Gregory Campbell MP: written questions
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Road TrafficDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish the next National Road Traffic Projections.
Answer: The National Road Traffic Projections were last published in December 2022. The Department regularly reviews evidence and data on the drivers of travel demand and will publish an update in due course.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign Influence Registration SchemeHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to publish the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme Annual report before the July Parliamentary Summer recess this year.
Answer: The FIRS annual report will be laid in Parliament, as required by the National Security Act (2023).The annual report will set out, among other things, the number of registrations, the number of information notices issued, the number of persons charged wit...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTourism: Northern IrelandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many Trade Missions supporting Northern Ireland based businesses did VisitBritain and Tourism Ireland jointly fund in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: In 2024, VisitBritain and Tourism Ireland supported Northern Ireland by jointly funding three trade missions in Stockholm, Shanghai, and Frankfurt.In 2025, VisitBritain and Tourism Ireland supported Northern Ireland by jointly funding six trade missions; ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: GamblingCabinet OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11387More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 5304, what steps are being taken to improve data collection on the number of deaths where the primary cause was addiction to gambling.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 19th June is attached.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Import DutiesTreasuryTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11115More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to WPQ 7383, what the recently delivered improvements to the Duty Reimbursement Scheme are.
Answer: The Duty Reimbursement Scheme (DRS) was launched in 2023 and uptake has increased significantly over the last two years. In 2025 the value of claims paid has exceeded by five times the total paid from the scheme’s launch up to the end of 2024. HMRC made i...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: DebtsDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has set a target for an expected reduction in the level of student debt between now and 2029.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The projected outstanding student loan balance through to the 2073/74 financial year is available here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-sta...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlants: UK Internal TradeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her planned timetable is for the remaining high-risk plant species that are not currently supplied to Northern Ireland from Great Britain to be cleared for supplying.
Answer: Since January 2021 any plants listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 cannot be exported to the EU or moved to Northern Ireland without first undergoing a risk assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Defra has submitted risk assess...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStocks and Shares: USATreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10566More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will hold discussions with the London Stock Exchange on the Companies intending to launch an initial public offering on the New York Exchange rather than London.
Answer: It is a commercial decision for individual firms to decide where to list. The government has established the Listings Taskforce to ensure the UK attracts the best and brightest businesses from the UK and around the world, to list on UK markets.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLifelong Education: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to assist in expanding Life Long Learning, particularly among those post school leavers who are from more disadvantaged backgrounds.
Answer: The department is committed to support the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements to attend university, regardless of their background or where they live.We are introducing targeted, means-tested maintenance grants of up to £1,000 per year ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TechnologyDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2026 to Question 1157, whether he expects to publish proposals on the next steps for Emergency Lane Keeping Systems in vehicles before the end of 2026.
Answer: Further to my previous answer of 19 May 2026, officials are analysing consultation responses, including submissions from industry and other stakeholders. The Government expects to publish its response to the consultation, setting out next steps, by the en...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordKnowledge Transfer PartnershipsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to help ensure that Universities in Northern Ireland and Innovate UK are aware, and taking advantage of, the benefits that graduates in Northern Ireland can gain f
Answer: Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme we create in excess of 300 high quality opportunities for graduates each year. These develop their commercialisation skills and support businesses to innovate. In Northern Ireland, graduates from insti...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOral QuestionsLeader of the HouseTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10562More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, if he will issue guidance to Cabinet colleagues on preventing the tabling of identical questions on the Order Paper for Departmental question times.
Answer: The rules and guidance on tabling questions are a matter for the House.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: ResearchMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2026 to Question 128643, when he expects the academic Peer Review to conclude its findings and issue a Report.
Answer: The Peer Review process has been started, and we aim to conclude this towards the end of the year. Once reports have been finalised post-peer review, publication will commence.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: PayDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department held with representatives of Coastguard Rescue Officers before the recently announced changes to remuneration were made.
Answer: There has been significant engagement through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency with the Coastguard Rescue Service over the past few months leading up to and since the Court of Appeal judgement, on the implications for the service, and since the changes ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: PolygamyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households of one family unit where there is one husband and more than one wife as a result of ceremonies performed outside the UK have been in receipt of benefits in (a) 2023, (b) 2024, and (c
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 June 2026 to Question UIN 4348.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken with international partners to prevent Russian Shadow Fleet vessels utilising the re opening of the Straits of Hormuz.
Answer: The UK is working closely with international partners to address the challenge posed by Russia's "shadow fleet", including in key maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. This includes close coordination with Allies to monitor, track and, w...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9522More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what changes have been made in Capita's approach to existing and retired civil servants on pension problems since the commencement of the recovery plan.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Day: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has offered advice and support to the organisers of the Northern Ireland Armed Forces day celebrations to be held this year in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry on Saturday 20th June 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has provided advice and support to the organisers of Armed Forces Day through 38 Brigade, which is the military lead for the event. Defence assets, including the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, a Royal Navy P2000 patrol boat, a...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCoeliac Disease: Gluten-free FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will hold discussions with Coeliac UK on difficulties being encountered by coeliac sufferers as they have to buy gluten-free products which are more expensive than other similar non gluten fr
Answer: Ministers and officials regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand the challenges faced by people living with long-term conditions, including coeliac disease.The Government recognises the increased costs incurred by people with coeli...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9519More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much has been spent on the roll out of Making Tax Digital between its original inception and June 1st 2026.
Answer: I refer the honourable member to the answer provided in the response to PQ UIN 5601.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answers of 1 June 2026 to Question 2730 and 11 June 2026 to Question 7371, whether the topic of the three pastors shot dead in the State of Manipur on 13 May
Answer: I have no further update to provide the Hon Member beyond the previous responses referred to in his question. If and when there is anything more to report, I will let him know.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: ImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who arrived illegally in the UK have subsequently successfully applied for the right to remain within the last five years.
Answer: The Home Office publishes statistics on detected arrivals via illegal routes to the UK in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’. Data on initial decisions on asylum claims from small boat arrivals is published in table IER_D03 of the ‘Ille...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMaritime and Coastguard Agency: RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate numbers of personnel entering the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the context of recently announced changes to remuneration.
Answer: We deeply value and recognise the significant service Coastguard Rescue Officers provide along our coastline, and we will be supporting them during this transition. Where Coastguard Rescue Officers are unfortunately unable to continue, local teams will be...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of changes in the numbers of people in apprenticeships in (a) 2026 and (b) 2029.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. The government has committed a further £1 billion investment in young people, taking total additional investment into the Youth Guarantee and the Growth and Skills...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Import DutiesTreasuryTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7383More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has held with the Northern Ireland Office on the impact of upfront customs duty payments on Northern Ireland car retailers bringing vehicles into Northern Ireland, in the context of longer repaym
Answer: HMRC continues to support industry, including car retailers, to maximise the use of the facilitations under the Windsor Framework. The UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) can be used by authorised businesses to move eligible goods ‘not at risk’, without pay...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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