Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions
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Journalism: ProtectionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the written statement of 23 February 2026, HCWS1342, on Media Freedom Coalition, if she will take steps to protect British journalists from being (a) harass
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the continuing absence of an apology from the leader of his party for her public attacks on the journalist Nadine White in January 2021, which led to extensive online harassment and abuse directed at Ms White, and which was conde...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 25 February 2026 to Question 113793 on Diplomatic Service, how many Notes Verbale have been issued to China since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he references in his question.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSyria: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has received representations from Inter Mediate on removing sanctions against Syria.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 3 June 2025 to Question 52690.
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what interests Jonathan Powell declared whilst he was Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on BIOT negotiations.
Answer: There are established mechanisms in place for the management of interests. In line with long-standing practice, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not comment on individual cases.
Answered 10 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister's Chief of Staff: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119939More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to appoint a permanent Chief of Staff.
Answer: A complete list of Special Advisers is published on an annual basis in the Special Advisers Annual Report. It would not be appropriate to comment on individual staffing matters.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPravind JugnauthCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119938More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Jonathan Powell attended the meeting between the Prime Minister and Pravind Jugnauth on 23 July 2024.
Answer: The meeting between the Prime Minister and Pravind Jugnauth was before Jonathan Powell’s appointment as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Budget: ContributionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK-EU Summit - Common Understanding, published on 22 December 2025, whether he expects the UK to make financial contributions to the European Union as a cons
Answer: The UK will not make financial contributions to the European Union as a consequence of the provisions on competition cooperation. The UK‑EU Competition Cooperation Agreement signed on 25 February 2026 facilitates enhanced dialogue and operational cooperat...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Global CounselDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department had correspondence with Global Counsel between 10 February 2025 and 11 September 2025.
Answer: Yes. Cabinet Office are collating a cross-government response to the Humble Address related to Lord Mandelson and relevant papers will be provided to the House.
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Business BankDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 27 February 2026 to Question 113802 on British Business Bank, what the name is of the Aegon pension scheme and its default funds.
Answer: The British Business Bank’s workplace pension is provided by Aegon. Aegon Workplace Default (ARC) is the default fund.
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: Dual JobholdingLeader of the HouseTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119365More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, whether he plans to introduce a ban on second jobs for hon. Members.
Answer: As outlined in our manifesto, the Government is committed to the principle that second jobs for Members of Parliament should be banned outside of very limited exceptions, such as maintaining professional qualifications.The Committee on Standards is curren...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater ChargesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment Ofwat has made of the potential impact of bills of family homes with gardens from the introduction of (a) seasonal water charging tariffs and (b) progressive water char
Answer: All companies plan to trial new charging structures by 2030 and some of them plan to introduce them more widely for additional customers if the trials are successful. It is important that water companies challenge themselves to develop progressive and pro...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: Criminal RecordsCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118537More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 12 March 2024 to Question 16665 on Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Offenders, whether Ministers are asked to declare a criminal convention when joining the D
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the government’s response to his previous question of 9 December 2025, reference 96210.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLicensed Premises: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2025 to Question 85831 on Public Houses, whether he plans to allow 16 and 17 year olds to consume alcohol-free drinks when accompanied by an adult and when drin
Answer: In Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England, the Government has committed to explore measures to regulate access to no- and low-alcohol (NoLo) products in line with other alcoholic beverages. This policy is being pursued as alcohol substitute d...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Facilities AgreementsHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 82334 on Home Office: Facilities Agreements, whether there has been a change to facility time arrangements in her Department since July 2024; and
Answer: There have not been any changes to facility time arrangements in the Home Office since July 2024.There will always be fluctuations from one year to another in terms of the number of employees elected as trade union reps and the amount of facility time the...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: ConferencesHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January 2026 to Question 101773 on Political Parties: Conferences, if she will set out the timetable for the (a) internal review and (b) consultation of relevant stakehold
Answer: The Home Office has now completed the initial scoping phase of the internal review and will shortly be reaching out to relevant stakeholders, including political parties, to arrange meetings in April to gather their views.An internal report is expected to...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: Social TariffsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026, to Question 111526, on Water Charges: Social Tariffs, and with reference to the Ofwat, Summary of water companies' published plans for affor
Answer: Government is working with industry to keep support schemes under review to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported. In total the sector has committed to contribute £449 million to social tariffs, debt matching, and other support schemes over 2025-...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord AlliMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether any gifts or hospitality given to the Deputy Prime Minister in a Ministerial capacity since July 2024 by Lord Alli have been returned or refunded.
Answer: All gifts or hospitality received in a Ministerial capacity are declared in the usual way.
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: SecondmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2026 to Question 101774 on DEFRA: Secondment, on what date is the secondment of the Second Permanent Secretary due to end.
Answer: The secondment agreement end date is 19 July 2026.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: Social TariffsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 10 December 2025 to Question 96793 on water charges: social tariffs, what guidance Ofwat has given water companies on (a) whether tariffs from charging trials
Answer: Ofwat expects trials to follow its good practice principles, including strong customer engagement and safeguards. Companies must also consult with the Consumer Council for Water in developing their trials to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: Social TariffsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answers of 4 December 2025 to Question 94726 on Water Charges, and of 10 December 2025 to Question 96792 on Water Charges: Social Tariffs, what information Ofwat holds
Answer: In their PR24 business plans, water companies are required to explain how affordability support (including social tariffs) is funded. Companies must consult with their customers and organisations representing customers, to understand what an acceptable cr...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Water White Paper, January 2026, p.42, what the incentives are that his department and Ofwat intend to introduce for homes to adopt water efficiency, and whether
Answer: The Government is considering a range of incentives to encourage homes to adopt water efficiency. This includes enabling innovative tariff options through a rollout of 10.4 million smart meters in the next five years. This will also provide customers with...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater ChargesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Water White Paper, January 2026, p.31, how will the reform of the WaterSure scheme be funded, and whether there will be a cross-subsidy charged on household bills
Answer: This Government is committed to protecting the most vulnerable and as such, is reforming the WaterSure support scheme. The regulations that provide for the scheme were made in 1999: The Water Industry (Charges) (Vulnerable Groups) Regulations 1999. We wil...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 5 February 2026, to Question 108681, on Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission, if he will list each developer or applicant that has been given clarificat
Answer: Since July 2024, officials have undertaken pre-application engagement with:a Cross-Whitehall Group that included the Department for Transport, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and HM Revenue & Customs,the Home Office, andthe Minist...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElections: DisinformationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the Government’s policy on the use of deepfake imagery, video or audio in elections.
Answer: The Government takes the threat posed by harmful deepfakes very seriously. The Government recognises that the huge opportunities offered by AI also come with risks, including potential challenges posed by AI-generated content for the online information en...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWeather: TourismDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Met Office on the campaign, led by Chester Zoo on behalf of outdoor attractions, to encourage clearer presentation of weather forecasts to support
Answer: The Met Office has recently received an enquiry from the campaign and are considering an engagement plan to integrate this with their existing plans to develop the 'Thrive' theme of the Public Weather Service including tourism facing services.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
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