Joshua Reynolds MP: written questions
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Trade Agreements: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the UK's potential financial exposure to Investor-State Dispute Settlement claims.
Answer: Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provides an independent means for investors to resolve disputes with states where they believe they have experienced arbitrary, discriminatory, or unfair treatment or expropriation without compensation. The Governm...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his policy is on including Investor-State Dispute Settlement provisions in trade agreements under negotiation; and whether such provisions are being proposed in negotiations with (a) India and (b)
Answer: The UK will draw on the full range of investment commitments and international best practice in our international investment agreements to promote growth, deliver our clean energy goals, and continue to uphold the UK’s right to regulate. Negotiations for ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that frontline call handling staff have (a) accurate and (b) up-to-date information on expected timelines for responses from (i) decision-making teams and (
Answer: There is clear guidance available to all staff regarding complaint handling and the expected timeframe for responding to complaints, which is accessible via the Department’s intranet. The Department aims to respond to complaints within 15 working days. Wh...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: International CooperationTreasuryTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86131More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her Department's priorities are for the forthcoming UN Tax Convention negotiations.
Answer: The UK is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective international tax cooperation, and has been actively engaging in negotiations at the UN over a future Framework Convention, including the recent informal sessions for t...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Access to Work scheme in supporting disabled people to (a) enter and (b) remain in employment; and what steps he is taking to (
Answer: Access to Work (AtW) is a demand-led, personalised discretionary grant which supports the recruitment and retention of disabled people in employment. The Scheme has been providing support for over 30 years. In 2024-2025, 61,670 people were approved for Ac...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBowel CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to introduce an (a) diagnostic protocol for bowel cancer in patients under 50 and (b) a mandatory referral for colonoscopy after two presentations of unresolv
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that people of all ages with symptoms of bowel cancer are diagnosed as quickly as possible. Clinicians should use their judgment in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance to ensu...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTechnical Excellence CollegesDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to announce (a) how many Technical Excellence Colleges there will be in each (i) sector and (ii) region and (b) other matters relating to Technical Excellence Colleges.
Answer: In August 2025, the department appointed 10 Technical Excellence Colleges (TECs) in construction, backed by £100 million in funding to deliver high-quality construction skills provision. The post-16 education and skills strategy white paper confirmed that...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordV-levelsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when her Department plans to publish further details on (a) how V Levels will align with (i) T Levels and (ii) A Levels in the post-16 qualification framework and (b) other matters relating to V Levels.
Answer: On 20 October 2025, the department set out plans to introduce V Levels, a third, vocational pathway at level 3. V Levels will sit alongside A levels and T Levels and will offer a vocational alternative to these academic and technical routes. We launched a...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: QualificationsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to provide guidance to education providers on the introduction of the new Technical Occupational Qualification in Social Care from September 2026.
Answer: For detailed information specific to individual qualifications, the department advises education providers to consult the relevant Awarding Organisation. These organisations are responsible for developing and delivering qualifications and will provide tai...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to expand the foundation apprenticeship scheme to include the (a) hospitality, (b) retails and (c) care sectors.
Answer: New foundation apprenticeships will give young people a route into careers in critical sectors, enabling them to earn a wage while developing vital skills.The first seven foundation apprenticeships, which launched in August, focused on industrial strategy...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGrowth and Skills LevyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish guidance on how businesses will be able to utilise the Growth and Skills Levy.
Answer: The government publishes information for businesses on the Growth and Skills offer, available here; Find training and employment schemes for your business - The Growth and Skills Levy.
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMineralsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications of China's restrictions on rare earth exports for trade policy; and what steps he is taking to diversify critical minerals import s
Answer: We are aware of China's changes to its export controls on rare earth elements. We are concerned about the potential impact of these measures on global supply chains. We are engaging with China’s Bureau of Industry, Security, Import and Export Control to s...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82619More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of extending the expensive car supplement to electric vehicles registered on the affordability of low-emission vehicles; and whether she plans to increase the thr
Answer: As set out at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will consider the merits of raising the threshold for zero emissions cars only at a future fiscal event. The government keeps all taxes and thresholds under review.
