David Taylor MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Special Educational Needs: HertfordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to shorten the time between a child’s SEND diagnosis and them receiving their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Hertfordshire.
Answer: We know some families face challenges with education, health and care (EHC) plans, and we understand how urgently they need to be addressed. This government’s priority is improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and ...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSpeed Limits: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the national speed limit of 60 mph on unlit single-track rural lanes.
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment of the adequacy of the national speed limit of 60mph on unlit single-track rural lanes. On many rural lanes their width and sinuosity lead to speeds that are already far lower than the national limit. Lowering lim...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: AsylumTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90966More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether funding saved by reducing the cost of hotel accommodation for asylum seekers in the UK will be given to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to spend on international aid overseas.
Answer: At Spring Statement 2025, the government confirmed that ODA budgets across the Spending Review period would be set in cash terms, based on the Office for Budget Responsibility’s spring 2025 forecast of gross national income (GNI). This means the FCDO’s OD...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using automated parking systems to help tackle (a) congestion and (b) parking issues.
Answer: The government recognises the growth of automated vehicle technologies and services in the UK.The government is focused on delivering the Private Parking Code of Practice, which is being developed in accordance with the Private Parking (Code of Practice) ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Crimes against HumanityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps her Department's atrocity prevention specialists have taken in Sudan; and whether they have been surged to the region.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the response provided to the Urgent Question on Sudan: Protection of Civilians on 30 October 2025.
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDisclosure and Barring ServiceHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to reduce the time taken for processing of Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Answer: As an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body of the Home Office, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is operationally independent and responsible for the service it provides.It currently operates to formalised service standards of completing 85% of B...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChelsea Football Club: SalesTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83699More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department is working with (a) EU and (b) G7 partners to coordinate the release of (i) frozen Russian-linked assets and (ii) the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club; and which body holds fina
Answer: The Chancellor is actively engaging with EU and G7 partners through regular discussions with G7 finance ministers to explore all viable legal avenues to make use of Russia’s sovereign assets for the benefit of Ukraine, in line with international law. Sepa...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPenguins: Tourist AttractionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the (a) safety and (b) wellbeing of penguins housed in (i) zoos and (ii) aquariums.
Answer: The Government published new Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain on 24 May 2025, which will come into force from May 2027. The new Standards contain the very latest in best practice for caring for animals in zoos and aquariums, including pe...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordKosovo: AsylumForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions her Department has had with relevant stakeholders on an asylum processing hub in Kosovo.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9th June to question 56153.
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity: KosovoHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with her Kosovan counterparts on a bilateral security agreement.
Answer: The Home Secretary met with her Kosovan counterpart as part of the Western Balkans Summit Interior Ministers meeting.They discussed a range of issues in the bilateral relationship, including the UK’s support for Kosovo’s security. The UK remains committed...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSmoking: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department’s policies of the report by Action on Smoking and Health entitled At risk? Tobacco dependence treatment in the NHS, published on 2
Answer: As set out in the 10 Year Health Plan, the Government remains committed to ensuring that all hospitals integrate ‘opt-out’ smoking cessation interventions into routine care. This is an important part of our ambition for a smoke-free United Kingdom. We ass...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to tackle number plate cloning; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of vehicle cloning on (a) the finances, (b) the legal position and (c) other factors
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and other government departments to improve the identification and enforcement of number plate crime, including the use of cloned number plates. The ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWestern ForestDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made on the creation of the Western Forest.
Answer: In March 2025, the Government launched the first new National Forest in 30 years, the Western Forest. The forest will see 20 million trees planted across the West of England and create at least 2,500 hectares of new woodland, bringing nature closer to peo...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Rise Flats: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to improve the Building Safety Regulator's processes to ensure the statutory eight-week timeframe for work to existing buildings is consistent
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has a prominent role in supporting delivery of the Remediation Acceleration Plan (RAP), from monitoring through to enforcement, and accelerating the pace of remediation. The department published a further update to the ...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries Trading SchemeTreasuryTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69733More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to provide exemptions to Developing Countries Trading Scheme countries for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms.
Answer: The UK has no current plans for an exemption from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for least developed countries (LDCs). UK imports from LDCs make up a very small proportion of total CBAM imports, approximately 0.03% (HMRC origin data 2023). ...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of (a) the International Finance Facility for Education and (b) other innovative finance models on deliv
Answer: It is too early to assess the impact of the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) which was established only in 2024. The first investment cases will be approved by IFFEd's Board at the end of 2025 and projects will then begin implementatio...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to make use of innovative financing mechanisms to support global education outcomes.
Answer: Generating more innovative finance is a priority for the UK to address the $97 billion annual financing gap for global education.The UK is a founding donor to the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd). This innovative guarantee mechanism un...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support young people into work in Hertfordshire.
Answer: I thank the honourable Gentlemen for his question. Mr Speaker, as well as building our new Jobs and Careers service, which will help young people in Hertfordshire have access to better opportunities, DWP have now signed a Grant Funding Agreement of up to ...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarrior Vehicles: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of transferring surplus warrior infantry fighting vehicles (a) awaiting disposal or (b) due to be decommissioned by 2030 to Ukraine.
Answer: Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) are key platforms for the British Army to meet Defence Commitments. Although small numbers are scheduled for disposal, these will have been selected in line with serviceability and suitability for role. As such, wi...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordKFORForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he he has made of the potential merits of establishing a bilateral security agreement with Kosovo as an additional mechanism for the KFOR mission.
Answer: The Kosovo Force (KFOR) plays a vital part in maintaining a safe and secure environment in Kosovo, with a significant UK contribution including provision of the bulk of KFOR's Strategic Reserve Force which deployed to help manage down tensions in 2023. Th...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Motor VehiclesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will estimate the number of vehicles under the jurisdiction of his Department coming to their end of life; and if he will make an assessment with the Secretary of State for Defen
Answer: The Environment Agency, through its strategic asset management programme, would be selling 193 commercial vehicle assets before the end of the current financial year.The granting of weapons and equipment to Ukraine is made in response to official requests...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Motor VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the number of vehicles under the jurisdiction of her Department coming to their end of life; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of making those vehicles ava
Answer: The Department has not made a specific estimate of the number of vehicles under its jurisdiction that are approaching the end of their operational life. It is also important to note that a proportion of vehicles are leased rather than owned outright, and ...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Motor VehiclesHome OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of vehicles under the jurisdiction of her Department coming to their end of life; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of making those ve
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on 11 June to Question 56574.
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Motor VehiclesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of vehicles owned by his Department coming to their end of life; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making those vehicles ava
Answer: The Department for Energy and Net Zero does not own any vehicles.
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLukoilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure that Lukoil is not able to avoid UK sanctions.
Answer: We cannot comment on future designations. The UK has targeted Russian oil and those who produce it, by banning its import, implementing the Oil Price Cap, sanctioning two Russian oil majors, and specifying 251 shadow fleet oil tankers. Ships sanctioned by...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
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