Luke Taylor MP: written questions
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High Rise Flats: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many cladding remediation applications submitted to the Building Safety Regulator have exceeded the 12-week service level agreement for determination since November 2025.
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has increased their regulatory capacity throughout 2025. There were 115 posts approved, with 83 members of staff already onboarded. The BSR’s monthly Building Control Approval data was released on 25th February 2026 for...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Rise Flats: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the current average time is between submission and approval of Gateway 2 applications for cladding remediation works on high-risk buildings.
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has increased their regulatory capacity throughout 2025. There were 115 posts approved, with 83 members of staff already onboarded. The BSR’s monthly Building Control Approval data was released on 25th February 2026 for...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Rise Flats: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many high-risk residential buildings in England with identified dangerous cladding have not yet commenced remediation works.
Answer: As of end January 2026 there are 916 residential buildings 18m metres and over in height, in England, with identified unsafe cladding that have not yet commenced remediation works. Of those 916 buildings, 15 have ACM cladding. These 18m+ buildings are kno...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBuilding Safety Regulator: StaffMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many additional staff were recruited to the Building Safety Regulator by the end of 2025; and whether the recruitment target set for that year was met.
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has increased their regulatory capacity throughout 2025. There were 115 posts approved, with 83 members of staff already onboarded. The BSR’s monthly Building Control Approval data was released on 25th February 2026 for...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: PlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy for the National Planning Policy Framework to safeguard against the loss of a public house where they are there are no other such establishments in
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 105500 on 20 January 2026.
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had recent discussions with Royal Mail on the timely delivery of postal votes for the May 2026 local elections.
Answer: Officials in the Ministry of Housing and Communities and Local Government meet regularly with the Royal Mail to discuss matters relating to elections including capacity, capability and contingency planning. As part of the usual engagement ahead of the sig...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPostal ServicesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with Royal Mail on taking steps to provide timely deliveries during (a) adverse weather events and (b) periods of high staff sickness absence.
Answer: Ministers and officials have discussions with Royal Mail on a regular basis in its capacity as the universal service provider. Royal Mail is an independent, privately‑owned business, and the government does not have a role in its operational decisions. Of...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation as part of the Responsible Business Conduct Review.
Answer: The Government is committed to rooting out human rights, labour and environmental abuses from global supply chains. To this end, the Government is progressing the Responsible Business Conduct Review at pace, while ensuring that we harness the insights of ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of student loan interest rates and repayment threshold freezes on (a) women, (b) disabled graduates and (c) graduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Answer: Interest accrues on loan balances until the loan has been repaid in full or cancelled, but interest rates do not impact monthly repayments made by borrowers.Borrowers on Plan 5 student loans only accrue interest at Retail Price Index (RPI) (currently 3.2%...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that young people are fully informed about student loan repayment terms.
Answer: The government continuously reviews student finance to ensure it remains fair, sustainable, and supportive of students from all backgrounds.Interest accrues on loan balances from the first day the loan is paid to the learning provider, and/or to the stude...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will commit to a review of the student loan interest rate system.
Answer: The government continuously reviews student finance to ensure it remains fair, sustainable, and supportive of students from all backgrounds.Interest accrues on loan balances from the first day the loan is paid to the learning provider, and/or to the stude...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: Social TariffsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will include a national social tariff for water bills in the Government’s Water White Paper.
Answer: The Government is working with industry to keep support schemes under review to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported. We are working with water companies to ensure vulnerable customers across the country receive support. This includes improving ...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChow Hang-tungForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her Chinese counterpart on the release of Chow Hang-tung.
Answer: China's imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong has seen opposition stifled and dissent criminalised. Ministers have repeatedly called for the National Security Law to be repealed and for an end to the prosecution of all individuals charged u...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMarriageMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on what date the Government intends to launch the public consultation on wedding law reform.
Answer: We will be undertaking the consultation on the reform of weddings law in England and Wales early this year. The exact publication date is yet to be confirmed.
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEntertainments: Fire PreventionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Home Office on fire safety and the use of flammable materials in indoor entertainment venues.
Answer: No such discussions have taken place. The Home Office is the department responsible for fire safety policy and the enforcement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which governs the safety of all non-domestic premises, including indoor enter...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNightclubs: FireworksDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered introducing a ban on the use of indoor pyrotechnics in nightclubs.
Answer: To inform any future decisions in relation to all fireworks, I will continue to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on the issues with and the impact of fireworks. Particularly given the recent tragic events in Switzer...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHen HarriersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to prevent the illegal killing of hen harriers.
Answer: The illegal killing of hen harriers is unacceptable. Bird of prey persecution is a national wildlife crime priority and there are strong penalties in place for offences committed against birds of prey, including hen harriers. Defra supports the work of a ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Benefits: CohabitationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bereavement payments not being payable to cohabiting partners.
Answer: Bereavement Support Payment is currently available to those who are married, in a cohabiting relationship with dependent children, or in a civil partnership. A marriage or civil partnership is a legal contract associated with certain rights, including ent...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will publish in full the UK-US pharmaceuticals deal, including a full assessment of the cost implications for the NHS and wider public purse.
Answer: In December 2025 we agreed a landmark deal with the US that results in 0% tariffs on pharmaceutical exports to the US for 3 years – the lowest rate offered to any country. As you’d expect, there will now be further work to finalise underpinning details. C...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildminding: TaxationTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107829More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to share guidance for child minders as a targeted profession as part of proposed changes in Making Tax Digital.
Answer: At Budget 2025 the Government confirmed that the standard rules for calculating income tax would apply to childminders within Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. We will phase in this change between 2026 and 2028, in line with MTD for Income Tax thre...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildminding: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107828More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the removal of the 10% wear and tear allowance for child minders within Making Tax Digital on the level of complexity for users of the system.
Answer: At Budget 2025 the Government confirmed that the standard rules for calculating income tax would apply to childminders within Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. We will phase in this change between 2026 and 2028, in line with MTD for Income Tax thre...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildminding: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107827More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessments and consultation have been undertaken to understand the potential impact of the removal of the 10% wear and tear allowance within Making Tax Digital on the daily running of childminding businesses.
Answer: At Budget 2025 the Government confirmed that the standard rules for calculating income tax would apply to childminders within Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. We will phase in this change between 2026 and 2028, in line with MTD for Income Tax thre...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has assessed the potential impact of preparing for scheduled elections that have been cancelled on costs and council officer time.
Answer: Spend on elections is a matter for local authorities. Where councils have asked for their elections to go ahead, those elections are going ahead. The Government has listened to councils, as we said we would. Postponement also avoids the cost of holding el...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolycystic Kidney Disease: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken for kidney transplants for people with Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Answer: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is the organisation responsible for organ donation services in the United Kingdom, including management of the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) and the transplant waiting list.NHSBT is working to reduce the kidney transplant...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolycystic Kidney Disease: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what research his Department is undertaking into the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Answer: The Department funds research on health and social care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and care, including polycystic kidney disease.T...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
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