Gavin Williamson MP: written questions
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Snooker: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109536More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made by the Valuation Office Agency of the footprint for snooker clubs and venues to accommodate snooker tables in calculating the 2026 business rates revaluation.
Answer: Snooker halls are valued in the same way as any other class of non-domestic property, through applying the statutory and common law principles that apply across non-domestic rating.The practice note used for the 2023 revaluation is published online here. ...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSnooker: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109535More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total business rate support package available to snooker and clubs is in (a) 2026, (b) 2027 and (c) 2028.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. To respo...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSnookerDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department provides to snooker (a) tournaments and (b) clubs and venues.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport clubs that provide important hubs for communities up and down the country.The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through our arm’s length body, Sport England. Since 2...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSnooker: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99784More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in rateable values on snooker clubs and venues.
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 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGenomics: Information SharingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, in cases where genomic data has been found to have been transferred in violation of UK law or national security standards, what steps has the government taken or plans to take to remedi
Answer: The UK has one of the most robust data protection regimes in the world, with all organisations required to comply with our legislation to safeguard UK personal data when transferring it overseas. Failure to do so can result in enforcement action.Our data ...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGenomics: Information SharingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what reporting, monitoring, or public disclosure requirements exist regarding the transfer of UK citizens’ genomic data to foreign entities, including approvals, audits, or security ass
Answer: In order to lawfully process special category data, organisations must identify both a lawful basis under Article 6 of the UK GDPR and a separate condition for processing under Article 9, which should be documented. Organisations also need to complete a d...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGenomics: Information SharingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that UK institutions and companies comply with the GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant national security requirements when shar
Answer: The UK has one of the most robust data protection regimes in the world, with all organisations required to comply with our legislation to safeguard UK personal data when transferring it overseas. Failure to do so can result in enforcement action.Our data ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGenomics: Foreign CompaniesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how does the government assess the risks to UK citizens’ personal data and national security when collaborating with foreign genomics companies, especially in countries with restrictive or divergent da
Answer: The UK has one of the most robust data protection regimes in the world, with all organisations required to comply with our legislation to safeguard UK personal data when transferring it overseas. Our data regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office, ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGenomics: Information SharingCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97512More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what formal guidance, policies, or risk assessments has the UK government issued to UK research institutions, NHS bodies, and private genomics companies regarding the sharing of genomic data with foreign entitie
Answer: I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the response given on 10 December to PQ 96655.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97511More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria does the Government use to determine whether a company constitutes a threat to national security and is thus placed under investigation by the Procurement Act 2023.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge to my answer on the 9th of December (PQ96652/3/4).
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGenomics: Information SharingCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96655More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what formal guidance, policies and risk assessments he has issued to research institutions, NHS bodies and private genomics companies on the sharing of genomic data with foreign entities.
Answer: The 2023 UK Biological Security Strategy (BSS) sets out how the country is strengthening resilience to a spectrum of biological threats. As part of the BSS, DSIT is ensuring the UK is a world leader in responsible innovation in engineering biology – worki...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordContracts: National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96654More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria he uses to determine whether companies (a) constitute a threat to national security and (b) are placed under investigation under the Procurement Act 2023.
Answer: The Procurement Act 2023 allows the Government to investigate and, where appropriate, add suppliers to a centrally managed debarment list. Addition to the list impacts on a supplier’s eligibility for public contracts. These decisions can be taken on multi...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordContracts: ChinaCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96653More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any Chinese companies have been debarred under the Procurement Act 2023.
Answer: The Procurement Act 2023 allows the Government to investigate and, where appropriate, add suppliers to a centrally managed debarment list. Addition to the list impacts on a supplier’s eligibility for public contracts. These decisions can be taken on multi...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordContracts: ChinaCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96652More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any Chinese companies are under investigation under the Procurement Act 2023.
Answer: The Procurement Act 2023 allows the Government to investigate and, where appropriate, add suppliers to a centrally managed debarment list. Addition to the list impacts on a supplier’s eligibility for public contracts. These decisions can be taken on multi...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVarun ChandraCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96651More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Varun Chandra has had (a) meetings, (b) correspondence and (c) formal communications with representatives of former clients of Hakluyt & Company since taking up his role as Special Adviser.
Answer: There is an established system in place for the declaration and management of special advisers' interests. As has been the case under successive administrations, interests deemed relevant for publication for special advisers in No10 and the Cabinet Office...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVarun ChandraCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96650More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (a) specific recusals and (b) mitigation measures have been applied to Varun Chandra in relation to any Government (i) decisions, (ii) policies, and (iii) meetings that may intersect with (A) Hakluyt & C
Answer: There is an established system in place for the declaration and management of special advisers' interests. As has been the case under successive administrations, interests deemed relevant for publication for special advisers in No10 and the Cabinet Office...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVarun ChandraCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96649More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Special Advisers’ Code of Conduct, whether Varun Chandra has declared any financial interests.
Answer: There is an established system in place for the declaration and management of special advisers' interests. As has been the case under successive administrations, interests deemed relevant for publication for special advisers in No10 and the Cabinet Office...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Freedom of InformationDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to the Freedom of Information request dated 13 August 2025 submitted by the Hon. Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge.
Answer: The department is dealing with this matter under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. As such, we are seeking necessary clearances and will provide a response as soon as possible.
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Freedom of InformationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to respond to the Freedom of Information request dated 13 August 2025 submitted by the Hon. Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge.
Answer: A response to the Freedom of Information request (DBT reference: FOI2025/09368) was issued 02 October 2025.
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond to the Freedom of Information request dated 13 August 2025 submitted by the Hon. Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice answered this request for information on 17 October 2025.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Freedom of InformationHome OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to respond to the Freedom of Information request dated 13 August 2025 submitted by the Hon. Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge.
Answer: The FOI referred to was answered on 19 September 2025.
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospital BedsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of NHS hospital beds are in private rooms.
Answer: The information requested is not available.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordJeffrey EpsteinTreasuryTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76827More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department holds correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and former Ministers in her Department on the sale of Sempra Commodities.
Answer: Public records of HM Treasury ministerial meetings are available from May 2010 onwards. HM Treasury has also conducted a proportionate search of its archives for the relevant period and has found no evidence of correspondence or meetings between Jeffrey E...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordJeffrey EpsteinTreasuryTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76826More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on whether Jeffrey Epstein helped set up meetings between her Department and JP Morgan on the sale of Sempra Commodities.
Answer: Public records of HM Treasury ministerial meetings are available from May 2010 onwards. HM Treasury has also conducted a proportionate search of its archives for the relevant period and has found no evidence of correspondence or meetings between Jeffrey E...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordJeffrey EpsteinTreasuryTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76825More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on meetings between Jeffrey Epstein and former Ministers from her Department.
Answer: Public records of HM Treasury ministerial meetings are available from May 2010 onwards. HM Treasury has also conducted a proportionate search of its archives for the relevant period and has found no evidence of correspondence or meetings between Jeffrey E...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
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