Gregory Campbell MP: written questions
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Bomb 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
Original Parliament recordAlexei NavalnyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will raise at the United Nations the refusal by Russian authorities to allow an independent investigation into the death of Alexei Navalny.
Answer: The Government continues to call on the Russian authorities to allow a full and independent investigation into the circumstances of Alexei Navalny's death. On 7 October, the UK co-sponsored a resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council e...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving: Young PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to announce additional measures to support young and novice drivers.
Answer: We absolutely recognise that young people are disproportionately victims of tragic incidents on our roads and continue to tackle this through our THINK! campaign. We are considering other measures to address this and protect young and newly qualified driv...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 September 2025 to Question 75196, whether he expects the contract between GCAP International Government Organisation and Edgewing to be announced and operational by the end of 2025.
Answer: The first international Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) contract between the GCAP International Government Organisation and Edgewing is subject to ongoing Commercial Negotiations. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSurgical Mesh Implants: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects to receive the finalised report of the study into mesh complication surgery by the National Institute for Health and Care Research study.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the research delivery arm of the Department, funds and supports a range of research to support women’s health conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse.In May 2023 the NIHR commissioned a £1.6 ...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there were any stipulations regarding financial penalties if all 48 F - 35 fighter jets were not supplied by December 2025 in the original contract with Lockheed Martin.
Answer: The F-35 Joint Program Office orders aircraft for the F-35 Partner Nations through annual production contracts. The seven F-35B aircraft in production contract Lot 17 should have been delivered by the end of 2025. The Department anticipates four of those ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordConnect Fund: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 16 October 2025 to Question 81262 on Connect Fund: Northern Ireland, how many of the 24 applications to the Connect Fund were successful.
Answer: The Connect Fund has continued to receive a positive reaction from the voluntary and community sector and I am glad to see many innovative projects are already underway. In the August window, 24 applications were received with 11 of these subsequently awa...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOffice for Budget ResponsibilityTreasuryTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92519More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the next review and report on the work of the OBR be commissioned before the end of this Parliament.
Answer: The Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 states that the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) Non-executive committee must appoint a person or body at least once in every 5-year period to review and report on the OBR. The Chair of the OBR...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOffenders: Personal NamesHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether changes have taken place within the last twelve months that place additional restrictions on registered sex offender's ability to change their names.
Answer: The Government has introduced a series of measures to strengthen the management of registered sex offenders (RSOs) and prevent them from evading monitoring by changing their identities in the Crime and Policing Bill, which is currently at Committee stage ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Services: Northern IrelandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 November 2025 to Question 89387 on Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland, with whom consultations took place on the estimate of the proportion of veterinar
Answer: Following on from PQ 89387, our assessment that most products currently on the Northern Ireland will remain available is built on extensive assessment with industry stakeholders. In particular, we contacted all the Marketing Authorisation Holders that had...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
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