Gareth Bacon MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Immigration: TurkeyHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113231More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will maintain the five-year settlement period for legacy Turkish European Communities Association Agreement holders.

  Answer: Following the end of the EU exit transition period on 31 December 2020, the UK is no longer obliged to provide preferential treatment to Turkish nationals on the basis of the European Communities Association Agreement (ECAA).The earned settlement model, p...

  Answered 26 Feb 2026

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• Tax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109843More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the the value for money of the Loan Charge.

  Answer: The Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge. The Government ...

  Answered 9 Feb 2026

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• Tax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109842More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of offering the same terms to be given to those facing the Loan Charge to those who have previously settled with HMRC.

  Answer: The Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge. The Government ...

  Answered 9 Feb 2026

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• Tax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109841More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of people who will settle their disguised remuneration liabilities as a result of the McCann Review into Loan Charge settlement terms.

  Answer: The Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge. The Government ...

  Answered 9 Feb 2026

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• Prostate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107760More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is planning to take to ensure that the final Equality Impact Assessment for the prostate cancer screening recommendation does not (a) continue and (b) worsen existing health inequalit

  Answer: On 28 November, the UK National Screening Committee opened a 12-week public consultation on a draft recommendation on screening for prostate cancer. We anticipate a final recommendation in early 2026. After which, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State...

  Answered 2 Feb 2026

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• Rents: AppealsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106177More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 26 November 2025 to Question 92757, what steps he is taking to ensure sufficient capacity to meet the anticipated additional demand; and whether those improvements will be in place prior

  Answer: To prepare for the anticipated demands of the Renters’ Rights Act, we have launched a significant programme of work. This includes recruiting additional administrative staff, establishing a centralised operational hub, and updating our operational process...

  Answered 22 Jan 2026

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• Rents: AppealsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106176More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 26 November 2025 to Question 92754, what planned improvements he has discussed with the Secretary of State for Justice to ensure readiness; and whether

  Answer: My Department continues to work closely with the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunal Service to ensure that the justice system is well prepared for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. This includes ensuring that suitable arrangements...

  Answered 22 Jan 2026

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• Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023Department for EducationTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907332More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent progress her Department has made on implementing the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.

  Answer: On 28 April, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, signed commencement regulations, bringing the following provisions into force on 1 August 2025:Duties on higher education (HE) providers (and their constituent institutions) to take ...

  Answered 19 Jan 2026

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