Rebecca Harris MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Business Rates: Castle PointTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18575More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the amount of business rates to be paid by businesses in the retail, leisure, and hospitality sector in Castle Point constituency in 2026/27.
Answer: The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office (VO), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government.At the Budget, the VO announced updated property values fr...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Employers' ContributionsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the additional costs incurred by each school in Castle Point constituency as a result of the increase in employers' National Insurance Contributions in 2026/27.
Answer: The department estimates the impact of changes to schools’ costs, including employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), at a national level and does not estimate the costs incurred by individual schools, including schools in Castle Point constituenc...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Castle PointDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an estimate of the number of pupils in Castle Point constituency that will have an EHCP in each of the next five years.
Answer: Data on the number of school pupils with education, health and care (EHC) plans per year is collected through the school census and broken down by Parliamentary constituency. The published statistics are available here: https://explore-education-statistic...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Castle PointDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an estimate of the number of FTE GPs at surgeries in Castle Point constituency over each of the next five years.
Answer: As independent businesses that hold contracts with the National Health Service, practices determine the staffing skill mix to best suit the patients they serve. GP services are commissioned and assured by integrated care boards to meet the needs of changi...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Castle PointDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether provision for capital investment in (a) new and (b) updated healthcare facilities in Castle Point constituency is being made available over the next five years.
Answer: Significant capital investment is being made available to support both new and improved healthcare facilities across the NHS East of England region over the next five years.The region has been allocated £536 million between 2026/27 and 2029/30 to increase...
Answered 19 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordA13: Road TrafficDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made a estimate of levels of congestion on the A13/A130 junction at Sadler’s Farm (a) now and (b) in each of the next 20 years.
Answer: Whilst traffic management on the local road network is the responsibility of the local highway authority, the Department recognises that congestion affects daily journeys and economic growth. That is why Essex County Council is eligible for over £230 mill...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordc2cDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what performance targets she has set for c2c rail services since nationalisation.
Answer: Since being transferred into public ownership, c2c has continued to be monitored against the rail industry’s established performance measures, including punctuality & reliability, cancellations and passenger satisfaction, and remains subject to the sa...
Answered 10 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordc2cDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the payments her Department will receive from c2c rail services in each of the next five years.
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) has not made a published estimate of the subsidy/premium for each operator in each of the next five years. Exact costs and income levels are agreed during the rolling business planning process. Information on subsidy/pr...
Answered 10 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordc2cDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of changes in passenger numbers on c2c rail services in each of the next ten years.
Answer: The Department for Transport has not made or published a ten-year estimate of passenger numbers specifically for c2c rail services. Future passenger demand forecasts are developed as part of business planning, investment appraisals, and rail industry for...
Answered 10 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: EssexDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what funding she will make available for flood defences in each of the next five years for (a) Castle Point constituency and (b) Essex.
Answer: The Environment agency is currently in the early stages of the funding allocation process, with funding allocations to be confirmed in 2027 for the following financial years.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Highways: Motor VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the breakdown of the National Highways operational fleet is by vehicle (a) make and (b) model; and what proportion are manufactured by British manufacturers.
Answer: The information requested is provided in the table below.Vehicle makeVehicle modelNumberBYDAtto 313ToyotaBZ4X89ToyotaCorolla Commercial103Peugeote-5008 GT 73kWh 2105MaxusEdeliver 9 van5KIAE-Niro11Renaulte-Scenic3KIAEV33KIAEV639KIAEV94VolvoEX90 Plus1FordEx...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: Official CarsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the breakdown of (a) make and (b) type of cars used by (i) ambassadors and (ii) embassy officials at British embassies; and what proportion are manufactured by British manufa
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 8 December 2025 in response to Question 96748.
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOfficial CarsCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15939More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the breakdown of the Government Car Service operational fleet is by vehicle (a) make and (b) model; and what proportion are manufactured by British manufacturers.
Answer: The Government Car Service does not disclose the make and model of vehicles within its operational fleet, as releasing this information could compromise the security arrangements of Ministers.
Answered 9 Jul 2026
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