Mims Davies MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Telecommunications: CybercrimeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of how the UK’s communications infrastructure would perform in maintaining mass public communications in the event of a large-scale cyber-at
Answer: The Government works closely with communications providers, Ofcom, the energy sector and other partners to ensure the resilience and security of the UK's communications infrastructure. Communications providers are responsible for the resilience of their n...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Communication: OutagesCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16468More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of how the public will receive critical information in the event of widespread and prolonged broadband or power outages.
Answer: There are plans in place for the public to receive critical information in both of these scenarios. This includes the use of both BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 which will continue to broadcast key advice to the public. In a prolonged broadband outage there are ...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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Communication: EmergenciesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what role she considers broadcast infrastructure plays in ensuring that the Government can communicate with the public during national emergencies.
Answer: The government understands how important it is that citizens can access information in times of national emergency. Resilient radio and television play an important role in a range of different emergency scenarios.The BBC has specific requirements under i...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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CommunicationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the role of maintaining multiple, independent communications platforms in strengthening the UK’s national resilience – particularly those not dependent o
Answer: The government recognises the importance of diverse and resilient communications networks as part of the UK's national resilience. Telecommunications providers are required under the Communications Act 2003, as amended by the Telecommunications (Security)...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Retail Trade: EmploymentCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16465More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of trends in employment levels in the retail sector in East Grinstead and Uckfield.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Parliamentary Question of 7th July is attached.
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Job Creation: East Grinstead and UckfieldDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the creation of jobs for young people in East Grinstead and Uckfield.
Answer: DBT is supporting the creation of well-paid jobs in East Grimsby by supporting businesses to start, scale, export and attract investment, leading to higher-skilled roles. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority utilising new devolved funding he...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
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Public Houses: East Grinstead and UckfieldDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help prevent pub closures in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures facing pubs and the important role they play in communities across the UK. That is why we have introduced targeted support, including a 15% reduction in business rates bills for pubs from April 2026, followed by a t...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	1
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	2
Department for Education	1
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	1
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Department for Transport	8
Department for Work and Pensions	1
Department of Health and Social Care	2
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	3
Home Office	6
Ministry of Defence	1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	1
Ministry of Justice	1
Northern Ireland Office	1
Scotland Office	1
Treasury	2
Wales Office	8
Women and Equalities	1

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