James Wild MP: written questions 2025
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Police: North West NorfolkHome OfficeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much funding her Department has allocated to local policing in North West Norfolk in the last 12 months.
Answer: Norfolk Police will receive up to £239.2 million in 2025-26, an increase of up to £16.5 million when compared to 2024-25.In addition to the funding announced at the settlement, the Home Office provided £1.3 million to Norfolk Police to help with the cost ...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: NorfolkHome OfficeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of police staffing levels in Norfolk.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this.All members of the police workforce play a v...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRivers: North West NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill on the protection of chalk streams in North West Norfolk constituency.
Answer: Chalk streams are incredible source of national pride. As one of Britain’s most nature rich habitats, they support some of our rarest wildlife – from chalk salmon to trout, they are home to beloved and endangered species. The Government recognises the imp...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRivers: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to implement the Chalk Stream Restoration Implementation Plan.
Answer: Chalk streams are embedded in our plan to reform the water sector. The Government has announced an ambitious programme of reforms to clean up our rivers, lakes, and seas for good. Our focus is now on delivering this revolution across the entire water sect...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLandfill Tax: Supply ChainsTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90968More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed Landfill Tax reforms on (a) the supply of UK-produced titanium dioxide and (b) the resilience of UK supply chains.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParliamentary Papers: SoftwareHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90918More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, when he expects the HousePapers mobile app to be replaced.
Answer: The HousePapers mobile app is being replaced by improved web apps for both Houses, offering a seamless way to access all parliamentary business papers on the go.The new web apps will operate on any device, including desktops, mobiles and tablets, and shou...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordA17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of grade separation to alleviate congestion at the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordA17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects to make a decision on proposals for improvements to the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn; and what the next stages are in the consideration of those proposals.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordA17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether funding has been allocated for improvements to the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordA17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for improvements to the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Economic GrowthDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to encourage economic growth in the (a) pubs and (b) hospitality sectors.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that hospitality businesses play in local communities and the economy. That’s why we’re investing £440,000 with Pub is The Hub to help rural pubs diversify, aiming to support rural communities, create new jobs and ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business ratesTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90383More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of her Department's planned changes to retail, hospitality, and leisure sector multipliers on the pub sector.
Answer: The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.In April 2026, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of regulatory costs on the pub sector.
Answer: The Government is committed to easing regulatory burdens for businesses like pubs in the UK, creating the space they need to grow, innovate and thrive. We work closely with the Hospitality Sector Council to improve the productivity and resilience of hospi...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89618More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has conducted an impact assessment on the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption for Landfill Tax on the (a) aggregates and (b) mineral products sectors.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89617More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on the number of (a) operating quarries in England and (b) people employed in the aggregates secto
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89616More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on revenue from the aggregates sector from (a) Corporation Tax and (b) other taxes.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89615More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on levels of cost of UK construction materials.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89614More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on the replenishment rate of permitted reserves of (a) crushed rock and (b) sand and gravel.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89613More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs on the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on (a) the cost of nature res
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ReviewsTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88860More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: As with all departments, HM Treasury undertook a line-by-line review of all activity within the Department.
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 June 2025 to Question 61225 on Department for Transport: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.To ensure consistency in approach, cross-government guidance set expec...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Public ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88858More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 61229 on Cabinet Office: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.To ensure consistency in approach, cross-government guidance set expec...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 61220 on Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the Government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61226 on Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as pa
Answer: The Zero Based Review covered all of RDEL spending which encompassed 75 lines of activity.
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61227 on Department for Business and Trade: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as part of the zero based
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.Through the zero-based review, the Department for Business and Trade c...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
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