Ellie Chowns MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Science and Technology Facilities Council: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions to Science and Technology Facilities Council programmes on the UK's international scientific partnerships.
Answer: Major international subscriptions, including participation in world-leading facilities and collaborations, are being fully protected through Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)’s prioritisation decisions. This safeguards UK access, influence ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Science and Technology Facilities Council: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions to Science and Technology Facilities Council programmes on regional growth and high-skilled jobs in regions of the
Answer: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), as part of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), completed an evidence-based prioritisation exercise to ensure its portfolio remains financially sustainable and focused on the highest-priority scientific op...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Data Centres: Water SupplyDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what consideration his Department has given to the potential merits of implementing the recommendation from the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance's report on 'Water use in
Answer: BIST engages regularly with DEFRA and the Environment Agency to ensure data infrastructure does not compromise public water supply resilience. The Government supports efficient cooling technologies, including closed-loop systems and alternative sources su...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Packaging: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to protect UK packaging producers from foreign competitors with more environmentally harmful products.
Answer: The UK's Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme and related fees apply equally to products whether they are imported or manufactured in the UK. This helps ensure a level playing field for UK packaging producers, whilst encouraging th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Department or topic	Published records
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	4
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	3
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	5
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	1
Department for Work and Pensions	2
Department of Health and Social Care	2
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	8
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	1

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