Callum Anderson MP: written questions
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Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has identified priority sectors for future UK-backed multilateral development funding following the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 20
Answer: The Government is committed to working with a range of multilateral organisations and international institutions to pursue our shared goals across a number of policy objectives, including sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Assistance: Environment ProtectionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with international partners since the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2025 Annual Meetings on the alignment of development finan
Answer: The Government is committed to working with a range of multilateral organisations and international institutions to pursue our shared goals across a number of policy objectives, including sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: Buckingham and BletchleyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his letter to the joint chief executives of Skills England entitled Skills England priorities for 2025 to 2026, dated 27 October 2025, what estimate he has made of the number of learne
Answer: On 20 October, we published the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, which outlines our reforms to develop a world-class skills system that supports young people into education and training, meets learner and employer needs, and drives innovation and...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with (i) Buckinghamshire Council and (ii) the Environment Agency regarding the implementation of the proposed common-sense approach to environmental regula
Answer: Proposed changes to environmental permitting will make controls more proportionate for certain low-risk preparatory work associated with house building and other developments. The Environment Agency (EA) will be able to create new exemptions from environ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what monitoring arrangements will her Department put in place to ensure that environmental protections in Buckinghamshire are maintained following the introduction of the new permittin
Answer: Proposed changes to environmental permitting will make controls more proportionate for certain low-risk preparatory work associated with house building and other developments. The Environment Agency (EA) will be able to create new exemptions from environ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many housing developments in Buckinghamshire are expected to benefit from reduced permitting times as a result of the new exempt-low-risk-activity provisions.
Answer: Proposed changes to environmental permitting will make controls more proportionate for certain low-risk preparatory work associated with house building and other developments. The Environment Agency (EA) will be able to create new exemptions from environ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed changes to environmental permitting on the delivery of new homes in Buckinghamshire.
Answer: Proposed changes to environmental permitting will make controls more proportionate for certain low-risk preparatory work associated with house building and other developments. The Environment Agency (EA) will be able to create new exemptions from environ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnvironmental Land Management Schemes: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what engagement her Department has had with (a) farming and (b) land management representatives in Buckinghamshire on the future of (i) Countryside Stewardship and (ii) related environ
Answer: This Government actively engages with representatives from the farming industry through regular meetings and discussions, ensuring we listen to their views, understand their concerns, and take their feedback into account.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCountryside Stewardship Scheme: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to measure the environmental impact delivered by extended Countryside Stewardship agreements in Buckinghamshire.
Answer: The targeted, time-limited extension of Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier is being offered to ensure farmers have the support they need to continue their vital activities to restore nature and produce food sustainably. This includes environmental work such...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCountryside Stewardship Scheme: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department plans to take to ensure that farmers in Buckinghamshire can transition smoothly from Countryside Stewardship to the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.
Answer: On the 15 October 2025 we announced a one-year extension to more than 5,000 farmers with Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements expiring on 31 December this year. This targeted, time-limited extension is being offered whilst we develop the reformed S...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCountryside Stewardship Scheme: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the additional hectares of farmland in Buckinghamshire that will remain under agri-environment schemes as a result of the extension to Countryside Steward
Answer: There are 6474 hectares of farmland in Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements in Buckinghamshire which are due to expire on 31 December 2025. The majority of these will be offered a one-year extension.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCountryside Stewardship Scheme: BuckinghamshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many Countryside Stewardship agreements currently in place in Buckinghamshire are eligible for the one-year extension announced in October 2025.
Answer: There are 6474 hectares of farmland in Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements in Buckinghamshire which are due to expire on 31 December 2025. The majority of these will be offered a one-year extension.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmploymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to (a) monitor and (b) evaluate how the target of 80 percent employment will be supported via the co-ordination of (i) employment support and (ii) skills services.
Answer: Our Get Britain Working strategy set out plans to increase participation and progression in the workforce by transforming Jobcentre Plus into the Jobs & Careers Service, introducing a new Youth Guarantee, and increasing activity to tackle health and d...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Digital TechnologyTreasuryTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85528More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the size of the UK FinTech scale-up funding gap.
Answer: The Scale-up Unit is a joint initiative by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to enhance engagement with fast-growing, innovative firms. It builds on existing regulatory support for early-stage innovative f...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85527More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what performance metrics she has set for the Scale-up Unit in relation to regulatory case resolution times for supported firms.
Answer: The Scale-up Unit is a joint initiative by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to enhance engagement with fast-growing, innovative firms. It builds on existing regulatory support for early-stage innovative f...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85526More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many innovative financial services firms are expected to access support from the Scale-up Unit in its first year of operation.
Answer: The Scale-up Unit is a joint initiative by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to enhance engagement with fast-growing, innovative firms. It builds on existing regulatory support for early-stage innovative f...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: BuckinghamshireDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding under the reading initiative has been allocated for teacher training in (a) Milton Keynes and (b) Buckinghamshire.
Answer: The government has committed £27.7 million to support and drive high and rising standards in reading in the 2025/26 financial year. This funding will deliver a range of support for schools, including new training for primary schools, delivered through the...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Business Bank: InvestmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what proportion of the British Business Bank’s annual investment capacity has been earmarked for deployment in under-served (a) regions and (b) nations of the UK.
Answer: The British Business Bank invests flexibly, allowing it to react to changing market conditions. Most investment decisions are taken by the managers of funds in which the Bank has invested. For these reasons, investment is not generally earmarked in advanc...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Business Bank: ResearchDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what performance indicators his Department uses to measure the extent to which the British Business Bank has reduced the scale-up financing gap of R&D intensive companies.
Answer: The indicator used to assess the financing gap is venture capital (VC) investment as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the UK as compared to the US, measured over 3 years. This gap (across all sectors) has narrowed from 30% greater investmen...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Business Bank: InvestmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has set a quantitative target for annual increases in private capital crowd-in by the British Business Bank over the next five years.
Answer: No. Setting a quantitative target for annual increases in private capital crowd-in by the British Business Bank could incentivise a shift towards less risky investments, which are more likely to attract private capital. This would be contrary to the Bank’...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Pension Scheme.Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timeline is for implementing the proposed reforms to restore access for councillors and extend access to mayors under the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Answer: Subject to consultation responses, the government intends to implement the proposals from the start of the 2026-27 financial year.
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what criteria his Department is applying to select rural pub diversification projects for the funding scheme.
Answer: Government recognises the important role rural pubs and those in deprived areas can play in supporting their communities and the work of Pub Is The Hub in helping them improve their resilience by providing additional community services.That is why the Gov...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Buckingham and BletchleyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential for the recently announced funding for rural village pubs to support broader community-services provision in Buckingham and Bletchley constituen
Answer: Government recognises the important role rural pubs and those in deprived areas can play in supporting their communities and the work of Pub Is The Hub in helping them improve their resilience by providing additional community services.That is why the Gov...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSovereign Wealth FundsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the UK’s investment screening regime supports responsible sovereign wealth fund investment.
Answer: The UK has close investment relationships with many of the world’s sovereign wealth funds, supporting mutually beneficial, strategic investment into the UK. The National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) 2021 gives the UK Government the power to scrutini...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSovereign Wealth FundsTreasuryTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81621More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of sovereign wealth fund partnerships on UK regional growth priorities.
Answer: Increasing economic growth is a strong priority of this Government and ensuring growth is felt in all regions of the UK is a core part of the Growth Mission. The Government recognises the important role that sovereign wealth fund partnerships can play in ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
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