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMarriage: HumanismMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when the Government plans to implement the recommendations of the Law Commission’s 2022 report on weddings; and if it will legally recognise humanist marriages in the interim.
Answer: On 2 October, the Government announced its intention to reform weddings law in England and Wales when parliamentary time allows and plans to consult on the details of reform early next year. These reforms will allow for the first time non-religious belief...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal on (a) manufacturing jobs, (b) consumer prices, (c) business competitiveness and (d) costs to busin
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. The UK was the first country to secure such an agreement that removes tariffs for civil aerospace goods, and we remain the only country to have secured a 10% tariff for automotives within quot...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: TurkeyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help support small and medium-sized enterprises to prepare for new market access arising from free trade agreement negotiations with Turkey; and with how many bus
Answer: It is too soon to presume on the final outcomes of FTA negotiations with Türkiye but we have held two successful rounds of negotiations during which amongst other things both sides committed to a Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) chapter.During ou...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLeaseholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to (a) ensure that leaseholders whose leases are approaching the 80–85 year bracket are informed of the implications for lease extension costs and (b) colle
Answer: The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 includes provisions that will make it cheaper and easier for existing leaseholders to extend their lease or buy their freehold.As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 21 November 2024 (HCWS244),...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsTreasuryTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81034More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of defined benefit pension schemes for public sector workers on the public purse; and whether she plans to review the balance between defined benefit a
Answer: In line with the Independent Public Service Pensions Commission’s report in 2011, the Government’s central measure of the affordability of public service pensions is long-term public service pension spending as a share of GDP. In its Fiscal Risk and Susta...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMagistratesMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to introduce (a) long service (i) awards and (ii) medals and (b) additional forms of formal recognition to support the (A) retention and (B) morale of magistrates.
Answer: Magistrates are already recognised for their service through initiatives such as long service certificates, nominations for UK National Honours, and invitations to Royal Garden Parties. Ministers are actively considering options to further recognise the i...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMagistrates: RecruitmentMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to increase the recruitment of magistrates from (a) younger age groups and (b) ethnic minority communities.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice is committed to building a strong and sustainable magistracy that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. Marketing materials are specifically designed to attract younger and more ethnically diverse candidates, and the...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the cumulative impact of the rollout of digital street infrastructure on (a) public digital connectivity, (b) local amenity, and (c) complianc
Answer: As a result of commercial market and publicly funded rollout, over 88% of UK premises can now access gigabit-capable broadband, up from less than 10% in 2019. In their Connected Nations Spring update, published 8 May 2025, Ofcom reported that as of Januar...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Outdoor AdvertisingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate his Department has made of the average annual energy consumption of outdoor digital advertising screens installed in public spaces; and whether his Department has considered the
Answer: Ecodesign regulations for electronic displays, including outdoor screens, came into force on 1 March 2021. These set minimum energy performance standards aimed at improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The Department has not estimated the...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: Digital TechnologyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of (a) digital advertising screens, (b) digital telecommunications hubs and (c) other digital street infrastructure on (i) s
Answer: The advertisement control regime seeks to control the impact of advertisements by reference to their effect on amenity and public safety. Responsibility for the application of the legislation rests with local planning authorities and they are best placed ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of regional variations in the proportion of NHS Continuing Healthcare applications that are approved; and what steps he is taki
Answer: The Department works closely with NHS England to monitor levels of regional variation in eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). This includes NHS England implementing an operational assurance regime across regions which promotes accurate assessm...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDirect Marketing: Personal RecordsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that people can effectively exercise their legal right to object to the use of their personal data for direct marketing.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published information on the right to object to the processing of personal for the purpose of direct marketing here: Right to object | ICO.Anyone concerned about the handling of their personal data by any or...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
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