Graham Stuart MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Radioactive Waste: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, that the consent based model for determining the location of GDFs for storing nuclear waste remains government policy.
Answer: The Government remains committed to delivering a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) as the long-term solution for the safe and secure management of the UK’s most hazardous radioactive waste. The process for identifying a suitable location for a GDF remain...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce a strategy for motorcycle safety.
Answer: By miles travelled, motorcyclists are over 40 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than someone travelling by car. That is why motorcyclist safety was included in the new Road Safety Strategy. Although there are no plans for a separate moto...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Humber EstuaryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the Humber supporting industrial decarbonisation through the development of hydrogen infrastructure.
Answer: The Humber is the UK’s largest industrial cluster and is home to a number of hydrogen and industrial decarbonisation projects, which aim to supply low-carbon hydrogen to local industrial users, supporting decarbonisation, skilled job creation and regional...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Humber EstuaryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a core hydrogen network on linking hydrogen production in the Humber to other industrial clusters.
Answer: In the early hydrogen economy, we expect that most hydrogen demand will be located within our existing industrial clusters. Government is therefore prioritising the development of regional network infrastructure. Government continues to assess the economi...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Humber EstuaryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Humber’s hydrogen production capacity on UK hydrogen targets.
Answer: Hydrogen has the potential to support decarbonisation and economic growth across the UK. The Government recognises the Humber as one of several regions that could supply, as well as benefit from, low‑carbon hydrogen production.As part of the Hydrogen Allo...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Storage and TransportDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what criteria he will use to decide the location of the UK’s first integrated hydrogen transport and storage network.
Answer: Officials are progressing the design of both the business models and the Regional Hydrogen Network competition at pace. Criteria are being developed to select the most strategically beneficial location for the first regional hydrogen network. As part of t...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Storage and TransportDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to launch the allocation rounds for the Hydrogen Transport Business Model and Hydrogen Storage Business Model.
Answer: We are progressing the design of the business models and the first allocation round at pace. We will award the first contracts for the Hydrogen Transport Business Model and Hydrogen Storage Business Model through the Regional Hydrogen Network competition....
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Intensive Industries: Saltend Chemicals ParkDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to help ensure that the Energy Intensive Industry (EII) status of eligible businesses at Saltend Chemicals Park is resolved.
Answer: I am aware of the ongoing issues relating to businesses at the Saltend Chemicals Park, who are currently not receiving exemptions under the British Industry Supercharger that they are eligible for. My officials are liaising with Ofgem and the Low Carbon C...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Local Government Finance Settlement on council tax levels in rural authorities; and what estimate she has made of the
Answer: It is for individual councils to decide their level of council tax based on their local circumstances and other sources of income. For East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the Government has set a core referendum principle of 3% and a 2% adult social care pr...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLeisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109972More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of excluding soft play centres and other family focused venues from the 15 per cent business rates discount for pubs and music venues on those businesses; and whe
Answer: Pubs rents in business rates valuations are analysed differently to some other sectors. While most hospitality and leisure properties are valued by comparing the size of the property, pubs are valued by comparing their turnover potential. Industry bodies ...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAbnormal LoadsHome OfficeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help ensure consistent implementation of the NPCC 2025 Abnormal Loads Guidance by police forces, particularly regarding caravan transporter escorts and charging practices.
Answer: Police implementation of the National Police Chiefs Council 2025 Abnormal Loads Guidance on the escorting and charging for abnormal loads remains an operational decision for Chief Officers of forces, reflecting and accounting for conditions and priorities...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
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