Euan Stainbank MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Hospitality Industry: VATTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6985More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of revenue lost in 2027/28 by permanently reducing VAT to 5% for hospitality businesses.
Answer: HMRC estimates that the cost of changing the 20 per cent Standard Rate of VAT on all accommodation and food and beverage services to the Reduced Rate of 5 per cent would be around £17 billion in 2027-28The Government recognises the significant contributio...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the impact of a reduction of steel import quotas and increase in above-quota import tariffs on the domestic automotive industry.
Answer: The measure has been designed to strike a careful balance between supporting domestic steelmaking and maintaining secure, reliable supply for downstream users.Quotas have been designed with the aim of allowing for sufficient imports to ensure continued av...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: GrangemouthDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any unused funds remain in the Grangemouth workers Training Guarantee scheme.
Answer: The UK and Scottish Governments are investing up to £2 million to help workers directly impacted by the cessation of refining at Grangemouth transition into new jobs. The Grangemouth Training Guarantee has already supported over 290 workers through traini...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: GrangemouthDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much funding has been distributed from the Grangemouth workers training guarantee.
Answer: The UK and Scottish Governments are investing up to £2 million to help workers directly impacted by the cessation of refining at Grangemouth transition into new jobs. The Grangemouth Training Guarantee has already supported over 290 workers through traini...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: GrangemouthDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much funding has been allocated to the Grangemouth workers Training Guarantee scheme; how much funding has been (a) distributed and (b) committed; and whether any (i) unallocated and (ii)
Answer: The UK and Scottish Governments are investing up to £2 million to help workers directly impacted by the cessation of refining at Grangemouth transition into new jobs. The Grangemouth Training Guarantee has already supported over 290 workers through traini...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) aluminium and (b) other materials collected under (i) the Deposit Return Scheme and (ii) Simpler Recycling are retained for (A) d
Answer: Together, the Collection and Packaging Reforms – Simpler Recycling, Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) and a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) – will make recycling clearer and easier, which will help to reduce contamination, better preserve ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace Pensions: DiscountsTreasuryTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6520More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she made of the potential merits of an immediate implementation of the SCAPE discount rate.
Answer: The Government remains committed to reviewing the SCAPE discount rate at every valuation cycle. The SCAPE discount rate was announced in Parliament on 19 May 2026. This is in line with established precedent for reviews of the SCAPE discount rate. Where th...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Workplace PensionsTreasuryTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6519More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of an increase in the SCAPE discount rate on police officers in the 1987 Police Pension Scheme.
Answer: In line with the existing methodology, the Government announced on 19 May 2026 that the SCAPE discount rate is 2%+CPI. HM Treasury is not the responsible authority for individual Public Service Pension Schemes. Regulation B7 of the Police Pension Scheme R...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaughterhouses: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, published in December 2025, if she will bring forward the consultation on phasing out of the use of CO2 in animal slaughter before the 16
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20 May to the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell, PQ UIN 613.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInsolvency: PropertyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, since 4 July 2024 how many reports regarding conduct of directions from insolvency practitioners included reports of gratuitous alienation.
Answer: Section 242 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies to gratuitous alienations in Scotland, allowing certain transactions to be challenged where company assets are transferred for no consideration or below value. Director conduct reports do not include a specif...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Outcomes Partnerships: ScotlandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending Social Outcomes Partnerships to projects in Scotland.
Answer: Social Outcomes Partnerships (SOPs) are a commissioning tool that commissioners in Scotland are already able to adopt to fit local needs. The policy areas that typically utilise this model, such as social care, housing and education are devolved. Devolved...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMechanical ThrombectomyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the devolved administrations on improving access to thrombectomy services.
Answer: The Government continues to engage regularly with the devolved administrations on shared health priorities.However, health, including thrombectomy services, is a devolved matter and responsibility for the organisation and delivery of health services rests...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDockyards: ConstructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of direct matching Programme Euston to domestic yards.
Answer: The commercial approach for the delivery of the dock and shoreside elements of Euston will be finalised as part of the final investment decision which will be outlined following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan. Final details of the benefits...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of harmonising import duties on foreign manufactured diesel and zero-emission buses.
Answer: In setting tariffs, the Government considers different factors such as the interests of UK consumers, producers, productivity, competitiveness, and external trade, as well as other Government objectives. Tariffs for zero-emission buses are set at 10%. Thi...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he intends to meet representatives of the WASPI campaign to discuss the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on changes to women’s State Pension age, published on 21 March 2024.
Answer: Women Against State Pension Inequality Ltd (WASPI) are seeking permission from the High Court to bring a Judicial Review on our response to the Ombudsman’s report. We do not comment on live litigation.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: SecurityHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with devolved administrations on coordinating prevention and response to targeted attacks on places of worship.
Answer: The Government is clear that protecting the right of all faith communities to worship in peace and without fear is fundamental.The Home Office works closely with the devolved administrations on issues relating to the safety and security of communities. Th...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: SecurityHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) police forces and (b) community groups to protect places of worship from targeted attacks.
Answer: The Government is clear that protecting the right of all faith communities to worship in peace and without fear is fundamental.In 2026/27, record funding of up to £77.4 million has been made available for the Home Office’s protective security schemes for ...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordInfectious Diseases: Disease ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with (a) the UK Health Security Agency and (b) devolved governments on preparedness for infectious disease cases linked to international travel.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care works closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which acts as the lead Government department for emerging infectious disease outbreaks. UKHSA has well-tested capabilities to detect, manage, and contain ca...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 815More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of temporary targeted fuel duty support for essential commercial haulage operators.
Answer: The Government has already taken action to bear down on prices at the pump, which benefits hauliers. The Government has announced it is extending the temporary 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty until the end of the year. Petrol and diesel are currently 11p pe...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment with the the Minister for the Cabinet Office of the potential impact of providing public subsidies to non-UK bus manufacturers on national security.
Answer: The Government is supporting the transition to zero emission buses, which will decarbonise the fleet while improving passenger journeys. We provide funding to local transport authorities; local leaders can use this funding to invest in local priorities, i...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWearable TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of further regulation of novel wearable technology.
Answer: Wearable technologies are not regulated as a broad category, as products may have a wide range of uses and functions. Existing frameworks apply where appropriate.For example, under the Medical Device Regulations 2002, regulatory requirements apply to prod...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for implementing reforms to decouple electricity prices from gas prices.
Answer: The Government plans to consult later this year on introducing a voluntary Wholesale Contract for Difference (CfD), which would offer existing eligible generators that aren’t already contracted under a CfD the option to seek to agree a fixed price for the...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFactory Farming: AmmoniaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce ammonia emissions related to factory farming.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Animal Welfare Strategy, when the consultation regarding the phase-out of high-concentration stunning for pigs will commence.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what action the Government is taking to minimise prospective disruption for British citizens travelling to Europe this summer.
Answer: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU scheme introduced to register travellers from third countries each time they enter or leave the Schengen area. While the UK is supportive of the aims of EES to improve border security, we want to see EES implemented...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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