David Chadwick MP: written questions
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Energy: IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of UK Steel on aligning the UK's industrial power prices with those of competitor economies.
Answer: Details of Ministers' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel ...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Intensive Industries: EnergyTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83532More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans she has to (a) abolish the Carbon Price Support mechanism and (b) introduce further measures to reduce electricity costs for energy-intensive industries.
Answer: The government’s Industrial Strategy published in June 2025 announced that from 2027, a new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs by c.£35-40/MWh and support thousands of businesses. The scheme will benefit manufacturing ...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make a comparative assessment of industrial electricity prices in (a) the UK, (b) France and (c) Germany.
Answer: The wholesale price of electricity in power markets is set by the last (i.e. most expensive) technology needed to meet overall demand – known as the marginal plant. In the UK, the marginal plant is currently gas power stations. Gas is an internationally t...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ManufacturingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of ensuring the continuation of domestic steel manufacturing on the UK’s (a) critical national infrastructure resilience and (b) emergency response
Answer: We recognise the strategic importance of a secure and resilient steel supply, and the domestic steel sector has an important role to play in supporting our national infrastructure, defence capability and broader national resilience. This government will c...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83528More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to disapply the Procurement Act 2023 to UK-produced steel used in public infrastructure projects under Section 25 of that Act.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the steel sector, and is considering a range of options to ensure that public procurement supports UK jobs and industry, including steel.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether her Department plans to introduce new UK steel import safeguards to replace the current regime when it expires in 2026.
Answer: Steel is a top priority for this Government and we recognise the continuing challenges facing the UK steel industry – driven by persistent global overcapacity and with a changing landscape on international trade.We will ensure there is a plan in place for...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions her Department has had with the European Commission on the timetable for implementing its proposals to replace the EU steel safeguard system; and whether the Government has soug
Answer: We are in active dialogue with the European Commission on this issue. The Secretary of State spoke about it with Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, on 20 October.We reserve the right to take any action in response to an...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the European Commission’s proposal to reduce tariff-free steel import quotas and increase out-of-quota tariffs to 50% on UK steel exports; and wh
Answer: The Government is actively assessing the potential impact of this proposal and we are in active dialogue with the European Commission on the details of their proposal and next steps.We reserve the right to take any action in response to any changes to our...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCrown Estate: Wind PowerTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83519More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to reinvest a share of Crown Estate income from the Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 into local economic development in Neath Port Talbot.
Answer: The Crown Estate pays its entire net profits into the Consolidated Fund each year, contributing to the funding of public services across the UK, including in Wales. The Crown Estate is taking steps to ensure that Wales benefits from offshore wind developm...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCrown Estate: Wind PowerTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83518More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of revenues from the Crown Estate’s Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 will be allocated to investment in port and supply-chain infrastructure in Wales.
Answer: The Crown Estate pays its entire net profits into the Consolidated Fund each year, contributing to the funding of public services across the UK, including in Wales. The Crown Estate is taking steps to ensure that Wales benefits from offshore wind developm...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Celtic SeaWales OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 on economic regeneration in Neath Port Talbot.
Answer: The UK Government recognises the major opportunities floating offshore wind presents for Wales and I am determined to ensure that we take full advantage of them.Gwynt Glas (a joint venture between EDF Renewables and ESB) and Equinor have now entered into ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Celtic SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department expects the Crown Estate and developers participating in the Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 to announce the locations for turbine manufacturing, assembl
Answer: The Crown Estate has announced that Equinor and Gwynt Glas have now entered into agreements for lease to develop two new 1.5GW floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea, which could be operational by the mid-2030s. The Crown Estate has estimated t...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Celtic SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 on employment opportunities in Neath Port Talbot.
Answer: Floating Offshore Wind presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Wales and is a major economic opportunity for the Neath Port Talbot area. It will create high-quality jobs to support the local economy. We are in ongoing discussion with relevant part...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Celtic SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has had recent discussions with (a) the Crown Estate and (b) Equinor and Gwynt Glas on the use of Port Talbot for turbine (i) assembly and (ii) maintenance under the Ce
Answer: Floating Offshore Wind presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Wales and is a major economic opportunity for the Neath Port Talbot area. It will create high-quality jobs to support the local economy. We are in ongoing discussion with relevant part...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Celtic SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on the planned timeline for (a) the first turbines to become operational and (b) other aspects of the projects awarded leases under the Crown Estate’s Ce
Answer: The Crown Estate has announced that Equinor and Gwynt Glas have now entered into agreements for lease to develop two new 1.5GW floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea, which could be operational by the mid-2030s. The Crown Estate has estimated t...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational and International Capital City GrantHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to extend eligibility for the National and International Capital City Grant to more cities.
Answer: The National and International Capital City (NICC) grant is paid to the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police to reflect the unique demands of policing in London, a major international capital city.Decisions on the allocation of NICC funding are t...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational and International Capital City GrantHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which cities are receiving funding through the National and International Capital City Grant.
Answer: The National and International Capital City (NICC) grant is paid to the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police to reflect the unique demands of policing in London, a major international capital city.Decisions on the allocation of NICC funding are t...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that hospices receive the necessary funding to increase staff pay in line with nationally agreed NHS pay scales.
Answer: We are immensely grateful for the critical role healthcare workers, including hospice staff, play in our health service and the high-quality, compassionate care they deliver.The impact that National Health Service pay uplifts will have on the hospice sect...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that hospice contracts reflect the (a) costs of provision and (b) needs of local populations.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service spec...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that people living in each region have equal levels of access to palliative care.
Answer: Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. ICBs are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. To sup...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of fully funding specialist palliative (a) care, (b) advice and (c) assessments provided by hospices.
Answer: Whilst the majority of palliative care and end of life care is provided by National Health Service staff and services, we recognise the vital part that voluntary sector organisations, including hospices, also play in providing support to people at the end...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that Ofcom’s regulatory framework for Passive Infrastructure Access promotes fair competition between Openreach and alternative network pro
Answer: As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) product. The Department regularly engages with Ofcom and industry...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department made of the potential impact of changes to the Passive Infrastructure Access pricing on the (a) efficiency and (b) reach of public investment under Projec
Answer: As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) product.For this reason, while we are engaging with Ofcom on this...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: FranceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the French model for broadband infrastructure pricing.
Answer: The Department has not made any assessment of the effectiveness of the French model for broadband infrastructure pricing.As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a rural Passive Infrastructure Access pricing model aligned with Ofcom’s existing per-customer wholesale pricing fr
Answer: As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) product.For this reason, while we are engaging with Ofcom on this...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
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