Callum Anderson MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Economic SituationTreasuryTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901233More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to help ensure that the economy is resilient to global economic uncertainty.
Answer: The Chancellor has been clear that fiscal discipline is his first priority, because fiscal responsibility is the bedrock for economic stability and national security.The Chancellor and the PM are in lockstep that the government will meet the fiscal rules ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSanctions: IranTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24442More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the resilience of the UK financial system to attempts by sanctioned Iranian entities to circumvent financial restrictions through (i) third countries, (ii) intermediaries or (iii) alte
Answer: The UK maintains a robust sanctions framework and works closely with industry, regulators and international partners to defend the system against attempts by designated persons and entities to circumvent financial sanctions, including through third-countr...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPayments: InnovationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24440More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed payments innovation objective on private investment in UK payments infrastructure.
Answer: The Government has announced that it will seek to introduce a new secondary objective for the Bank of England to support safe innovation in vital payment systems and new forms of digital money, while ensuring that financial stability remains the Bank’s fi...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPayments: InnovationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24439More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed payments innovation objective on the time taken by innovative payments businesses to obtain regulatory approval.
Answer: The Government has announced that it will seek to introduce a new secondary objective for the Bank of England to support safe innovation in vital payment systems and new forms of digital money, while ensuring that financial stability remains the Bank’s fi...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPayments: InnovationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24438More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed payments innovation objective on the international competitiveness of UK financial services.
Answer: The Government has announced that it will seek to introduce a new secondary objective for the Bank of England to support safe innovation in vital payment systems and new forms of digital money, while ensuring that financial stability remains the Bank’s fi...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDebts: Interest PaymentsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24416More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to reduce the Government’s exposure to volatility in debt interest costs.
Answer: Fiscal discipline is the bedrock of economic stability and national security. The Government will meet the fiscal rules, with a buffer against uncertainty. HM Treasury and the Debt Management Office manage the Government's financing costs in line with the...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCapital MarketsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24409More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the economic impact of the Listings Taskforce increasing the number of UK listings.
Answer: At Mansion House 2025, the government published its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This document sets out the government’s ten-year plan for the UK to be the world’s centre of choice for financial services investment now and in 20...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCapital MarketsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24408More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the progress of the Listings Taskforce in reducing the barriers identified by businesses considering a UK listing.
Answer: At Mansion House 2025, the government published its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This document sets out the government’s ten-year plan for the UK to be the world’s centre of choice for financial services investment now and in 20...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCapital MarketsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24407More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what metrics the Listings Taskforce is using to assess whether its work is improving the attractiveness and competitiveness of UK capital markets.
Answer: At Mansion House 2025, the government published its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This document sets out the government’s ten-year plan for the UK to be the world’s centre of choice for financial services investment now and in 20...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCapital MarketsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24406More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which sectors the Listings Taskforce has identified as having the greatest potential to increase the number of companies listing on UK markets.
Answer: At Mansion House 2025, the government published its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This document sets out the government’s ten-year plan for the UK to be the world’s centre of choice for financial services investment now and in 20...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCapital MarketsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24405More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what outcome targets have been set for the Listings Taskforce for (i) the number of UK companies listing in the UK, (ii) the number of overseas companies choosing UK markets and (iii) the value of capital raised thr
Answer: At Mansion House 2025, the government published its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This document sets out the government’s ten-year plan for the UK to be the world’s centre of choice for financial services investment now and in 20...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCapital MarketsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24404More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress the Listings Taskforce has made towards increasing the number of (i) domestic and (iI) international companies listing on UK markets since its establishment.
Answer: At Mansion House 2025, the government published its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This document sets out the government’s ten-year plan for the UK to be the world’s centre of choice for financial services investment now and in 20...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndustry: InvestmentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24386More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of greater co-ordination between public finance institutions to increase investment in strategically important sectors identified in the industrial strategy.
Answer: The government has assessed how Public Financial Institutions can work together more effectively while each institution addresses specific market gaps.This has led to the establishment of the UK’s Public Investment Roundtable. This forum strengthens coord...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInvestmentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24385More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that increased investment by public finance institutions crowds in additional private capital.
Answer: Crowding in private capital is a core objective of public financial institutions (PuFIns), with investment principles and targets in place to ensure public capital provides additionality and mobilises private investment.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVenture Capital: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24380More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent changes to venture capital tax incentives on investment in UK companies at Series (i) A and (ii) B stages.
Answer: At the last Budget, the government announced a package of entrepreneurship tax measures designed to provide substantially enhanced support for scaling businesses across the UK. This includes doubling the maximum amount that a company can raise through...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCryptocurrencies: RegulationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24379More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the (i) Financial Conduct Authority and (ii) Bank of England on the regulatory implications of increased cross-border use of stablecoins between the UK and the United States.
Answer: The Government has had close and ongoing engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England on the UK approach to stablecoin regulation, including the risks and opportunities associated with cross-border use cases.This engagement has supp...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: RegulationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24378More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of UK-US regulatory co-operation on the ability of smaller UK financial services firms to compete internationally.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that the UK remains an open and connected financial centre, while upholding high international regulatory standards. The US is the UK's largest financial services trading partner and a key partner in promoting growt...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24365More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of existing tax incentives in encouraging investment in university spin-out companies at the scale-up stage.
Answer: At the last Budget, the government announced a comprehensive package of entrepreneurship tax measures designed to provide substantially enhanced support for scaling businesses across the UK. This includes doubling the maximum amount that a company can r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNew Businesses: InvestmentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24358More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has been made of the risk of UK start-ups relocating overseas due to limited access to growth capital.
Answer: It is the Government’s ambition that innovative UK companies can access the capital they need to start, scale and stay in the UK. At the Spending Review last year the government increased the British Business Bank’s total financial capital by two thirds t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Artificial IntelligenceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24357More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of differences between UK and US approaches to artificial intelligence regulation on levels of competitive disadvantages for financial services firms.
Answer: The UK has strong foundations for AI adoption in financial services. The government has set out an ambition for the sector to remain a global leader in the safe, responsible and effective use of AI. The government is committed to continued collaboration b...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Artificial IntelligenceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24356More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what regulatory outcomes he is seeking from discussions with the United States on artificial intelligence in financial services.
Answer: The UK has strong foundations for AI adoption in financial services. The government has set out an ambition for the sector to remain a global leader in the safe, responsible and effective use of AI. The government is committed to continued collaboration b...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPension FundsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24355More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increased exposure to private markets by pension funds on UK financial stability.
Answer: Through the Government's financial services strategy and the Pension Schemes Act 2026, the Government is taking action to improve outcomes for pension savers, support growing British businesses and increase investment in the UK economy.Ministers and offic...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVenture CapitalTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24354More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to help increase the number of UK-based institutional investors participating in early-stage venture capital markets.
Answer: Through the Government's financial services strategy and the Pension Schemes Act 2026, the Government is taking action to improve outcomes for pension savers, support growing British businesses and increase investment in the UK economy.Ministers and offic...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInvestmentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24319More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s competitiveness for attracting growth-stage investment.
Answer: The UK benefits from the third largest VC market in the world, after the US and China. However, the British Business Bank’s 2026 Small Business Equity Report shows that when adjusted for GDP, US businesses raised 35% more late-stage investment than UK bus...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInnovation: Pension FundsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24318More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what measures are in place to evaluate the economic impact of increased pension investment in innovative businesses.
Answer: Through the Government's financial services strategy and the Pension Schemes Act 2026, the Government is taking action to improve outcomes for pension savers, support growing British businesses and increase investment in the UK economy.Ministers and offic...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
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