John Lamont MP: written questions
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Energy Supply: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) homes and (b) businesses in rural areas have adequate energy supplies during the implementation of Great Grid Upgrade infrastructure projects.
Answer: The transformation of our electricity network will increase capacity for users across GB. Investment under Ofgem’s next electricity distribution networks price control (2028-2033) will be informed by Regional Energy Strategic Plans, which will consider lo...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBiofuels and Heat Pumps: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of allocating levels of funding to support the increased use of (a) heat pumps and (b) wood pellets based on levels of CO2 reduction.
Answer: The Government will publish its carbon budget plan by October. This will set out the policy package to the end of Carbon Budget 6 in 2037 for all sectors of the economy, including the role of heat pumps and biomass (including wood pellets). The Boiler Upg...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBiofuels: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to encourage people living in rural areas to use wood pellets for fuel in their homes.
Answer: The government expects most off-gas grid and rural properties will ultimately transition to heat pumps as these are a proven technology which have been installed in high numbers in other countries. Under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, grants are available for...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the devolved Administrations on extending the remit for the commission into grooming gangs and child exploitation to include (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Northe
Answer: Whilst child protection is fully devolved in the UK and policing devolved except for Wales, all parts of the UK must work together to protect children and bring perpetrators to justice.The Independent Commission into group-based child sexual exploitation ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the remit for the commission into grooming gangs and child exploitation to (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Northern Ireland.
Answer: Whilst child protection is fully devolved in the UK and policing devolved except for Wales, all parts of the UK must work together to protect children and bring perpetrators to justice.The Independent Commission into group-based child sexual exploitation ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish government on the new commission into grooming gangs and child exploitation.
Answer: The sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs is a horrific crime, and vulnerable young people have been let down time and time again. This government is fully dedicated to delivering justice for all victims through a national inquiry, as was set ...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what (a) resources and (b) funding her Department will provide to the new commission into grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation.
Answer: The Government will resource the national inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation. Further details will be set out in due course.
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether there will be a limit on the number of local inquiries overseen by the new commission into grooming gangs and child exploitation.
Answer: An independent chair will determine the conduct and procedure of the inquiry. We will announce further details on the inquiry, including the appointment of an independent chair, in due course.
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordClothing: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to support UK (a) brands and (b) manufacturers with a potential influx of fast fashion, in the context of the UK-India trade deal.
Answer: Helping our world-class textiles industry extend its influence worldwide is important for our Plan for Change, with several businesses in the sector expressing support for our new trade deal with India.This agreement will mean increased choice for consume...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBiofuels: USADepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the bioethanol industry on the UK-US trade deal.
Answer: Whenever a trade agreement of any sort is agreed, there will be domestic impacts if our trading partners have requested further access to the UK market. That is the case for the agreement on bioethanol. Senior officials from the Department for Business an...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBiofuels: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the bioethanol industry on the UK-US trade deal.
Answer: Whenever a trade agreement of any sort is agreed, there will be domestic impacts if our trading partners have requested further access to the UK market. That is the case for the agreement on bioethanol. Senior officials from the Department for Business an...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWomenWomen and EqualitiesTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904023More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment the Government has made of the potential implications for its policies of the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: The Supreme Court’s ruling has brought clarity for women and single-sex service providers. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has already committed to supporting service providers with its updated statutory Code of Practice; the government will enga...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46807More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will consider a public procurement initiative to increase (a) production and (b) jobs growth for British (i) manufacturers and (ii) workers.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting British businesses and the products they produce, ensuring they have the best opportunities to win UK public contracts and deliver high-quality goods and services.Our new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPP...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to support British (a) brands and (b) manufacturers in the context of proposed US tariffs.
Answer: The UK Government is acutely aware of the potential impact that these proposed tariffs could have on British businesses. We are committed to ensuring that our brands and manufacturers are supported during this challenging period.On 13 April 2025, the Chan...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to facilitate the onshoring of production to the UK for British (a) brands and (b) manufacturers in the context of proposed US tariffs.
Answer: The UK Government is acutely aware of the potential impact that these proposed tariffs could have on British businesses. We are committed to ensuring that our brands and manufacturers are supported during this challenging period.On 13 April 2025, the Chan...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: FisheriesCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45088More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what meetings his Department has had with members of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Answer: I have met representatives of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation twice to discuss their interests in our fisheries relationship with the EU. The Scottish Fishermen's Federation is a member of the UK Domestic Advisory Group established under the Trade and...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHorticulture: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of import controls on horticulture businesses; and whether he plans to consider this impact in the context of proposals
Answer: Defra’s approach has been to design a modern border with a simplified but effective system of biosecurity controls to contribute to economic growth, minimising friction at the border, administrative burden to traders, and additional costs to consumers whi...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHorticulture: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) the border target operating model and (b) border control posts are adequately (i) resourced and (ii) equipped to ensure horticult
Answer: Checks at border control posts are handled by trained staff working to standard operating procedures, ensuring inspections are undertaken safely and efficiently. The Animal Plant and Health Agency plant health import inspection process is accredited to th...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Public ExpenditureScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what meetings he has had with Cabinet colleagues on increased Government defence spending in Scotland.
Answer: The Prime Minister has made it clear that we must strengthen our defence capabilities, which is why this Government has committed to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.Scotland’s world-class defence industry is well-positioned to meet the ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMarriage: RelativesScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will have discussions with the Scottish Government on the potential merits of banning first-cousin marriage in (a) Scotland and (b) the UK.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers and officials regularly engage with counterparts in the Scottish Government on issues that matter to the people of Scotland. We are aware that all aspects of weddings, including first cousin marriage, are important issues. The Sc...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFarming: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what he last met with representatives of the Scottish farming sector in Scotland.
Answer: Supporting Scottish farmers and crofters is a priority for this Government and my department regularly engages with the industry at Ministerial and official levels. Most recently, Minister McNeill delivered a keynote speech at the National Farmers’ Union ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSeafood: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he last met with representatives of the Scottish seafood sector in Scotland.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers regularly engage with a range of stakeholders from the sector. I spoke at a Seafood Scotland event in the House of Commons on 26 February. That same day, Minister McNeill met the Scottish Fisherman’s Federation as a follow up fro...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on infected blood compensation payments.
Answer: The UK Government is working closely with devolved governments and existing support schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Minister for the Cabinet Office met the Scottish Minister for Public Health on 3 March 2025 to discuss compensation pa...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLivestock: TaggingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of Scottish Government research on Ultra High Frequency electronic identification technology in l
Answer: The Government has yet to make a decision on which technology to adopt for electronic identification (EID) in cattle in England. To inform decision making, Defra is reviewing, testing and seeking feedback on the different EID technologies, including throu...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLivestock: TaggingScotland OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Scottish Government’s proposals to adopt Ultra High Frequency electronic identification technology for animals on farming in the rest of the UK.
Answer: Animal health and traceability policy is devolved. The Scottish Government has announced that it plans to adopt Ultra-High Frequency electronic identification (EID) in cattle. The UK and Welsh Governments have yet to make a decision on technology, whereas...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
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