Liz Saville Roberts MP: written questions
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Iran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the UK has a role in the selection and verification of targets in Iran by the United States when using UK military bases.
Answer: For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations.Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. All UK operational support to al...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that US military strikes on Iran from UK bases are compliant with international humanitarian law.
Answer: For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations.Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. All UK operational support to al...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordResidential Women's Centres: WalesMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Women’s Justice Board recommendations for reducing women’s imprisonment, published on 16 March 2026, what steps he is taking to establish a residential women’s centre in Wales.
Answer: The Women’s Justice Board report, published on 16 March 2026, sets out independent recommendations, which the Government is now carefully considering.We are continuing to consider how the Residential Women’s Centre in Swansea could be delivered.
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Prison and Probation Service: ComplaintsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the (a) reasons for and (b) outcomes of complaints made through the new independent reporting channel in HMPPS were since its establishment.
Answer: The new independent reporting channel may consider allegations of bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment or assault, or cases where serious safeguarding concerns are raised. Complaints may be upheld, partially upheld or not upheld, or med...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Prison and Probation Service: ComplaintsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) prison and (b) probation workers have made complaints through the new independent reporting channel in HMPPS.
Answer: On 10 November 2025, as part of the work to implement the reforms recommended in the Rademaker Review, His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) instituted an interim grievance process through which members of staff can raise complaints about b...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Prison and Probation Service: ComplaintsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on the new independent reporting channel in HMPPS.
Answer: On 10 November 2025, as part of the work to implement the reforms recommended in the Rademaker Review, His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) instituted an interim grievance process through which members of staff can raise complaints about b...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: FuelsTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113632More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of current aviation fuel taxation arrangements on the environment.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.7 billion in 2025-26 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes PlanDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to page 88 of the Department's policy paper entitled Warm Homes Plan, published on 21 January 2026, when he plans to publish the consultation on (a) options for bringing the ov
Answer: As set out in the Warm Homes Plan, we will consult this year on options for bringing the oversight of energy efficiency and microgeneration installations for government schemes under closer government control and the role of the Warm Homes Agency.
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will publish an annual report on (a) its retrofit schemes, (b) their level of compliance, (c) estimated fraud and (d) their effectiveness.
Answer: The Department will publish monitoring statistics and evaluation of policies announced in the Warm Homes Plan. DESNZ currently publishes statistics covering the uptake and impacts of energy efficiency measures on GOV.UK.
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will release annual reports estimating the level of fraud and non-compliance in retrofit schemes.
Answer: We have received similar recommendations from both the NAO and the PAC. We are considering these reports and the recommendations and will be responding to these in full in due course.
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Government AssistanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of energy support for (a) ill and (b) other vulnerable people.
Answer: The Government understands the need to target support to those who need it most. That is why on 30 January, we announced the continuation of the Warm Home Discount scheme, providing around 6 million eligible households with the £150 rebate on their energy...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Social TariffsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a social energy tariff.
Answer: The Government understands the need to target support to those who need it most. That is why on 30 January, we announced the continuation of the Warm Home Discount scheme, providing around 6 million eligible households with the £150 rebate on their energy...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: WalesHome OfficeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the desired governance end state for policing in Wales following the policing white paper; when those discussions took place; and what the out
Answer: We are working closely with the Welsh Government, as well as other Welsh Stakeholders including Welsh local government, police forces and other partners, to ensure new governance arrangements provide strong and effective police governance in Wales. Offici...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential merits of introducing a Graduate Driving License scheme in Wales.
Answer: Graduated Driving Licences and how these are implemented around the world vary, there is not one standard type. Whilst we are not considering further restrictions on newly qualified drivers such as carrying passengers or driving at night, we are consultin...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDevolution: WalesWales OfficeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to the answer of 27 January 2026 to Question 107737 on Devolution: Wales, the future devolution of which specific key policy areas have been discussed; when each of those discussions took place with Welsh
Answer: I have regular discussions with Welsh Government Ministers on a wide range of policy issues, including on the devolution settlement. Unlike Plaid Cymru, who wish to force their costly, separatist ideology on the people of Wales, Labour is the party of dev...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Agency: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with the Welsh Government on the the Warm Homes Agency; and if he will set out how the Agency will operate in Wales.
Answer: The Government has been actively engaging with the Welsh Government on the Warm Homes Agency since Spring 2025, including discussions on how future arrangements of the Agency would work with Devolved Governments. The Agency will only operate in Wales with...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company Obligation: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many homes in Wales are awaiting rectification of work carried out under the ECO4 scheme; and what is the constituency-level breakdown of those cases.
Answer: The Government commissioned an independent statistical audit in April 2025. Unfortunately, the samples are not substantial enough to reliably perform regional analysis. Due to the level of non-compliance found for EWI measures, the Government is offering ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support is available to households that have paid to rectify non-compliant works under the ECO4 scheme.
Answer: We have been clear that the original installer is responsible for remediating issues with their work and for the costs of doing so. Where an installer ceases to trade or in some cases fails to rectify an issue, protections under the guarantee should be in...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDevolution: WalesWales OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what formal requests for the devolution for further powers has the Welsh Government made since July 2024.
Answer: Labour is the party of devolution in Wales and Westminster. I and all UK Government ministers engage with the Welsh Ministers frequently on a wide range of issues, including the future of devolution in key policy areas. This engagement is part of our rese...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAdministration of Justice: WalesMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Welsh Government has made a formal request for the devolution of (a) justice, (b) youth justice, (c) probation and (d) policing.
Answer: Welsh Government and Ministry of Justice ministers have met to discuss progressing the manifesto commitments on youth justice and probation. Welsh Government and Ministry of Justice officials continue to work together to progress this.The Ministry of Just...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic ExpenditureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to page 48 of the Department's policy paper entitled Warm Homes Plan, published on 21 January 2026, what proportion of the total funding provided for the Barnett consequentials
Answer: The Treasury has not yet confirmed the specific Barnett consequential appointments of the Government’s spending commitment for the Warm Homes Plan. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have unique devolution settlements. The age, tenure, type and siz...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of the funding allocated to the Warm Homes Plan in the (a) Spending Review and (b) 2025 Autumn Budget has been assigned to Wales.
Answer: To ensure the bill savings from the transition to clean energy technologies are felt in all parts of the country, the different needs and approaches of the Devolved Governments will need to be recognised. The UK Government will continue to work closely wi...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help protect jobs and retain skills across Wales, in the context of the time taken to announce the Warm Homes Plan.
Answer: Government is committed to supporting businesses to transition to new opportunities in the sector, including exploring options to support the supply chain to transition from ECO and GBIS to capital scheme delivery.The Warm Homes Plan, due to be published ...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordConsumer Energy Solutions: Energy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many homes in Wales are waiting for rectification of work carried out under the ECO4 Scheme by Consumer Energy Solutions.
Answer: We are working with MCS and certification bodies to determine the number of homes in Wales awaiting remediation of work carried out by Consumer Energy Solutions under ECO4. Ministers have been clear that no household should be asked to pay to fix work tha...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company Obligation: FraudDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he has taken to address fraud by companies in the ECO4 scheme since the publication of the National Audit Office investigation into the performance of ECO in October 2025.
Answer: For existing schemes, we work with Ofgem, TrustMark and energy suppliers to detect, prevent and deter fraud. When Ofgem is notified of suspected fraud, they engage with suppliers, Action Fraud and the Serious Fraud Office to ensure robust investigation.We...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
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