Kate Osamor MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

Kinship Care: LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of introducing statutory paid leave for kinship carers on levels of recruitment and staff retention.
Answer: The Parental Leave and Pay Review is considering all parental leave and pay entitlements as well as the support available for those who do not currently qualify for existing protections, including kinship carers. This is an evidence-based Review and is ta...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Public Bodies: Living WageDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the proposals by the Living Wage Foundation, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of all publicly funded institutions paying staff the real living wage as calcula
Answer: The government is committed to creating an economy that delivers for working people and businesses alike. The National Living Wage is set by the government, following recommendations from the independent Low Pay Commission, which considers a range of fact...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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Maternity Leave: DiseasesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Parental Leave and Pay review is considering the ability for individuals with severe illness, such as cancer, to postpone maternity leave.
Answer: A cancer diagnosis is distressing at any stage of life, and especially for mothers on maternity leave, at a time that should be focused on recovery, bonding and family life.The Department of Health and Social Care’s National Cancer Plan sets out how peopl...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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Post Offices: Urban AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to support local post offices in the High Streets Strategy.
Answer: I refer the member for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill to the response I gave to UIN 125751 on 20 April.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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Kinship Care: Parental Leave and Parental PayDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Parental Leave and Pay review is considering an implementation of the statutory right to paid leave for kinship carers.
Answer: The Government’s Parental Leave and Pay Review will conclude in early 2027 with a set of findings which outline next steps for implementing any reforms.In addition to considering all current and upcoming parental leave and pay entitlements, the Review is ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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Self-employed: BillingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department's consultation entitled Late payments consultation: tackling poor payment practices, when he plans to publish his response to that consultation; and whether that respon
Answer: This Government will legislate to end the scourge of late payments, ensuring small businesses and the self-employed are paid on time. On 23rd October 2025 we concluded a 12-week public consultation on our legislative proposals. On 16th January 2026 we pub...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
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Night-time Economy: Edmonton and Winchmore HillDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the night-time economy in Edmonton and Winchmore Hill constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant pressures facing the night-time economy, including those in Edmonton and Winchmore Hill, and the Government is providing support through various measures to help ease these pressures. We’ve introduced permanently ...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
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Companies House: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether alternative non-digital methods of identity verification will be available for company directors following the rollout of mandatory identity verification via GOV.UK One Login from 18 November 2
Answer: Companies House is continuing to develop alternative options that will offer more support to individuals who are unable to verify their identities through the standard route. Further guidance will be issued but, in the meantime, Companies House is ensurin...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
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Electronic Government: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of compulsory identity verification via One Login on (a) small business owners and (b) people who are digitally excluded.
Answer: Identity verification creates a more reliable companies register. This supports small businesses that may have limited resources in due diligence, helping them grow. Verifying the identity of those who run or control companies also protects legitimate bus...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
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Department or topic	Published records
Cabinet Office	1
Department for Business and Trade	9
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Education	8
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	2
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	2
Department for Transport	7
Department for Work and Pensions	6
Department of Health and Social Care	14
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	23
Home Office	13
Ministry of Defence	1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	3
Ministry of Justice	3
Treasury	5

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