Llinos Medi MP: written questions
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Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation: Fuel CellsDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason Hydrogen fuel cells used by Nonroad Mobile Machinery are to be excluded from the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation subsidy.
Answer: The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) supports the use of low carbon fuels in surface transport, including specific non-road mobile machinery (NRMM). While hydrogen fuel cell generators are not currently covered by the definition of non-road mobi...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Transport Fuel Obligation: Fuel CellsDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the exclusion of Hydrogen fuel cells used by Nonroad Mobile Machinery from the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation subsidy on the financial viabili
Answer: The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) supports the use of low carbon fuels in surface transport, including specific non-road mobile machinery (NRMM). While hydrogen fuel cell generators are not currently covered by the definition of non-road mobi...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Transport Fuel Obligation: Fuel CellsDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of including Hydrogen fuel cells used by NonRoad Mobile Machinery within the scope of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation subsidy.
Answer: The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) supports the use of low carbon fuels in surface transport, including specific non-road mobile machinery (NRMM). While hydrogen fuel cell generators are not currently covered by the definition of non-road mobi...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 905219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of large solar developers on local communities.
Answer: Solar power is at the heart of our clean power mission. It is clean, cheap, and reliable. All projects are subject to a rigorous planning process, in which the views and interests of local communities are considered.
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: Departmental ResponsibilitiesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Government plans to appoint a new Minister with responsibility for nuclear energy.
Answer: Yes, in the meantime I am covering nuclear as part of my portfolio. The appointment of Ministers is a matter for my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister.
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide an update on the publication of the final cross-government delivery plan for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Answer: The myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, final delivery plan will be published shortly. The plan will focus on boosting research, improving attitudes and education, and bettering the lives of people with this debilitating dis...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFoster CareDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing foster carers with the same legal status as (a) health workers and (b) teachers.
Answer: I pay tribute to the vital efforts of foster carers, who carry out a challenging role that requires skill, dedication and love. This government’s investments in foster care will recruit hundreds more new foster families and strengthen support to retain ex...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: FamiliesHome OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in reference to the Migration Advisory Committee report published on 10 June 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) revising and (b) lowering the family visa financial requ
Answer: On 10 June the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published their independent review of the financial requirements across the family routes. The report is now under review, and the Home Office will respond in due course.
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBorders: HolyheadDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate he has made of the current financial value of the Holyhead Border Control Post site; what has been the cost to the public purse of the site since 2016; and whether his De
Answer: The UK Government works closely with the Devolved Governments on a range of border issues, however this specific issue is a devolved matter and the responsibility of the Welsh Government.
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBorders: HolyheadDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what comparative assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) having and (b) not having a Holyhead Border Control Post site on (i) trade, (ii) food safety and (ii) public heal
Answer: The UK Government works closely with the Devolved Governments on a range of border issues, however this specific issue is a devolved matter and the responsibility of the Welsh Government.
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the total value of the financial support was that the Government was prepared to offer Hitatchi to develop a new nuclear project at Wylfa in 2019.
Answer: The Hitachi-owned Horizon took the decision to withdraw from the nuclear new build project at Wylfa in September 2020. Any and all discussions undertaken by the previous government with Hitachi concerning the financing of the proposed Horizon project at W...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on reducing energy bills in Wales.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussion with the Devolved Administrations on a wide range of issues.The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil f...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity and Natural Gas: TaxationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of rebalancing policy levies between electric and gas bills.
Answer: Over this Parliament the Government will be working relentlessly to translate the much cheaper wholesale costs of clean power into lower bills for consumers. This will be core to every decision we make. This is a complex issue and decisions will be made w...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity: TaxationTreasuryTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58337More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of moving electricity bill levies into general taxation, in the context of average annual costs of household energy bills.
Answer: Energy levies support vital investment to secure the UK’s electricity system with homegrown, clean power. Through public and private investment, the Government is protecting billpayers from volatile international fossil fuel markets. To help those that mo...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: WalesTreasuryTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904558More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Spending Review 2025 on businesses in Wales.
Answer: Spending Review 2025 (SR25) delivers for businesses UK-wide, including across Wales. Public finance institutions will work in collaboration with the devolved governments and local stakeholders to invest in businesses and technologies, and drive growth acr...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904484More
Question: What steps her Department is taking to develop a future funding model for local councils in rural areas.
Answer: As the hon Member will be aware, Local Government is a devolved matter. The government is absolutely committed to supporting rural communities. This year’s Settlement saw places with a significant rural population on average receive almost a 6% cash incre...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54090More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an estimate of the potential impact of planned changes to business property relief on levels of investment made by affected family businesses in (a) Wales and (b) the UK in each of the next three ye
Answer: The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, and fixing the public finances. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advant...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFishing and Coastal Growth Fund: WalesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much of the fishing and coastal growth fund will be allocated to Wales.
Answer: The Fishing & Coastal Growth Fund will be investing £360 million over the next 12 years. As part of that fund Ministers committed to working closely with the industry and local communities in order to ensure investment is targeted to where it is neede...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: WalesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support business confidence in Wales.
Answer: Businesses can access complementary, comprehensive support services from both the Department for Business and Trade and the Welsh Government. We work closely with Welsh Government counterparts to improve trading conditions. My department will host a flags...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support small businesses to develop AI investment plans.
Answer: Adoption of new digital technology, including AI, can help businesses become more productive – but we know Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) sometimes need additional help and support to do so.The AI Opportunities Action Plan set out a vision for ...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: CybersecurityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support small businesses to develop cyber security investment plans.
Answer: Adoption of technologies like cybersecurity is important to protect businesses and increase productivity.The National Cyber Security Centre publishes a range of expert guidance, including the Small Business Guide, which contains practical and affordable a...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department is taking steps to help support community energy schemes to sell energy to local (a) households and (b) businesses.
Answer: The Department is considering a range of reforms to unlock renewable investment and pass through the benefits of cheaper renewables to consumers. This includes potential changes to support local and community energy. The Secretary of State previously comm...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Ynys MônDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of closing the Holyhead PIP Assessment Centre on sick and disabled people in Ynys Môn.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) closed the Holyhead Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Assessment Centre (AC) as part of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) strategy to bring together all functional health assessment services in a geograp...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many people are employed (a) directly and (b) in supply chains in the nuclear industry in (i) Ynys Mon and (ii) Wales in each year since 2015.
Answer: DESNZ do not produce their own figure on the nuclear workforce in Wales.
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordProperty: ValuationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to take steps to regulate overvaluations of properties by estate agents.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that consumers are protected from abuse and poor service at the hands of unscrupulous estate agents.All estate agents are legally required to belong to one of two government-approved redress schemes; administered ei...
Answered 7 May 2025
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