Clive Betts MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
USA: World CupForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues, Football authorities and the Football Association on the potential visa requirements of the US government to provide inf
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is working across Government and with sporting bodies to support UK fans travelling to matches for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. The FCDO is in contact with US authorities to ensure we have the latest ...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the compatibility of the government’s new ECG scheme with the principle of market competition.
Answer: The Electric Car Grant is fully compatible with the principle of market competition.
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsTreasuryTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100278More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department had any role in the development of the electric car grant.
Answer: I refer the Member to the answer given to UIN 90404 on 21st November 2025.
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set out how the electric car grant criteria were determined, including what discussions she had with the car sector.
Answer: The Electric Car Grant criteria were designed to support British drivers to access affordable, sustainably manufactured electric vehicles. Over 40,000 drivers have benefited from this scheme to date. The grant's design was not discussed with industry duri...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Electric Car Grant criteria will change when the review of the Science Based Target Initiative is complete; and what time opportunity will her department offer to industry regarding the implementati
Answer: A Science Based Target validated by the Science Based Target Initiative is an eligibility requirement for the Electric Car Grant. Further details are included in the grant application guidance. The Science Based Target Initiative is independent of Governm...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her officials have produced an impact assessment on the market of the existing Electric Car Grant criteria; and whether she will publish it.
Answer: The Electric Car Grant criteria were designed to support British drivers to access affordable, sustainably manufactured electric vehicles. Over 40,000 drivers have benefited from this scheme to date. The grant's design was not discussed with industry duri...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider expanding the eligibility criteria of the Electric Car Grant.
Answer: The Electric Car Grant criteria were designed to support British drivers to access affordable, sustainably manufactured electric vehicles. Over 40,000 drivers have benefited from this scheme to date. The grant's design was not discussed with industry duri...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions the Government have had with Science Based Targets Initiative through the formulation of the Electric Car Grant.
Answer: A Science Based Target validated by the Science Based Target Initiative is an eligibility requirement for the Electric Car Grant. Further details are included in the grant application guidance. The Science Based Target Initiative is independent of Governm...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether manufacturers are required to have Science Based Targets to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant.
Answer: A Science Based Target validated by the Science Based Target Initiative is an eligibility requirement for the Electric Car Grant. Further details are included in the grant application guidance. The Science Based Target Initiative is independent of Governm...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWorld Cup: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with (a) FIFA and (b) the FA on the price of tickets for England fans at the World Cup 2026.
Answer: The Government understands the strong interest in ticket pricing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the impact it has on fans.FIFA is an independent international body with its own governance structures. Ticket pricing is a commercial decision determined sol...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxis: Licensing and Youth ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of moving (a) further powers and (b) responsibilities for (i) taxi licensing and (ii) youth services from constituent un
Answer: The Government remains committed to consulting on whether to make all Local Transport Authorities (including Mayoral Combined Authorities) responsible for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing. Administering the regime across this larger footprint would...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung Futures Hubs: South YorkshireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what criteria her Department used to select the locations of the Young Future Hubs; and for what reason no local authorities in south Yorkshire were chosen.
Answer: The eight Young Futures Hubs early adopter locations, published last week, were selected using knife crime and anti-social behaviour metrics, maximising impact of the Young Future Hub by placing them where it will benefit the most at-risk young people. Th...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will extend the ‘Respond by’ deadline on the technical consultation on the International Student Levy until after her Department has published the research it commissioned on student price elasticities i
Answer: The international student levy forms part of our wider plan for higher education student finance and funding reform, as set out in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, which puts the sector on a secure financial footing whilst also ensuring it co...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Post OfficesTreasuryTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96611More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when her Department will host the planned roundtable between Post Office and the major banks to discuss the opportunity of expanding in-person banking services at post offices.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of access to cash and banking services for businesses and individuals, including those who may be in vulnerable groups or require assistance and is supportive of industry initiatives that improve access to these vi...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMidland Main Line: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with regards new Aurora trains being introduced on the Midland Mainline, what changes to the internal layout of standard class carriages is being proposed compared to Meridian class trains in order to achieve t
Answer: The new Class 810 ‘Aurora’ trains fit more seats by using the space in standard class more efficiently than the older Class 222 ‘Meridian’ trains. The main changes are:Smarter storage: luggage stacks and overhead racks have been redesigned so they take up...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support available to fire and rescue services who attend traumatic callouts to attempted suicides.
Answer: The health and wellbeing of firefighters is of the utmost importance. The government recognises the risks that firefighters face and is grateful to them for their bravery. Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) are ultimately responsible for the health and we...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: TrainingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of suicide prevention training provided to fire and rescue staff.
Answer: The health and wellbeing of firefighters is of the utmost importance. The government recognises the risks that firefighters face and is grateful to them for their bravery. Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) are ultimately responsible for the health and we...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Mental Health ServicesHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support available to police who attend traumatic callouts to attempted suicides.
Answer: The Government has been clear that the health and wellbeing of our police is a priority and that those who have faced suicide-related incidents in the line of duty receive the support they need to recover and continue serving.We continue to fund the Natio...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSuicide: Emergency CallsHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of collecting data on the number of callouts police attend to attempted suicides or suicides in progress.
Answer: The College of Policing set the professional standards for police in England and Wales. The College’s core guidance includes the initial training for officers under the Policing Education Qualifications Framework which incorporates autism, learning disabi...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of suicide prevention training provided to police staff.
Answer: The Government has been clear that the health and wellbeing of our police is a priority and that those who have faced suicide-related incidents in the line of duty receive the support they need to recover and continue serving.We continue to fund the Natio...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: SuicideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of collecting data on the number of attempted suicides attended by ambulance staff.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Brigg and Immingham on 1 December 2025, to Question 84585.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the support available to ambulance staff who attend traumatic callouts.
Answer: The mental health of all National Health Service staff is a high priority, including ambulance staff as responders to emergency incidents.Significant work is underway to strengthen the quality and consistency of suicide training across the health system. ...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of suicide prevention training provided to ambulance staff.
Answer: The mental health of all National Health Service staff is a high priority, including ambulance staff as responders to emergency incidents.Significant work is underway to strengthen the quality and consistency of suicide training across the health system. ...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SheffieldMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, as a result of the changes in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, how many extra powers will be given to Sheffield City Council; and how many powers currently
Answer: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will establish ‘Strategic Authorities’ to lead in our regions. Strategic authorities will not replace councils. Strategic authorities will be responsible for unlocking investment, infrastructure and ec...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95367More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how will the proposed mileage charge for EV's be calculated and collected.
Answer: The Government intends to create a fair motoring tax system while supporting the automotive industry and ensuring EVs remain an attractive choice for consumers.As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) ...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
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