Graeme Downie MP: written questions
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Animal Welfare and Domestic AbuseMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in how many instances of an individual being charged relating to domestic abuse was there also charges laid for animal abuse in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on prosecutions by offence through the Outcomes by Offences data tool on GOV.UK. It is not currently possible to separately identify prosecutions for domestic abuse, as such cases are prosecuted under a range of diff...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish the most recent assessment he has made of the potential of (i) Torness and (ii) Hunterston to host new nuclear power.
Answer: In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston. GBE-...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (i) Torness and (ii) Hunterston hosting new nuclear.
Answer: In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston. GBE-...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish the most recent assessment carried out on the future potential of existing nuclear power sites in Scotland.
Answer: In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston. GBE-...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he last carried out an assessment of the future potential of nuclear power sites in Scotland.
Answer: In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston.The G...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with European partners on strengthening cooperation with Ukraine in defence innovation and dual-use technology development.
Answer: This March, I led the seventh and largest Trade Mission to Ukraine. The mission brought together government and industry officials from the UK, Europe, and Ukraine to discuss opportunities for long-term cooperation and investment, and to promote greater c...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the role of Ukrainian defence technology innovation in strengthening NATO partners’ capabilities against drone and ballistic missile threats.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine and NATO partners on the sharing of knowledge and insights about drone and missile threats whose technologists and armed forces are constantly evolving capabilitie...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and Technology: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential economic and industrial merits to the UK of strengthening partnerships with Ukraine’s defence innovation and technology sector.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing together ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential economic and security impacts for the UK defence sector of increases in cooperation with Ukraine’s defence innovation ecosystem.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine on cooperation between the UK and Ukraine defence sectors. We are building a sustained defence industrial partnership between the UK and Ukraine which will develop...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department provides to UK companies seeking to supply innovation-based defence technologies to Ukraine.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to supporting UK companies in supplying innovation-based technologies to Ukraine, boosting high-skilled British-based jobs and meeting Ukraine's urgent needs in its fight against Russia's illegal invasion.In...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and Technology: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support collaboration between UK technology companies and Ukrainian defence and dual-use technology innovators.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing together ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and Technology: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support UK companies seeking to collaborate with Ukrainian defence and dual-use technology innovators.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing together ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the UK Government is taking to promote collaborative defence innovation initiatives involving the UK, European partners and Ukraine.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to promoting collaborative initiatives that strengthen collaboration between Ukrainian, British and European defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successf...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of joint UK–EU–Ukraine research and development programmes in areas such as autonomous systems, counter-drone technologies and missile defence.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine and European allies on the sharing of knowledge and insight around autonomous systems, counter-drone technologies and missile defence whose technologists and armed...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what initiatives his Department is part of that aim to foster cooperation between Ukrainian defence innovators and the UK and European industrial and technology ecosystems.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to fostering collaboration between Ukraine, British and European industry. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing together UK ind...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to strengthen collaboration between Ukrainian, British and European defence technology innovators.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian, British and European defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mechanisms exist within his Department to capture and integrate lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield experience into UK defence planning and capability development.
Answer: The primary mechanism for lessons learnt from Ukraine's battlefield experience is through the Defence Lessons Identified Management System, which facilities their assignment and management.For those of strategic relevance, the Military Commands will route...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to help ensure the defence sector can learn from Ukraine’s operational experience in countering drones, missile threats and electronic warfare.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually assesses how Ukrainian battlefield innovation can inform the UK's own capabilities. The conflict has shown the need to accelerate the learn-adapt cycle, with concepts moving from design to battlefield use within weeks.T...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of how the battlefield experience and technological innovations developed by Ukrainian defence forces and industry could inform the United Kingdom’s own defence capabilities and operat
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually assesses how Ukrainian battlefield innovation can inform the UK's own capabilities. The conflict has shown the need to accelerate the learn-adapt cycle, with concepts moving from design to battlefield use within weeks.T...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTrusts: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department has held recent discussions with the Scottish Government on a Section 104 order to bring relevant components of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 into force.
Answer: Scotland Office and Scottish Government officials meet regularly to discuss Scotland Act Orders. My officials have engaged Scottish Government officials to discuss a proposed Section 104 order under the Scotland Act 1998 in consequence of the Trusts and S...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of DefenceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he last met with the Secretary of State for Defence.
Answer: I meet regularly with the Secretary of State for Defence and other defence Ministers to discuss a range of issues, including how to ensure that our Operation Banner veterans are fairly treated through our new Legacy reforms.
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotelsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what evidence her has received on the role of independent hoteliers.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality sector as a valuable contributor to the UK economy. While DBT oversees the wider hospitality industry, DCMS holds policy responsibility for accommodation including hotels so I am replying as the Mi...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotelsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what evidence her has received on the challenges facing independent hoteliers.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality sector as a valuable contributor to the UK economy. While DBT oversees the wider hospitality industry, DCMS holds policy responsibility for accommodation including hotels so I am replying as the Mi...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotelsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her is taking to help support the independent hotelier sector.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality sector as a valuable contributor to the UK economy. While DBT oversees the wider hospitality industry, DCMS holds policy responsibility for accommodation including hotels so I am replying as the Mi...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotels: CompetitionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he last met with the Competitions and Markets Authority to discuss fair competition in the hotel market.
Answer: There has been no specific meeting between Ministers and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to discuss competition in the hotel market. Responsibility for assessing competition in individual markets, including the hotel market, lies with the CMA,...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
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