Cameron Thomas MP: written questions 2025
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment she has made of the compatibility of the US National Security Strategy with the UK's Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: It is for the US to answer questions about the specifics of their own National Security Strategy. The UK shares the US’s objectives of bringing the war in Ukraine to an end, strengthening Euro-Atlantic security, burden sharing through NATO and increased d...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of isolating the cost of electricity from natural gas.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24th October to my hon Friend the Member for Slough (TanmanJeet Singh Dhesi) to question UIN [14374].
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of community energy networking.
Answer: The Government is ambitious about the role of local and community energy in delivering our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. We will publish our Local Power Plan soon which will set out how we will work with communities to deliver signifi...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: Nuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the viability of the purchase of F-35As as an expansion of the UK nuclear deterrent in the context of the US National Security Strategy.
Answer: The United Kingdom is purchasing at least 12 F-35A aircraft. The aircraft will allow the UK to participate in NATO's Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) nuclear mission. The nuclear weapons allocated to the NATO DCA nuclear mission are United States (US) nuclear ...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps she has taken to help return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 October 2025 in response to Question 80930, and I would add that - on 3 December - the UK co-sponsored a UN General Assembly resolution for the 'Return of Ukrainian Children'.I also refer the Hon Member ...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFreezing of Assets: RussiaTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101153More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps she has taken to seize frozen Russian assets and use them to resource Ukraine.
Answer: The Government remains determined to ensure Russia is held accountable for the damage it has caused, and continues to cause, in Ukraine. We will continue work and coordinate with G7 and EU partners to ensure that Ukraine gets the funding it needs, ensurin...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFrance: NATOForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she had with her French counterpart on nuclear support to NATO.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary regularly speaks to her French counterpart, including on matters relating to NATO defence. The NATO Strategic Concept states that the independent strategic nuclear forces of the United Kingdom and France have a deterrent role of thei...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 1 December 2025 to Question 93580 on Eating Disorders: Mental Health Services, when the Government expects to publish the modern service framework for mental health.
Answer: The Government plans to publish the modern service framework for severe mental illness in the latter half of 2026.Engagement on the modern service framework will involve a wide range of stakeholders, such as people with lived experience, clinicians, allie...
Answered 29 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 1 December 2025 to Question 93580 on Eating Disorders: Mental Health Services, which external stakeholders his Department is engaging with in the development of the modern
Answer: The Government plans to publish the modern service framework for severe mental illness in the latter half of 2026.Engagement on the modern service framework will involve a wide range of stakeholders, such as people with lived experience, clinicians, allie...
Answered 29 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: TaxationTreasuryTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100660More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of funding British content creators through the taxation of online platforms.
Answer: We support domestic film and TV production through the tax system and through funding. The Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) provides companies with a generous tax credit worth 34 per cent of their UK production costs on a film or high-end TV program...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHistory: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has her Department made of the potential merits of incorporating history-based video games to enhance learning.
Answer: Schools are trusted to use their judgement to choose high quality resources and deliver their lessons in ways that work best for their pupils. The independent Curriculum and Assessment Review has recommended that the department works with experts to asses...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is she taking to ensure that the National Curriculum includes immersive experiences.
Answer: The government response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, published on 5 November, sets out our plans for a refreshed curriculum to ensure that all pupils develop the knowledge and skills that we know are essential for life, work and innovation. Sc...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the availability of low-quality, online children’s content on levels of SEND diagnosis.
Answer: Research from the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education demonstrates that rates of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) identification are increasing internationally, and England is one of the countries with a relatively h...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: InternetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that online platforms offer children diversity of content.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting high-quality, culturally relevant, UK-made children’s content, and the considerable benefits it brings. The popularity of online services, including video-sharing platforms, means there is now more choice than eve...
Answered 29 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: InternetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support children’s educational content creators on online platforms.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting high-quality, culturally relevant, UK-made children’s content, and the considerable benefits it brings. The popularity of online services, including video-sharing platforms, means there is now more choice than eve...
Answered 29 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAudiologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of issuing guidance to Independent Care Boards on the commissioning of providers for audiology care as an alternative to hospi
Answer: In line with the direction of travel set by 10-Year Health Plan, we expect integrated care boards (ICBs) to commission services to meet the reasonable needs of their populations rather than being prescriptive and adopting a one size fit all model for Engl...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEvents IndustryDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to develop a UK major events strategy.
Answer: The UK is a world-class host for major events, and the government is investing in a decade-long pipeline to drive economic growth and community impact.Support for sporting events is already established through the Gold Framework. Additionally, DCMS will l...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCultureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps is she taking to incorporate culture and community in national strategic ambition.
Answer: Culture and community are integral to our national strategic ambition, serving as powerful catalysts for economic growth: the Creative Industry sector contributes 2.4 million jobs and £124 billion GVA to the economy, and social cohesion: evidence shows th...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFestivals and Special Occasions: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support UK festival organisers with the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill, in the context of the workforce flexibility requirements of the sector.
Answer: Festivals are crucial to the UK's culture, providing a platform for emerging artists, supporting local economies and creative jobs, and bringing joy to thousands.The impact on UK festivals will depend on the regulations that we will bring forward followin...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball League and Premier LeagueDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the Premier League and the Football League.
Answer: The Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Act and this is available here: http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments.
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEvents Industry: SecurityHome OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure proper support for venues transitioning to the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 during the implementation period.
Answer: The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025.An implementation period of at least 24 months is now underway, giving those responsible for premises and events sufficient time and support to m...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEvents Industry: SecurityHome OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is enforced proportionally across venues of varying capacity.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is implemented in a proportionate and practicable way.An implementation period of at least 24 months is now underway, giving those responsible for premises and events ...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade FairsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential role of business events in improving and building international partnerships.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recognises that well‑designed business events play an important role in strengthening international partnerships. Through initiatives such as the Lancaster House Business Engagement Series, the Depar...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Economic GrowthDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of business events on economic growth.
Answer: Business events can generate economic growth, create jobs, and boost the visitor economy across the country. In 2024, business events contributed a reported £33.6 billion to the UK economy as a whole according to data from UK Events.The average business t...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Pupil ExclusionsDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the number of students with SEND being excluded from school on the economy in the long-term.
Answer: The department regularly monitors trends in suspension and permanent exclusion rates for various pupil groups and undertakes regular reviews of the evidence concerning the long-term outcomes of pupils who have experienced a suspension or permanent exclusi...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
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