Joshua Reynolds MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
MineralsDepartment 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
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what structures are in place within the NHS to (a) oversee and (b) manage financial efficiency in healthcare settings; and whether his Department has considered establishing a dedicated executive f
Answer: Financial efficiency within the National Health Service is managed primarily by integrated care boards (ICBs) and NHS trusts, which are responsible for local financial planning, budget control, and delivery of efficiency savings. Progress is monitored and...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRare DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence not having updated its methods on evaluating the wider societal costs of rar
Answer: There are no plans to introduce a separate evaluation process for orphan medicines. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes recommendations for the National Health Service on whether all new licensed medicines, including medicin...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOrphan DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to examine options for a separate evaluation process for orphan medicines claiming significant benefit over existing treatments.
Answer: There are no plans to introduce a separate evaluation process for orphan medicines. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes recommendations for the National Health Service on whether all new licensed medicines, including medicin...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOrphan Drugs: RegistrationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is taking to ensure transparency in the (a) operation and (b) maintenance of the UK orphan medicines register.
Answer: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care and regulates medicine, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK, with responsibility for ensuring medi...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNight-time Economy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81022More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support the night-time economy; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) VAT reductions, (b) business rates reform and (c) National Insurance threshold a
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of the night-time economy and the challenges faced by late-night venues. At the Autumn Budget, a package of measures was introduced to support the hospitality sector, including those operating at night. The Employm...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of UK defence readiness following recent Russian incursions in NATO airspace; and what steps he is taking to help ensure that (a) the UK and (b) its
Answer: The UK is committed to defending every inch of NATO territory, including our contribution of Typhoon jets to defend Polish airspace as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry. NATO is more united than ever as we continue to work closely to support Ukraine and defen...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHM Land Registry: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81020More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) reducing and (b) abolishing the (i) £7 fee for obtaining title information and (ii) other leaseholder
Answer: In line with my letter of 4 February 2025 to the HM Land Registry (HMLR) Board Chair, which can be found on gov.uk here, I would like to see HMLR fees support government objectives for investing in the accessibility and value of data, increasing the ease ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: Disclosure of InformationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to strengthen the collective rights of (a) leaseholders and (b) residents’ associations to (i) access information, (ii) influence management decisio
Answer: On 4 July, the government published a consultation on strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services. It can be found on gov.uk here. For an overview of the proposals set out in the consultation, I refer the hon. Member to the associated ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: Service ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that leaseholders’ reserve funds are (a) legally protected, (b) transparently accounted for and (c) subject to independent oversight
Answer: Landlords and managing agents are responsible for handling billions of pounds of service charge monies each year, including reserve fund monies. Service charge monies are legally protected since they must be held in trust and at a financial institution au...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHM Land Registry: LeaseholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of HM Land Registry providing registered leaseholders with an annual update of their (a) lease terms and (b) other relev
Answer: It is essential that leaseholders understand their rights and responsibilities and are able to access information regarding their leasehold arrangements.Leaseholders can view high level information on their lease on the title register or request an offici...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: ContractsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of requiring leasehold contracts to (a) include (i) a clear summary of the key terms and conditions and (ii) accessible web li
Answer: My Department has not carried out an assessment on this specific issue. It is essential that leaseholders understand their rights and responsibilities and are able to access information regarding their leasehold arrangements. Leaseholders can view high le...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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