Liz Saville Roberts MP: written questions
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Young Offenders: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department have to consult with young women and specialist women and girls’ organisations on the development of the Young Women's Strategy as recommended by the Women's Justice Board.
Answer: The Women’s Justice Board report, published on 16 March 2026, sets out independent recommendations to reduce the number of women in prison, including a recommendation to develop a Young Women’s Strategy. The Government is carefully considering the report’...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung Offenders: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the Women’s Justice Board’s recommendation to develop a Young Women’s Strategy including a focus on young women who have experienced VAWG.
Answer: The Women’s Justice Board report, published on 16 March 2026, sets out independent recommendations to reduce the number of women in prison, including a recommendation to develop a Young Women’s Strategy. The Government is carefully considering the report’...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung Offenders: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans does his Department have to develop a Young Women’s Strategy as recommended by the Women’s Justice Board’s report.
Answer: The Women’s Justice Board report, published on 16 March 2026, sets out independent recommendations to reduce the number of women in prison, including a recommendation to develop a Young Women’s Strategy. The Government is carefully considering the report’...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: ExplosivesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the UK government has taken to fulfil its commitment under the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas to promote implementation of the Decla
Answer: The Government is a strong supporter of the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA Declaration) and the UK was an early endorsing state. Officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Ministry of Defence ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department monitors the outcomes of individual strikes on Iran by the United States when using UK military bases, including monitoring for civilian casualties or damage to civilian objects.
Answer: The agreement allowing the US to use UK military bases is for specific and limited defensive action against missile facilities in Iran which were involved in launching strikes at regional allies and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. For operational security ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: 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
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