Richard Baker MP: written questions
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Nuclear Power: Glenrothes and Mid FifeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that Glenrothes and Mid Fife constituency benefits from nuclear decommissioning.
Answer: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s (NDA) mission is to clean up the nuclear legacy. Whilst the NDA do not have a site in Glenrothes and Mid Fife constituency, the decommissioning activity of the NDA and its supply chain provide social economic benefi...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: WalesWales OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 903804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales.
Answer: The UK Government is delivering our clean energy mission in Wales as part of our Plan for Change. Earlier this month, The Crown Estate announced that three Welsh ports have been shortlisted to develop floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea. The...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDockyards: ConstructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of ensuring Programme Euston’s floating dry docks are manufactured in the UK on (a) economic growth and (b) skills development.
Answer: Following normal process, economic and social value benefits will be assessed by Programme Euston as it progresses through its business case approvals. No assessment has yet been undertaken.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure (a) supply chain resilience and (b) sovereign capability in the procurement strategy for Programme Euston.
Answer: Programme Euston will draw on a broad range of suppliers to deliver the infrastructure needs at HMNB Clyde. Programme Euston will engage with UK based and international suppliers to assess whether they have the required capability and capacity to deliver....
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDockyards: ConstructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of UK industrial capacity to deliver floating dry docks required for Programme Euston.
Answer: Programme Euston is currently in the Concept Phase and no procurement decisions have been made. A detailed assessment of market capacity and capability will take place as the requirements develop.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to publish his Department's updated Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy.
Answer: The 2022 - 2030 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Disability Inclusion and Rights strategy provides a long-term framework for the FCDO's international approach to disability inclusion. When we published it, we committed to updating it at...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBerlin: Global Disability SummitForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he is having with disabled people to help ensure that their views are represented at the Global Disability Summit in Berlin on 2-3 April 2025.
Answer: The FCDO Disability Inclusion and Rights strategy was developed in extensive consultation with the disability movement, including Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). The 2025 Global Disability Summit will be co-hosted by Germany, Jordan and...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Global Disability SummitForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) Ministers and (b) officials from his Department plan to attend the Global Disability Summit in April 2025.
Answer: The 2025 Global Disability Summit is an important moment for the UK to reinforce our commitment to galvanising international efforts on disability inclusion and launch the refresh of our FCDO Disability Inclusion and Rights strategy (2022-30), setting out...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Global Disability SummitForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his priorities are for the third Global Disability Summit in April 2025.
Answer: The UK is committed to accelerating the pace of progress on disability inclusion globally. In a context of increased conflict and crises in which people with disabilities are disproportionally affected, disability must not fall down the political agenda. ...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMusicians: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps with the music industry to ensure performing artists have access to adequate mental health support.
Answer: This government recognises the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to support and resources for their mental health and wellbeing, including creative professionals such as musicians and performers.This government welcomes efforts by the music ...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordZoos: Nature ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support zoos in maintaining effective breeding programs with partners in Europe.
Answer: For zoo animal transfers from Great Britain (GB) to the European Union (EU), export requirements vary and must be agreed on a case-by-case basis with the importing country. On receipt of the requirements, Defra collaborates with officials in the importing...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Services: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on UK-EU veterinary agreement negotiations.
Answer: The Prime Minister and President of the European Commission met on 7 November at the EPC in Budapest, where they discussed the strength of the UK-EU partnership and the need to work together to tackle the challenges facing Europe. Defra’s approach to UK-E...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCopernicus Programme and Horizon EuropeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to maximise the benefits of rejoining the (a) Horizon and (b) Copernicus programmes.
Answer: It is our priority to make Horizon association a success. Government have launched a series of initiatives have been launched to help UK organisations engage with the programme. These include a marketing campaign and large-scale events around the country ...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGalileo SystemDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to replace the Galileo scheme.
Answer: There are no plans to replace the EU’s Global Navigation Satellite System – Galileo – with a UK system. The Government is implementing the October 2023 Government Policy Framework for Greater Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Resilience, which will pr...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Students Abroad: EU CountriesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help support students to study in the EU.
Answer: The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s global programme to provide grants for students to study and work anywhere in the world, including in the EU. Students can develop new skills, gain international experience and boost their employability. For the 20...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEducational Visits: EU NationalsDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce administrative requirements for school groups visiting the UK from Europe.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.As the department for opportunity, we recognise the importance of school trips and the impact that this valuable learning experience can have on children and young ...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: War GravesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps with his international counterparts to help ensure that Commonwealth War Graves are protected in Gaza.
Answer: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is aware that both Gaza and Deir el Belah War Cemeteries have been damaged, but the full extent is not yet clear. A more detailed assessment cannot be carried out until the current situation subsides. The CWGC...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordShipping: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to support the maritime sector to develop clean maritime technologies.
Answer: The Department for Transport’s £206m UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme focuses on accelerating the technology necessary to decarbonise our domestic maritime sector.UK SHORE interventions address maritime decarbonisation challe...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting the green energy transition in Scotland.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to making Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030.As we make the carefully phased transition to clean energy, we will build alternative opportunities for oil and gas workers - to which we’ve already committed £22bn of inve...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to (a) incentivise consumers and (b) support manufacturers to use green energy sources.
Answer: The Action Plan for the Clean Power 2030 Mission will set out the path to decarbonise our electricity and support an increasingly electrified economy. The Government is incentivising adoption of low carbon appliances, including through the Boiler Upgrade ...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTechnology: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that new technologies comply with Net Zero targets.
Answer: Innovation is essential for the Government’s mission to deliver clean power by 2030 and accelerate to net zero, helping to develop and drive down the cost of new technologies. Around £4.2bn is being invested in research and innovation over 2022-2025 to ca...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans he to encourage the use of hydrogen technologies in domestic settings.
Answer: The Government remains committed to examining the case for hydrogen heating and is reviewing plans. This work aims to gather evidence on the feasibility, costs and benefits of hydrogen heating that can inform decisions on its potential role.
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of importing renewable energy from the Global South if there is a gap in domestic green power supply.
Answer: Interconnectors are the physical assets that enable electricity to be traded between GB and energy markets in other jurisdictions. We are currently trading electricity, including renewable generation, from Europe via nine interconnectors. The Government c...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he plans to take to ensure that the increase of electricity demand in the next 15 years can be met by domestically produced green power.
Answer: Later this year the Government will publish the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which will set out the path to deliver a clean power system, helping protect billpayers from volatile gas prices and strengthening Britain’s energy security. The Government has ...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLotteries: TaxationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she plans to take to ensure that charities lotteries and the charities they support are not negatively impacted by a statutory gambling levy.
Answer: Society lotteries are a vital fundraising tool for many charities, community groups, sports clubs and other non-commercial organisations. We want to see society lotteries continue to thrive, alongside the National Lottery.We are committed to reviewing the...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
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