Gregory Campbell MP: written questions 2026
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Motor 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
Original Parliament recordIndia: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her Indian counterpart on the case of the three Baptist pastors shot dead in the State of Manipur on 13 May.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave him on 1 June in response to Question 2730.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTake-away Food: VATTreasuryTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7368More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of differing VAT policies for dine-in establishments and takeaway-only premises on small takeaway food businesses in coastal and tourist areas, including those in
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s second largest tax, forecast to raise £189 billion in 2026/27. Hot takeaway food is subject to the 20 per cent standard rate of ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInvestment Zones: Northern IrelandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will have discussions with the the Northern Ireland Executive on ensuring that the economic impact of the Northern Ireland Enhanced Investment Zone extends beyond the Great
Answer: I am pleased that the UK Government has worked closely with the Northern Ireland Executive to co-develop the Northern Ireland Enhanced Investment Zone to invest £150 million over the next 10 years to unlock around 1,000 jobs. Recognising the strengths of ...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordScience and Technology: GermanyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will set out the benefits derived from the UK-German Strategic Science and Technology Partnership to date.
Answer: The UK‑Germany Strategic Science and Technology Partnership was launched alongside the Kensington Treaty in July 2025 to accelerate the development of transformative technologies through closer UK-Germany collaboration. Early outcomes include £6 million j...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent reports of inadequate future personal pension provision; and what further steps he is taking to help increase personal pension
Answer: Ensuring current and future pensioners have adequate retirement income is a key priority for this Government. Despite the success of Automatic Enrolment in transforming workplace retirement saving with over 23 million employees participating in 2024, we k...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordConnect Fund: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Treasury on the potential merits of providing additional funding for the Connect Fund for the 2027-2029 period
Answer: The Connect Fund has achieved significant success, as evidenced by its oversubscription in every funding round held to date. Consequently, a total of 46 projects were supported through Rounds 1 and 2. To address this sustained demand, the Northern Ireland...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Small Modular ReactorsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what share of the UK's energy requirement does he estimate will be met through Advanced Modular Reactors by 2036.
Answer: HMG believes advanced nuclear technologies, including Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), could play an important role as a low-carbon energy source that would support a secure, affordable decarbonised energy system. AMRs have the potential to be less capit...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBBC: Political ImpartialityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to hold discussions with the new Director General of the BBC on (a) transparency and (b) impartiality in BBC reporting both domestically and internationally.
Answer: The BBC is a vital national institution, and as such, Ministers and Senior Officials regularly meet with BBC leadership to discuss a range of issues. The Secretary of State had an introductory meeting with Matt Brittin on 15 April 2026 where they discusse...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordKenya: EbolaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps have been taken to assist UK citizens who are currently in, or have recently visited Kenya regarding the spread of Ebola.
Answer: In relation to risks to the UK public, I refer the Hon Member to my statement to the House on 21 May (HCWS60), but I would also stress that there have been no confirmed cases in Kenya arising from the current Ebola outbreak. The Foreign Commonwealth &...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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