John Grady MP: written questions
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Written questions
Theatre: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110996More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on the amount of Theatre Tax Relief for Corporation Tax provided to Scottish Companies over the last two tax years.
Answer: Data on the amount of Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) paid to Scottish companies is held by HMRC on the basis of the company’s registered office address. The amount of TTR paid in relation to the last two complete tax years is as follows. 2021-22£2m2022-23£12m
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care ServicesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to provide support for small businesses in the Hair and Beauty sector.
Answer: Small businesses in the hair and beauty sector play an important role in supporting jobs, high streets and local economies. We've introduced permanently lower business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties and have provided £4.3bn to shield...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Petroleum Gas: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that drivers of liquefied petroleum gas autogas vehicles pay competitive prices.
Answer: Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices at forecourts reflect fixed and variable costs, including international traded prices, distribution, staff and other forecourt costs. Vehicles powered by LPG benefit from a reduced fuel duty rate of 28.88 pence per litre ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLegumes: AllergiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that food products include labels on pea and legume allergies.
Answer: There are a large number of potential food ingredients that may cause allergic reactions in sensitised individuals. The current 14 regulated allergens are recognised as the most common and potent allergens of public health concern across Europe. They must...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLebanon: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with international allies to secure a long-term ceasefire in Lebanon and encourage the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 November in response to Question 91653.
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAbandoned VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the DVLA is taking with local councils and police to remove abandoned vehicles (a) without road tax and (b) that are SORN registered from public roads.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) operates a comprehensive package of measures to tackle unlicensed vehicles. These range from automatic number plate recognition cameras, wheelclamping and the removal and impounding of unlicensed vehicles. Th...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBosnia and Herzegovina: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international counterparts to ensure the continued implementation of the Dayton Accords.
Answer: The UK is working closely with our international partners and parties across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement, rule of law and rights of all BiH citizens, including Bosniaks in Republika Srpska. In July, the Foreign Secret...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRepublika Srpska: Ethnic GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with international counterparts to ensure the protection of the rights of minority ethnic Bosniaks living in Republika Srpska.
Answer: The UK is working closely with our international partners and parties across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement, rule of law and rights of all BiH citizens, including Bosniaks in Republika Srpska. In July, the Foreign Secret...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Internet and TelecommunicationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to help ensure access to (a) the internet and (b) telecommunications by people in Afghanistan.
Answer: The Taliban's decision to shut down internet services from 29 September to 1 October was deeply concerning. It risked crippling Afghanistan's economy, causing significant issues with the delivery of vital UK aid, and cutting off vulnerable communities.The...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Women's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the UK is taking (a) on its own and (b) with international counterparts to improve the rights of Women and Girls in Afghanistan.
Answer: The Government condemns the Taliban's appalling repression of Afghan women and girls, and officials regularly raise those issues, and other priorities, most recently in July. In parallel, we continue to engage directly with a range of Afghans to inform an...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: International AssistanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international allies to help bring greater stability to Syria.
Answer: Alongside international allies, we have consistently advocated for an inclusive, representative political transition which respects the rights of all Syrians. This is essential for long-term stability and peace. The former Foreign Secretary discussed this...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLebanon: International AssistanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international allies to help bring greater stability to Lebanon.
Answer: The UK works with many international allies to support stability in Lebanon. In August, the UK supported the renewal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate alongside other international partners. The UK lobbied other UN Security Council ...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall BusinessesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 905254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his Department's SME strategy on the economy.
Answer: Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and crucial for the delivery of our Growth Mission. We will publish a new SME strategy later this year that will complement our Industrial and Trade Strategies as part of our approach to driving economic g...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
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