Desmond Swayne MP: written questions 2026

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Written questions

Refineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121688More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to include refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism at a future date; and if she will take measures to support the fuels sector whilst it is excluded from a Carbon Border Adjustme
Answer: The government recognises the role that refineries play in energy security and the UK’s industrial base. The Government published a call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/future-of-the-uk-downstream-oil-sector/future-of-the-uk...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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Refineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121687More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of the exclusion of refined products from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism from January 2028; and what estimate she has made of the potential impact on the UK
Answer: The government recognises the role that refineries play in energy security and the UK’s industrial base. The Government published a call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/future-of-the-uk-downstream-oil-sector/future-of-the-uk...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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Coroners: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to support the resumption of inquests that were discontinued by previous legislation.
Answer: The Troubles Bill will restore the small number of Troubles-related inquests that were already in progress but then halted by the previous government’s Legacy Act. Inquests that had not started will be subject to an assessment by the Solicitor General to ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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Special Educational Needs: Speech and Language TherapyDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has for SEND practitioners to be provided with training on how to support children with speech, language and communication challenges.
Answer: The department recently announced an investment of £15 million to establish new speech and language therapist (SaLT) advanced practitioners in every integrated care board geographical area, to get more SaLTs working in educational settings. These advanced...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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Special Educational Needs: Speech and Language TherapyDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has for the National Inclusion Standards to include (a) speech and language therapists, (b) any other experts on speech, language and communication challenges.
Answer: New National Inclusion Standards will set out evidence-based tools, strategies and approaches for educators to draw on to identify and support children and young people with additional needs. This will include evidence for targeted support to address barr...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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Jin MingriForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to the Government of China on the potential merits of the release of Pastor Ezra Jim Mingri.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to question 75048 on 16 September.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
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Electric Vehicles: Excise DutiesScotland OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the proposed application of electric vehicle pay-per-mile taxation on people living in rural communities in Scotland.
Answer: At the Budget, the Chancellor confirmed the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2028 - recognising that electric vehicles contribute to congestion and wear-and-tear on our roads but pay no equivalent to fuel duty. While those living in...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
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Refineries: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of UK carbon pricing on the refinery sector; and whether her has made an assessment of the potential merits of carbon price linkage to the
Answer: The UK’s refining capacity is very important to our energy security, resilience, as an industrial base to the continued growth of our regions. This government recognises the wider challenges facing the sector and know that tackling these together is vital...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Refineries: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the risk of carbon leakage for refineries before and after January 2028, compared to other industrial sectors.
Answer: The UK ETS Authority recently concluded a review into free allocation policy which confirmed refining is at risk of carbon leakage and will continue to be eligible to receive support through free allocation, measured against an efficiency standard. The re...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
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Carbon Emissions: TaxationTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112090More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she has plans to include the horticultural sector in the CBAM from January 2028.
Answer: The government is introducing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2027. It will apply to imported goods from the aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, and iron and steel sectors. When considering which sectors should be included ...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
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Electricity: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will amend the electricity fixed-cost banding rule to permit evidence-based band migration based on actual usage and capacity within the permitted band limits.
Answer: By law, network charging is a matter for Ofgem, the independent regulator.Fixed charge banding rules, including migration, are set out in the DCUSA industry code (Schedule 32). They limit migration to exceptional circumstances, including significant chang...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Energy Intensive Industries Exemption Scheme: HorticultureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will grant EII status to the Horticulture Sector in the Energy Intensive Industries exemption scheme.
Answer: Currently, the Controlled Environment Horticulture (CEH) sector is ineligible for the British Industry Supercharger, which the Energy Intensive Industry (EII) Exemption Scheme is a part of. The CEH sector does not meet the necessary thresholds of electric...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Ethiopia: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of attacks on places of worship for Christian communities in Ethiopia.
Answer: We remain concerned about attacks on places of worship in Ethiopia, and their impact on civilians. We note the 4 November statement of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Ethiopia condemning recent attacks on Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Muslim communitie...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
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Prime Minister: ChinaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the proposed visit to China later this month is planned to be proceeded with irrespective of the outcome of His Majesty’s Government’s determination of the planning a
Answer: The Prime Minister's travel will be confirmed in the usual way.This Government is taking a consistent, long term and strategic approach to managing the UK's relations with China, rooted in UK and global interests. We will co-operate where we can and chall...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
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Nigeria: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria to address violence and discrimination affecting Christians in northern Nigeria.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the written ministerial statement published on 27 November 2025 (HCWS1105).
Answered 8 Jan 2026
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