Graham Stuart MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Agriculture: Inheritance TaxDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of inheritance tax policy on the viability and succession of family farming businesses, in light of the findings of the Farming Prof
Answer: Following the reforms to inheritance tax announced at Budget 2024, we have engaged with the farming community and businesses. Having carefully considered this feedback, we are going further to protect more farms and businesses, while maintaining the core ...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98392More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed increase in the rateable values of pubs on the level of their profitability.
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government. Rateable values are re-assessed every three years...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVocational EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to introduce interim measures to ensure that learners have access to suitable vocational pathways during the transition period between the withdrawal of BTECs in 2026 and the introduction of V
Answer: To support the transition to V Levels, the government will retain the majority of existing vocational qualifications to minimise disruption for learners and providers. This includes Applied General Qualifications under 720 guided learning hours in T Level...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Inclusion Innovation Fund: Yorkshire and the HumberDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many bids to the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund were successful in (a) Yorkshire and the Humber region, (b) East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area, and (c) Beverley and Ho
Answer: Our ambition is that everyone in every corner of the UK, whatever their circumstances, can participate in our modern digital society. That’s why we launched the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund – supporting local initiatives that increase digital partici...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including hydrogenation and dehydrogenation projects within the Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers eligible for funding through the Net Ze
Answer: The Net Zero Hydrogen Fund was designed to bring forward the first UK low carbon hydrogen production projects, and was not intended to support other parts of the hydrogen value chain such as hydrogen carriers. It made its final funding allocations in 2023...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBiofuels: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make a statement on the (a) timing and (b) outcome of the Trade Remedies Authority’s investigation into imports of US-produced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and set out the steps his Depa
Answer: The Trade Remedies Authority is the UK’s independent arms-length body responsible for the conduct of trade remedy investigations. They make recommendations to the Secretary of State as to whether any such measures should be introduced.On 17 March 2025 the...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86625More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on the potential resilience of energy infrastructure designated as Critical National Infrastructure in the context of Ofgem’s prop
Answer: The Cabinet Office frequently engages with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) which is ultimately responsible for the resilience of the energy sector and assessment of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) against its criticality. DE...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential risk to the UK’s security of energy supply if the gas transmission network does not receive adequate funding under Ofgem’s RIIO-GT3 price control.
Answer: Ofgem, as the independent regulator, are responsible for agreeing the funding and investment allowances for the gas transmission network and gas distribution network. Final decisions regarding the next price control period (RIIO3 – which covers April 2026...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: Artificial Intelligence and Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the gas transmission network’s potential ability to meet rising electricity demand from AI and data centres if it does not receive adequate funding under Ofgem’
Answer: Ofgem, as the independent regulator, are responsible for agreeing the funding and investment allowances for the gas transmission network and gas distribution network. Final decisions regarding the next price control period (RIIO3 – which covers April 2026...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNatural Gas: CybersecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for the gas transmission network’s cyber security capabilities if it does not receive adequate funding under Ofgem’s RIIO-GT3 price c
Answer: Funding for National Gas Transmission is set by Ofgem’s RIIO (Revenue = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs) framework for each five-year regulatory period. Both the current RIIO-2 framework (covering the 2021-2026 regulatory period) and the draft RIIO-3 fr...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential risks to national energy security resulting from reduced asset health funding proposed in Ofgem’s RIIO-GT3 Draft Determination.
Answer: Ofgem, as the independent regulator, are responsible for agreeing the funding and investment allowances for the gas transmission network and gas distribution network. Final decisions regarding the next price control period (RIIO3 – which covers April 2026...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: CybersecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions his Department has had with Ofgem on ensuring that critical national infrastructure is adequately protected against evolving cyber threats.
Answer: DESNZ works closely with Ofgem through the Energy Cyber Quad – a strategic partnership comprising DESNZ, Ofgem, the National Energy System Operator and the National Cyber Security Centre. The partnership focuses on strengthening cyber resilience across th...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Ofgem’s RIIO-GT3 Draft Determinations on energy security.
Answer: DESNZ works closely with the energy sector to maintain energy security and ensure industry has the tools at their disposal to support security of supply. As the risk landscape continues to evolve, ensuring high standards of infrastructure resilience and s...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance he has issued to Ofgem during the RIIO-GT3 process to ensure that operators of Critical National Infrastructure can meet the Government's resilience and security standards.
Answer: DESNZ works closely with the energy sector to maintain energy security and ensure industry has the tools at their disposal to support security of supply. As the risk landscape continues to evolve, ensuring high standards of infrastructure resilience and s...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure Ofgem’s RIIO-GT3 Final Determination adequately reflects the UK’s statutory energy security requirements.
Answer: DESNZ works closely with the energy sector to maintain energy security and ensure industry has the tools at their disposal to support security of supply. As the risk landscape continues to evolve, ensuring high standards of infrastructure resilience and s...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInvestment: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether funding allocated to communities through the Pride in Place Impact Fund can be used as seed capital to support private sector investment in areas.
Answer: The Pride in Place Impact Fund will provide £142.5 million of funding to 95 places to support the development of community spaces, public space and to revitalise our local high streets. This will enable immediate work to make sure that the places and spac...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department plans to offer hospital trusts that are in Strand 4 of the NHS acute trust league table.
Answer: The NHS Oversight Framework 2025/26 sets out how NHS England will support trusts to improve, based on an assessment of their performance. This is available at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/nhs-oversight-framework-2025-26/NHS Engl...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTyphoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Typhoon Force in providing security until the Tempest programme becomes operational.
Answer: The Typhoon is a world-class combat aircraft and will continue to serve as the backbone of the UK's Combat Air Force until at least the 2040s. To ensure it remains at the cutting edge of capability, the UK is planning significant investment in the Typhoon...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Government AssistanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 905436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support farmers.
Answer: This Government is investing £11.8 billion into sustainable food production and nature’s recovery, with funding for Environmental Land Management schemes increasing by 150% by 2028/29. There are currently record numbers of farmers in the schemes, with mor...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to support Down syndrome-specific training for teachers as part of its response to the Down Syndrome Act consultation.
Answer: High quality teaching is the most important in-school factor for improving outcomes for all children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the department is committed to ensuring that all pupils receive excellent s...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress her Department has made on reviewing the high needs national funding formula.
Answer: The operation of the high needs funding system is currently under review. Our aim is to establish a fair education funding system that directs resources to where they are most needed and enables improved support and outcomes for children and young people ...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the formula for allocating per-pupil high needs funding on educational outcomes in local authorities that have a deficit in their high needs ed
Answer: The operation of the high needs funding system is currently under review. Our aim is to establish a fair education funding system that directs resources to where they are most needed and enables improved support and outcomes for children and young people ...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of potential impact of local authority funding for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision on outcomes for children with SEND; and whether her Department hol
Answer: The department publishes a High Needs Benchmarking Tool, which offers comparative data on local authorities’ high needs spending and related special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) indicators across local authorities. This tool may assist in und...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to (a) remove and (b) consult on a timetable for the removal of the historic spend factor from the High Needs National Funding Formula.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The structure of the high needs national fundi...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to ensure that the High Needs National Funding reflects the additional costs of delivering SEND provision in rural areas.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The structure of the high needs national fundi...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
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