Callum Anderson MP: written questions
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Peatlands: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to restore peatlands.
Answer: This Government is committed to peatland restoration. We have announced that we will invest £85 million between 2026 and 2030 to improve and restore our peatlands. This includes extending the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme by an additional year,...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNature Conservation: Public ParticipationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to encourage public participation in nature in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to giving everyone in the country the opportunity to engage with nature. As set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 there are a range of actions being taken at the national level to improve access to nature includin...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNature Conservation: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to tackle wildlife crime in Buckinghamshire.
Answer: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protect all wild birds and some wild animals in England. There are strict penalties in place for offences under this and other wildlife legislation. Defra supports the valuable work of the National Wildlife Crime Unit...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Supply ChainsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve productivity growth among firms operating in UK defence supply chains.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence works closely with other Government Departments, particularly the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), HM Treasury, the Cabinet Office, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to publish a framework for measuring the economic return on defence investment.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring defence is an engine for growth.Defence guarantees our peace and security, which underpins all UK economic growth. The economic return is significant but not amenable to quantification.Additional growth is achieved ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the international competitiveness of UK defence manufacturing costs.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence assesses that UK defence manufacturing remains internationally competitive despite global supply chain pressures and rising costs, with ongoing efforts in innovation, efficiency, and collaboration to sustain its strong global posit...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential for defence investment to increase private sector research intensity in the UK economy.
Answer: Defence investment in science and technology has the potential to increase private sector research intensity by providing clear demand signals, co-funding opportunities and technology roadmaps that encourage defence industry to undertake additional resear...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the proportion of defence procurement spending currently awarded to firms less than five years old.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not hold the information requested.
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Small BusinessesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce the cost of capital for early-stage defence firms.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence works closely with HM Treasury, the Department for Business and Trade, and the British Business Bank to improve access to finance and reduce the cost of capital for early-stage defence firms. This includes strengthening investor co...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Capital InvestmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the proportion of defence investment expected to come from domestic rather than overseas private capital by 2030.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has not set a fixed target for the proportion of defence investment expected to come from domestic rather than overseas private capital by 2030. The Government’s priority is to make the UK the most attractive place in the world to ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Capital InvestmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the level of private capital investment required to meet the UK’s defence capability requirements over the next decade.
Answer: The Government is making a generational investment in defence. The Defence Investment Plan is backed by £298 billion over the next four years and sets out the major investment choices needed to deliver the Strategic Defence Review. Our ambition is to make...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency DepartmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS England on the potential impact of the resident doctors’ settlement on staffing in accident and emergency departments.
Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, regularly discusses a range of matters with NHS England.No specific discussions on the impact of the resident doctors’ settlement in England on staffing in accident and emergency depart...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordResident DoctorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the new resident doctor pay and training settlement on rates of doctor emigration.
Answer: The new resident doctor pay and training settlement in England (the Deal) is made up of measures which address concerns raised by the British Medical Association’s Resident Doctors Committee on behalf of resident doctors. Under the Deal resident doctors i...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordResident Doctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increased resident doctor training places on regional workforce levels, including in underserved and rural areas.
Answer: On 29 June 2026, the British Medical Association’s Resident Doctors Committee announced that their membership had voted to accept an offer from the Government to resolve their dispute on pay and jobs.The deal for resident doctors includes the introduction...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordResident Doctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the planned expansion of resident doctor training places is matched by adequate (i) clinical supervision capacity and (ii) training infrastructure
Answer: On 29 June 2026, the British Medical Association’s Resident Doctors Committee announced that their membership had voted to accept an offer from the Government to resolve their dispute on pay and jobs.The deal for resident doctors includes the introduction...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordResident Doctors: PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the resident doctors’ pay settlement on long-term retention rates of doctors within the NHS workforce.
Answer: The new resident doctor pay and training settlement in England (the Deal) is made up of measures which address concerns raised by the British Medical Association’s Resident Doctors Committee on behalf of resident doctors. Under the Deal resident doctors i...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ExportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support producers of premium and specialist agricultural goods in Buckinghamshire to increase exports to international markets.
Answer: The Government is unlocking export opportunities and supporting businesses in Buckinghamshire and across the UK to capitalise on them. Recent examples include the newly agreed trade agreements with India and the GCC, and 55 trade barriers resolved last ye...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ExportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential barriers facing farming businesses in Buckinghamshire in accessing new export markets.
Answer: The Government is unlocking export opportunities and supporting businesses in Buckinghamshire and across the UK to capitalise on them. Recent examples include the newly agreed trade agreements with India and the GCC, and 55 trade barriers resolved last ye...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Trade PromotionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure small and medium-sized food producers in Buckinghamshire are able to engage with the agri-food trade attaché network.
Answer: The Government is unlocking export opportunities and supporting businesses in Buckinghamshire and across the UK to capitalise on them. Recent examples include the newly agreed trade agreements with India and the GCC, and 55 trade barriers resolved last ye...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ExportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of additional food and farming export opportunities on agricultural businesses in Buckinghamshire.
Answer: The Government is unlocking export opportunities and supporting businesses in Buckinghamshire and across the UK to capitalise on them. Recent examples include the newly agreed trade agreements with India and the GCC, and 55 trade barriers resolved last ye...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14280More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the administrative impact of enhanced national security screening requirements on small and medium-sized enterprises bidding for public contracts.
Answer: This Government believes that it matters where things are made and who makes them.The Government has recently published new guidance on using national security exemptions within the Procurement Act 2023 for four initial pathfinder sectors: steel, shipbuil...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14279More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to issue updated guidance to contracting authorities on the assessment of national security risks in procurement decisions.
Answer: This Government believes that it matters where things are made and who makes them.The Government has recently published new guidance on using national security exemptions within the Procurement Act 2023 for four initial pathfinder sectors: steel, shipbuil...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14278More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of procurement policy in reducing dependency on high-risk foreign suppliers in critical sectors.
Answer: This Government believes that it matters where things are made and who makes them.The Government has recently published new guidance on using national security exemptions within the Procurement Act 2023 for four initial pathfinder sectors: steel, shipbuil...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Energy: BatteriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of barriers to community ownership of battery storage infrastructure.
Answer: The Government recognises that community-owned battery projects can face a range of barriers, including high upfront capital costs, complex grid connection processes, and challenges around onboarding residents. On 4 June, the Department launched a Call fo...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Energy: BatteriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to introduce financial incentives for community-led battery storage projects.
Answer: Community battery projects are already eligible for support through a range of national and devolved schemes, including the Local Power Plan, which is providing up to £1bn of funding over this Spending Review period. On 4 June, the Department for Energy S...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
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