Gordon McKee MP: written questions
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Israeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Israeli counterpart on reports of (a) infrastructure development, (b) land confiscation and (c) financial incentives linked to settlemen
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary made clear in the House on 3 September, this Government will not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution - we will act.We will set out a comprehensive set of measures in the coming weeks.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli Settlements: Import ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of steps taken by (a) Spain, (b) Ireland, (c) Belgium, (d) the Netherlands and (e) other countries to restri
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary made clear in the House on 3 September, this Government will not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution - we will act.We will set out a comprehensive set of measures in the coming weeks.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Urban AreasDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of private equity ownership on long-term investment in UK high street businesses.
Answer: The Department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of private equity ownership on long-term investment in UK high street businesses. Decisions on ownership structures and investment strategies are matters for individual businesses and investo...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordExports: CustomsTreasuryTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19211More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her Department has had with HM Revenue and Customs on simplifying customs processes for low-volume exporters.
Answer: The Government is committed to minimising administrative burdens and frictions experienced by all businesses trading internationally and has engaged with key stakeholders to better understand their needs for the future operation of the UK border. HMRC pr...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordExports: EU CountriesDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reducing administrative burdens for UK businesses exporting to the European Union.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting UK businesses trading with the European Union and to reducing unnecessary barriers to trade with our closest partner and biggest market to help delivery growth to every post code.Ministers and officials in my depa...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordExports: Glasgow SouthCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19209More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the number of exporting businesses located in the Glasgow South constituency.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Parliamentary Question of 15th July is attached.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArts: GlasgowDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Scottish Government on support for nationally significant cultural institutions in Glasgow.
Answer: Support for arts and culture in Scotland is a devolved matter. The UK Government provides the Scottish Government with a settlement through the Barnett Formula which it can spend on cultural activities and priorities across Scotland. Direct support for cu...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMuseums and Galleries: GlasgowDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what financial support her Department provides to museums and galleries in Glasgow.
Answer: Cultural funding is devolved. The Scottish Government received Barnett consequentials through the Spending Review. It is for the Scottish Government to determine how best to use these funds. English and Scottish institutions continue to maintain close tie...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArts: GlasgowDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with cultural organisations in Glasgow on the sustainability of the arts sector.
Answer: Support for arts and culture in Scotland is a devolved matter. The UK Government provides the Scottish Government with a settlement through the Barnett Formula which it can spend on cultural activities and priorities across Scotland. Direct support for cu...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: GlasgowDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what support his Department has provided to satellite manufacturing and space technology businesses based in Glasgow since July 2024.
Answer: The Department recognises Glasgow’s role as a European leader in small satellite manufacturing.The National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), National Earth Observation Programme, Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit and wider Space Ecosystem supports UK busi...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInnovationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what metrics his Department uses to assess the effectiveness of the Government's innovation strategy.
Answer: The Government uses a range of international and UK metrics to track progress on innovation. For international comparisons, we use several metrics such as rankings from the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index, data from the ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential risks to UK AI capability arising from dependence on overseas providers of cloud computing services.
Answer: The Government is committed to scaling the UK’s domestic compute capacity to support national resilience and security, ensuring that the UK has the infrastructure needed to benefit from frontier AI. AI Growth Zones are central to this effort, helping to e...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: Artificial Intelligence and Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of expected electricity demand growth arising from (a) data centres and (b) artificial intelligence by 2035.
Answer: Future electricity demand for both data centres and artificial intelligence overall is inherently uncertain. This is because different scenarios for capacity, efficiency, utilisation and ramp-up rates of data centres, as well as scenarios for AI adoption ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: CybersecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the cyber resilience of UK energy infrastructure.
Answer: The Government monitors and assesses the cyber resilience of UK energy infrastructure through a combination of annual regulatory assurance returns, on-site inspections conducted under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations, and regular enga...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNatural Gas: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of UK gas storage capacity for winter 2026/27.
Answer: The UK uses diverse gas supply sources to meet winter demand, including domestic UK Continental Shelf production, pipeline and interconnector imports, and Europe’s second largest LNG import infrastructure. Gas storage, filled from these sources, provides ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ProcurementDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the Department is taking with the Cabinet Office to help innovative scale-up businesses navigate public procurement processes and secure opportunities to supply the public sector.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is working closely with the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (including the Commercial Innovation Hub) to improve public procurement of innovation. Through the Indu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Department is taking with food retailers and charities to improve the use of real-time data to increase the redistribution of edible surplus food.
Answer: In May, the Prime Minister committed to a national programme to redistribute surplus food to support those in need. Defra is working with food retailers, redistribution organisations, and charities to increase the redistribution of edible surplus food and...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTrainingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Department is taking to help increase access to flexible and modular training for people seeking to move into occupations experiencing skills shortages.
Answer: Education and skills are devolved matters, the response outlines the information for England only. We are transforming the Apprenticeships Levy into a new Growth and Skills Levy in England, giving employers greater flexibility, creating more opportunities...
Answered 31 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCareer Breaks: WomenWomen and EqualitiesTabled 14 Jul 2026Awaiting answerUIN 18856More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps the Government is taking to encourage employers to offer structured returnship programmes for women seeking to re-enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers after a career break.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEvidence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Department is taking with the Home Office and Crown Prosecution Service to improve the secure transfer of digital evidence between police, prosecutors and courts and reduce avoidable delays.
Answer: Under the Criminal Procedure Rules, parties are required to assist the court in the active management of cases, and prosecutors are responsible for serving prosecution evidence on the court and other parties where the rules require it. This includes ensur...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Department is taking to expand the use of synthetic training environments to enable joint training between the Armed Forces and NATO allies.
Answer: The UK has provided the primary hub for NATO Distributed Synthetic Training since 2025, supporting secure and operationally relevant joint training for NATO personnel across the maritime, land and air domains. Following the direction of the 2025 Strategic...
Answered 28 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: ScienceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Department is taking to increase knowledge in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technologies in the diplomatic network.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is strengthening knowledge of artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technologies across the diplomatic network through targeted training, specialist resources, and expert engagement, ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHumanitarian Aid: Older PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Department is taking to ensure that UK-funded humanitarian programmes collect age-disaggregated data and include older people in needs assessments and programm
Answer: We recognise that people with existing vulnerabilities, including older people, can be disproportionately affected by humanitarian crises. All organisations which receive Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office funding are therefore required to demon...
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Department is taking to ensure that freelancers and small creative businesses can access practical guidance on the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.
Answer: DCMS is working with Sally Davies, AI Champion of the Creative Industries, and others to consider how best to support AI adoption. Sally has been engaging closely with the sector to inform her AI Adoption Plan for the Creative Industries, which was publis...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic Venues: TaxationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions the Department has had with arena and stadium operators on increasing participation in the voluntary levy to support grassroots music venues.
Answer: The Government has been clear that arenas and stadiums have a vital role to play to accelerate adoption of the £1 ticket contribution to support grassroots music. The Government has convened the live music industry, including arena and stadium operators a...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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