Mark Garnier MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Pension FundsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, following the conclusion of the consultation entitled ‘Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future’, what steps he will take to ensure any guidance to pension fund t
Answer: Trustees of occupational pension schemes must act in accordance with their legal and fiduciary duties and in the interests of scheme members. The consultation ‘Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future’ seeks views o...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPension FundsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the consultation entitled ‘Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future’, whether he is taking steps to ensure future guidance doesn’t impede on the
Answer: Trustees of occupational pension schemes must act in accordance with their legal and fiduciary duties and in the interests of scheme members. The consultation ‘Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future’ seeks views o...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: RegulationTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12103More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to (a) deliver reform to the UK’s capital framework and (b) support growth.
Answer: Achieving growth with good jobs and higher living standards in all parts of the country is an central priority for this government, and it is essential that the UK’s capital framework supports this. HM Treasury is responsible for the overall regulatory fr...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: RegulationTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12102More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment she has made of the competitiveness of the capital framework of (a) the UK and (b) international counterparts.
Answer: Achieving growth with good jobs and higher living standards in all parts of the country is an central priority for this government, and it is essential that the UK’s capital framework supports this. HM Treasury is responsible for the overall regulatory fr...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure public funding for sports facilities increases participation among (a) women, (b) people with disabilities, (c) and inactive communities.
Answer: The Government will invest £400m in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities, promoting health, wellbeing and community cohesion, while removing the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, such as women and girls, people with disab...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department ensures that public funding for sports facilities supports a wide range of sports.
Answer: The Government will invest £400m in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities, promoting health, wellbeing and community cohesion, while removing the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, such as women and girls, people with disab...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she had made of the potential merits of providing multi-year capital funding settlements for community facilities to help national governing bodies and local partners to (a) plan,
Answer: The Government will invest £400m in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities, promoting health, wellbeing and community cohesion, while removing the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, such as women and girls, people with disab...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that future capital funding helps to tackle disparities in access to year-round sporting provision.
Answer: The Government will invest £400m in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities, promoting health, wellbeing and community cohesion, while removing the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, such as women and girls, people with disab...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of access to (a) covered and (b) indoor sports facilities, particularly in socially deprived areas.
Answer: The Government will invest £400m in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities, promoting health, wellbeing and community cohesion, while removing the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, such as women and girls, people with disab...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Wealth FundTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4097More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the status of National Wealth Fund Bill.
Answer: The National Wealth Fund has the remit it needs to invest in a wide range of projects, businesses, and assets to drive growth across the UK. HMG has provided NWF with a total capitalisation of £27.8bn and has invested £5.8bn since its launch in 2024. Sinc...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: ProsecutionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that the prosecution and processes that support sexual offence cases, are compliant with the Victims’ Code.
Answer: The Victims’ Code sets out what victims can expect from the criminal justice system. The Ministry of Justice recently consulted on a draft Victims’ Code (this closed on 30 April) and the Department is currently analysing the consultation responses to ensu...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: Criminal ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to expedite cases involving sexual offences.
Answer: The Government inherited a justice system in crisis with a record and rising number of criminal cases waiting to be heard in the Crown Court. Victims are facing unacceptable delays and without action, the situation will continue to spiral, far beyond the ...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128043More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she is having with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on supporting the space-sector in delivering the ambitions set out in the Advanced Manufacturing Sector
Answer: The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade are working closely to deliver the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan for space. Ministers with responsibility for space in both departments have discussed prog...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and Space TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she is having with the Secretary of State for Defence on the dual use of space-sector technologies.
Answer: Ministers regularly discuss the delivery of a co-ordinated One-Government approach to space with counterparts in Defence and other Departments. As part of this the Department works closely with the National Security and Defence space community across Gove...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: Trade CompetitivenessDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what targets her Department has set for improving the UK’s position in the global space economy.
Answer: The UK has a strong position in the global space economy that the government is committed to maintaining. Building on our countries space heritage and deep pool of skilled talent, supportive regulation, and world-leading financial systems, the UK captures...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Space TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how her Department prioritises British businesses in its procurement of space sector contracts.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting high-growth British space businesses. The new Procurement Act introduces a simpler and more transparent system that supports small businesses and enables contracting authorities to recognise quality and innovation...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: ThailandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what is the priority for the Government for negotiating a free trade agreement with Thailand.
Answer: The Government has not commenced any negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand. My department keeps its approach to FTAs under active review to support growth, resilience and the UK’s strategic interests.Thailand is an important economic ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: ThailandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Home Office about reciprocal VISA rights with Thailand.
Answer: None.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: ThailandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress he has made on the development of a free trade deal with Thailand.
Answer: The Government has not commenced any negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand. My department keeps its approach to FTAs under active review to support growth, resilience and the UK’s strategic interests.Thailand is an important economic ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOpen BankingTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 119266More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with the chairman of Open Banking Limited on ensuring a fair and equitable funding model for participating banks.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordOpen Banking: Data ProtectionTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 119265More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she is taking steps to safeguard the data protection rights of staff at Open Banking Limited.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordOpen Banking: Corporate GovernanceTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 119264More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority about the governance of Open Banking Limited.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordWork Capability Assessment: ContractsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what consideration is made when awarding work capability assessment contracts of potential additional costs to the Exchequer involved in contractors awarding bonuses or making performance related salary
Answer: Functional Assessment Services contracts (including delivery of Work Capability Assessments) are outsourced to four prime contractors. The Department awarded these contracts following fair and open competition to deliver the best value for taxpayers. This...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWork Capability Assessment: ContractsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Department provides work capability assessment contractors with additional funding for them to award bonuses or performance related salary uplifts.
Answer: Functional Assessment Services contracts (including delivery of Work Capability Assessments) are outsourced to four prime contractors. All reward and remuneration to employees, including any potential incentivisation to meet contractual requirements, is f...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Markets Champion: Public AppointmentsTreasuryTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115810More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 25 February 2026 to Questions 113526 and 113527, what stage she is at in the appointment process for the Digital Markets Champion.
Answer: I refer the member to the answer given to 113526 and 113527 on the 25 February 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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