Gordon McKee MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Civil Servants: GlasgowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many civil servants employed in digital, data and technology roles are based in the Glasgow City Region; and what plans she has to increase that number.
Answer: The Government does not hold Workforce Commission data specifically at Glasgow City Region level. The latest available data indicates approximately 2,800 civil servants in digital, data and technology roles across Scotland.The Government's ambition is for...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Retail TradeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of barriers for grocery retailers seeking to open full-service stores in low-income urban communities with limited access to fresh food; and whe
Answer: The Government recognises the important role that grocery retailers play in providing communities with access to affordable and nutritious food. Decisions on store locations are primarily commercial matters for retailers. The Department engages regularly ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAdministration of Justice: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions his Department has had with the Scottish Government on sharing technology, research and technical standards developed by the Justice AI Unit with the devolved justice administrations.
Answer: While the Ministry of Justice has not explicitly shared technology, research, and technical standards developed by the Justice AI Unit with the Scottish Government, the department has had informal engagement with Scottish Government officials, and we cont...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMedia: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of AI assistants and answer engines on traffic and revenue received by public-interest news publishers; and whether her Department
Answer: We recognise the impact on public interest news publishers of generative AI platforms and services, including AI assistants and answer engines, which risk diverting audiences and advertising revenue by presenting news summaries which limit the need to cli...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Social TariffsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking with the Department for Work and Pensions and Ofcom to identify people eligible for broadband social tariffs and notify them automatically of that el
Answer: There are currently around 36 social tariffs with at least one of these being available across 99% of the UK. Government's approach has been to work with industry and Ofcom to improve awareness, simplify access, and support switching to cheaper deals and ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Great British Railways brand supports a unified national rail network across Great Britain.
Answer: The Great British Railways (GBR) brand represents putting railway passengers and the public interest firmly in the driving seat. The GBR brand will support a unified rail network across Great Britian by providing passengers with a simpler railway with a c...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordType 26 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs in Glasgow supported by contracts for the Royal Navy Type-26 frigate programme.
Answer: The Type 26 programme supports approximately 2,000 jobs at BAE Systems' Glasgow shipyards and further jobs in the supply chain.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ukrainian personnel have completed military training in the UK under UK-led programmes.
Answer: Under UK-led programmes, over 68,000 Ukrainian personnel have completed military training in the UK.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCOE Committee of Social RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the UK plans to nominate a candidate for a seat on the European Committee of Social Rights at the Council of Europe.
Answer: We are aware of the ongoing nomination process, but any decision to nominate a candidate will be announced in the normal way.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElections: SubversionSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15841More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what steps the Electoral Commission is taking to protect elections from foreign interference.
Answer: Elections in the UK continue to be well-run, but the Electoral Commission has highlighted that the electoral system faces growing threats, including from foreign interference.The Commission’s regulatory remit is focused on ensuring the safeguards against ...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the devolving of power to local authorities.
Answer: The UK Government is firmly committed to empowering local leaders and communities across the whole of the United Kingdom. I regularly meet with Scottish Government Ministers to discuss how our two governments can work together to drive economic growth and...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: GlasgowHome OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what face-to-face support is available to people in accessing digital immigration status in Glasgow.
Answer: The Resolution Centre within the Home Office continues to provide a dedicated telephone line for support organisations, across the UK, to escalate cases to the Home Office. Access is available to charities, voluntary sector organisations and Local Authori...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFilm and Television: GlasgowDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help support film and television production in Glasgow.
Answer: The Government is committed to growing the UK screen sector across all nations. Glasgow, identified as a high-potential creative cluster in the Creative Industries Sector Plan, is well placed to benefit from the Government's £75 million Screen Growth Pack...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help small technology companies to work with the Department.
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) represents a fundamental transformation of how the Ministry of Defence (MOD) approaches innovation. We recognised that for too long, innovative companies and start-ups faced significant barriers when trying to engage with defe...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: GlasgowMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the number of jobs in the Glasgow City Region supported by defence spending.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to ensuring defence is an engine for growth. However, we have made no assessment of the number of jobs in the Glasgow City Region supported by defence spending. The Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WiFiDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help improve the reliability of Wi-Fi on long-distance rail services.
Answer: The Department for Transport has secured funding to support the introduction of low earth orbit satellite connectivity on mainline trains, which is expected to deliver a significant improvement in the reliability and performance of onboard Wi‑Fi for passe...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIntimate Image AbuseDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help protect the public from harmful deepfake content.
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, deepfake content is regulated when it is shared on an in-scope service and meets the definition of either illegal content, or content which is harmful to children. The largest user-to-user services will also need to enforce th...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSupermarkets: CompetitionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of competition in the grocery market in communities with limited access to large supermarkets.
Answer: The Government has not assessed the adequacy of competition in the grocery market in communities with limited access to large supermarkets. Responsibility for such assessments falls to the Competition and Markets Authority, the UK’s principal competition ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBanking Hubs: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15832More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with stakeholders on steps to increase the number of banking hubs in Scotland.
Answer: The Government understands the importance of banking services to communities and high streets and is committed to supporting the financial services industry’s roll-out of 350 banking hubs by the end of this Parliament. Banking hubs are a voluntary service...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help improve smart-meter coverage in tenement buildings.
Answer: Energy suppliers are extending smart metering Home Area Network connectivity in properties including tenement buildings where there are obstacles such as concrete floors between the apartment and the meter. 'Dual band' communications hubs serve many previ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: UK Relations with EUMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the European Union on defence co-operation.
Answer: In May 2025, the UK agreed a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the European Union, as part of this Government’s commitment to strengthening European security, supporting economic growth and reinforcing NATO. Since then, the UK has maintained reg...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic GovernmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what non-digital and assisted-digital routes are available to people who are unable to use GOV.UK One Login; and how the use of those routes is monitored.
Answer: GOV.UK One Login has been designed as a digital service, and offers multiple ways for users to prove their identity. Users are able to use either the GOV.UK One Login app, answer security questions online, or visit the Post Office to prove their identity ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: FraudHome OfficeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, and what steps are being taken to improve coordination and data sharing between UK-wide law-enforcement bodies and Police Scotland on online scams.
Answer: Whilst policing is a devolved matter in Scotland, the UK Government works closely with Police Scotland and other partners to ensure a coordinated UK-wide response to all fraud. The National Crime Agency (NCA), City of London Police and other law enforceme...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: Rolls-RoyceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking with Rolls-Royce to maximise the role of domestic manufacturing capability within the Small Modular Reactor programme supply chain.
Answer: Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has an ambition that 70% of supply chain products will be British built across the small modular reactor (SMR) fleet, including both on-site and off-site activity. We intend for this ambition to be met.Now that GBE-N...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: Glasgow SouthDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to make railway stations in Glasgow South constituency accessible.
Answer: Future funding for the Access for All programme will be considered as part of the next Spending Review, which may provide an opportunity for accessibility upgrades at stations in the Glasgow South constituency. The process and timings for future funding r...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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