Harriett Baldwin MP: written questions
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Hospices: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to continue the children's hospice grant beyond March 2026.
Answer: The Government wants a society where every child receives high-quality, compassionate care from diagnosis through to the end of life. Whilst the majority of palliative care and end of life care is provided by National Health Service staff and services, we...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPost Office: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how much funding has been allocated to the Post Office in each year of the 2025 Spending Review period.
Answer: The settlement following the Spending Review provides investment of over £500 million over the Parliament to modernise the Post Office, including £86 million from the Transformation Fund. This will allow the Post Office to implement its Strategic Transfor...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IndiaDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement on his Department.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) worked closely with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and other relevant departments to ensure that the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) supports the UK’s strategic objectives in sc...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IndiaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement on his Department.
Answer: We are delivering our Plan for Change by striking a new trade deal with the fastest-growing economy in the G20. This comprehensive deal is expected to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion, increase UK GDP by £4.8 billion, and boost wages by £2.2 bill...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IndiaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement on his Department.
Answer: The UK and Republic of India concluded talks on their free trade agreement (FTA) on 6 May.The FTA includes a standalone environment chapter that supports the UK’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission, transition to Net Zero and climate goals. It promotes trade...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help protect (a) jobs and (b) supply chains which are dependent on British Steel.
Answer: Steel is a priority for this Government. As shown with the passing of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act on 12 April, this Government will not hesitate to take unprecedented steps to safeguard the future of steelmaking in the UK, protecting jobs, n...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Steel: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether conditions were attached to the funding provided to British Steel to ensure (a) value for money and (b) long term sustainability.
Answer: Funding is provided to British Steel under the provisions of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act. This funding is supported by wider powers under the Act to ensure it results in the safe and continued operation of steelmaking. All funding released t...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Steel: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 and the £94 million announced to save the Scunthorpe plant and British Steel, how much further funding has been provided to British Stee
Answer: Funding of approximately £130m in total has been provided to British Steel to ensure continued operation of the blast furnaces.
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USAScotland OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on Scotland.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USAWales OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on Wales.
Answer: Within a year of coming into government, we have secured three new trade deals with India, the EU and the US. Our Trade Strategy is unambiguous in pursuing quicker, more practical deals that deliver a real impact for Welsh businesses. That is why we have ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USANorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on Northern Ireland.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USAMinistry of JusticeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on her Department.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USAMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on her Department.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Trade AgreementsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on his Department.
Answer: The landmark detail concluded with the US in May this year protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 jobs are supporte...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USAHome OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on her Department.
Answer: The Home Office always works closely with the Department for Business and Trade to assess the potential impact of trade agreements.
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on his Department.
Answer: On 16 June, this Government announced progress towards the implementation of the UK-US trade deal. This now includes tariff exemptions on UK aerospace and automobile industries. As set out in the Foreign Secretary's British Chambers of Commerce speech in ...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on her Department.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on her Department.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on her Department.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USACabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63571More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on his Department.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USAAttorney GeneralTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63570More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on her Department.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. This deal protects jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors - sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK. In addition, an estimated 260,000 job...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USATreasuryTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63569More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the fiscal impact of the US-UK trade deal.
Answer: On 8 May 2025, the Prime Minister and the President concluded a landmark economic deal between the United Kingdom and the United States. The deal was defined in the General Terms for the Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD). On 16 June, the Prime Minister and t...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USATreasuryTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63568More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the UK-US trade deal on financial services.
Answer: The US is our single largest financial services trading partner and relations are strong. As hosts of the top two global financial hubs, both nations benefit from deep, global financial markets and strong trade ties. The General Terms for the UK-US Econom...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFujitsu: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62954More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what new Government contracts have been awarded to Fujitsu since 5 July 2024; and what the value was of those contracts.
Answer: In January 2024, Fujitsu said it would withdraw from bidding for contracts with new Government customers until the Post Office Horizon inquiry concludes – and it would only bid for work with existing Government customers where it already has an existing c...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the value was of his Department's activities which (a) lapsed and (b)were cancelled as a result of the 2025 zero-based budget review.
Answer: DBT conducted a comprehensive zero-based review as part of SR25 to identify a range of savings and efficiencies, including agreeing bespoke technical efficiency targets and delivery plans for day-today budgets with the Office for Value or Money. Through t...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
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