Jim Shannon MP: written questions
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Apprentices: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support the 2025 Apprenticeship Action Plan launched by the Northern Ireland Minister for the Economy.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recently launched the Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal, which will deliver £50 million of defence investment in Northern Ireland over the next five financial years. Alongside the Defence Industrial Strategy, we have also launch...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the is taking to help ensure the security of Northern Ireland connected underseas cables against military and criminal risks.
Answer: Defence is committed to advancing HMG's work against hostile states and ensuring national security.The Ministry of Defence works with and supports other Government departments, including the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Depa...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that membership of cadet forces in Northern Ireland is supported.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the Cadet Forces across the whole of the UK, including Northern Ireland, recognising the significant benefits participation brings to young people and wider society. Cadets develop vital life skills such as self-d...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure research of veteran's mental health in Northern Ireland is undertaken.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans in Northern Ireland and across the UK, have easy access to support when and where they need it. In 2025, we awarded £300,000 to the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) to deliver their ‘Improving NI...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMigraine: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the level of inequality in access to migraine diagnosis and treatment among socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan explicitly states that the National Health Service will be designed to tackle health inequalities in access and outcomes, and will be a service equipped to narrow health inequalities, and address inequalities for specific populatio...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to tackle variations in access to specialist services in rural communities.
Answer: Highly specialised services are typically delivered in a small number of centres across England with experience and expertise in the management of rare diseases where caseloads are small and there is benefit from national coordination.As such it is more l...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to tackle geographical variations in accessing specialist services.
Answer: Highly specialised services are typically delivered in a small number of centres across England with experience and expertise in the management of rare diseases where caseloads are small and there is benefit from national coordination.As such it is more l...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMigraine: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including community pharmacies in the roll out of migraine services.
Answer: As part of minor illness consultations, pharmacists can already provide advice and recommend over-the-counter treatments for migraines. Pharmacists can also supply emergency medicines to patients already prescribed regular migraine medication as part of t...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support is available to local authorities to promote low-emission public transport initiatives.
Answer: The Department for Transport has given local transport authorities in England over £21bn in multi-year funding settlements to spend on local transport outcomes. This gives local transport authorities more flexibility to spend money according to their loca...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the availability of public charging points for electric vehicles in rural areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating the rollout of affordable and accessible charging infrastructure so that everyone, no matter where they live or work, can make the transition to an electric vehicle (EV). As of 1 May 2026, there are now over 120...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles.
Answer: The Government is investing £7.5 billion to support the transition to zero emission vehicles. This includes supporting the rollout of charging infrastructure and grants to help people and businesses buy electric cars, vans and trucks. The £2 billion Elect...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBatteries: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential for battery storage technologies to enhance grid stability.
Answer: Battery storage technologies play an important role in ensuring grid stability through balancing the power system in real time and have the potential to support grid stability through grid-forming capabilities, depending on the type of technology used and...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress has been made on the development of hydrogen infrastructure for industrial and domestic use.
Answer: Government is delivering projects to kickstart the UK hydrogen economy, with contract signings for successful projects from the first Hydrogen Allocation Round, and £500m confirmed for a hydrogen transport and storage network. The 10 Year Clean Energy Ind...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the UK’s energy import dependence, particularly for gas and electricity.
Answer: In 2025, the UK imported 43TWh of electricity, equivalent to 13% of gross UK electricity supply. This helped to reduce reliance on more expensive generation and lower overall system costs. In the same period, the UK exported 12TWh of electricity, enabling...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: WeatherDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure the resilience of the electricity grid against extreme weather events.
Answer: Energy Resilience is a top priority for Government. Government works continuously with industry to improve and maintain the resilience of energy infrastructure to a range of risks including extreme weather events. The Energy Resilience Group (ERG), which ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support is available to small and medium-sized businesses for the adoption of low-carbon technologies.
Answer: SMEs can access funding for low carbon technologies through schemes like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. We also encourage SMEs to visit the UK Business Climate Hub which provides advice to support SMEs to reduce costs and build resilience. It is run by the Br...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Business Premises and and Public BuildingsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential for solar energy installations in public and commercial buildings.
Answer: The Government recognises there is significant potential to deploy rooftop solar on public and commercial properties. As well as promoting rooftop solar for businesses, the Government is intensifying efforts to build renewables on the public estate. It is...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWind PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase the deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
Answer: The Government has launched its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which set out a detailed plan for achieving the target of clean power by 2030. The Government has secured a record 8.4GW of offshore wind in AR7, Europe’s biggest ever offshore wind auction - e...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: DebtsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with energy suppliers on the provision of debt relief schemes for vulnerable customers.
Answer: The Government is working closely with Ofgem, energy suppliers and consumer groups to develop a range of interventions to reduce energy debt and ensure consumers have access to effective debt advice.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel PovertyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of households at risk of fuel poverty in the current year.
Answer: The latest annual fuel poverty statistics, published in March 2026, project that an estimated 8.4% of households (2.13 million) in England are in fuel poverty in 2026, under the Low Income Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE) metric. These values are based on pr...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of rising domestic energy prices on low-income households.
Answer: The cost of living is the single biggest issue families are facing, and tackling affordability is this government’s number one priority. That is why the Chancellor has taken urgent action on the cost of living. On 30 January, we also announced the continu...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to digital services for claimants who are unable to use online platforms for Universal Credit applications and management.
Answer: Universal Credit is a digital-first service and our digital approach enables proactive communication with customers, including tailored prompts and support through their account, alongside personalised assistance from Work Coaches who can signpost to wide...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: DisqualificationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of benefit sanctions on the mental health of claimants receiving Universal Credit.
Answer: Work-related requirements are tailored to the claimant, taking into consideration their individual circumstances such as health conditions or caring responsibilities, so they are realistic and achievable. Any requirements must be agreed between the claima...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: DeductionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the number of benefit claimants experiencing deductions.
Answer: Deductions from Universal Credit help support customers to manage debts by paying the creditor directly from their benefit, for instance paying rent arrears to ensure the customer does not face eviction. The most effective way to reduce reliance on deduct...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing BenefitDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of housing support available through Housing Benefit.
Answer: Households in receipt of housing support living in the social rented sector have their eligible rent paid in full, unless the level of housing support is reduced because of their income or savings, contributions from non-dependants, or limited by the bene...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
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