Kim Johnson MP: written questions 2026
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Care Leavers: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether it is her Department’s policy to prioritise the enforced removal of individuals who are care leavers formerly looked after by a local authority; and what mandatory safeguarding and best intere
Answer: There is no policy that prioritises the enforced removal of individuals who are care leavers formerly looked after by a local authority.Decisions on whether to remove people from the UK are made on a case-by-case basis and the safety and practicality of a...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Airspace and Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what legal basis under international law underpins the Government’s definition of “defensive operations” in relation to support for United States military activity.
Answer: As stated by the Prime Minister on 2 March 2026, our action is rooted in the principle of collective self‑defence of regional partners and in the protection of British lives. We have published a summary of our legal position, which sets this out clearly. ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK locations, including civilian airports, have been used to support United States aircraft transiting to operations in the Middle East since the start of the Iran conflict in February 2026.
Answer: For operational security reasons, we will not comment further on foreign nations’ military aircraft movements.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Government authorisation is required for refuelling, staging, maintenance, intelligence support and overflight, in addition to aircraft launching from UK territory.
Answer: Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity. This includes consideration of the applicable legal and policy frameworks.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he reviews target-level information before approving United States missions supported from UK bases.
Answer: As announced by the Prime Minister on 1 March 2026, the Government agreed to a US request to use UK bases for specific and limited defensive purposes against facilities in Iran which are involved in launching strikes at regional allies. All UK support to ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether missions supported from UK bases are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Answer: Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity. This includes consideration of the applicable legal and policy frameworks.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Airspace and Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what definition he uses for defensive operations in relation to United States use of UK bases and airspace.
Answer: The UK Government’s legal position on defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks can be found here: Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks - GOV.UK
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take diplomatic steps to encourage the government of Japan to (a) acknowledge the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942 and (b) provide goodwill closure to known survi
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 March 2026 in response to Question 128238.
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: WrecksDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to (a) recognise and (b) protect vessels carrying British personnel and civilians and lost to hostile action in a way that is comparable to military mari
Answer: The sinking of the SS Tilawa, and many other merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the gr...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment Assessment ReviewDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 908854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent progress the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment has made on its programme of work.
Answer: The Review has established its themes and launched a Call for Evidence, the first step in a wider programme of engagement. Recognising no single method will capture every perspective, the Review’s steering group has agreed a mix of approaches to engage wi...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: PricesDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the review of the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate will (a) take into account the latest data published by Autotrader showing that the average price of a new Electric Vehicles is now lower than petr
Answer: The long-committed Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate Review will be published by early 2027 and we will begin engagement this year. This Review will take into account a wide range of data to understand ZEV market conditions.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPost-traumatic Stress Disorder: PrisonersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people serving a sentence of imprisonment for public protection in (a) prison and (b) the community have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as a consequence of their senten
Answer: The information is not held in the format requested.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: EducationMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of recent changes to planned core education hours in public sector prisons on its compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Answer: The Department complies with the ongoing Public Sector Equality Duty to have due regard to the potential equality impacts of decisions to make changes to the provision of education in prisons at both a national and local level. Changes to planned core edu...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: TrainingDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the recommendations in the independent review of the effectiveness of funding for UK seafarer training, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on 13 April 2026.
Answer: The Department remains committed to increasing the number of seafaring jobs and ratings apprenticeships in the UK. The apprenticeship levy remains available for use in the maritime industry, including for ratings apprenticeships in England, and the Depart...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: ApprenticesDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 February 2026 to Question 112445 on Shipping and with reference to section 4 of her Department's publication entitled Seafarers in the UK Shipping Industry: 2025, what assessment sh
Answer: The Department remains committed to increasing the number of seafaring jobs and ratings apprenticeships in the UK. The apprenticeship levy remains available for use in the maritime industry, including for ratings apprenticeships in England, and the Depart...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: ApprenticesDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, further to the Answer of 17 February 2026 to Question 112445 on Shipping, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the (a) availability and (b) uptake of ratings apprenti
Answer: The Department remains committed to increasing the number of seafaring jobs and ratings apprenticeships in the UK. The apprenticeship levy remains available for use in the maritime industry, including for ratings apprenticeships in England, and the Depart...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: StaffTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126508More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy not to expand Managed Service Provider usage until the joint HMRC and PCS evaluation is concluded and reviewed.
Answer: HMRC is currently in the Proof of Value phase for the use of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), supported by a joint evaluation agreed with the PCS trade union. The evaluation covers service quality, productivity, customer experience and value for money, a...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: StaffTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126511More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she expects the joint HMRC and PCS evaluation of the Managed Service Provider Proof of Value trial will be completed and published.
Answer: HMRC is currently in the Proof of Value phase for the use of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), supported by a joint evaluation agreed with the PCS trade union. The evaluation covers service quality, productivity, customer experience and value for money, a...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many Risk Assessed Recall Review applications on behalf of prisoners serving a sentence of imprisonment for public protection have been (a) submitted, (b) accepted, and (c) directed for release, in each month
Answer: Since 1 November 2024, officials in the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS) in HMPPS has on behalf of the Secretary of State considered the suitability of every newly recalled IPP prisoner for re-release under RARR. That means that the recalled offe...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: CarersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the earned settlement proposals on the number of applicants claiming caring benefits.
Answer: The Department has made no such assessment.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: MigrantsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's publication entitled Universal Credit Statistics updated on 17 March 2026 showing people with indefinite leave to remain were 2.7% of Universal Credit claims, whether
Answer: The latest statistics showing the percentage of people on Universal Credit in Great Britain by immigration status were published on 17 February 2026, and reported that in January 2026 the percentage of people on Universal Credit in Great Britain with the ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Migrant WorkersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the expected increase in public funds claimed by migrant workers.
Answer: Ministers and officials at DWP and the Home Office regularly discuss a range of matters.Most migrants with temporary visas cannot access the benefit system. Access to public funds and benefits is usually at the point of settlement, which for most people ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Managed Service CompaniesTreasuryTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124185More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who is responsible for training Managed Service Provider staff and trainers; and what role HMRC staff play in that process.
Answer: Customer demand for HMRC services can fluctuate significantly, both seasonally and in response to external events. HMRC uses Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional, flexible capacity to help manage these types of variations and support per...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Managed Service CompaniesTreasuryTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124184More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how HMRC will demonstrate value for money on the long term rollout of the Managed Service provider model.
Answer: Customer demand for HMRC services can fluctuate significantly, both seasonally and in response to external events. HMRC uses Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional, flexible capacity to help manage these types of variations and support per...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Managed Service CompaniesTreasuryTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124183More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the projected cost of the Managed Service Provider model is, including contract management and oversight costs; and whether that cost has been benchmarked against (a) recruiting and training permanent HMRC staf
Answer: Customer demand for HMRC services can fluctuate significantly, both seasonally and in response to external events. HMRC uses Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional, flexible capacity to help manage these types of variations and support per...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
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