Louie French MP: written questions
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Written questions
Personation: OffendersHome OfficeTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to (a) identify and (b) deport foreign nationals residing in the UK who have committed identity fraud.
Answer: The Home Office performs mandatory identity verification and security checks on individuals applying to enter or remain in the UK and those applying for British citizenship. These checks are set out in comprehensive, internal guidance called the UK Visas ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to prioritise the safety of women and girls in grassroots sport.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, are able to participate in sport and physical activity.The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDemonstrations: Greater LondonHome OfficeTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential economic impact of organised protests on (a) the level of tourism to London and (b) businesses in London.
Answer: The Home Office has not made a formal assessment of the potential economic impact of organised protests on tourism or businesses in London.We continue to work closely with the Metropolitan Police Service and to ensure that lawful protest is facilitated wh...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal PressDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with local newspaper companies on the potential impact of Recommendation 4 of the Licensing policy sprint: joint industry and HM government taskforce report, publishe
Answer: Following the Licensing taskforce report, the Government published a Call for Evidence on reforming the licensing system on 7 October, which closes on 6 November. The Call for Evidence invites views on licensing reforms, including in relation to Recommend...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: RehabilitationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure that organisations previously funded under the voluntary research, education and treatment system administered by GambleAware will be able to bid for statutory le
Answer: The Government recognises the important work undertaken by organisations funded under the voluntary research, education and treatment system administered by GambleAware. The introduction of the statutory levy marks a significant further step in tackling g...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: TaxationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what governance mechanisms her Department plans to introduce to ensure that the Levy Board for the statutory levy on gambling is able to operate (a) independently, (b) transparently and (c) on th
Answer: The Gambling Levy Programme Board has been established as the central oversight mechanism for establishment and oversight of the levy to ensure that funding is being spent appropriately and efficiently, and that the system is delivering on its objectives....
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: CharitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help ensure the continuity of the (a) National Gambling Helpline and (b) other national gambling harms charities.
Answer: The introduction of the new statutory levy on gambling operators, which came into effect in April 2025, guarantees independent, sustainable funding for the research, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harms.The Government recognises the importa...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: TaxationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish the (a) governance framework, (b) remit, (c) terms of reference and (d) operating rules for (i) the Levy Board for the statutory levy on gambling and (ii) its associated advis
Answer: The Gambling Levy Programme Board has been established as the central oversight mechanism for establishment and oversight of the levy to ensure that funding is being spent appropriately and efficiently, and that the system is delivering on its objectives....
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: TaxationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the (a) names, (b) job titles and (c) names of associated organisations are of the people appointed to (i) the Levy Board for the statutory levy on gambling and (ii) its associated advisory
Answer: The Gambling Levy Programme Board has been established as the central oversight mechanism for establishment and oversight of the levy to ensure that funding is being spent appropriately and efficiently, and that the system is delivering on its objectives....
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBetting: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83432More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77715 on Betting: Excise Duties, which stakeholders her Department has engaged with through the consultation process.
Answer: The Government launched a consultation on proposals to simplify the current gambling tax system, which closed on 21 July 2025. Responses are now being analysed and a response to the consultation will be published at Autumn Budget 2025. As part of the cons...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAbiraterone: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the Clinical Priorities Advisory Group next plans to consider funding for Abiraterone in a prioritsation round.
Answer: NHS England considered abiraterone as an off-label treatment for hormone sensitive, non-metastatic prostate cancer through its clinical policy development process in 2024/25. Through this process, NHS England confirmed that there was sufficient supporting...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDemonstrations: Business and TourismHome OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of organised protests on (a) tourism to and (b) businesses in London.
Answer: The Home Office has not made a formal assessment of the potential economic impact of organised protests on tourism or businesses in London. Responsibility for tourism policy rests primarily with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, while business ...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83349More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of the 2026 business rates revaluation for hospitality businesses on (a) the number of businesses subject to the surcharge on businesses over £500,000 and (b) the t
Answer: The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. As set out at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospital...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: EmploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83348More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employers' National Insurance contributions on the availability of jobs for (a) young people and (b) young people not in education, employment and t
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) was published alongside the introduction of the Bill containing the changes to employer NICs. The TIIN sets out the impact of the policy on the exchequer, the economic impacts of the policy, and the impacts on indi...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Sector: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83347More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes to employers' National Insurance contributions on seasonal hospitality-based businesses following the 2025 summer season.
Answer: The Government closely monitors the health of different sectors across the UK economy and regularly engages with the hospitality sector. The Government protected the smallest hospitality businesses from the recent changes to employer National Insurance th...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: EmploymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support entry-level employment opportunities for young people in the hospitality sector.
Answer: DWP delivers Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs), which are fully funded by government and offer training, work experience and a guaranteed job interview to those ready to start a job, as well as those who are seeking to retrain and change career...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support hospitality businesses that are (a) reducing their workforce and (b) operating at reduced capacity due to cost pressures.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role hospitality businesses play in local economies and communities. We also recognise the pressures they face.That's why creating a fairer business rates system, including permanently lower rates for retail, hospitalit...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTax BurdenTreasuryTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81418More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to reduce the tax burden on the hospitality, tourism and leisure sector.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality, tourism and leisure sector, which is largely made up of small businesses. At the Autumn Budget, a range of measures were announced to reduce the tax burden on these sectors. The Employment Allowan...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: CharitiesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether charities paying non-commercial rates will pay the Nuclear regulated asset base charges.
Answer: The Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Model (Revenue Collection) Regulations 2023 set out how RAB levies for nuclear projects will be implemented; electricity suppliers are levied for the RAB allowed revenue, which we expect to be passed on to non-exempt...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: Republic of IrelandTreasuryTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81416More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of changes to Soft Drinks Industry Levy thresholds on trade with the Republic of Ireland.
Answer: An assessment of economic and other impacts is included as part of the ‘Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy’ consultation document. This is available athttps://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy. The in...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSoft Drinks: TaxationTreasuryTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81415More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy thresholds on future investment in the development of healthier soft drinks.
Answer: An assessment of economic and other impacts is included as part of the ‘Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy’ consultation document. This is available athttps://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy. The in...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice Federation of England and WalesHome OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has met the Police Federation since her appointment.
Answer: Home Office Ministers have regular meetings as part of the process of policy development and delivery.As part of Government transparency information about meetings is published on a quarterly basis on gov.ukThe Police Act 1996 establishes the Police Feder...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProceeds of CrimeHome OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make establish a National Police Trust funded from money seized from the proceeds of crime.
Answer: The allocation of criminal funds recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) is governed by the Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS). The Scheme is designed to incentivise all agencies involved in asset recovery, including the police, to...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: Economic SituationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support she is providing to the (a) horseracing industry, (b) equine sector and (c) rural economy.
Answer: Horseracing is the only sport in receipt of a direct government-mandated levy which helps to drive improvements in the sport.This year’s levy yield is set to be around £108 million which, if confirmed, exceeds the previous year's figure of £105 million.Th...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChelsea Football Club and Manchester City FCDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the (a) Independent Football Regulator and (b) Football Association on the conduct of (i) Manchester City and (ii) Chelsea.
Answer: The Independent Football Regulator has a tightly defined scope focusing on the financial sustainability of clubs, the systemic stability of the football pyramid and protecting club heritage. Football ticket price caps are commercial decisions and a matter...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
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