Graham Leadbitter MP: written questions
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Batteries: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of firms operating battery cell capacity across British battery energy storage systems are Chinese- (a) owned and (b) financed.
Answer: The Department works very closely with industry and across government to manage foreign involvement in energy infrastructure. The largest grid-scale battery owners in GB are all UK-based companies - and battery operators include UK, European, Singaporean ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBatteries: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many Chinese firms operate battery cell capacity installed across operational British battery energy storage systems.
Answer: The Department works very closely with industry and across government to manage foreign involvement in energy infrastructure. The largest grid-scale battery owners in GB are all UK-based companies - and battery operators include UK, European, Singaporean ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBatteries: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many gigawatts of operational UK battery energy storage capacity are supplied by Chinese manufacturers.
Answer: China is the dominant supplier of lithium-ion battery components worldwide, including in the UK. The energy analysts Modo Energy estimated in 2025 that 80% of cells in grid-scale storage systems are Chinese-made. As of August 2026, there is 8.1GW of grid-...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBatteries: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of UK battery storage manufacturing and technology infrastructure that originates from companies based in China.
Answer: China is the dominant supplier of lithium-ion battery components worldwide, including in the UK. The energy analysts Modo Energy estimated in 2025 that 80% of cells in grid-scale storage systems are Chinese-made. As of August 2026, there is 8.1GW of grid-...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Seas and OceansDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the average transmission charging rate is for an offshore wind project in a) Scotland and b) England.
Answer: The Government does not hold this information. Transmission charges are designed to reflect the costs imposed on the transmission network by generators and demand users connecting in different locations. As a result, generators located further from centre...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of transmission charging structures on the commercial viability of renewable energy developments in Scotland.
Answer: Transmission charges are designed to be cost-reflective. As a result, generators located further from centres of demand, and which drive higher levels of network investment, face higher charges. The Government is working with Ofgem to ensure that charging...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: CustomsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24783More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an estimate of the annual cost to businesses of completing customs declarations on trade across the EU-UK border in each year since the UK left the EU.
Answer: Estimates of the administrative burden of import and export declarations for trade between Great Britain and the European Union are published at the following link: Estimating the customs administrative burden of 2022 declarations - GOV.UK.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Submarines: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many nuclear site events there were at (a) Coulport and (b) Faslane since 22 April 2025.
Answer: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of this letter in the Library of The House.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: StaffDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the staffing numbers are for Great British Energy; how many staff are (a) directly employed, (b) contractors and (c) secondees; from which (i) department, (ii) agency, (iii) public body
Answer: Great British Energy (GBE) has a total headcount of 132: (a) 55 directly employed (permanent) staff, (b) 31 contractors, and (c) 46 secondees. Secondees are based 2 in Aberdeen, 10 elsewhere in Scotland, and 34 in the rest of the UK. The majority of secon...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Installations: AccidentsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many (a) minor, (b) moderate and (c) major incident notification forms have been submitted to the Office for Nuclear Regulation in each year since 2010.
Answer: ONR’s incident notification process requires dutyholders to state their judgement on an incident’s significance as minor, moderate or major in the initial notification form. A “major incident notification form” therefore does not necessarily correspond to...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Installations: SafetyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, on how many occasions (a) enhanced monitoring and (b) emergency response arrangements were implemented at civil nuclear sites as a result of external hazards, including wildfires, flooding an
Answer: The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) independently regulates safety and security across the nuclear sector. Since 1 January 2020 ONR were notified of 12 occasions of enhanced monitoring and 3 occasions where a level of emergency response arrangements w...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: Alternative FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many applications have been received from projects in each nation of the UK for funding through the (a) Advanced Fuels Fund and (b) Low Carbon Fuels Fund; and how many of those were (i) successful and (ii)
Answer: Projects applying to and funded through the Advanced Fuels Fund were at various stages of development and would not necessarily have secured a location for project development and construction. There were successful projects with proposed plant locations ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: Alternative FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much funding from the (a) Advanced Fuels Fund and (b) Low Carbon Fuels Fund has been awarded to projects located in (i) England, (ii) Scotland, (iii) Wales and (iv) Northern Ireland.
Answer: Projects applying to and funded through the Advanced Fuels Fund were at various stages of development and would not necessarily have secured a location for project development and construction. There were successful projects with proposed plant locations ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Moray West, Nairn, and StrathspeyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the provision of Ministry of Defence accommodation for service personnel in long-term relationships in Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy sets out a deliverable, sustainable approach to widening access to subsidised Service Family Accommodation for those in established long-term relationships, or with shared parental responsibilities. This prioritises a funded p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to increase provision of Ministry of Defence accommodation for service personnel in long-term relationships.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy sets out a deliverable, sustainable approach to widening access to subsidised Service Family Accommodation for those in established long-term relationships, or with shared parental responsibilities. This prioritises a funded p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of Ministry of Defence accommodation for service personnel in long-term relationships, compared to those in civil partnerships or marriages.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy sets out a deliverable, sustainable approach to widening access to subsidised Service Family Accommodation for those in established long-term relationships, or with shared parental responsibilities. This prioritises a funded p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to procure (a) helicopters capable of water bombing and (b) water bombing equipment for use on the military helicopter fleet.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the military not having helicopters capable of water bombing in the UK on the economy.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether an impact assessment has been conducted for the military not having helicopters capable of water bombing on wildfires.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long the military has been without helicopters capable of water bombing in the UK.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Broadcasting: RadioDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the infrastructure funding required to extend availability of Digital Audio Broadcasting signal; and whether she has timelines for this to be delivered.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role of radio in local communities and wants to support areas that are struggling to gain access to local services on digital. Commercial radio and the BBC are responsible for the operation of their respective radio net...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Broadcasting: RadioDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of Digital Audio Broadcasting for residents in (a) rural areas in Scotland and (b) Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role of radio in local communities and wants to support areas that are struggling to gain access to local services on digital. Commercial radio and the BBC are responsible for the operation of their respective radio net...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19670More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much tax revenue has been generated by Scotland’s geographical share of renewable energy since 1995.
Answer: The renewable energy sector in Scotland benefits from UK-wide tax and investment support, including capital allowances such as full expensing and the Annual Investment Allowance, R&D tax reliefs, and Patent Box relief where qualifying conditions are m...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what the basis was for his Department finding a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence’s overall expenditure in Scotland during 2024-25 was £2.2 billion. The largest contracts in Scotland represent long-term, enduring investments, with payment values varying over time as different phases of programmes are delivered a...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with regard to the Defence Investment Plan, how many of the 14,000 military homes affected by delays in refurbishment are occupied by service personnel and their families.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months. Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strateg...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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