Callum Anderson MP: written questions 2026
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InvestmentTreasuryTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127295More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for economic growth of the proportion of UK household wealth held directly in equities being lower than in other G7 countries.
Answer: The Government wants to see more people benefit from the higher returns and long-term financial resilience that investing can provide, which will also benefit UK capital markets and the wider economy. That is why the Chancellor has set out a series of bol...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's guidance entitled The Erasmus+ programme, published on 17 December 2025, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) schools and (b) other participating organisations l
Answer: The government will work closely with organisations and young people to maximise take-up, particularly among disadvantaged groups. The British Council is set take on the role of the UK National Agency.The National Agency will be in charge of managing the ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: ExportsTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123371More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential for greater regulatory interoperability between the UK and Japan to reduce barriers to financial services exports.
Answer: The Government recognises the value of deepening relationships with international partners, such as Japan, to support global financial stability, a cohesive regulatory landscape, and growth and investment in the UK. Financial regulatory dialogues, includi...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Environment ProtectionTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123370More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure the UK remains internationally competitive in (i) sustainable finance and (ii) transition finance.
Answer: The Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy set out the government’s vision for the UK’s sustainable finance regulatory framework, which prioritises championing the UK’s world leading sustainable finance sector to innovate and adapt to upco...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Assets: RegulationTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123369More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to align the UK’s regulatory framework for (i) digital assets and (ii) stablecoins with key international partners to support global market access for UK firms.
Answer: The government is maintaining close engagement with the UK’s international partners on digital asset and stablecoin market access opportunities. The government is committed to making the UK a leading global destination for digital assets.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLand UseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications of the Land Use Framework for balancing infrastructure development with environmental targets.
Answer: The Framework’s focus on more informed decision making, including spatial targeting, shows how we can meet our homes and infrastructure goals while supporting nature recovery.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLand UseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what monitoring arrangements will be established by the proposed Land Use Unit to assess progress against the Land Use Framework’s objectives.
Answer: The Land Use Unit will monitor land use change in England to assess progress against the Land Use Framework’s objectives. Specific monitoring plans will be announced later this year following the set up of the Unit.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLand UseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what criteria she will use to determine national spatial priorities under the Land Use Framework.
Answer: The Land Use Framework informs decision-makers at all scales of spatial planning to identify areas to be safeguarded for agriculture or prioritised for nature, and to find the right areas for development and infrastructure. The Framework will support a mo...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLand UseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Land Use Framework on the availability of agricultural land for food production.
Answer: The Government has been clear that food security is national security. The Framework makes a clear, long-term commitment to maintain overall food production in England while increasing resilience to climate change and to protect the most productive farmla...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLand Use: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Land Use Framework on housing delivery in Buckinghamshire.
Answer: The Land Use Framework sets out a plan for how we can use our land in a more informed and more efficient way, showing there is enough land to deliver the homes our communities need, whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. The Land Use Framework i...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122435More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what monitoring arrangements will be put in place to evaluate the impact of common bond reforms on financial inclusion outcomes.
Answer: The government is a strong supporter of the mutual sector, including credit unions, and is working to support its growth in line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector. On 18 March, the government announced ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCredit Unions: MembershipTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122434More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential regulatory implications of allowing credit unions to retain members following retirement.
Answer: The government is a strong supporter of the mutual sector, including credit unions, and is working to support its growth in line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector. On 18 March, the government announced ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCredit Unions: MembershipTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122433More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what analysis she has undertaken of the potential impact of extending membership eligibility to students on credit union balance sheets.
Answer: The government is a strong supporter of the mutual sector, including credit unions, and is working to support its growth in line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector. On 18 March, the government announced ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCredit Unions: BuckinghamshireTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122432More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of proposed common bond reforms on levels of access to credit union services in (i) Milton Keynes and (ii) Buckinghamshire.
Answer: The government is a strong supporter of the mutual sector, including credit unions, and is working to support its growth in line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector. On 18 March, the government announced ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCredit Unions: MergersTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122431More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of increasing the locality common bond membership cap on the number of credit union mergers.
Answer: The government is a strong supporter of the mutual sector, including credit unions, and is working to support its growth in line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector. On 18 March, the government announced ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLabour MarketTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122430More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in levels of UK-EU alignment on UK labour markets.
Answer: Integrated markets tend to be more competitive. Businesses typically respond by becoming more innovative and efficient, workers gain from higher productivity, allowing wages to rise, and consumers gain from lower prices. Leaving the EU increased costs for...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade CompetitivenessTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122429More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what analysis HM Treasury has undertaken on the potential effect of UK–EU alignment measures on levels of UK competitiveness.
Answer: Integrated markets tend to be more competitive. Businesses typically respond by becoming more innovative and efficient, workers gain from higher productivity, allowing wages to rise, and consumers gain from lower prices. Leaving the EU increased costs for...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic GrowthTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122428More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what sectors have been identified as priorities for UK–EU alignment under the growth plan.
Answer: Alignment will be an iterative process and decisions will be based on the national interest principles set out by the Chancellor on 17 March. This means a decision to align will be made if:- It promotes higher growth, investment, consumer benefits, and jo...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: Buckingham and BletchleyTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122427More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in regulatory alignment with the EU on economic growth in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.
Answer: Integrated markets tend to be more competitive. Businesses typically respond by becoming more innovative and efficient, workers gain from higher productivity, allowing wages to rise, and consumers gain from lower prices. Leaving the EU increased costs for...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Finland and NetherlandsTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122426More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what measures are in place to ensure value for money in joint defence financing arrangements with Finland and the Netherlands.
Answer: Last week the Chancellor announced that the UK is exploring a new defence mechanism for financing driving joint demand by 2027 with the Netherlands and Finland and other EU and NATO partners. This is still in development with partners and will follow best...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Finland and NetherlandsTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122425More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the fiscal implications of joint defence financing arrangements with Finland and the Netherlands.
Answer: Last week the Chancellor announced that the UK is exploring a new defence mechanism for financing driving joint demand by 2027 with the Netherlands and Finland and other EU and NATO partners. This is still in development with partners and will follow best...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExports: SpainTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122424More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HM Treasury is taking to ensure regulatory co-operation with Spain supports UK-based exporters.
Answer: This Government is committed to a deep and enduring partnership with Spain – a partnership which we were pleased to strengthen through agreeing a strategic bilateral framework in September. This Government is also committed to supporting British businesse...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in UK-Spain co-operation on levels of inward private sector investment into (i) Milton Keynes and (ii) Buckinghamshire.
Answer: According to figures published by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, the UK was the second largest destination for Spanish foreign direct investment stock at the end of 2023, supporting over 140,000 jobs in the UK in 2023.During her visit to Madri...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: SpainDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the implications of UK-Spain economic co-operation for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Answer: Our bilateral cooperation with Spain is creating opportunities for British businesses, including the Spanish government’s decision to exempt British nationals from a visa requirement for the provision of services in stays of less than ninety days. This co...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGrowth and Skills Levy: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what criteria his Department will use to prioritise allocation of Growth and Skills Levy funding to sectors and apprenticeship standards to support (a) youth employment and (b) industrial strategy objec
Answer: This Government is transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new growth and skills levy, which will deliver greater flexibility to employers in England, more opportunities for young people, and support the industrial strategy.In August 2025, we introdu...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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