Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Company AccountsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department takes when facilities designated as part of national infrastructure do not submit accounts in line with the Companies House deadline.
Answer: All companies must file annual accounts in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Directors are personally responsible for ensuring accounts are delivered on time. Where accounts are filed late, Companies House automatically imposes statutory late filing...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made as to the potential impact that the new tariff regime from 1 July will have on domestic jobs in the UK steel sector.
Answer: UK producers manufacture a wide range of steel products. They also have under-utilised production capacity. Current demand and production levels were taken into account when setting quota sizes, and further information can be found on GOV.UK.We will close...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of a 50 percent tariff on steel coming into the UK that cannot be made in the UK on the ability of UK manufacturers to provide the required amounts
Answer: UK producers manufacture a wide range of steel products. They also have under-utilised production capacity. Current demand and production levels were taken into account when setting quota sizes, and further information can be found on GOV.UK.We will close...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of domestic steel production when quota levels for imports into the UK are reduced.
Answer: UK producers manufacture a wide range of steel products. They also have under-utilised production capacity. Current demand and production levels were taken into account when setting quota sizes, and further information can be found on GOV.UK.We will close...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the UK's domestic production capability being able to provide 50 percent of domestic demand for steel within the next (a) 5 years (b) 10 years and (c) 20 years.
Answer: The steel strategy set out our aim for around 40-50% of domestic demand to be met by domestic production. In 2023, this figure was 40%. Our aim is therefore to return to that recent capability and stabilise domestic production.The Steel Strategy creates a...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLiving Wage and Minimum Wage: PooleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Budget Statement on 26 November 2025, what estimate his Department has made of how many workers in the Poole constituency will benefit from the planned increase in (a) the Nationa
Answer: Around 2.4 million workers are expected to receive a pay rise due to the increase to the NLW on 1 April 2026. In total, around 2.7 million workers are expected to receive a pay rise due to increases to the NMW and NLW on April 2026.The Government will pub...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps are being taken to simplify access to the Business Support programme.
Answer: There is fantastic support available to businesses across the UK, but we know many SMEs find it difficult to navigate the system. That is why we launched the Business Growth Service as part of the Small Business Plan, making it easier and quicker for busi...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworksDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of on the potential impact of the domestic use of fireworks on (a) children (b) adults with PTSD and (c) domestic pets.
Answer: No recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of the domestic use of fireworks on children, adults with PTSD and pets. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: PooleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support pubs in Poole constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that pubs, restaurants and other food outlets play in local communities and the economy, including in the Poole constituency.In April, we launched a Taskforce to review premises licensing and develop a more balance...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: PooleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve enforcement laws for the misuse of fireworks in Poole constituency.
Answer: Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is for local areas ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPostage Stamps: Price CapsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has had recent discussions with Ofcom on the future of the second class stamp price cap.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with Ofcom regularly to discuss a range of issues in relation to its role as the independent regulator for the postal sector.Affordability is at the heart of Ofcom's regulatory framework. On 4 November, Ofcom published a call ...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: PooleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) pubs, (b) restaurants and (c) other food outlets in Poole constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that pubs, restaurants and other food outlets play in local communities and the economy, including in the Poole constituency.In April, we launched a Taskforce to review premises licensing and develop a more balance...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to negotiate investment agreements without investor-state settlement mechanisms in the future.
Answer: Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provides an independent means for investors to resolve disputes with states where they believe they have experienced arbitrary, discriminatory or unfair treatment or expropriation without compensation. The UK is a ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTea: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of (a) human rights issues (b) the provision of fair wages and (c) the impact of climate change of the tea trade.
Answer: In the Trade Strategy, the Government launched a review into the UK’s approach to responsible business conduct, focused on tackling human rights and labour abuses, modern slavery, and environmental harms in global supply chains. The review will cover all ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: ColombiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will publish a full impact assessment of the UK–Colombia Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Answer: Total FDI and portfolio investment assets and liabilities between the UK and Colombia were £6.8 billion at the end of 2023. The UK-Colombia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) includes binding investment protection provisions which protect both UK and Colom...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWorking HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the findings of the most recent four day week pilot; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure businesses have a structured forum in which to share insights on effecti
Answer: We are aware of the findings of the 4 Day Week Foundation’s recent trial. A four-day week is an example of a flexible working arrangement. Currently, all employees have the right to request a flexible working arrangement, and we are changing legislation t...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWorking HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has reviewed the findings of the recent national four-day working week pilot; and whether he plans to respond to the 4 Day Week Foundation’s recommendation to establish a working time counci
Answer: We are aware of the findings of the 4 Day Week Foundation’s recent trial. A four-day week is an example of a flexible working arrangement. Currently, all employees have the right to request a flexible working arrangement, and we are changing legislation t...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
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