Dave Doogan MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Defence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110465More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many projects have been (a) funded by the UKDI Defence and security accelerator and (b) of these how many were based in Scotland.

  Answer: As of the end of January 2026, a total of 1,715 Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) projects had been funded, with 146 of these awarded to businesses or projects in Scotland, amounting to a total value of £30.6 million.Please note that, as of 2 Februa...

  Answered 11 Feb 2026

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• Thailand: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108012More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many UK nationals died in Thailand in each of the last three years; and what the causes were of those deaths.

  Answer: Consular staff have provided support in the following cases where a British national has died in Thailand in each of the last three years.Deaths - Thailand202320242025Assisted death / euthanasia0<50Cause still to be confirmed161180203Infection / diseas...

  Answered 5 Feb 2026

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• Public Expenditure: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105300More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her oral contribution of 26 November 2025 on Financial Statement and Budget, Official Report, column 388, if she will confirm whether her £820m allocation to Scotland's Block Grant is as a function

  Answer: The £820 million additional funding for the Scottish Government referenced is a result of the operation of the Barnett formula.

  Answered 19 Jan 2026

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• Public Expenditure: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105299More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her oral contribution of 26 November 2025 on Financial Statement and Budget, Official Report, column 388, what (a) meetings, (b) correspondence and (c) other discussions did she have with Mr Sarwar

  Answer: The government listens to a wide range of representations to help shape the Budget, including from Scottish Labour.

  Answered 19 Jan 2026

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• Visas: ClergyHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103842More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many foreign Catholic priests have been denied a visa for the UK since July 2024.

  Answer: The Home Office does not hold data, in a reportable format, on how many foreign Catholic priests have been refused UK visas since July 2024.

  Answered 15 Jan 2026

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• Poultry: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103841More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will introduce a ban on cages for laying hens in the UK.

  Answer: The recently published animal welfare strategy sets out that ending the use of cages and crates is a key priority for this Government. As announced on 12 January 2026, a consultation on a proposal to ban the keeping of laying hens, pullets and breeder lay...

  Answered 15 Jan 2026

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