Iain Duncan Smith MP: written questions

Written questions

• GamblingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2703More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she plans to take to prevent gambling harms in the context of the findings of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain published on 25 July 2024.

  Answer: We are in the early stages of the new Government and are still considering the full range of gambling policy. The Government recognises the impact harmful gambling can have on individuals and their families and, as stated in its manifesto, the Government ...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

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• Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1904More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he intends to publish the Solar Roadmap report.

  Answer: The Government recently announced the re-establishment of the Solar Taskforce to bring together experts from across Government and industry. Publication of the Solar Roadmap will follow shortly and that will set out recommendations on how we and industry ...

  Answered 2 Aug 2024

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• Forced LabourHome OfficeTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1458More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department issues on whether products that have been made (a) entirely and (b) partially with forced labour should be sold in the UK.

  Answer: The Home Office does not provide guidance on whether specific products have been made entirely or partially with forced labour.The Government encourages businesses to monitor their supply chains with rigour, to uncover and remedy any instances of modern s...

  Answered 1 Aug 2024

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• Solar Power: XinjiangDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1457More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether it is his policy that solar arrays produced using polysilicon mined in Xinjiang province should not be used in the UK.

  Answer: No company in the UK should have forced labour in its supply chain. We will be working with colleagues across Government to tackle the issue of Uyghur forced labour in supply chains. We are also relaunching the Solar Taskforce, which will focus on identif...

  Answered 29 Jul 2024

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• Tax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 864More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will commission an independent review into the loan charge.

  Answer: The Chancellor and I know that the loan charge is a very important matter for many members and their constituents. We have been considering this matter since taking office and will provide an update in due course.

  Answered 25 Jul 2024

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• Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or BeliefForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 863More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to recommendation 6 of the Bishop of Truro's Independent Review of FCDO support for persecuted Christians, published in 2019, whether he plans to appoint a Spe

  Answer: This Government will champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. Envoy roles will be decided upon in due course. In the meantime, we will use the strength of our gl...

  Answered 30 Jul 2024

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