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Julian Smith MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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3 published records · newest first.

Written questions

  • Civil Proceedings: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901382More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on bringing forward legislative proposals on litigation funding agreements.

    Answer: Litigation funding helps level the playing field, enabling individuals and small businesses to pursue claims against well-resourced opponents. We are pursuing the earliest legislative vehicle to deliver reforms that mitigate the effects of PACCAR by resto...

    Answered 15 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Intestacy: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16410More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing time limits for making a claim on the estate of someone who has died intestate.

    Answer: There is no maximum time limit during which personal representatives must apply for a grant to administer an estate, or to distribute an estate after probate has been granted. The existing legal framework offers flexibility, accepting that the probate pro...

    Answered 15 Jul 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Intestacy: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16409More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help ensure the timely administration of estates when someone has died intestate.

    Answer: There is no maximum time limit during which personal representatives must apply for a grant to administer an estate, or to distribute an estate after probate has been granted. The existing legal framework offers flexibility, accepting that the probate pro...

    Answered 15 Jul 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listDepartment for Business and Trade: 3Department for Business and Trade3Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: 2Department for Digital, Culture…2Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 2Department for Energy Security …2Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 19Department for Environment, Foo…19Department for Work and Pensions: 3Department for Work and Pensions3Department of Health and Social Care: 32Department of Health and Social…32Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: 1Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel…1Home Office: 8Home Office8Ministry of Defence: 1Ministry of Defence1Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 1Ministry of Housing, Communitie…1Ministry of Justice: 3Ministry of Justice3Treasury: 4Treasury4
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.
Department or topicPublished records
Department for Business and Trade3
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport2
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs19
Department for Work and Pensions3
Department of Health and Social Care32
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office1
Home Office8
Ministry of Defence1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government1
Ministry of Justice3
Treasury4

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