Harriet Cross MP: written questions
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Written questions
TrappingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps are she is taking to implement a ban on the use of snares in England; and when she expects to publish a timeline for this policy.
Answer: This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation and this included a commitment to bring an end to the use of snare traps in England. This was recently reaffirmed in the Government’s ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordParking Offences: Data ProtectionDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that data belonging to motorists who have incorrectly received a parking fine, either from a Council, Private Parking Companies, or any other parking provider, is not ret
Answer: The law allows vehicle keeper information to be released to local authorities and private parking companies to allow them to follow up alleged parking contraventions. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) provides the information as a first point...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Assistance Scheme and Pension Protection FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason the application of inflationary increases on pre-1997 defined benefit pension entitlements is limited to schemes within the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme; and w
Answer: The Government has brought forward legislation to introduce annual CPI-linked increases, capped at 2.5 per cent, on compensation payments from the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme based on pensions built up before 6 April 1997. Thes...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123012More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the compliance costs incurred by businesses to meet Making Tax Digital requirements to date for which the latest data is available.
Answer: HMRC’s published assessment of the potential impact of MTD for Income Tax on taxpayers joining from April 2026 is available at:Extension of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment to sole traders and landlords - GOV.UK
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has here department made of the adequacy of safeguards governing the release of motorists’ personal data by the DVLA to private parking companies; and what steps she is taking to ensure that dat
Answer: The law allows the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to release vehicle keeper details in certain limited circumstances, subject to appropriate safeguards. Organisations receiving this data must comply with their obligations under data protection...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122373More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much public money has been spent to date on the development and roll-out of Making Tax Digital; and what the projected total cost is for completing the programme.
Answer: Originally announced at Budget 2015, Making Tax Digital (MTD) supports UK businesses to transact digitally. It encourages timely and accurate record keeping, reducing the part of the tax gap caused by taxpayer error and failure to take reasonable care. T...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLife SciencesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the life sciences sector.
Answer: The Life Sciences Sector Plan, published in July 2025, launched a ten year programme to cement the UK’s position as a global life sciences leader. The Secretary of State is in regular contact with Cabinet colleagues, and we have strengthened the Office fo...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: FoodDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will consider the potential merits of including electricity-intensive food and drink manufacturers, such as distillers, in the scope of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme.
Answer: The Government recently closed a consultation on eligibility for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) where businesses were invited to share their views on the proposed methodology and an indicative list of eligible sectors. Decisions on e...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: Prices and ShortagesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department taking to support off-grid households to report (a) significant cost increases and (b) cancelled orders of domestic oil.
Answer: The Government is closely monitoring heating oil supply and price in light of the instability in the Middle East. We are engaging daily with industry to understand the drivers of recent price movements and order cancelations. My right hon. Friend the Secr...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTransgender People: PupilsWomen and EqualitiesTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908220More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on guidance to schools on children who are questioning their gender.
Answer: The Department engaged with the EHRC as a part of wider stakeholder engagement to inform our policy on gender questioning children. Guidance has now been published for consultation within Keeping children safe in education. Our guidance to schools and col...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Office (Accountability) BillMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill on the intelligence services.
Answer: The Bill will apply to all public authorities, including the intelligence services. At Second Reading of the Bill, the Prime Minister was clear that the duty of candour would need to apply in a particular way to the intelligence services to get the right ...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: RepaymentsTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107284More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of HM Revenue and Customs' processes for ensuring income tax rebate claims are processed on time; and what steps she has taken to reduce the backlog of unprocessed i
Answer: HMRC recognise that repayments are important for customers. They prioritise them and work hard to ensure they are processed as quickly and securely as possible. HMRC balance the provision of prompt payments to eligible customers with effective revenue pro...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: RepaymentsTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107283More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many outstanding income tax rebate claims does HM Revenue and Customs have; and how many of these claims have been outstanding for more than (a) one month, (b) three months, (c) six months and (d) 12 months.
Answer: HMRC recognise that repayments are important for customers. They prioritise them and work hard to ensure they are processed as quickly and securely as possible. HMRC balance the provision of prompt payments to eligible customers with effective revenue pro...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: RepaymentsTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107282More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is HM Revenue and Customs' average time for processing income tax rebate claims.
Answer: HMRC recognise that repayments are important for customers. They prioritise them and work hard to ensure they are processed as quickly and securely as possible. HMRC balance the provision of prompt payments to eligible customers with effective revenue pro...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: Trade AgreementsCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907415More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on future trade agreements.
Answer: Following the UK-EU Summit, we have started negotiations on a food and drink agreement, linking our Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) and we have concluded exploratory talks on an electricity agreement. While the Government is focused on delivering these ne...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104984More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made a comparative assessment of the impact of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty on (a) rural and (b) urban motorists.
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 electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104983More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she considered the recommendation on assessing the potential effect of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty on high-mileage drivers, including those in rural communities from the Transport Committee's report of Janu
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 electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104982More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she considered the Transport Committee's report of January 2022 on Road Pricing in the course of developing proposals for Electric Vehicle Excise Duty.
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 electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104981More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether rural proofing was applied to the development of proposals for Electric Vehicle Excise Duty.
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 electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of unionisation within the renewables industry on energy bills.
Answer: As set out in our Clean Energy Jobs Plan, trade unions working in partnership with government and industry will play a vital role in building the workforce to meet our clean energy ambitions. Hundreds of thousands of people could directly benefit from goo...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason the DVLA continues to rely on postal correspondence for medical driving licence assessments; and whether there are plans to modernise communication methods to allow applicants to communicate wit
Answer: The table below shows the average time the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) took to make a licensing decision in cases where a medical condition must be investigated:Financial YearWorking days2025/26 (to end of November)512024/25442023/2456 The ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many medical driving licence applications are currently outstanding for more than (a) 3 months, (b) 6 months and (c) 12 months.
Answer: The table below shows the average time the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) took to make a licensing decision in cases where a medical condition must be investigated:Financial YearWorking days2025/26 (to end of November)512024/25442023/2456 The ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time has been for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to process medical driving licence applications in each of the past three years; and what steps are being taken to reduce delay
Answer: The table below shows the average time the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) took to make a licensing decision in cases where a medical condition must be investigated:Financial YearWorking days2025/26 (to end of November)512024/25442023/2456 The ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: TaxationTreasuryTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96008More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the pay per mile charge for electric vehicles on sales of new i) battery electric cars and ii) plug-in hybrid cars.
Answer: The Government intends to create a fair motoring tax system while supporting the automotive industry and ensuring EVs remain an attractive choice for consumers. As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED)...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96007More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with oil and gas companies, industry representatives, supply chains and the energy sector on the impact of the Energy Profits Levy on the availability of investment and skilled workforce
Answer: The Chancellor and her Ministerial team have regular discussions with the oil and gas sector on a range of policy matters, including the Energy Profits Levy (EPL). The Energy Profits Levy (EPL) was introduced in 2022 by the previous government. The govern...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
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