John Milne MP: written questions
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Slaughterhouses: ClosuresDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of potential economic impact of the closure of small and medium-sized abattoirs on (a) farmers, (b) abattoir owners, (c) food producers and (d) consumers i
Answer: Small and medium abattoirs play an important role in supporting regional food systems, providing routes to market for local food producers, particularly for native and rare breeds, and sustaining diversity in the meat processing sector. The closure of sev...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Multiple SclerosisDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to question 98653, whether the Department will release the number of people with multiple sclerosis who are in the Work Related Activity Group.
Answer: There were fewer than five people with multiple sclerosis as their primary condition who were claiming contributory Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) in the Work Related Activity Group (WRAG) in May 2025. Statistical disclosure control has been appli...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Area CommitteesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish guidance for local authorities on the composition of Neighbourhood Area Committees.
Answer: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill brings a new requirement for local authorities to make appropriate governance arrangements for any neighbourhood area. The government will publish guidance to support the local authorities in the imple...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing independent Local Authority Designated Officers.
Answer: The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) plays a vital role in safeguarding children by overseeing the management of allegations made against adults who work with children in any capacity.The department is aware of proposals to introduce independent ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordExports: AmmunitionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department holds UK customs export data identifying shipments of live munitions, including bullets, exported from the United Kingdom to Israel in August 2025; and whether he plans to publis
Answer: DBT does not hold detailed shipment-level customs export data. For goods export data, you should refer to HMRC, who publish UK trade in goods statistics by partner country and product which can be found on www.uktradeinfo.com.Since September 2024, this Go...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Streets Illegality TaskforceHome OfficeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the High Streets Illegality Taskforce; and how she measures that effectiveness.
Answer: At the Autumn Budget 2025, the Chancellor announced the creation of a dedicated cross-government taskforce to tackle money laundering and associated criminality on our high streets.The Taskforce is currently being established. It will develop an intellige...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Seasonal WorkersHome OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what process will her Department follow in order to set the visa allocations under the Seasonal Worker Scheme beyond 2026; and what factors will be considered when tapering the allocation.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to supporting the UK Horticulture sector, but it is also important that the sector reduces its ongoing reliance on significant numbers of seasonal workers from overseas. Decisions on future allocations will take into account...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBeer and Public Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101133More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Valuation Office Agency on the application of business rates to pubs and breweries.
Answer: I have regular discussions with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), who are responsible for independently valuing properties.
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary DecorationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of adopting the unofficial Cold War Medal for UK veterans from the Cold War.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has no plans to adopt an unofficial medal in recognition of UK military service during the Cold War. In the UK, the granting of official Honours and Awards is made at the behest of His Majesty, The King who is advised by the ...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSlaughterhouses: Small BusinessesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the National Farmers’ Union on small and medium sized abattoirs.
Answer: Defra engages regularly with a number of key stakeholders, including the National Farmers’ Union, to discuss a wide range of farming issues which are important to both producers and processors. Defra officials continue to work closely with small and mediu...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaughterhouses: Small BusinessesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Food Standard Agency’s official control charges on the viability of small and medium sized abattoirs.
Answer: Information on the 2025/26 charge rates for official controls, or inspections, conducted in meat premises is available on the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) website at the following link:https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/charges-for-controls-in-m...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Facilities GrantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to grant local authorities powers to apply local means-testing policies to the Disabled Facilities Grant budget.
Answer: In England, we continue to fund the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) which is administered by local authorities. This grant helps eligible older and disabled people on low incomes to adapt their homes to make them safe and suitable for their needs. Practic...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the 20-year baseline for refugees on core protection routes for Hong Kongers (a) born after 1997 and (b) whose parents did not regist
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Trust FundMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 1 December 2025 to question 94597, what information his Department holds on the proportion of the 80,000 families affected by locked Child Trust Funds who will have gained access to thos
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold this information. Capacity to manage financial affairs is decision-specific and cannot be determined simply by reference to any disability or condition a person may have. Capacity can also fluctuate over time.Using th...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment and Support Allowance: Multiple SclerosisDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people with multiple sclerosis on contributory Employment and Support Allowance are in the (i) Support Group and (ii) Work-Related Activity Group.
Answer: The following table shows the volume of people with multiple sclerosis as their primary condition who were claiming contributory Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) by Work Related Activity Group (WRAG) and Support Group (SG) in May 2025. VolumeWRAG.....
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChild Trust FundMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his department has made of the key legal or administrative obstacles to solving the Locked Child Trust fund issue.
Answer: It is a longstanding common law principle that an adult requires legal authority to manage property belonging to another adult. This principle has existed long before Child Trust Funds and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and is crucial when the individual in...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Trust FundMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, without further legislation or guidance, what percentage of the 80,000 families affected by the Locked Child Trust Fund issue does the government expect to be able to access their funds within the next three year
Answer: It is a longstanding common law principle that an adult requires legal authority to manage property belonging to another adult. This principle has existed long before Child Trust Funds and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and is crucial when the individual in...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91267More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans maintain the five pence per litre fuel duty cut.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut and cancelling the planned increase in line with inflation for 2025/26. The temporary 5p cut is currently scheduled to ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of repealing S2(4) of the Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948 on NHS costs.
Answer: The rising costs of clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service in England are of great concern to the Government. Costs have more than doubled in the last 10 years and are forecast to continue rising, putting further pressure on NHS fi...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of claims for clinical negligence in each NHS Trust in the most recent period for which data is available.
Answer: NHS Resolution (NHSR) manages clinical negligence and other claims against the National Health Service in England. The table attached shows the number of clinical claims and incidents received in the 2024/25 financial year, broken down by NHS trust.The ta...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department have made of potential savings of the implementation of Fixed Recoverable Costs for clinical negligence claims valued up to (a) £25,000, (b) £100,000 and (c) £250,000.
Answer: The rising costs of clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service in England are of great concern to the Government. Costs have more than doubled in the last 10 years and are forecast to continue rising, putting further pressure on NHS fi...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) organisations and (b) individuals has David Lock KC had discussions with as part of his review into the legal costs of clinical negligence.
Answer: The rising costs of clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service in England are of great concern to the Government. Costs have more than doubled in the last 10 years and are forecast to continue rising, putting further pressure on NHS fi...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether David Lock KC’s review of the legal costs of clinical negligence will be published.
Answer: The rising costs of clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service in England are of great concern to the Government. Costs have more than doubled in the last 10 years and are forecast to continue rising, putting further pressure on NHS fi...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the Channel 4 Fact Check report entitled Value of UK arms imported by Israel, published on 29 September 2025.
Answer: The Channel 4 report focuses on imports of ammunition and munitions by Israel. The UK does not licence the export of any bombs or ammunition for use in military operations in Gaza or the West Bank. As Members will be aware, last year we suspended licences...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Vulnerable AdultsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the effectiveness of utilising shareable health data to help (a) fire and rescues services and (b) local authorities identify vulnerable residents.
Answer: The Department has not made a formal assessment of using health data in this way but is aware of exploratory work underway in the National Health Service, including in Greater Manchester. This year the Department is working to tackle the underlying barrie...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
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