Gareth Davies MP: written questions
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Reserve Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in the Defence training estate on the likelihood of achieving the Strategic Defence Review 2025's reserve personnel targets.
Answer: Last year, this Government set out a clear, long-term vision to transform Defence through the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025, establishing a path for the next decade and beyond. The SDR is clear that Reserve Forces are integral to a future force, wit...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic GrowthDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Confederation of British Industry's Growth Indicator forecast that private sector activity will fall by a net balance o
Answer: We know many businesses are facing difficulties and the situation in the Middle East is adding to their costs. We continue to promote growth through our Industrial Strategy, regulatory reform and other steps to ensure the UK remains competitive and its ec...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Economic SituationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the Institute of Directors' finding that 75 per cent of businesses cite UK economic conditions as a negative factor affecting their organisation.
Answer: We know many businesses are facing difficulties and the situation in the Middle East is adding to their costs. We continue to promote growth through our Industrial Strategy, regulatory reform and other steps to ensure the UK remains competitive and its ec...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: RecruitmentTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6838More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of employer national insurance contribution increases on business recruitment.
Answer: In their October 2024 Economic and Fiscal Outlook, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimated the impact that the increase in employer NICs would have on labour supply. In their latest forecast (taking into account all government policies expect...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDisposable Income: TaxationTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6837More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of the level of taxes on the disposable incomes of working households.
Answer: The Office for National Statistics publishes the “Effects of taxes and benefits on UK household income” report which sets out the level of taxes paid and benefits received by household type and income group. This includes direct and indirect taxes, as wel...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: TaxationTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6836More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the cumulative impact on business of tax measures announced in the Autumn Budgets of 2024 and 2025.
Answer: The Government has assessed the cumulative impacts of measures announced over recent Budgets on businesses and households. Taken together, these measures raise revenue to support the public finances in a fair way, whilst providing targeted support. The Go...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: TaxationTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6835More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the implications for economic growth of tax reaching a forecast 38.5 per cent of GDP.
Answer: The government has made fair and necessary choices on tax so it can deliver on the public’s priorities. The UK’s current tax-to-GDP ratio remains in the middle of the pack within the G7. Whilst the government does not publish forecasts of economic growth,...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment SecuritiesTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6834More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of the level of gilt yields on forecast debt interest costs over the period 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Answer: Forecasts are produced independently by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which incorporates market expectations for gilt yields alongside other determinants of debt interest, including inflation and the stock and composition of government debt....
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment SecuritiesTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6833More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the rise in 30-year gilt yields to 5.772 per cent on 12 May 2026.
Answer: The government does not comment on specific financial market movements. Gilt yields are determined by a wide range of international and domestic factors.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInflationTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6832More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the statement by the Governor of the Bank of England's that recent experience of high inflation may make households and businesses more
Answer: Low and stable inflation is vital for growth and investment. The independent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the Bank of England are responsible monetary policy, and the MPC has the government’s full support as it acts to return inflation to target sus...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: InflationTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6831More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of inflation on household living costs.
Answer: Headline inflation decreased from 3.3% in March to 2.8% in April, driven mainly by lower household energy bills and a fall in services inflation. Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation fell from 3.7% in March to 3.0% in April.The Government has already...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how capital receipt from the disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks will be used; and whether any will be reinvested in Army Reserve training infrastructure.
Answer: The estimated capital receipt for Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is commercially sensitive and cannot be released as to do so would prejudice the market and undermine the departments sale position. Any receipts generated from the sale of sites incl...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the cost of relocating the units and training functions based at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated capital receipt from the planned disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is.
Answer: The estimated capital receipt for Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is commercially sensitive and cannot be released as to do so would prejudice the market and undermine the departments sale position. Any receipts generated from the sale of sites incl...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of relocating Army Reserve basic training away from Grantham on the geographic accessibility of training for reservists in civilian employment.
Answer: The Army is currently conducting an Army Reserve Basic Training Review which will make recommendations by Autumn 2026. This review will provide options for the future delivery of Army Reserve Basic Training across the United Kingdom.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many additional instructors and permanent staff will be required to deliver Army Reserve basic training at alternative sites following the closure of Army Training Regiment Grantham.
Answer: The Army is currently conducting an Army Reserve Basic Training Review which will make recommendations by Autumn 2026. This review will provide options for the future delivery of Army Reserve Basic Training across the United Kingdom.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether a net value-for-money assessment of the disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks has been conducted that accounts for the cost of replacing its training and logistics functions.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will commit to not closing Prince William of Gloucester Barracks until alternative Army Reserve basic training capacity has been established and is operational.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consultation his Department has undertaken with i) the Army Reserve, ii) local authorities and stakeholders, and iii) local residents and service families on the closure of Army Training Regiment Grantham.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation on whether the disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks remains consistent with current defence requirements.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place in the Library a copy of the business case for the disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government's planned closure of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is being managed under the Defence Estate Optimisation programme; and what the most recent review date of that programme was.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what units are currently headquartered or based at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks; and where each will be relocated following the site’s planned closure.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the contribution of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks to domestic resilience, including its role in the assembly of mobile testing centres during the covid-19 pandemic.
Answer: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other available Defence locations in their Area of Operations. JMC Centre are aware of th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has produced a plan to enhance the scale and agility of the Active and Strategic Reserves, which accounts for the closure of Army Training Regiment Grantham.
Answer: As at 1 January 2026 - The Trained Strength of the Active Army Reserve Group A and S population was 17,512, this is against a target of 28,371Figures for the Army Reserve intake for each of the last five years are below: Group A and S Intake from 1 April ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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