David Chadwick MP: written questions
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Hydrogen: WalesWales OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps her Department is taking to ensure Wales benefits equitably from green hydrogen funding.
Answer: The UK Government remains firmly committed to establishing a thriving hydrogen sector across the UK, including in Wales. The Hydrogen Allocation Rounds (HARs) are a flagship government funding mechanism to support low carbon hydrogen across the UK. Under ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: WalesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help unlock private investment in hydrogen infrastructure in Wales.
Answer: Wales plays a key role in the development of the UK's hydrogen economy, and I welcome the Milford Haven HAR1 project reaching FID in March this year, with three further shortlisted HAR2 projects in Wales.The Industrial Strategy set out our public finance ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: South WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential role of industrial clusters in South Wales in the UK’s hydrogen economy.
Answer: Industrial clusters, such as in South Wales, can support hydrogen production and use by co-locating supply with demand, which helps reduce infrastructure costs, transport requirements, and system risks during market scaleup. Across the South Wales industr...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the potential economic impact of hydrogen investment in Wales, including on the level of (a) Gross Value Added and (b) job creation.
Answer: Our Hydrogen Allocation Rounds (HARs) are stimulating private investment in hydrogen projects across the UK, including in Wales. Two of the successful HAR1 projects are in Wales – the HyBont project in Bridgend and West Wales Hydrogen in Milford Haven. Th...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made with the the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the equity and effectiveness of the regional distribution of public funding for hydrogen infrastructure.
Answer: Government is not prescriptive regarding the location of support provision for hydrogen infrastructure, and will assess transport & storage project applications on individual merit against criteria reflecting strategic objectives (e.g. deliverability,...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to reform Ofgem’s network investment appraisal processes to better reflect regional economic development and decarbonisation potential.
Answer: The Government supports Ofgem in ensuring through its regulation that grid investment benefits communities across Great Britain. In the next electricity distribution price control, ED3 (2028–2033), Ofgem is requiring distribution network operators to deve...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with Ofgem on how its cost-benefit methodology accounts for regions with lower population density such as Wales.
Answer: Distribution charges - which in part make up the standing charge paid for by all consumers - are designed to be cost reflective and vary by region to reflect local factors in that area, such as geography, network topology and weather conditions. The princ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Trade CompetitivenessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the change in the UK's position in the Global Hydrogen Potential Index since 2021; and what steps he is taking to
Answer: The UK’s standing as a current global leader in hydrogen is reflected in our comprehensive investible policy framework and the number of hydrogen businesses that are based in the UK and developing world-leading technologies for export.Government is delive...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on the decision not to fund the HyLine Cymru project; and whether he plans to revisit that decision.
Answer: HyLine Cymru applied for development expenditure funding under Ofgem's RIIO2 reopener mechanism. Government subsequently discussed the strategic value of this project with Ofgem who decided not to fund Hyline Cymru due to its lack of large-scale geologica...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the regional distribution of hydrogen infrastructure funding; and what steps he is taking to help ensure Wales receives a proportionate share of
Answer: In the 2025 Spending Review, Government allocated over £500m for development of the first regional hydrogen network. Government is not prescriptive regarding support provision location, and will assess transport & storage project applications on merit...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121549More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what methodology was used to determine the distribution of funding of the Heating Oil Support Scheme between the four nations.
Answer: The government has acted quickly to provide timely, targeted support to low-income households struggling with the rising price of heating oils, based on the latest census data. This means the funding is distributed in line where the most vulnerable oil-he...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil and Liquefied Petroleum Gas: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the CMA has provided guidance to his Department on the regulation of pricing for heating oil and or LPG.
Answer: Following discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority, we welcome its comprehensive examination of the heating oil industry. It is vital that customers are treated fairly and any price manipulation will not be tolerated. We are working closely ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: FraudTreasuryTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118619More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what percentage of reports of suspected tax-fraud made to HMRC by members of the public (a) result in an investigation, (b) result in the recovery of money, (c) result in a criminal conviction.
Answer: HMRC does not hold this data.
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Work Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether eligible Claimants that have existing applications for the LCWRA element of Universal Credit and are currently waiting for their Work Capability Assessment (WCA) will upon completion receive (a)
Answer: The Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Rates of Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 were laid in Parliament on 09 February 2026. The Regulations provide further detail on the application of the Universal Credit Act 2025 including ...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Work Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 108679 on Universal Credit: Work Capability Assessment, what estimate his Department has made of the reasons for the reduction in the number of Univers
Answer: Work Capability Assessments reduced in December 2025 compared to the previous four months due to fewer working days over Christmas and an increase of staff on annual leave, again due to the festive period.
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken for Access to Work award decisions and reimbursements payments on access to jobs for disabled people, including people living with m
Answer: We recognise the importance of clearing the backlog, which is why last year we increased the number of staff working in this area by 27% and we have continued to streamline delivery practices. To protect employment opportunities, case managers prioritise ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry, published on 16 February 2026, how much of the £2.5 billion fund has been (a) allocated and (b)
Answer: The government is committed to providing up to £2.5 billon to support the UK steel industry, which is being delivered in part through the NWF and in part through direct support for companies. This is in addition to the £500 million investment for Tata Ste...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Retail TradeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to take steps in response to the CMA Road Fuel Monitoring Annual report 2025.
Answer: The Government notes the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) annual road fuel monitoring report, which found that competition hasn’t strengthened since the CMA’s Market Study published in July 2023, and that fuel margins remain consistently high and...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the powers given to the Competitions and Marketing Authority on the adequacy of competition in the fuel market sector for rural communities consumer.
Answer: The Government provided statutory powers to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to monitor the road fuel market and assess whether competition is working effectively for consumers, including those in rural communities. The CMA’s recent annual repo...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Products: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many lorries of perishable goods have been refused entry into Europe at the French border under the sanitary and phytosanitary arrangements in the last year.
Answer: Data on UK consignments refused entry at French Border Control Posts is generated and owned by the competent authorities in France, who are responsible for any publication or wider disclosure. We recognise that some GB exporters have seen an increase in r...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the Child Maintenance Service policy in establishing the Paying Parent, in the context of changes in societal norms and the increase in co-pare
Answer: The person providing primary care of the child and with whom the child lives is entitled to make an application for child maintenance. This is known as the receiving parent. The receiving parent is determined by which parent looks after the child most of ...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansTreasuryTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102295More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of Plan 2 student loan borrowers residing in Wales who will repay at the higher interest threshold as a result of the freeze to the Plan 2 repayment threshold.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter. It is for the Welsh government to confirm threshold levels in Wales.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of Plan 2 student loan borrowers who will repay at the higher interest threshold as a result of the freeze to the Plan 2 repayment threshold.
Answer: Freezing the Plan 2 repayment and interest rate thresholds for English borrowers means the upper threshold, used for calculating the variable portion of Plan 2 interest rates, will be lower than previously projected. This means more borrowers will be char...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansTreasuryTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102293More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of Plan 2 student loan borrowers residing in Wales who will begin making repayments as a result of the freeze to the Plan 2 repayment threshold.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter. It is for the Welsh government to confirm threshold levels in Wales.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of Plan 2 student loan borrowers who will begin making repayments as a result of the freeze to the Plan 2 repayment threshold.
Answer: The department currently forecasts around 240,000 additional English Plan 2 loans (4.8% of all English Plan 2 loans for which borrowers are eligible to make repayments) will see a repayment in financial year 2030/31 given the announced threshold freeze wh...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
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