Gregory Campbell MP: written questions
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Bluetongue Disease: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with devolved Administrations on ensuring best coordination to restrict the spread of Bluetongue in cattle and sheep.
Answer: Disease control policy is a devolved matter and it is for the Devolved Governments to assess the disease risks and impacts in relation to their national herds, alongside the impacts of controls, and respond accordingly. Defra works closely with the Devolv...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordOil: RussiaDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions in the past three years has cargo being transported in UK waters been found to contain oil sourced in or through Russia.
Answer: The UK Government constantly monitors UK waters to uphold the safety of mariners, the marine environment and the UK’s national security, which includes monitoring of ships that are suspected of being associated with the movement of Russian oil. Under the ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Services: Northern IrelandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether it is her policy to provide full access to veterinary medicines for Northern Ireland via the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme from 1 January 2026.
Answer: The Veterinary Medicine Internal Market Scheme allows for products from Great Britain (GB), that are not vaccines, to be moved without the need for a Special Import Certificate, respecting Northern Ireland’s integral part in the UK’s internal market. The ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCybercrimeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many organisations and companies (a) reported cyber incidents in the last 12 months and (b) had adopted the Cyber Essentials scheme beforehand.
Answer: While we do know which organisations are certified to the Cyber Essentials scheme, we do not hold data on whether they reported a cyber incident in the past 12 months. We are confident that the controls are effective with insurance data indicating that or...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIncome TaxTreasuryTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96089More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, approximately how many people have become tax payers since the £12,570 personal allowance was frozen in 2022.
Answer: The number of people forecast to pay tax by marginal rate can be found in Table 3.19 in the OBR’s November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook – detailed forecast tables: receipts, linked below: https://obr.uk/download/november-2025-economic-and-fiscal-outlo...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCitroën and DS Automobiles: Air BagsDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with Stellantis on the (a) recall and (b) check of (i) Citroën and (ii) DS Automobiles branded cars potentially affected by a airbag safety fault.
Answer: As set out in the answer to Question 74957 on 9 September, the Secretary of State wrote to Stellantis to express serious concerns about the customer impact of the stop-drive recall currently affecting Citroën and DS Automobiles cars in the United Kingdom....
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPensioners: IncomeTreasuryTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95612More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the difference in annual net income during 2027 for people whose total gross income is £13,000 composed of (a) only the new State Pension, and (b) a basic State Pension plus a personal
Answer: As the Chancellor has said, over this Parliament those whose only income is the basic or new State Pension without any increments will not have to pay income tax. As announced at the Budget, the government will ease the administrative burden for pensioner...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95378More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how will the recently announced pay per mile charge for EV drivers affect those Northern Ireland based drivers whose work and residence near the border means much of their annual travel is done in the Irish Republic
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028, a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, recognising that EVs (electric vehicles) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95377More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Budget announcement on EV vehicle drivers and pay per mile charge, what discussions she will have with the Irish Republic authorities regarding those Irish based EV drivers who regularly use No
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028, a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, recognising that EVs (electric vehicles) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBomb Disposal: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions army bomb disposal units were called out in Northern Ireland in the period between 1 January 2025 and 1 July 2025.
Answer: Data for the period 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2025 can be found below: Total Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) TasksTotal Conventional Munition Disposal (CMD) Tasks3419
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Northern Ireland and ScotlandDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if the Future of Flight Industry Group will consider air taxi routes in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) Scotland.
Answer: Future of Flight Industry Group is the joint government and industry group for the future of flight in the UK. It acts as a senior decision-making body and provides insights to support the delivery of Future of Flight policy and recommendations on how to ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Electric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is she taking to support the development of electric vertical take off and landing vehicles in (a) Northern Ireland, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland.
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) is committed to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry and to delivering on the future of flight objectives, which include piloted commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations from 2028.The Futu...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Fraud and MaladministrationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether there have been changes in the levels of (a) fraud and (b) error in the benefits system since July 2024.
