Charlie Dewhirst MP: written questions
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Electricity: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the policy paper entitled Outcome of the exploratory discussions on the possible participation of the United Kingdom in the European Union’s internal electricity market, pub
Answer: The detail of commitments for a future agreement for the UK’s participation in the EU’s internal electricity market is a matter for negotiations. As the Chancellor set out at Budget, the government will present a full response to the Nuclear Regulatory Re...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Facilities AgreementsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether (a) he and (b) his Permanent Secretary approved the use of paid facility time for trade union activities outlined in the 2024-25 departmental annual report and accounts.
Answer: The departmental Trade Union Facility Time Guidance sets out a provision for paid activity time to be requested and approved, by exception. This is managed/agreed locally by management from a day to day perspective. The overall levels of activity time are...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Power 2030 Advisory Commission: Business Interests and Political ActivitiesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any of the members of the Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission have made a declaration of political activity; and where their declarations of interest are published.
Answer: Members of the Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission were asked to declare political activity during the application process and none were declared. We do not publish their conflicts of interest.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy Mission Board: MembershipDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the answer of 16 December 2025 to Question 98794 on Mission Boards, who the internal and external members are of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission Board.
Answer: The Clean Energy Superpower Mission Board is chaired by the DESNZ Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP. The board does not have a fixed list of internal or external members, rather we engage with other government departments, external organisatio...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: EU LawDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the policy paper entitled Outcome of the exploratory discussions on the possible participation of the United Kingdom in the European Union’s internal electricity market, pub
Answer: An electricity agreement with the EU will cut the cost of trading electricity with the EU - this means lower wholesale costs and ultimately lower bills. Any agreement will naturally involve a balance of rights and obligations to ensure a level playing fie...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: Environment ProtectionTreasuryTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106215More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 2.1.2 of her Department’s policy paper entitled UK Government Green Financing Framework, published on 26 November 2025, for what reason facilities intended for the production of weapons g
Answer: The Green Financing Framework, updated in 2025, explains how proceeds from green gilts and NS&I’s retail Green Savings Bonds will finance public expenditures that have the goal of delivering a direct and positive environmental impact. Eligible expendi...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to paragraph 9 of the document entitled Outcome of the exploratory discussions on the possible participation of the United Kingdom in the European Union’s internal electricity
Answer: An electricity agreement with the EU will cut the cost of trading electricity with the EU - this means lower wholesale costs and ultimately lower bills. Any agreement will naturally involve a balance of rights and obligations to ensure a level playing fie...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Alternatives: ContractsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, further to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for government’s most important contracts, Data for July to September 2025, published by Cabinet Office on 25 December 2025, for what reason t
Answer: This KPI relates to a contract with DAI Global UK for the delivery of an overseas development assistance (ODA) funded programme to strengthen institutional capacity in developing countries. The KPI aims to encourage delivery through downstream partners ba...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordClimate Change Committee: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, further to the Commissioner for Public Appointment’s annual report 2024-25, published December 2025, Appendix: direct appointments, what the business case was for appointing Climate Change Co
Answer: Professor Swenja Surminski was appointed to the CCC's Adaptation Committee in 2022 following a fair and open competition. She was subsequently appointed as a member of the Climate Change Committee to enhance collaboration between the two Committees, as al...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Energy System Operator: Workplace PensionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which pension provider maintains the staff pension scheme for the National Energy System Operator; and whether staff are offered (a) defined benefit and (b) defined contribution pensions.
Answer: The employees of the National Energy System Operator (NESO) are not civil servants and are not part of civil service pension schemes. As noted in NESO’s latest annual report and accounts, Legal & General administer the company’s defined contribution p...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Energy System Operator: National Grid plcDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether staff at the National Energy System Operator are permitted to own shares in National Grid.
Answer: New employees at the National Energy System Operator (NESO) are required to divest any holding of energy sector shares, including in National Grid plc. For employees transferring from National Grid Energy System Operator there are legacy arrangements in p...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Cost EffectivenessTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105924More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Autumn Budget 2025 made changes to efficiency savings required of departments in (a) 2025-26, (b) 2026-27 and (c) 2027-28.
Answer: No changes were made to efficiency targets in 2025-26, 2026-27 or 2027-28.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105923More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HMRC’s apps and website are accessible via the One Login system.
