Gregory Stafford MP: written questions 2025
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Mozambique: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Mozambique counterpart on reports of targeted attacks on Christians in Nampula; and what diplomatic steps she is taking with inte
Answer: The UK is aware of a series of attacks by Islamic State Mozambique in Nampula. Our High Commission in Mozambique, in coordination with international partners, regularly engages with authorities and religious leaders as well as peacebuilding and humanitari...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordADHD: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce waiting times for ADHD medication.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including providing access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment and tr...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordADHD: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of ADHD medication.
Answer: The Department has made substantial progress in improving the availability of medicines for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), working closely with industry and key stakeholders to resolve previous supply challenges. Through intensive work w...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: Domestic AbuseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to announce the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Grant for the 2026-27 financial year.
Answer: As announced in the Local Government Policy Statement on 20 November, found here, the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Grant will be worth at least £480 million over the 3 years from 2026/27 and the distribution will follow the existing allocation formul...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government has taken to ensure transparency and propriety in negotiating any financial settlement for Lord Mandelson following the withdrawal of his ambassador
Answer: The Department does not publish details of individuals' cases. Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if the Government will publish the terms or value of any financial settlement agreed in relation to Lord Mandelson’s cancelled appointment.
Answer: The Department does not publish details of individuals' cases. Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92372More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department provides on financial settlements for public appointments that are cancelled or withdrawn.
Answer: There are a wide variety of public appointments which are made by Ministers. A person appointed to such a position is an office holder, whose appointment is defined by the office itself, not a contract. An office holder’s terms of engagement will set out ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson will receive a financial settlement following the cancellation of his proposed five-year term as Ambassador to the United States.
Answer: The Department does not publish details of individuals' cases. Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: InfluenzaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the early flu season on corridor care, hospital capacity and patient outcomes.
Answer: We continue to monitor the impact of flu and the performance of hospitals over the winter months.The Department is continuing to take key steps to ensure the health service is prepared for the colder months. This includes taking actions to try and reduce ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of guidance issued to local planning authorities on the increase in housing delivery targets through revisions to the National Plannin
Answer: The revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 12 December 2024 includes a new Standard Method for assessing housing needs that is aligned to our Plan for Change milestone of building 1.5 million new safe and decent homes in England by the en...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTurkey: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Turkish counterpart on the expulsion of Christian foreign workers under national security legislation.
Answer: Freedom of religion or belief is a priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and a fundamental right that we regularly discuss with our Turkish counterparts. We will continue to urge respect for religious freedoms, which are essential ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91003More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to provide (a) additional support (b) exemptions and (c) simplified alternatives for small businesses and landlords to comply with Making Tax Digital requirements without the need for sp
Answer: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be introduced from April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. It will be extended to those with income over £30,000 from April 2027 and for those with income over £20,000 in ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91002More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Government has made of the (a) costs, (b) administrative burdens, (c) the risk of being forced to close and (d) other impacts as a result of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax on sole traders and
Answer: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be introduced from April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. It will be extended to those with income over £30,000 from April 2027 and for those with income over £20,000 in ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSelf-assessmentTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91001More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the Government will make an assessment of the potential merits of retaining the option for small low-income businesses and landlords to continue submitting an annual Self Assessment Tax Return on paper instead of
Answer: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be introduced from April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. It will be extended to those with income over £30,000 from April 2027 and for those with income over £20,000 in ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90577More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a lower business rates multiplier for pubs on levels of investment.
Answer: The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.In April 2026, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordXinjiang: UyghursForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on the targeting of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to question 70115.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSocialist Workers PartyHome OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the compatibility of the Socialist Workers Party with the criteria for proscription.
Answer: To proscribe an organisation the Home Secretary must have a reasonable belief that it is currently concerned in terrorism, and it must be necessary and proportionate to do so. This means the organisation participates or commits; prepares for; promotes, en...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Infrastructure Levy: WaverleyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of levels of Community Infrastructure Levy in the Borough of Waverley on the supply of new (a) residential and (b) commercial
Answer: My Department has made no such an assessment.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87200More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans her Department has to review the future of the fuel duty freeze.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut and cancelling the planned increase in line with inflation for 2025/26. The temporary 5p cut is scheduled to expire in ...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87199More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact on household costs in the event that the freeze on fuel duty is lifted in the November budget.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut and cancelling the planned increase in line with inflation for 2025/26. The temporary 5p cut is scheduled to expire in ...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to ensure the Curriculum review includes a focus on practical financial skills.
Answer: The Curriculum and Assessment Review's final report was published on 5 November. As part of its focus on preparing learners for a changing world, the Review has recommended updating or strengthening five areas of applied knowledge: financial literacy, med...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to implement the same rules on (a) binding contracts and (b) upfront information in property transactions as are in place in Scotland.
Answer: On 6 October 2025, the government published two consultations outlining reform proposals to transform home buying and selling. They can be found on gov.uk here and here. The consultations include proposals to require sellers and estate agents to provide u...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: InternetTreasuryTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86974More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Government has made of the effect on rural and elderly populations of increasing reliance on online banking.
Answer: The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and rural areas and is committed to championing sufficient access, including for older and digitally excluded customers. This is why the Government is working c...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBanks: ClosuresTreasuryTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86973More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to require banks to maintain (a) Post Office facilities, (b) local banking hubs and (c) alternative physical banking services such when branches are closed.
Answer: The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and rural areas and is committed to championing sufficient access, including for older and digitally excluded customers. This is why the Government is working c...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLloyds Bank: ClosuresTreasuryTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86972More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what measures are in place to protect older and non-digital customers from losing access to in-person banking following Lloyds Bank branch closures.
Answer: The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and rural areas and is committed to championing sufficient access, including for older and digitally excluded customers. This is why the Government is working c...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
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