured energy infrastructure on UK household energy bi
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 includes measures to assess the national security impact of UK energy infrastructure manufactured in China.
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 includes commitments on the Chinese embassy.
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMingyang Smart Energy: Wind PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 on Ming Yang's wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland.
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 included commitments to not publicly disclose the contents of the document.
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 included commitments to share data related to energy supply and demand patterns across the United Kingdom.
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 included commitments by the UK government to maintain and increase current levels of supply of Chinese sourced parts
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Clean Energy Partnership Memorandum of Understanding with China, signed on 17 March 2025, included commitments on representations to China on the source of labour in the supply ch
Answer: The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges o...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCourier Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Ofcom customer protection regulations against poor delivery services from couriers such as Evri.
Answer: I am clear that some delivery companies need to do more to meet the rightful expectations of customers.Ofcom is the regulator for the postal sector and is operationally independent.Ofcom has recognised the growing concern about the performance of delivery...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPneumoniaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing training for hospital and care home staff on aspiration pneumonia.
Answer: Employers in the health system are responsible for ensuring that their staff are trained to the required standards to deliver appropriate treatment for patients.Care providers are also required to ensure staff receive the support, training, professional d...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907850More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to electric Vehicle Excise Duty on the use of internal combustion engine vehicles.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028, a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, recognising that electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospital BedsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to free up hospital beds and support individuals whose families delay hospital discharges to avoid paying for health care costs.
Answer: Enabling people to be discharged from hospital promptly with the right care and support contributes to better outcomes and a speedier recovery for patients, as well as preventing the loss of independence.As set out in the statutory guidance on hospital di...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLiteracyDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in national illiteracy levels; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that groups at high risk of illiteracy receive adequate education.
Answer: High and rising school standards, with excellent foundations in reading and writing, are at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and give every child the best start in life.The government has committed £28.3 millio...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDiagnosis: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that societal groups, such as young women and girls, who present a-typical symptoms do not receive delayed diagnosis because standard symptoms are based on other s
Answer: The General Medical Council’s (GMC) Good Medical Practice Guidance sets out that “good medical professionals recognise that patients are individuals with diverse needs, and don’t make assumptions about the options or outcomes a patient will prefer. They l...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to provide adequate facilities and funding for hospital staff to ensure they are able to do their work effectively.
Answer: The Government is investing in services and facilities to help National Health Service staff provide high quality care. The 2025 Spending Review (SR25) has prioritised health, with an increase of £29 billion in real terms by 2028/29 compared to 2023/24, a...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgery: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made potential impact of the number of ICU beds on trends in the level of cancellations of scheduled and vital surgeries; and what steps he is taking to help ensure that surg
Answer: No specific assessment has been made on the specific impact of intensive care unit (ICU) bed unavailability on levels of cancelled surgeries. However, tackling waiting lists is a top priority for the Government, and this includes ensuring that patients re...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: WorcestershireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the accuracy of Ofcom data on phone signal in Worcestershire; and what plans her Department has to improve connectivity in Worcestershire.
Answer: Ofcom is responsible for the reporting of mobile coverage across the UK but does not publish mobile coverage data at a county level.The Government recognises that there are discrepancies in some cases between peoples’ lived experience and the level of cov...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: ValuationTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107257More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Valuation Office Agency being able to increase property valuations without visiting the premises on business rates.
Answer: The Valuation Office Agency collects a large amount of rental and trade evidence from occupiers and landlords for revaluations, and then applies one of three RICS-approved valuation methods. We inspect properties when we need to gather additional informat...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to introduce financial support for family’s impacted by brain tumours following the concerning findings in the Brain Tumour Charity’s recent report; and what plans his
Answer: To ensure people living with brain tumours have care which addresses their financial concerns, NHS England has committed to ensuring that every person diagnosed with cancer has access to personalised care. This includes needs assessments, a care plan, and...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing a defined timeframe for GPs to complete the necessary licensing forms for shotguns.
Answer: Medical checks are an important part of the firearms licensing process to ensure that the police have all relevant medical information before them as part of their assessment of the suitability of an applicant for a firearm or shotgun certificate.There is...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Job CreationScotland OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what estimate he has made of the time it will take to create 1,000 new jobs in the energy sector in Aberdeen.
Answer: Great British Energy published their strategic plan at the end of last year and have committed to directly supporting more than 10,000 jobs by 2030 through GBE-backed and funded projects, including in areas historically dependent on oil and gas. But of co...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
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