Claire Young MP: written questions
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Written questions
Nuclear Power: Apprentices and TrainingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to develop the skills and apprenticeships required to support new jobs in the nuclear sector.
Answer: Skills England are currently working closely with employers and other stakeholders from across the nuclear sector to revise and update some of these standards, to ensure that they meet the current and future skills needs of the sector and can be delivered...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewables ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of fully transitioning older renewable projects away from Renewable Obligation Certificates and on to Contracts for Difference.
Answer: The existing Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme has been successful in bringing forward new renewable generation at fixed, competitive prices. CfDs are already helping to reduce consumers’ exposure to gas price volatility. The Government has announced ...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewables ObligationTreasuryTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14077More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of moving the cost of the Renewables Obligation levy from household energy bills to general taxation.
Answer: At last year’s Budget, the Chancellor took the decision to fund 75% of the domestic share of the Renewables Obligation through the Exchequer and ended the levy-funded Energy Company Obligation. These decisions took on average £150 of costs off household e...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewables ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to remove the renewable obligation levy.
Answer: Since 1 April this year, 75% of the domestic costs of the Renewables Obligation (RO) have been funded by the Exchequer. This shifts the balance from levies on bills to public spending, resulting in an average £150 reduction in energy costs. Over three yea...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on expanding and developing renewable infrastructure to match renewables expansion.
Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the infrastructure required to support the Government’s clean energy mission. Through our Clean Power 2030 mission, the Government is working across Whitehall to accelerate the deve...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConsumptionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has considered the potential merits of allowing customers to share their energy use data with suppliers to improve energy switching and market choice.
Answer: A consumer’s energy supplier can already access their gas and electricity consumption data for regulated purposes such as billing. Consumers have a choice about the granularity of data that is provided to their supplier. Smart meters automatically send ho...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of opening up business energy data on forecasting, carbon reporting and decarbonisation in non-domestic buildings.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of energy data in managing energy use and planning the deployment of energy savings measures. There is significant existing reporting for non-domestic buildings, much of which is already publicly available, includi...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNatural Gas: ConsumptionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of making household gas consumption data more available for energy suppliers.
Answer: A consumer’s energy supplier can already access their gas and electricity consumption data for regulated purposes such as billing. Consumers have a choice about the granularity of data that is provided to their supplier. Smart meters automatically send ho...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill will extend and simplify the right to manage for residents of freehold estates subject to private estate management charges.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS1210) made on 18 December 2025. The two consultations both closed on 12 March 2026. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of disclosure requirements for estate management charges on new build freehold properties.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS1210) made on 18 December 2025. The two consultations both closed on 12 March 2026. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRecruitment: Vacancies and Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help employers tackle recruitment shortages and to hire and upskill young people.
Answer: The Government is taking significant steps to help employers tackle recruitment shortages while supporting young people to enter, remain in and progress in work.With over one million young people not in education, employment or training, we are investing ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Small BusinessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions his Department has had with Treasury officials on increasing financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises with apprenticeship schemes.
Answer: The department works closely with HM Treasury to support apprenticeships and skills provision. To support non-levy paying employers (who are typically SMEs) with the additional costs associated with employing young apprentices, we are introducing a new ap...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help incentivise young people to enter into apprenticeship schemes in the manufacturing sector.
Answer: This Government is transforming the Apprenticeships Levy into a new Growth and Skills Levy in England, backed by £1 billion of additional investment, to create more opportunities for young people and give employers greater flexibility to develop the workf...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Intensive Industries: Environment Protection and Renewable EnergyTreasuryTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8333More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps her Department is taking to help energy intensive businesses to increase their use of renewable energy and environmentally-conscious manufacturing processes.
Answer: The Government recognises that high energy costs are a key challenge for energy intensive businesses and act as a barrier to investment in decarbonisation and cleaner manufacturing processes. In the Modern Industrial Strategy, we announced the creation of...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Sentences: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of short custodial sentences on the reoffending rate.
Answer: Evidence published in both 2015 and 2019, which matched groups of offenders, found that short sentences were associated with higher reoffending compared to court orders by approximately 4 percentage points. We have followed this evidence and the Sentencin...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison SentencesMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help decrease the number of short-term sentences which lead to rapid turnover in prisons.
Answer: The Sentencing Act, which received Royal Assent on 22 January 2026, makes reforms to reduce the use of short custodial sentences, tackle the cycle of reoffending and place the criminal justice system on a more sustainable footing.The Act introduces a pres...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: Employment SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to ensure there are sufficient paid employment opportunities for prisoners in Open Prisons.
Answer: Securing employment is a key factor in reducing reoffending with evidence showing that finding work can reduce the likelihood of reoffending by 9 percentage points. Open prisons play a key role in supporting this as they enable suitable, risk-assessed pri...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: LoansDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's Warm Homes Fund Call for Evidence, what assessment he has made of the suitability of consumer loans for households on low incomes; and what alternative deli
Answer: The Warm Homes Loan Scheme is designed to support households who are able to borrow but face upfront cost barriers. It recognises that consumer loans may not be suitable for all households, particularly those on low incomes or unable to take on debt.The D...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of funding within the Warm Homes Fund targeted at households on low incomes to the fulfilment of the commitment to lift to one millio
Answer: Through the Warm Homes Plan and the new Fuel Poverty Strategy, Government is taking decisive action to lift up to one million households out of fuel poverty by 2030. The Plan includes around £5 billion of support for low-income and fuel poor households, m...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: NHSDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the Warm Homes Fund on National Health Service costs associated with cold and poor quality homes.
Answer: The Government recognises that living in cold and poor-quality homes can have significant impacts on health and place additional pressure on health services. Evidence highlights that fuel poverty and poorly heated homes can increase ill health and associa...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Intensive Industries: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of energy cost rises on energy intensive businesses.
Answer: The government recognises that high electricity prices are a significant competitiveness challenge and are a barrier to investment and growth. The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs by up to £40/MWh for more than 10,00...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Small BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to further reduce energy costs for small and medium size enterprises.
Answer: We are closely monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses caused by the instability in the middle east, and much will depend on the length of the ongoing crisis. We are increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant for properties heated by oi...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat Networks: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his department has considered introducing a revenue support mechanism to support the growth of the UK heat network sector.
Answer: We are committed to supporting heat networks as a key technology to electrify our economy and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels for heating homes and businesses. The government recognises the need to consider both the upfront costs of installing new low...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeating: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the price of low-carbon heat is competitive with fossil gas alternatives.
Answer: Over this Parliament the Government is working relentlessly to translate the much cheaper wholesale costs of clean power into lower bills for consumers. This will be core to every decision we make. We pay close attention to the balance of costs recovered ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat NetworksDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what barriers to heat network deployment his department has identified, and what steps are being taken to help tackle them.
Answer: In the Warm Homes Plan we set out several barriers to heat network deployment, including high upfront capital costs, limited investment certainty, supply chain and skills constraints, and low consumer confidence due to historic issues around pricing and r...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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