Mike Reader MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Gaming: InternetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106826More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the Online Safety Act 2023 in protecting children from harm on online gaming platforms, including Roblox; and whether she

  Answer: Gaming platforms that allow users to post or interact, such as Roblox, are in scope of the Online Safety Act. They are required to protect children from illegal and harmful content on their service, including using highly effective age assurance to preven...

  Answered 10 Feb 2026

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• ConveyancingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103629More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is his Department taking to improve the home conveyancing and residential property transaction process, in the context of the average length of time between a house sa

  Answer: On 6 October 2025, the government published two consultations outlining reform proposals to transform home buying and selling. They can be found on gov.uk here and here. We are now analysing the responses to both consultations.

  Answered 14 Jan 2026

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• Renewable Energy: LandfillDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102312More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to introduce transitional arrangements for landfill gas electricity generation following the closure of the Renewables Obligation in 2027; and what assessment he

  Answer: Government is aware that Renewables Obligation (RO) support for existing landfill gas generators will begin to end in 2027, and that this could affect their commercial viability. We have also considered the implications that the end of RO support will hav...

  Answered 12 Jan 2026

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