James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025
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Fire and Rescue Services: Workplace PensionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when Category 1 claimants of the Firefighters pension, who moved from retained to wholetime service between April 2000 and April 2006, can expect a final decision on pension aggr
Answer: My department understands that the delays in addressing pension aggregation for some scheme members with both retained and wholetime service may be frustrating. The matter is currently subject to litigation, and we will provide an update on the position a...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Workplace PensionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress his Department has made in resolving the pension aggregation issue affecting firefighters who transferred from retained to wholetime service following the 2018 lega
Answer: My department understands that the delays in addressing pension aggregation for some scheme members with both retained and wholetime service may be frustrating. The matter is currently subject to litigation, and we will provide an update on the position a...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to decrease levels of homelessness across the country.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 86837 on 10 November 2025.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCountryside: FiresDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many hectares of the English countryside have been burnt by wildfires in the last twelve months; and what the cost was in terms of (a) fighting the fires, (b) loss of economic acti
Answer: Defra does not hold details on how many hectares of the English countryside have been burnt by wildfires in the last twelve months.MHCLG is responsible for fire policy and operations.
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she expects Ofcom to review Physical Infrastructure Access pricing in the Telecoms Access Review.
Answer: As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) product.My officials are regularly engaging with Ofcom, including...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on the impact Physical Infrastructure Access costs have on the deployment of fibre optic broadband in rural areas.
Answer: As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) product.My officials are regularly engaging with Ofcom, including...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to include recommendations relating to Passive Infrastructure Access pricing structures in the next Statement of Strategic Priorities to Ofcom.
Answer: We recognise competition is key to promote investment and will help ensure low prices and more choice for consumers in the long term. As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed te...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: CompetitionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to support fair competition in the broadband market between national ISPs and alternative network operators in rural areas.
Answer: Under the Communications Act 2003, Ofcom’s principal duty is to further the interests of citizens and consumers, where appropriate by promoting competition.In July, we published a consultation on a draft updated Statement of Strategic Priorities to Ofcom ...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South SuffolkDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of changes to Passive Infrastructure Access pricing models on private and public investment in rural broadband i
Answer: We recognise competition is key to promote investment and will help ensure low prices and more choice for consumers in the long term. As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed te...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an assessment of using the Price Per Premise model rather than the Passive Infrastructure Access model with regard to rural broadband infrastructure pricing.
Answer: We recognise competition is key to promote investment and will help ensure low prices and more choice for consumers in the long term. As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed te...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has considered recommending changes to Ofcom’s Passive Infrastructure Access pricing structure as part of the Telecoms Access Review.
Answer: We recognise competition is key to promote investment and will help ensure low prices and more choice for consumers in the long term. As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed te...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South SuffolkDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support investment in rural gigabit broadband networks in South Suffolk.
Answer: Project Gigabit is the government’s programme to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to UK premises that are not included in suppliers' commercial plans.As part of Project Gigabit, CityFibre is delivering a contract across Suffolk. This contract currently i...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South SuffolkDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an assessment of the impact of current Passive Infrastructure Access pricing models on private investment in rural broadband infrastructure in South Suffolk.
Answer: We recognise competition is key to promote investment and will help ensure low prices and more choice for consumers in the long term. As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed te...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South SuffolkDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with Ofcom on the economic viability of rural broadband in South Suffolk using Openreach’s Passive Infrastructure Access.
Answer: We recognise competition is key to promote investment and will help ensure low prices and more choice for consumers in the long term. As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed te...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95111More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to maintain the current 5 pence per litre fuel duty cut and freeze on Vehicle Excise Duty to support businesses operating in and around the Port of Felixstowe.
Answer: At Budget 2025, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut until the end of August 2026. Rates will then gradually return to previous levels. The planned increase in line with inflation...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95110More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an estimate of the potential revenue effect to the public purse of increasing the Small Business Rates Relief threshold from £12,000 to £17,000 in 2026.
Answer: Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) is available to businesses with a single property below a set RV. Eligible property under £12,000 will receive 100 per cent relief, which means around a third of properties in England pay no business rates at all. There i...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95109More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the effect of the increase in employers National Insurance Contributions on small pubs.
Answer: The government published a Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) which set out the impact of the changes, including for businesses, to employer NICs alongside the introduction of the Bill. The Government decided to protect the smallest businesses from th...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95108More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her department plans to review the Small Business Rates Relief threshold in line with inflation.
Answer: Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) is available to businesses with a single property below a set RV. Eligible property under £12,000 will receive 100 per cent relief, which means around a third of properties in England pay no business rates at all. There i...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95107More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of rising rateable values from April 2026 on small community pubs currently exempt from Business Rates through Small Business Rates Relief.
Answer: If a business only occupies one property, and the property’s rateable value (RV) is lower than £12,000 from 2026, it will be eligible for 100% Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) and will pay nothing in business rates. SBRR is also available if RV is betwee...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Postal ServicesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with Royal Mail to ensure that (a) the NHS barcode system is fully operational and that (b) NHS bodies understand how to implement it effectively.
Answer: The Government supports the measures being taken to ensure important communications from the NHS reach households on time and we encourage NHS bodies to make use of this service. I recently met Alistair Cochrane, CEO of Royal Mail, and Martin Seidenberg, ...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: South SuffolkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to take steps to digitise communications with NHS patients; and if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of doing so on vulnerable people in South Suffolk constituency
Answer: The Department is taking steps to digitise communications with National Health Service patients through the NHS App. The app already allows patients to book, move and cancel their appointments, and communicate with their health team, as well as order repe...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 26 November 2025 on Ajax Programme Update, HCWS 1099, on what evidential basis his Department declared Initial Operating Capability for the Ajax programme in November 20
Answer: I announced Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the Armoured Cavalry Programme (commonly known as Ajax) on 5 November 2025. As safety is the top priority for the Ministerial Team, prior to Ajax IOC being announced, the Minister for Defence Readiness an...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Postal ServicesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his department is taking to help ensure that Royal Mail provide timely and reliable delivery of NHS appointment letters to patients in rural constituencies.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of timely delivery of NHS appointment letters, particularly for patients in rural areas. Royal Mail is required under the Universal Service Obligation to deliver priority letters six days a week to every UK address...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Local Authorities in Suffolk on taking steps to help increase the take up of NHS Health Checks in the county.
Answer: Regional cardiovascular disease leads and regional directors hold discussions with local authorities, including in Suffolk, regarding NHS Health Check performance and steps to increase uptake of the programme.The Suffolk General Practice Federation and Pu...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: South SuffolkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to reduce the rates of cardiovascular disease in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to reducing premature mortality from heart disease and stroke by 25% in the next 10 years. To accelerate progress on this mission and tackle unwarranted variation across the country, we will publish a cardiovascular disease (CV...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
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