Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions 2026
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NHS: Facilities AgreementsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to pages 92 and 96 respectively of NHS England's annual report and accounts 2024-25 and 2023-24, if he will set out the business case for the increase in (a) facility time headcount
Answer: The increased facility time in 2024/25 noted in NHS England’s Annual Report and Accounts was due to NHS England undergoing organisational change. This followed the transfers of Health Education England and NHS Digital into NHS England, which required form...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: City of Sanctuary UKDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 24 November 2025 to Question 90801 on NHS Trusts: City of Sanctuary UK, what support and engagement his Department, including NHS England, has given to City of Sanctuary.
Answer: After reasonable checks, neither the Department or NHS England have given any formal support or engagement to the City of Sanctuary.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLow Alcohol Drinks: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2025 to Question 92263 on Low Alcohol Drinks: Children, if he will cite the sources and titles of the evidence.
Answer: The effect of the growing no and low alcohol products market on alcohol consumption and public health is still emerging. The World Health Organization’s 2023 report A Public Health Perspective on zero-and low alcohol beverages consolidated the available s...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLow Alcohol Drinks: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2025 to Question 92263 on Low Alcohol Drinks: Children, what research his Department has conducted and assessed on the potential impact of the consumption of n
Answer: The effect of the growing no and low alcohol products market on alcohol consumption and public health is still emerging. The World Health Organization’s 2023 report A Public Health Perspective on zero-and low alcohol beverages consolidated the available s...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Unions: EqualityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November 2025 to Question 91039 on Trade Unions: Equality, how many (a) chairs and (b) committee members are entitled to use their work time for network activity; and w
Answer: The Department advises that up to three individuals per network, including chairs, co-chairs and committee members, may receive a 10% work time allocation for network activity, with line manager agreement. The Department has eight recognised diversity net...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Energy System Operator: Workplace PensionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2025 to Question 105926 on National Energy System Operator: Workplace Pensions, what the name is of the defined contribution pension scheme operated by Le
Answer: National Energy System Operator (NESO) is an operationally independent public body and manages their own pension arrangements. The Department does not hold detailed information on NESO’s defined contribution pension scheme. There is some information avail...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether equality, diversity and inclusion requirements have been included in the Clean Energy Jobs Plan.
Answer: Equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to the Clean Energy Jobs Plan. The government is working with trade unions and industry to ensure clean energy jobs are well paid, safe, and accessible to all. An industry-led Social Inclusion Forum chaired b...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Facilities AgreementsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to page 91 of his Department’s Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25, published on 15 September 2025, HC 1274, when he approved the expenditure on trade union activities from faci
Answer: Transformation work is primarily focused on reshaping the department to ensure we are on track to meet our Mission priorities and capitalising on digital opportunities to maximise efficiency. The specific nature of trade union activity is managed and reco...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of potential impact of the Warm Homes Discount on the cost of an average (a) gas and (b) electricity for a household that does not receive the Warm Homes Discount.
Answer: The estimates are published in Ofgem’s Annex 4 (policy cost allowance methodology - https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-11/Annex-4-policy-cost-allowance-methodology-v1.22.xlsx).
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCommissioner for Public Appointments: CorrespondenceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2026 to Question 107375 on Public Appointments Commissioner: Correspondence, whether Nita Clarke made a declaration of political activity.
Answer: Nika Clarke OBE declared political activity for the Labour Party. This was declared at the time of announcement in line with Appointments guidance.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2026 to Question 106743 on DBT: Public Appointments, who declared political activity; and what the political activity was in each case.
Answer: The following six Direct Ministerial Appointees declared political activity:1. Nita Clarke - Departmental Board - (Labour Party)2. Paul Lindley OBE - Board of Trade Advisers (Labour Party)3. Mike Soutar - Board of Trade Advisers (Labour Party)4. Kate Bell...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Official HospitalityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2026 to Question 107046 on DBT: Official Hospitality, how the hosting of the reception at the offices of FGS Global on 23 June 2025 will be declared in the Departme
Answer: The Department for Business of Trade did not make a direct financial contribution to FGS Global in respect of the reception held at their premises on 23 June 2025. The total cost to DBT for the event, standing at £10,074.14 and comprising third-party cost...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPricesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Government plans to introduce income-based pricing of regulated (a) utilities and (b) merit goods.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has no plans to introduce universal income-based pricing for all regulated utilities or merit goods.Across both regulated utilities and merit goods, the Government aims to enhance fairness, reduce inequality, an...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Business BankDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, which financial institutions does the British Business Bank use for its (a) corporate banking and (b) staff pension fund.
Answer: The financial institution that provides British Business Bank plc with corporate banking services is NatWest. Bank accounts are held within the Government Banking Service.The British Business Bank’s workplace pension scheme is provided through Aegon.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality IndustryTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113801More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential cumulative impact of changes to (a) the Minimum Wage, (b) employer National Insurance, (c) Business Rates and (d) lack of uprating to VAT thresholds on micro-busin
Answer: The Government recognises the important contribution that micro-businesses in the hospitality sector make to local communities, the high street and the wider economy. The potential impacts of changes on this sector are carefully considered as part of poli...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOfcom: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2026 to Question 110421 on Ofcom: Public Appointments, for what reason the competition was extended.
Answer: The window for applications was extended in order to ensure that the competition attracted a strong and diverse field of candidates and to maximise the number of high‑quality applications for the role.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Tower HamletsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 6 February 2026 to Question 109257 on Chinese Embassy: Construction, and with reference to page 11 of the Government’s Cyber Action Plan, published on 6 Januar
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring the security and resilience of the UK’s telecommunications infrastructure.The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 introduced a robust security framework, requiring public telecoms providers to identify, reduce an...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTelephone Exchanges: Tower HamletsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Pursuant to the answer of 5 November 2025, to Question 85833, on Telephone Exchanges: Tower Hamlets, whether she has had discussions with BT Openreach on the potential closure or reloca
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring the security and resilience of the UK’s telecommunications infrastructure.The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 introduced a robust security framework, requiring public telecoms providers to identify, reduce an...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: SecurityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to protect the security of onshore telecommunication cables within Great Britain.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring the security and resilience of the UK’s telecommunications infrastructure.As the lead government department for telecoms, DSIT is responsible for developing policies, including legislation, to help ensure the securi...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with the US Government on that Government's funding of UK think tanks and charities.
Answer: Ministers and officials in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are in constant discussion with their US counterparts across a wide range of issues.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 30 January 2025 to Question 24250 on Lord Mandelson, whether Lord Mandelson declared membership of any third party organisations in his declaration
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12 February, the Written Ministerial Statement in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, and Oral Statement on the 23 February which set ou...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson used a non-corporate email address for government business whilst Ambassador.to the United States.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 February in response to Question 110419.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many Notes Verbale have been issued to foreign governments and supranational organisations since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The requested information is held on a number of different systems across the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and could only be collated for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Chines Government made representation to her Department, outside of the planning process, on permissions for the proposed Chinese Embassy.
Answer: As the Hon Member knows, the decision on the planning application was made by the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government independent from the rest of Government in line with his quasi-judicial role.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 101764 on Diplomatic Service, if she will publish the (a) manuals, (b) desk notes and (c) other guidance which outline t
Answer: The Civil Service Code and the Civil Service Management Code are already publicly-available on GOV.UK.
Answered 5 Mar 2026
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