Harriet Cross MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
British 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
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