Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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Trade Union OfficialsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to give elected workplace Green reps rights to information, consultation and participation in workplace sustainability and transition planning, including through joint Futureproofing C
Answer: While there is no separate statutory framework for green representatives, the Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthened rights to reasonable paid time off for trade union representatives and trade union equality representatives. Where a workplace green repr...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Union Officials: Facilities AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to give the right to reasonable paid time off for elected workplace Green Reps.
Answer: While there is no separate statutory framework for green representatives, the Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthened rights to reasonable paid time off for trade union representatives and trade union equality representatives. Where a workplace green repr...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Union OfficialsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to provide legal recognition of Green Reps in workplaces where they are (a) elected and (b) appointed by a recognised trade union.
Answer: While there is no separate statutory framework for green representatives, the Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthened rights to reasonable paid time off for trade union representatives and trade union equality representatives. Where a workplace green repr...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOil and Natural Gas: Marine Protected AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what mechanisms are in place to help ensure oil and gas companies remain liable for the decommissioning costs of wells and pipelines within marine protected areas, including where operators c
Answer: Section 29 of the Petroleum Act 1998 ensures that companies connected to offshore installations and pipelines remain responsible for decommissioning. Liability for decommissioning continues after a licence or asset sale and applies to all companies being ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChemicals and Oil: PollutionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many prosecutions and fines have been issued for oil and chemical spills into UK waters in each of the last five years.
Answer: In the last five years, the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) has issued two civil penalties for oil pollution offences under the Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 2005:...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOil and Natural Gas: Exploration and LicensingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Energy Independence Bill will end new oil and gas licences and exploration.
Answer: The Energy Independence Bill was announced in the King’s Speech, in which the government committed to manage existing oil and gas fields for their lifetime and to show climate leadership by meeting the manifesto commitment not to issue new licences to exp...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Faroe IslandsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to include (a) animal welfare and (b) environmental conservation on the agenda of the next meeting of the Joint Committee established under the UK-Faroe Islands Free Trade
Answer: Officials meet annually for the UK-Faroe Islands FTA Joint Committee, with the latest held on 3rd June 2026 in London. The FTA establishes effective channels for UK officials from the Department for Business and Trade to lobby the Faroes on animal welfare...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Faroe IslandsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, which UK representatives are scheduled to participate in the meetings of the Joint Committee established under the UK-Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement.
Answer: Officials meet annually for the UK-Faroe Islands FTA Joint Committee, with the latest held on 3rd June 2026 in London. The FTA establishes effective channels for UK officials from the Department for Business and Trade to lobby the Faroes on animal welfare...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Faroe IslandsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the timetable is for meetings of the Joint Committee established under the UK-Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement.
Answer: Officials meet annually for the UK-Faroe Islands FTA Joint Committee, with the latest held on 3rd June 2026 in London. The FTA establishes effective channels for UK officials from the Department for Business and Trade to lobby the Faroes on animal welfare...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to address delays in the Armed Forces pension remedy programme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to issuing all Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) members with their entitlement as quickly and efficiently as possible, and the delivery of Remedial Service Statements (RSS) continues to be prioritised. While si...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when can veterans affected by the McCloud case expect to receive their Remediable Service Statements.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to issuing all Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) members with their entitlement as quickly and efficiently as possible, and the delivery of Remedial Service Statements (RSS) continues to be prioritised. While si...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current status of the McCloud Remedy for veterans who were medically discharged from the Armed Forces around the time of the 2015 pension reforms.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to issuing all Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) members with their entitlement as quickly and efficiently as possible, and the delivery of Remedial Service Statements (RSS) continues to be prioritised. While si...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: ExpenditureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has carried out an impact assessment on the decision to further reduce the Official Development Aid budget.
Answer: There has been no further reduction in the budget for Official Development Assistance (ODA) since the announcement by HM Treasury in Spending Review 2025 of department spending allocations up to 2028/29, published on 11 June 2025. A full Equality Impact A...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOil: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that changes in oil prices are reflected at UK petrol stations.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that motorists get a fair deal at the pump and we have taken several measures to protect consumers from fuel prices increases. We have extended the temporary 5p fuel duty cut until 31 December 2026 which will save t...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that arms transferred through UK military bases are used in accordance with international law.
Answer: The UK continues to be committed to upholding International Law and will always operate in accordance with its key principals.The use of UK military bases by foreign governments is governed by a range of longstanding agreements. For operational security r...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWhatsApp: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of the inclusion of WhatsApp in any social media ban for under 16s.
Answer: The government does not intend for messaging services to be included in social media companies being banned from offering services to under 16s. This is to support children staying in touch with family, friends and communities. Final details of restrictio...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFree School Meals: AdoptionDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government has assessed the combined impact of reducing adoption support funding while also changing school meal eligibility.
Answer: The adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) provides important therapeutic support for adopted and special guardianship order children. The changes made in 2025/26 financial year were to ensure support for all those applying for ASGSF. The ...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFree School Meals: AdoptionDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the end of free school meal transitional protections will affect any adopted children who currently receive free school meals.
Answer: This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and tackling child poverty. We are extending free school meals (FSM) to all children from households in receipt of Universal Credit from September 2026, lifting 100,000 children across ...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Free School MealsDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether children adopted from care, or previously looked-after children, will lose any existing free school meal entitlement from September 2026.
Answer: This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and tackling child poverty. We are extending free school meals (FSM) to all children from households in receipt of Universal Credit from September 2026, lifting 100,000 children across ...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: SurveillanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he will release Gaza surveillance flights footage of 25 and 26 March 2025.
Answer: Following the terrorist attacks against Israel of 7 October 2023, the UK government worked with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals, who were kidnapped. In support of these efforts, the Ministry of Def...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: RobotsDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will issue guidance on the potential impact of road-related legislation on the use of autonomous delivery robots.
Answer: Any new regulations would be subject to public consultation and an Impact Assessment before coming into force.
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: RobotsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered excluding autonomous delivery robots from plans for micromobility regulation.
Answer: The Government has committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles when parliamentary time allows by creating a ‘Low-speed Zero Emission Vehicle’ category. This could be used to regulate pavement robots in future. Any new regulations w...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of faith-based oversubscription criteria in school admissions on (a) racial and (b) ethnic groups.
Answer: Faith schools are an important part of our diverse school system and parliament has legislated so that they can make certain choices about their admission arrangements. The Equality Act 2010 permits designated faith schools and academies to use faith-base...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCompany 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 recordConsumers: PricesTreasuryTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13440More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Treasury will monitor the evidence after the Strait of Hormuz reopens to ensure that consumers are not continuing to pay higher prices.
Answer: HM Treasury has a comprehensive framework for the monitoring, assessment, and management of current and potential risks to the economy, including those posed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The framework involves systematic monitoring of the evide...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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