David Taylor MP: written questions

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Written questions

High Rise Flats: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support or expedited oversight her Department provides to leaseholders in buildings where remediation completion dates have been projected past 2029 due to regulatory and de
Answer: Nine years on from the Grenfell tragedy, there is no justification for any building to remain unsafe. The Government is committed to ensuring that residents are at the heart of the remediation process and that buildings with unsafe cladding are made safer...
Answered 24 Sept 2026
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High Rise Flats: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of developer supply chain issues and contractor liquidations on building safety remediation timelines for affected
Answer: Progress of remediation projects can be delayed by a range of factors, including supply chain issues and contractor liquidations. Government actively supports remediation projects to consider and account for disruptive factors in their remediation plans. ...
Answered 24 Sept 2026
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High Rise Flats: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to reduce processing and decision lead times at the Building Safety Regulator for high-rise residential cladding remediation applications.
Answer: In April 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) published a plan to reduce remediation delays and improve application handling. Since then, BSR has increased capacity through a dedicated remediation multidisciplinary team, drawing on the successful ded...
Answered 24 Sept 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, published in July 2026, what steps he is taking to replace the use of dogs i
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 30 June 2026 in response to Question 11617.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Animal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, published in July 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her polic
Answer: The 2025 figure of 2.54 million represents a decrease from 2.64 million procedures in 2024 and is the lowest number recorded under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). The Government remains committed to reducing and replacing the use of a...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Post Offices: ClosuresDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of convenience store closures on access to essential services, including Post Office provision, in (a) towns and (b)
Answer: The Government recognises the important role that convenience stores and Post Office branches play in supporting local communities and providing access to essential services. Many Post Office branches are co-located with retail premises, including conveni...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Post Offices: ClosuresDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what support is available to local small businesses seeking to take on Post Office services in areas where branches are closing.
Answer: Post Office Ltd is responsible for identifying and supporting suitable operators to deliver Post Office services where branches close. Businesses interested in operating a Post Office branch can access information and guidance through Post Office's recrui...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Post Offices: ClosuresDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure continuity of Post Office services in communities affected by the closure of franchised branches located within retail premises.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of maintaining access to Post Office services for local communities. Post Office Ltd is responsible for the day-to-day management of the network and works to maintain service provision where branches close, includi...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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