Emma Lewell MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Retail Trade: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101364More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether it is her policy that the business rates system should level the playing field between high street businesses and online retailers.
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government. Rateable values are re-assessed every three years...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101363More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the reasons why the recent business rates revaluation results in projected increases of up to 76 per cent in liabilities for pubs over the three-year revaluation period, after transit
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government. Rateable values are re-assessed every three years...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to amend policies on non-stun slaughter in the upcoming animal welfare strategy.
Answer: This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. The Prime Minister announced that we will be publishing an animal welfare strategy later this year. We will set out our priorities fo...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: AsbestosDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what contingency plans the government has to (a) identify and (b) remove asbestos in schools scheduled for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete remediation.
Answer: The department takes the safety of children and those who work with them incredibly seriously.By the end of this parliament, every school and college in England, that is not being fully or substantially rebuilt, will be reinforced autoclaved aerated concr...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRitual SlaughterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the issue of non-stun slaughter will be included in the animal welfare strategy.
Answer: This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. The Prime Minister announced that we will be publishing an animal welfare strategy later this year. We will set out our priorities fo...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department's documents entitled Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Service Justice System: 2024, updated on 3 October 2025, and Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Serv
Answer: All those who choose to serve our country must be able to do so free from abuse, and with the dignity and respect they deserve. Sexual offending has no place in the Armed Forces, and anyone who commits a sexual offence can expect to be prosecuted to the f...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department's documents entitled Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Service Justice System: 2024, updated on 3 October 2025, and Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Serv
Answer: All those who choose to serve our country must be able to do so free from abuse, and with the dignity and respect they deserve. Sexual offending has no place in the Armed Forces, and anyone who commits a sexual offence can expect to be prosecuted to the f...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department's documents entitled Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Service Justice System: 2024, updated on 3 October 2025, and Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Serv
Answer: All those who choose to serve our country must be able to do so free from abuse, and with the dignity and respect they deserve. Sexual offending has no place in the Armed Forces, and anyone who commits a sexual offence can expect to be prosecuted to the f...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHealthy Start SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of families are eligible to participate in the Healthy Start scheme.
Answer: The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) operates the Healthy Start Scheme on behalf of the Department. Monthly figures for the number of people on the digital Healthy Start Scheme and the latest uptake figures, where data is available, are published ...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHealthy Start SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the uptake figures were for the Healthy Start scheme in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) operates the Healthy Start Scheme on behalf of the Department. Monthly figures for the number of people on the digital Healthy Start Scheme and the latest uptake figures, where data is available, are published ...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordKosovo: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with Kosovo counterparts on (a) strengthening defence and security collaboration and (b) industrial and armed forces cooperation.
Answer: As one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo’s independence in 2008, the UK has a strong bilateral defence relationship. We continue to play a leading role in the professionalisation of the Kosovo Security Force since its inception in 2009. Today our...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordKosovo: SecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Kosovo counterparts on a bilateral security agreement.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to my answer of 23 June 2025 to Question 59980. We will update the Hon. Member and other colleagues in the usual way if there are any further developments to report. I met the acting PM of Kosovo on 22 October.
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost to the public purse is for compensation paid to (a) (i) former and (ii) current armed forces personnel and (b) their solicitors in relation to the use of Lariam by the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is unable to disclose the total amount of damages paid out for common law claims related to Lariam as they are subject to the usual confidentiality undertaking agreed with claimants' legal representatives. The same applies to claim...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2025 to Question 77519 on Armed Forces: Mefloquine, when he expects the issue of claimants' legal costs to be resolved.
Answer: The claimant's legal costs are the subject of negotiation between the parties, and it is hoped that they will be resolved soon. It is not currently possible to provide a timeline.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWomen against State Pension Inequality: Legal CostsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much the Government has spent on litigations with the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign group in each year since 2015.
Answer: We do not hold yearly breakdowns. Based on the information held, since 2015, the recorded legal costs on litigations with WASPI including disbursements and VAT are £82,700.84.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: AsbestosMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the prevalence of asbestos in (a) defence equipment platforms and (b) his Department's (i) buildings and (ii) other infrastructure.
Answer: We take the health and safety of our Service personnel and defence employees extremely seriously and have robust procedures for managing asbestos which comply with Health and Safety regulations. Asbestos registers are held for Defence Equipment Platforms ...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: AsbestosMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many claims his Department (a) has settled, (b) has refused and (c) are outstanding for asbestos exposure relating to service in the armed forces.
Answer: Service personnel who develop lung cancer or asbestos-related diseases due to Service before 6 April 2005 may be eligible for compensation under the War Pension Scheme (WPS). For conditions arising on or after this date, the Armed Forces Compensation Sche...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsbestos: Hospitals and SchoolsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to (a) identify and (b) remove deteriorating asbestos in (i) schools and (ii) hospitals.
Answer: The safety of those using and working in buildings including schools and hospitals is extremely important. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR) require all duty holders to assess whether asbestos is present, what condition it is in and whether i...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsbestos: Health and SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Health and Safety Executive plans to update its Standard Occupational Classification asbestos mortality statistics to include (a) deaths over 75 and (b) non-occupational exposures.
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive does not currently plan to change the basis for its mesothelioma and asbestosis mortality statistics by last occupation of the deceased. These statistics use routinely collected data from the Office for National Statistics ...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsbestos: Health and SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent progress his Department has made on establishing an asbestos census.
Answer: Asbestos in non-domestic buildings is a key ministerial priority. As part of its work, I have asked HSE to explore how it can develop our understanding of the legacy of asbestos in Great Britian, by building a more objective and reliable evidence base of ...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether results of (a) blood tests, (b) urine tests and (c) chest x-rays taken from UK troops serving at nuclear weapons tests were shared with (i) the US, (ii) Canada, (iii) Australia and (iv) New Zealand.
Answer: This Government has reset the relationship with nuclear test veterans and the organisations that support them. We remain committed to listening to their concerns and working collaboratively to address them. The Ministry of Defence is looking comprehensive...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRadiation Exposure: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department holds information on UK participation in civilian radiation experiments conducted by the US during the Cold War.
Answer: There is no evidence of any UK participation in unethical US radiation experiments on humans. Officials located ministerial correspondence dating from 1996 that summarise the details of UK conducted voluntary civilian experiments involving the use of low-...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason his Department's settlement of Lariam claims involved a non-disclosure agreement with solicitors acting for veteran claimants.
Answer: Hilary Meredith Solicitors and the Ministry of Defence agreed to the inclusion of a confidentiality clause in the court order covering the damages settlement. It is a common feature of out of court settlements to keep confidential the amount of damages pa...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that missing medical records on the use of Lariam by armed forces personnel are (a) located and (b) provided to those personnel.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is not aware of any issues concerning missing medical records on the use of Lariam (mefloquine) by Armed Forces personnel. The Department can additionally confirm there are no outstanding requests for any medical records where a pe...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost was of the sums agreed by his Department with Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd in connection with cases relating to the use of Lariam by armed forces personnel; and how many such claims have bee
Answer: Damages have been settled in all 434 claims brought by Hilary Meredith Solicitors against the Ministry of Defence relating to the use of Lariam. The claimants' legal costs have still to be resolved.
Answered 14 Oct 2025
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