Graham Leadbitter MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to support service personnel and their families in Lossiemouth and Kinloss sites in the context of delays to the refurbishment of 14,000 military homes.
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
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of delays on upgrades for 14,000 defence homes until 2030 on departmental recruitment and retention in Lossiemouth and Kinloss.
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
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of expenditure per capita in Scotland.
Answer: In 2024–25, MOD spending with industry in Scotland was £2.16 billion, equivalent to £390 per person. The MOD continues to invest significantly in Scotland through the £50 million Defence Growth Deal, the Type 26 and Type 31 frigate programmes, and the mul...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the impacts of a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland, and if he will t
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not recognise this figure of a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland. We recently published our Defence Investment Plan, which is backed by £298 billion of investment over the next four years. Scotland will ...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the September 2026 implementation date of changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was informed by forthcoming changes to employment legislation, and whether legal advice informed the chosen ti
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has formally endorsed the recent change to the terms of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
Answer: Since the Court of Appeal judgment in January this year, which meant that the current model could not legally continue, careful consideration has been given to the legal and operational implications. After careful review and consideration of the options a...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures will be used to monitor operational readiness following the changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service and potential impacts on public safety.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the potential impact changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service will have on remote and rural coastal communities in terms of team sizes and recruitment challenges.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether alternative operating models were considered, including a paid or part-paid model, before the decision to change the terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was reached.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether a formal impact assessment has been carried out regarding recruitment, retention and operational capability of the Coastguard Rescue Service across different coastal regions following proposed changes t
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM CoastguardDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evidence informed the conclusion that the revised model will strengthen the resilience of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the G...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: CoalsnaughtonDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Prime Minister’s contribution during Prime Minister’s Questions on 3 June 2026, Column 1161, when did he or his Ministers contact Clackmannanshire Council.
Answer: I exchanged correspondence with Clackmannanshire Council on 3rd and 4th June and I am meeting with the Council and other partners on 9th June. The Mining Remediation Authority has been on site and working with the Council and other multi-agency partners s...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVATTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2668More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential economic impact on households of extending the 0% VAT rating on energy efficiency measures and domestic renewables beyond March 2027.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our housing stock, through improvements such as low carbon heating, insulation, solar panels and batteries. This will be vital to making the UK more energy resilient and meeting o...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWind Power: InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to HCWS1468 on Offshore Wind Investment, if mitigations were considered before his department made the decision to not support investment.
Answer: We cannot comment on the rationale behind individual investment cases including the various considerations in our due diligence, but investment into the energy sector is subject to the highest levels of national security scrutiny. We will continue to work...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLord DoyleCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2492More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister considered appointing Matthew Doyle to a head of mission role.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given by the Prime Minister on 22 April 2026 at Prime Minister's Questions, Official Report, Column 314.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLord DoyleCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2491More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what communication did the Prime Minister have with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office regarding potentially appointing Matthew Doyle to a head of mission role.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given by the Prime Minister on 22 April 2026 at Prime Minister's Questions, Official Report, Column 314.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2490More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if it is government policy to withhold the names of potential head of mission appointees from the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given by the Prime Minister on 22 April 2026 at Prime Minister's Questions, Official Report, Column 314.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: StaffTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2489More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what are the expected staffing number in full-time equivalent supply numbers before any rebalance in HMRC's Customer Service Group for (a) permanent excluding the Surge and Rapid Response Team, (b) fixed term appoin
Answer: HMRC is currently using Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional customer service capacity, equivalent to around 500 FTE, focused on routine work. This includes support for the Online Services Helpdesk and handling simple PAYE enquiries.HMRC...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: StaffTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2488More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what Managed Service Provider staffing levels in HMRC – in both headcount and FTE - are projected for, in (a) the next 12 months, and (b)the remainder of the current Spending Review period, and if she will make a st
Answer: HMRC is currently using Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional customer service capacity, equivalent to around 500 FTE, focused on routine work. This includes support for the Online Services Helpdesk and handling simple PAYE enquiries.HMRC...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: StaffTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2487More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the current Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) headcount employed via the Managed Service Provider, broken down by business area and function.
Answer: HMRC is currently using Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional customer service capacity, equivalent to around 500 FTE, focused on routine work. This includes support for the Online Services Helpdesk and handling simple PAYE enquiries.HMRC...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: StaffTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2486More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to inform hon. Members of changes to staffing models in HMRC customer services, and if she will make a statement.
Answer: HMRC is currently using Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional customer service capacity, equivalent to around 500 FTE, focused on routine work. This includes support for the Online Services Helpdesk and handling simple PAYE enquiries.HMRC...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHeating: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether it is his intention for modern high heat retention storage heaters to meet the future requirements for achieving EPC C and if he will make a statement on the timelines for implementin
Answer: In the Home Energy Model (HEM): Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) consultation, we proposed that electric heating with thermal storage – where its efficiency and use of off-peak electricity result in lower annual emissions than an equivalent direct ele...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHeating: Building RegulationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether modern high heat retention storage heaters meet the requirements for Part L Building Compliance in SAP 10.3.
Answer: Energy efficiency requirements for new dwellings and buildings in England are set through the Building Regulations, which specify overall performance standards rather than mandating particular technologies.Building regulations are devolved, and standards ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHeatingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of including modern high heat storage heaters in the eligible technologies list.
Answer: Government is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to Net Zero which is why the Warm Homes Plan supports a range of measures and technologies. Energy efficiency and fuel poverty are devolved matters, and Scotland has its own ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHeating: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what financial assistance his Department is providing to households with no central heating to upgrade their old electric heating systems to new technologies such as modern high heat retentio
Answer: Decarbonising heating in Scotland is largely devolved, allowing the Scottish Government to set its own policies and support schemes. Scottish households can access support through the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme, including grants to replace...
Answered 27 May 2026
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