Harriett Baldwin MP: written questions 2025
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Import Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what tariffs applied to steel exports to the United States of America on 9 July 2025.
Answer: Thanks to our trade deal with the US, the UK remains the only country to have avoided 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium. A 25% tariff continues to apply to UK steel exports. President Trump’s Executive Order on 3 June reconfirmed this will be removed onc...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPre-school EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Oral Statement of 7 July 2025 on Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life, Official Report, column 680, what steps she plans to take to help support (a) babies and (b) parents in each of
Answer: The department’s strategy, ‘Giving every child the best start in life’ set out that we will spend close to £1.5 billion over the next three years on improving family services and early years education.Over the next three years, the department will provide...
Answered 1 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordIndustryDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made on the potential impact of the accelerated Trade Strategy timetable on business planning.
Answer: The Government published its Trade Strategy on 26 June which was positively received by business. The Government will work closely with stakeholders on the implementation of the strategy, to ensure that resources are prioritised to deliver on key commitme...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Export Finance: Small BusinessesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that the UK Export Finance expansion reaches small businesses.
Answer: Recognising the impact of the support it offers, the government recently increased UK Export Finance’s maximum commitment limit to £80 billion, enabling it to expand its finance support for UK businesses of all sizes.In 2023 to 2024, 88% of the businesses...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights BillDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the document entitled Implementing the Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap, published on 1 July 2025, whether his Department plans to publish a cost-benefit analysis of the phased impleme
Answer: My department has published a set of Impact Assessments that provide a comprehensive analysis on the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This analysis is available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessmentsThis r...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Union Act 2016Department for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to paragraph 7 of the document entitled Implementing the Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap, published on 1 July 2025, what criteria his Department plans to use to determine which provision
Answer: Clause 156 of the Employment Rights Bill sets out the clauses of the Bill, which repeal various provisions of the Trade Union Act 2016, that will be repealed two months following Royal Assent. Commencement dates for remaining clauses that repeal provision...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade of 1 July 2025 in the debate on Hospitality Sector, Official Report, column 81WH, when he pl
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is working across Government to review the recommendations put forward in the licensing taskforce report. This review is currently being finalised, we plan to publish the report alongside the Government’s response thi...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade of 1 July 2025 in the debate on Hospitality Sector, Official Report, column 81WH, if he will
Answer: The taskforce was co-chaired by Nick Mackenzie, Chair of the British Beer & Pub Association and CEO of Greene King, one of the UK’s leading pub retailers and brewers, and I as Minister for Services, Small Business and Exports. Other members include in...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade of 1 July 2025 in the debate on Hospitality Sector, Official Report, column 81WH, what the m
Answer: The Taskforce Terms of Reference and membership is published: Terms of Reference and taskforce member list - GOV.UK
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: 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
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