Gregory Campbell MP: written questions
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Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has set incremental targets for its overall housebuilding target in this Parliament.
Answer: The government has not set incremental targets in respect of its Plan for Change milestone of building 1.5 million safe and decent homes in England in this Parliament. Progress will be measured through the number of net additional dwellings and we will up...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Guarantee: Northern IrelandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on how people using the Youth Guarantee Trailblazers scheme in England can find employment in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Skills and employment support policies are fully transferred to the Northern Ireland Executive, and the nature and scope of support for young people is a matter for the Northern Ireland Executive to determine. Senior officials from the DWP and Northern Ir...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Pilot SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his planned timetable is for Release on Temporary Licence pilot scheme to be completed.
Answer: As set out in the Government’s IPP Action Plan (2025/26), we are progressing work to expand opportunities for IPP sentence progression, including piloting Release on Temporary Licence in Progression Regime Prisons. This work is ongoing, and further detail...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Sick LeaveCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112102More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what comparative assessment he has made of levels of long term sickness absence in the Civil Service between (a) 2020 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil Service sickness absence data was published on 16 December 2025 and includes trends in long term absences in the Civil Service between 2020 and 2025. (Source: Civil Service sickness absence data published on 16 December 2025)
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the change was in the level of Student Loan debt between (a) 2020 and (b) 2025.
Answer: The total nominal outstanding balance of income contingent student loan balances for England-domiciled borrowers and how this has changed over time can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/student-loans-in-england-2024-to-2025/student-l...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic Export Growth Scheme: Northern IrelandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many applications were approved under the Music Export Growth Scheme from Northern Ireland in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Four.
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the recent announcement by the International Energy Agency that the UK's domestic energy costs are significantly higher tha
Answer: High UK energy costs have been driven by our dependence on global fossil fuel markets. The Government’s clean energy mission is the best way to break this dependence and protect billpayers permanently. The Government also acted at Budget to take an averag...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland: Undocumented MigrantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she last met her Irish counterpart face to face to discuss people arriving illegally and crossing the border into Northern Ireland.
Answer: The current Foreign Secretary has not yet had a face-to-face meeting with her Irish counterpart but looks forward to doing so when schedules allow, and continuing the constructive discussions they have already had by telephone, on the range of subjects se...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has been made of the change in the amounts claimed in Universal Credit between (a) September 2024 and (b) September 2029.
Answer: Benefits’ expenditure and caseloads, in outturn and forecast, are published here: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2025 - GOV.UK
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBBC: Broadcasting ProgrammesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with the BBC on ensuring its (a) TV and (b) radio programming is made across the UK.
Answer: The Secretary of State meets regularly with the Chair to discuss a wide range of issues. Under the current Charter, Ofcom is required to set the BBC quotas for programme making in the regions and nations. Looking ahead, the Government is currently underta...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Northern IrelandHome OfficeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of Operation Gull in Northern Ireland in the last 15 years.
Answer: To maintain the highest standards of accuracy, the Home Office prefers to refer to published data, as this has been subject to rigorous quality assurance under National Statistics protocols prior to publication. Information about the effectiveness of Oper...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCars: LoansTreasuryTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110324More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she expects to receive the report by the FCA into hidden commission costs connected with car purchase loan schemes.
Answer: The Government wants to see this issue resolved in an efficient and orderly way that provides certainty for consumers and firms. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the independent regulator, has consulted on proposals for a motor finance consumer r...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChild Trust FundTreasuryTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110323More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2025 to WPQ 93664, whether any ongoing assessment is being made of the success of the take up campaign aimed at the 750,000 people who have not yet claimed their matured Child T
Answer: The Government is committed to reuniting all young adults with their Child Trust Funds (CTF). HMRC works with CTF providers, industry representatives, and others to enable account owners to be aware of and trace their accounts. Regular HMRC press releases...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordScience Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum: Northern IrelandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with the (a) Science Museum and (b) Victoria and Albert Museum on making items available online for residents in Northern Ireland.
Answer: DCMS officials are in touch with the Science Museum Group and the Victoria and Albert Museum to discuss the ongoing steps they are taking to resume online sales to Northern Ireland.
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome TaxTreasuryTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109970More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the change in the number of people who will be tax payers as a result of the freezing of personal allowances between 2024 and 2029.
Answer: The number of people forecast to pay Income Tax by marginal rate can be found in Table 3.19 of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook – detailed forecast tables: receipts, linked below: https://obr.uk/download/nov...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Newcastle upon TyneDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects a decision from the Office of Road and Rail on the prospect of approving a Newcastle to Brighton rail link.
Answer: Grand Central submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) on 19 December 2025 for rights to operate Open Access rail services between Newcastle and Brighton. The application has not been agreed by the infrastructure manager, Network Rail...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109514More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to respond to correspondence from the hon. Member for East Londonderry of 13 January 2026 on an outstanding tax issue from September 2024.
Answer: The correspondence from the hon. Member for East Londonderry was transferred from HM Treasury to HMRC. HMRC responded on 2 February.
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildminding: TaxationTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109513More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will she hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the potential impact of Making Tax Digital on home-based childcare providers in Northern Ireland.
Answer: HM Treasury ministers and officials engage regularly with the Northern Ireland Executive. Childminders play a vital role in childcare. The Government has eased rules on working from schools and community centres and increased early years funding rates abo...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Travel Authorisations: ProsecutionsHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many court cases there have been relating to not having a valid electronic travel authorisation.
Answer: The Home Office is yet to commence the legislative provision that will make it an offence to knowingly arrive in the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Accordingly, there have been no cases in the courts brought on this basis. Further de...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when does he expect to be able to answer named day Question 105652 submitted on 14 January 2026 on the Ajax programme.
Answer: I will respond to the hon. Member shortly.
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordShippingDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure ongoing liaison between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and the General Lighthouse Authorities.
Answer: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) maintain regular and well‑established liaison mechanisms. These include routine operational engagement, information‑sha...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Wealth FundTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109062More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the National Wealth Fund's strategic plan of investment will be allocated in all areas of the United Kingdom.
Answer: The National Wealth Fund's Strategic Plan sets out its ambition to accelerate place-based investment across all four nations of the UK, and it has dedicated directors in each nation to support this. The National Wealth Fund will continue to work closely w...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordExercise: Health ServicesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Sport England on expanding the Physical Activity Clinical Champions pilot.
Answer: The Physical Activity Clinical Champions Programme was developed by the Office for Health Improvements and Disparities, part of the Department of Health and Social Care, alongside Sport England. The programme is designed to equip healthcare professionals ...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress NHS England has made on its review of the UK Foundation programme.
Answer: The Government’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and the former National Medical Director at NHS England, Professor Stephen Powis, have led the Medical Training Review to understand current challenges and identify key areas for potential im...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: USAHome OfficeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with her US counterpart on the potential merits of establishing pre-clearance facilities for US bound travellers at an airport in (a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales and
Answer: A decision to explore the introduction of US pre-clearance at a UK airport is primarily a commercial decision for airport operators. An outline commercial agreement between an airport operator and US authorities would be required before any formal discuss...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
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