Mims Davies MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Mobile Broadband: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the role of mobile digital infrastructure in supporting local economic growth,
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the role of mobile digital infrastructure in supporting local economic growth,
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the role of mobile digital infrastructure in supporting local economic growth,
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with regard to her Department's consultation entitled National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system, what steps she is taking to ensure t
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: FacilitiesDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve the safety and security of lorry driver roadside facilities.
Answer: Through the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme, the Government and industry are delivering up to £35.7 million of joint investment to upgrade truck stops in 30 counties across England, improving both safety and working conditions for drivers. Thi...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: Mental HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support the physical and mental health of lorry drivers.
Answer: The Department for Transport has been raising awareness among road freight sector trade associations, businesses and unions of the driver health training module, developed by Loughborough University and approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency....
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SussexDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that local authorities repair potholes in Sussex.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement gives authorities – including authorities across Sussex such as East Sussex and West Sussex – the certainty ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: East Grinstead and UckfieldDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve the condition of road networks in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement gives authorities – including authorities across Sussex such as East Sussex and West Sussex – the certainty ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: West SussexDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help support the maintenance of highways in West Sussex.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement gives authorities – including authorities across Sussex such as East Sussex and West Sussex – the certainty ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: East SussexDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help support the maintenance of highways in East Sussex.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement gives authorities – including authorities across Sussex such as East Sussex and West Sussex – the certainty ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: East SussexDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 123278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with East Sussex County Council on improving its road maintenance rating.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordRoads: East SussexDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with East Sussex County Council on improving its road maintenance rating.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement gives authorities – including authorities across Sussex such as East Sussex and West Sussex – the certainty ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: West SussexDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with West Sussex County Council on improving its road maintenance rating.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement gives authorities – including authorities across Sussex such as East Sussex and West Sussex – the certainty ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Capital InvestmentDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, whether that announcement forms part of the transport funding fro
Answer: At least £445 million has been set aside for rail improvements in Wales as part of the 2025 Spending Review and Infrastructure Strategy.This investment marks the beginning of a long-term UK Government commitment, announced by the Prime Minister, to modern...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: Capital InvestmentDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, whether additional funding has been set aside in the fiscal frame
Answer: The business cases currently being developed for the new stations will determine anticipated ongoing maintenance costs, which will be funded according to standard industry practices upon their commissioning and entry into service.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, how much her Department is contributing to the rail infrastructur
Answer: The 2025 Spending Review allocated £302 million from the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) for rail enhancement investment in Wales, directly overseen by the Department for Transport. This forms part of the overall £445 million set aside for rail ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Capital InvestmentDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, what funding source is being used; and whether those funds are fr
Answer: The Prime Minister has made a generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail. Following the 2025 Spending Review, this work is already underway supported by the following funding sources:DfT Rail Network Enhancements PipelineThe Levelling U...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: ConstructionWales OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government and Transport
Answer: The Wales Rail Board has developed its long-term vision for rail enhancement investment in Wales, which was published last week by Transport for Wales as part of its document titled ‘Today, Tomorrow, Together: A Vision for Wales across Wales and Borders’....
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: ConstructionWales OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, whether the funding for new Welsh rail stations will require addition
Answer: Heavy rail is reserved in Wales, so Barnett consequentials do not apply to its funding.The UK Government is working in partnership with the Welsh Government and industry stakeholders to fund and deliver improvements to rail in Wales as quickly as possible...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: ConstructionWales OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, what her planned timeframe is for the expenditure of the funds alloca
Answer: Transport for Wales published the Wales Rail Board’s vision for rail enhancements on 18 February. Transport for Wales estimates that the total cost of schemes under consideration to be up to £14 billion, and the UK Government has endorsed this vision. Thi...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: ConstructionWales OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, what the source of the funding is for the construction of the new rai
Answer: Transport for Wales published the Wales Rail Board’s vision for rail enhancements on 18 February. Transport for Wales estimates that the total cost of schemes under consideration to be up to £14 billion, and the UK Government has endorsed this vision. Thi...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to help ensure that local planning authorities in West Sussex have sufficient skills and capacity to process telecommunications planning appli
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 95326 and UIN 99031 both on 5 January 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113620More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure local planning authorities have sufficient skills and capacity to process telecommunications planning applications in a
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 95326 and UIN 99031 both on 5 January 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure local planning authorities have sufficient skills and capacity to process telecommunications planning applications swift
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 95326 and UIN 99031 both on 5 January 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: Planning PermissionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's consultation entitled Reforming planning rules to accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, what assessment she has made of the potential merit
Answer: The call for evidence, “Reforming planning rules to accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure”, closed on 26 February and was led jointly by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Gov...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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