John Lamont MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Driving Tests: Scottish BordersDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time is for driving tests at (a) Hawick, (b) Galashiels, (c) Kelso, (d) Duns and (e) Berwick-On-Tweed test centres.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times. On the 23 April, the Secretary of State for Transport appeared before the Transport S...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Proceedings: Third Party FinancingMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department plans to bring forward legislative proposals to increase transparency on the (a) ownership and (b) control of litigation funders.
Answer: The Government recognises the critical role third-party litigation funding plays in access to justice. That is why we are committed to ensuring it works fairly for all.The Civil Justice Council published its comprehensive review of litigation funding in E...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Proceedings: Third Party FinancingMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of litigation funders (a) overriding and (b) challenging class representatives on claimant outcomes.
Answer: The Government recognises the critical role third-party litigation funding plays in access to justice. That is why we are committed to ensuring it works fairly for all.The Civil Justice Council published its comprehensive review of litigation funding in E...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Proceedings: Third Party FinancingMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of funder-led litigation on the civil justice system; and whether her Department plans to introduce safeguards.
Answer: The Government recognises the critical role third-party litigation funding plays in access to justice. That is why we are committed to ensuring it works fairly for all.The Civil Justice Council published its comprehensive review of litigation funding in E...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordClass Actions: Economic SituationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with (a) trade bodies and (c) businesses on the potential impact of class action lawsuits on levels of (a) inward investment and (b) economic growth.
Answer: I engage regularly with both stakeholders and my Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues, including how we can prioritise and encourage economic growth.The department’s remit is limited to collective actions brought in relation to competition issues....
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordClass Actions: Economic SituationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of class action lawsuits on levels of (a) inward investment and (b) economic growth.
Answer: I engage regularly with both stakeholders and my Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues, including how we can prioritise and encourage economic growth.The department’s remit is limited to collective actions brought in relation to competition issues....
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Proceedings: Legal CostsMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to introduce mandatory reporting on overseas funding used for third-party litigation.
Answer: The Government welcomes the Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding, which will help inform the approach to potential reforms. We are carefully considering the recommendations made in the review and will outline next steps in due course.
Answered 25 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Proceedings: Legal CostsMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure (a) her Department and (b) the UK legal system support attracting inward investment, in the context of the Civil Justice Council’s review of the litigation funding sector.
Answer: The Government welcomes the Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding, which will help inform the approach to potential reforms. We are carefully considering the recommendations made in the review and will outline next steps in due course.
Answered 25 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many small boats crossing the English Channel have been towed by French authorities into UK waters in each month from January 2022 to June 2025.
Answer: None.
Answered 4 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordPeople Smuggling: Organised CrimeHome OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her press release entitled New UK-French action to go after smuggler gangs, published 28 February 2025, how many of the 12 planned specialist intelligence officers to be part of the
Answer: Twelve.
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPeople Smuggling: Organised CrimeHome OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much of the funding allocated to support (a) joint working arrangements and (b) enforcement plans agreed with French Government on 27 February 2025 to tackle people smuggling gangs has been used.
Answer: As part of the UK-FR Joint Leaders’ Declaration, published on 23 March 2023, the United Kingdom has agreed to contribute €209m to reduce instances of irregular migration to the UK in the Financial Year 2025-26.
Answered 4 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordPeople Smuggling: Organised CrimeHome OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the (a) joint working arrangements and (b) enforcement plans to help tackle people smuggling gangs that were agreed with France on 27 February 2025
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the oral statement made to the House by the Home Secretary on 14 July.
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy 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
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