Graham Leadbitter MP: written questions 2025
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Driving Tests: Moray West, Nairn and StrathspeyDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on reducing driving test wait times for test centres in Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times.There are two driving test centres (DTCs) in the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey cons...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72485More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of inheritance tax rules on housing supply.
Answer: The independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) takes inheritance tax into account in its assessments of the housing market. Information can be found at https://obr.uk/forecasts-in-depth/the-economy-forecast/housing-market/. The estates of all indi...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInheritance Tax: ValuationTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72484More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the number of homeowners whose property is above the free home care threshold but below the £1 million Inheritance Tax Allowance; and whether her Department plans to take ste
Answer: Adult social care is a devolved policy area. In England, whether a person qualifies for any financial support towards their care costs depends on the results of a financial assessment. Where an individual is receiving care in a setting that is not a care ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the risk of airborne attacks to the security of nuclear power stations; and whether such assessments are included in infrastructure resilience planning.
Answer: As these questions relate to civil nuclear infrastructure modelling and civil nuclear contingency planning, they are not a matter for Defence but should be directed to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will publish nuclear infrastructure modelling for nuclear projects in the UK.
Answer: The Department conducts power market modelling using the Dynamic Dispatch Model (DDM). The DDM is a comprehensive fully integrated power market model covering the GB power market over the medium to long term. Analysis published using this model, such as M...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSizewell C Power Station: TerrorismDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish summary-level modelling of the (a) environmental and (b) public health impact of terrorist attacks at Sizewell C.
Answer: We do not publish modelling on the likely impacts of terrorist attacks on the UK’s civil nuclear sites beyond the information included in the public National Risk Register on the grounds of national security. DESNZ officials contribute detailed modelling ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: InternetHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to prevent the livestreaming of child sexual abuse.
Answer: The Government is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting children from online sexual abuse. Livestreamed abuse is a particularly abhorrent form of exploitation, and we are determined to ensure that offenders cannot use technology to harm children wit...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CovenantMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 70161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what engagement he has had with local authorities on the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Answer: In developing policy areas for the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty Extension, Ministry of Defence (MOD) officials conducted an extensive programme of research and engagement. This included hosting roundtable discussions and workshops with more than 150 o...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCompanies House: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 1 July 2025 to Question 64258 on Companies House: Proof of Identity, what the cost to the public purse is for (a) the Government's verification service and (b)
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State gave on 4th July 2025 to Question 64258.GOV.UK One Login’s total budget to onboard all central government services for the three years from 2022/23 to 2024/25 was £305.4 mill...
Answered 25 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPlastics: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce levels of plastic waste.
Answer: This Government is committed to moving to a circular economy for plastics – a future where we keep our resources in use for longer, waste is reduced, we accelerate the path to net zero, we see investment in critical infrastructure and green jobs, our econ...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPlastics: TreatiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of fossil fuel lobbying groups on the effectiveness of the Global Plastics Treaty.
Answer: The Government is committed to reaching agreement on an ambitious and effective treaty to end plastic pollution when negotiations resume in August 2025 and will be working closely with a range of countries both within the High Ambition Coalition and outsi...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPlastics: TreatiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on signing the Global Plastics Treaty.
Answer: For too long, plastic has littered our ocean and threatened our wildlife. We urgently need an ambitious and effective international agreement to end plastic pollution by 2040. The UK has been a leading voice in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee ...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of changing the Access to Work system from applicants applying for each job role to a centralised system containing relevant pre-filled
Answer: As part of the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we consulted on the future of the Access to Work scheme. Following the conclusion of the consultation, we are now considering our responses and will set out our plans in due course.
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: LightingDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a public information campaign for drivers of vehicles fitted with daytime running lights of the need to manually switch on their rear lights when we
Answer: Road vehicle lighting is governed by combination of national and international regulations. As per the advice in the Highway Code drivers must use appropriate vehicle lighting for the prevailing conditions and should ensure that they are familiar with the...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has produced an impact assessment on the potential impact of changing the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment on trends in levels of excess deaths.
Answer: In line with the obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, the Department has conducted an equality analysis on expanding eligibility of the Winter Fuel Payment in England and Wales and have considered the impacts of this policy. The Government w...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOil: RefineriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much (a) has been spent to date and (b) he expects to spend on measures to continue the operation of the Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery.
Answer: As I sent out in my Written Ministerial Statement on 1 July 2025, the Government is providing the Official Receiver with short-term funding to cover the essential operating costs of the refinery as a result of the unexpected insolvency of the company. The...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCompanies House: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of the new Companies House identity verification system; who pays for the third-party ID verification service connected to t
Answer: The Companies House identity verification (IDV) system is provided by GOV.UK One Login (‘the service’) delivered by the Government Digital Service (GDS).Inclusivity and accessibility is a top priority. The service offers simple online content, in-person I...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRivet Joint AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Mildenhall-based KC-135s were deployed in support of the US Operation Midnight Hammer.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not comment on the operational activity of other nations, including third party use of UK bases. The UK was not involved in Operation Midnight Hammer.
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Energy: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the £9.3 million community energy funding for devolved governments announced on 21 March 2025 is funding from GB Energy.
Answer: Great British Energy is committed to working with the Devolved Governments to help enhance community energy across the UK, whilst respecting the devolution settlements. £9.3 million is being provided to the devolved governments to support clean energy pro...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: Renewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much GB Energy has invested in renewable energy projects in each of the nations of the UK.
Answer: Great British Energy (GBE) has announced £300 million to invest in offshore wind supply chains, and £700 million to help build manufacturing facilities in the UK. That totals £1 billion in funding, available across all four nations. GBE is also providing ...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: FinanceTreasuryTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61109More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the delay to HS2 on devolved capital budgets.
Answer: The UK Government is responsible for heavy rail infrastructure across England and Wales so spends money on this in Wales rather than funding the Welsh Government to do so. There is therefore no direct link between HS2 and the Welsh Government’s capital bu...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services and Social Services: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the proposed changes in the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 20
Answer: Health and Social Care are devolved. Regional partnerships are working with devolved administrations to support international care workers access vacancies in the devolved nations. In England, domestic recruitment is being boosted through Fair Pay Agreeme...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordJim RatcliffeTreasuryTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58848More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she met Sir Jim Radcliffe in April 2025.
Answer: Departments publish a quarterly register detailing Ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations. These returns - including the Chancellor’s Quarter 2 return - will be made available on GOV.UK in line with the usual publication schedule.
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding his Department plans to allocate to support people with long covid.
Answer: NHS England has invested £314 million since the start of the pandemic to provide care and support for people with long COVID. This includes establishing specialist clinics throughout England to assess children and young people who are experiencing long-te...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGolf: Sports CompetitorsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the current travel arrangements are for British professional golfers travelling to Europe.
Answer: Travel requirements can differ for British golfers and other professional sportspeople across Europe. For instance, as UK nationals, British golfers are able to travel visa-free to the Schengen Area for short-term visits (up to 90 days in any rolling 180-...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
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