Answer: Since Autumn Budget 2024, including the new announcements at Autumn Budget 2025, the Government have committed to gross savings of £14.6bn up to the end of 2030/31 from fraud, error and debt activity in the welfare state in Great Britain. The Department p...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DatabasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the NHS Federated Data Platform has completed roll out to all NHS trusts and integrated care systems.
Answer: The progress of the NHS Federated Data Platform’s uptake and deployment has exceeded programme expectations, surpassing the projected uptake. The programme planned to deliver to all National Health Service trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) by 2027,...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNatural History Museum: Northern IrelandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Natural History Museum on taking steps to enable sales to customers living in Northern Ireland to take place.
Answer: My officials have been in talks with the Natural History Museum on this issue. The Museum hopes to resume sales to Northern Ireland during 2026.
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFreight: InsolvencyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what information his Department holds on the number of haulier businesses that have declared insolvency in each year between 2021 and 2024.
Answer: Estimated numbers of companies with the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 49200 (Freight rail transport) and 49410 (Freight transport by road) that entered insolvency in the UK in each calendar year between 2021 and 2024 are presented in the ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFreight: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the International Road Transport Union on the extent of ongoing road haulage difficulties that exist for transportation of freight between Great Britain and Northern Irel
Answer: I have met with a range of businesses and representative bodies, including those dealing with the movement of goods by road, and I remain committed to continuing this discussion. HM Revenue & Customs has also been engaging regularly with the Internati...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: VictimsHome OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ensure that a national day to remember victims and survivors of terrorism is specifically for innocent victims.
Answer: This Government is committed to recognising and supporting victims and survivors of terrorism.That is why, on 24 November, the Government announced plans to introduce a National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism to pay tribute to those whose live...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCriminal Proceedings: AppealsMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond to the report of the UK Law Commission's Criminal Appeals consultation.
Answer: The Law Commission is currently reviewing the responses to its consultation, and we expect to receive the final report with recommendations by late 2026. Once we receive the report, the Government will carefully consider the findings and respond in due co...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Situation: South EastDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help reduce economic dependence on the South East of England.
Answer: Under the UK’s Industrial Strategy, the Department for Business and Trade is driving regional growth by supporting priority sectors and attracting investment. This includes working with partners to deliver Industrial Strategy Zones, which provide tax ince...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Wealth Fund: Northern IrelandTreasuryTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93668More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to WPQ 91913, did the dedicated director of the National Wealth Fund based in Northern Ireland meet with the Northern Ireland Executive (a) once, or (b) more than once, since December 2024.
Answer: Pursuant to WPQ 91913, in 2025 the National Wealth Fund’s Regional Director for Northern Ireland has met with the Northern Ireland Executive more than once to discuss investment opportunities.
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMutual SocietiesTreasuryTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93667More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she expects to receive the report on Mutuals from the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.
Answer: In line with the government’s manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutuals sector, the Chancellor announced measures to support the sector at Mansion House 2024. This included asking the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIncome TaxTreasuryTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93666More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what change in the number of people paying income tax at 40% does she estimate will take place between 2023 and 2028.
Answer: The number of people forecast to pay tax by marginal rate from 2023-24 to 2028-29 can be found in Table 3.19 in the OBR’s November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook – detailed forecast tables: receipts, linked below: https://obr.uk/download/november-2025-e...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSquirrels: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 20 November 2025 to WPQ 91307, whether she plans to reduce the number of grey squirrels and increase the number of red squirrels by the end of the current Par
Answer: To deliver against the statutory targets for biodiversity, in England, we are acting at scale to create, restore, manage, and protect wildlife-rich habitats, reduce pressures on biodiversity, and take targeted action for species including red squirrels. E...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Trust FundTreasuryTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93664More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps are being taken to inform young adults whose matured Child Trust Fund monies have not been claimed.
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. For example, HMRC has partne...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
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