Answer: HMRC customers currently access digital services via the GOV.UK website or via the HMRC app by logging in with their Government Gateway credentials. HMRC will be transitioning its customers (individuals, agents and organisations) to GOV.UK One Login. Once...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Wealth Fund: Facilities AgreementsTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105922More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much the National Wealth Fund spent on trade union facility time in the 2024-25 financial year; how many FTE staff were funded by facility time, and if this included paid time for trade union activities.
Answer: As set out in the National Wealth Fund’s Annual Report and Accounts for the 2024-25 financial year, no expenditure was incurred.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHonoursTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105921More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what methodology is used by HMRC to determine a “low”, “medium” or “high” probity risk rating in the honours vetting process.
Answer: HMRC’s role in the honours system is advisory and not decision making – it provides an advisory low, medium or high risk rating which is considered by the Honours Committees, alongside information from other departments, in their decision making. The prob...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAlex Chisholm and Lord CaseTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105920More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 March 2025 to Question 86245 on Alex Chisholm and Simon Case, what was the business case for the approval of the severance payment for Simon Case in March 2025.
Answer: The severance payment for Simon Case was made in line with his contract of employment, and guidance concerning special severance payments as defined in HM Treasury’s Managing Public Money.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Cost EffectivenessTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105919More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to page 48 of the Autumn Budget HC1492, published on 26 November 2025, if she will publish the monetary savings in each year on which the 16% back-office administrative costs figure is based.
Answer: These are published in Table 1.1 of the Spending Review 2025 (page 13).
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic ExpenditureTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105918More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Box 2.D of the Autumn Budget 2025, HC1492, published on 26 November 2025, what information will Departments’ published delivery plans include.
Answer: Departmental Efficiency Plans were published alongside the Spending Review 2025 on 11 June 2025 and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/departmental-efficiency-delivery-plans/departmental-efficiency-plans
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLord AlliTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105917More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether any gifts or hospitality given to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in a Ministerial capacity since July 2024 by Lord Alli have been returned or refunded.
Answer: The Chancellor has not received any gifts or hospitality from Lord Alli since July 2024.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Repairs and MaintenanceTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105916More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 2 December 2025, to Question 93748, on 10 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance, how much has been spent from public funds by Cabinet Office, HM Treasury or the Government Property Agency
Answer: Following the departure of previous occupants, the official Ministerial residence was provided unfurnished. To address this, £19,759.61 was spent since 4 July 2024 on furnishings which remain government property and will be retained for future occupants.
Answered 20 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKatie MartinTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105915More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 2 December 2025, to Question 94022, on Katie Martin, what her salary and grade is in the new role.
Answer: The position is unpaid.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCryptocurrenciesTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105914More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ask the Financial Conduct Authority to make an assessment of the adequacy of the (a) security and (b) stability of monies invested in the Tether cryptocurrency.
Answer: The government recognises that stablecoins stand to drive important innovation in payments and settlement, but like other financial instruments they also have the potential to cause consumer harm, especially if not properly regulated. That is why the UK h...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Social MediaTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105913More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much HMRC has spent on social media influencers through (a) Pablo in partnership with the Unlimited Group and (b) OmniGov since July 2024.
Answer: Spend since July 2024 totals £436,700 through Pablo/Unlimited Group (excluding agency fees) and £85,719 through OmniGov. This expenditure has primarily been directed at campaigns promoting digital channels for interacting with HMRC. In 2025, this activity...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBudget November 2025: Disclosure of InformationTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105552More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has determined the source of the leak of the policies within the Autumn Budget 2025 to the media.
Answer: As the Chancellor set out to the Treasury Select Committee on 10/12/25, a leak inquiry is underway. In addition, the Permanent Secretary of the Treasury is conducting a wider review of Budget security, which he aims to conclude in advance of the Spring St...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordJAGGAER and Oxygen Finance: ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105551More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Audit Office report, Lessons learned: the government’s use of external consultants, HC: 1381, 21 November 2025, Figure 10, what specific data is collected on Government spending by
Answer: Since 2010, Central Government departments publish expenditure above £25,000 on a monthly basis. Oxygen Finance aggregates this transparency data to provide reports on spending by a particular department or category. Jaggaer Spend relies on data generated...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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