Liz Saville Roberts MP: written questions
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Public 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
Original Parliament recordHeat Pumps and Solar Power: Energy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of conducting a government inquiry into the installation of air source heatpumps and solar panels within the ECO4 scheme.
Answer: ECO4 has played a part in delivering clean heat technologies; however, issues identified by the NAO and PAC support a shift to a more direct, publicly-funded approach focused on technologies that cut bills and accelerate the transition to clean heat such ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordConsumer Energy Solutions: InsolvencyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what safeguards are being established to protect people who are waiting for rectification of work carried out under the ECO 4 Scheme by Consumer Energy Solutions following the company enterin
Answer: All completed installations under ECO4 and GBIS are covered by a guarantee. Consumers should approach their guarantee provider for support within the bounds of their policy. We are actively and urgently working with Trustmark, MCS and scheme providers to ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: MisrepresentationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps his Department has taken to identify and investigate online retailers that misrepresent themselves as UK-based businesses.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 prohibits unfair commercial practices, including misleading actions (such as online retailers that misrepresent themselves as UK-based), that are likely to impact the average consumer’s transactional...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which specific measures set out in the Tackling violence against women and girls strategy, published on 18 December, apply to (a) England only and (b) England and Wales.
Answer: This Strategy applies to areas under UK Government responsibility. Commitments on crime, policing, and justice apply to England and Wales, while those on health, social care, housing, transport, and education apply to England only, as these are devolved m...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: WalesHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions he has had with Welsh Government officials on the application of relevant measures set out in the violence against women and girls strategy, published on 18 December 2025, in Wales.
Answer: Throughout the development of the VAWG Strategy we have engaged with the Welsh Government, Scottish Government, and Northern Ireland Executive, including through roundtables with Welsh stakeholders and representation of the Wales National Advisor on VAWG ...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Expenditure: WalesWales OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what Barnett consequential funding will Wales receive as a result of measures set out in the Violence against women and girls strategy, published on 18 December 2025.
Answer: The Barnett formula applies to all increases or decreases to UK Government Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL). Programmes set out in the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy are being funded from within existing unallocated budgets. The Barnett fo...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHeating: FuelsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to extend Ofgem’s regulatory powers to cover all off-grid domestic heating fuels.
Answer: The Government has no current plans to extend the licensing by Ofgem of gas and electricity operators to the supply of off-grid heating fuels, such as fuel oils, bottled gas or coal and wood products. However, Ofgem and the Competition and Markets Authori...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: WalesHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department have had with Welsh Government counterparts on the implementation of local investigations in Wales as part of the grooming gangs inquiry.
Answer: On 9 December 2025 the Home Secretary announced to Parliament the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield CBE as Chair of the new Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, and Zoë Billingham CBE and Eleanor Kelly CBE as Panel.The Home Office has had regular...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMerchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023Department for TransportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she had made of the effectiveness of the the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023.
Answer: The purpose of the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 (the Order) is to enable prosecution of the dangerous use of watercraft. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is the relevant enforcement authority. 17 potential reports have been received, and on...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWomen's Centres: SwanseaMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he can provide an update on the potential establishment of a residential women’s centre in Swansea.
Answer: Planning approval for the Residential Women’s Centre at the Trehafod site in Cockett, Swansea, was granted by the Welsh Government’s Planning Environment Decisions Wales in August 2023.We are continuing to consider how the Residential Women’s Centre in Sw...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: SuicideHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the number of police officers who died by suicide in each of the last ten years.
Answer: The Home Office does not collect data on suicides or attempted suicides by police workers. Data on suicides by occupation have previously been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) available here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationand...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with police forces on improving the recruitment process for police officers.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring there are consistent, high standards for entry into the police.Individual police forces manage recruitment locally within a national application, assessment and selection framework, in line with guidance maintained...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Welsh LanguageMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of adherence to the Welsh Language Act 1993 in prisons in Wales.
Answer: The new HMPPS Welsh Language Scheme (24-27), approved by the Welsh Language Commissioner, and published this month, sets out how the English and Welsh languages will be treated equally when delivering services to the public in line with requirements under...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWelsh LanguageWales OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Language Commissioner (a) on the topic of Welsh Language Standards and (b) in general.
Answer: The then Parliamentary Under Secretary of State met with the Welsh Language Commissioner earlier this year at the Urdd Eisteddfod where among other matters, they discussed the topics of Welsh Language Standards and Welsh Language Schemes. The now Parliame...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWelsh LanguageWales OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of placing Welsh Language Standards on all Crown bodies.
Answer: The then Parliamentary Under Secretary of State met with the Welsh Language Commissioner earlier this year at the Urdd Eisteddfod where among other matters, they discussed the topics of Welsh Language Standards and Welsh Language Schemes. The now Parliame...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWelsh LanguageWales OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment has she made of the extent to which Welsh language rights are fully respected in (a) government and (b) crown bodies operating in Wales.
Answer: The then Parliamentary Under Secretary of State met with the Welsh Language Commissioner earlier this year at the Urdd Eisteddfod where among other matters, they discussed the topics of Welsh Language Standards and Welsh Language Schemes. The now Parliame...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Apprenticeship LevyHome OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what policy changes her Department is considering to improve the use of the apprenticeship levy within police forces in Wales.
Answer: This Government is committed to collaborating with the Devolved Governments on skills policy, to share best practice and support growth and opportunity throughout the UK.We have allocated £2.4m as part of the police settlement for 2025/26 to reimburse the...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: CardiffHome OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of granting Cardiff capital city status to enable the city to receive additional funding for policing.
Answer: Cardiff has been the capital city of Wales since 1955 and is one of the four capital cities in the UK.A National and International Capital City (NICC) grant is paid to the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police to reflect the unique demands of poli...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration she has given to reviewing the funding formula for policing.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring that policing has the resources it needs and the allocation of funding to police forces remains an important consideration.The Chancellor has announced a real terms increase in police spending power over the next t...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReformHome OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will publish the Police Reform White Paper.
Answer: The Home Secretary is committed to publishing a Police Reform White Paper this year. More information on the White Paper and the future of Policing in England and Wales will be shared with Parliament in due course.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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