Sam Rushworth MP: written questions

Written questions

• Batteries: TechnologyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904156More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps UK Research and Innovation is taking to help increase technological capabilities in battery cell production.

  Answer: The Faraday Battery Challenge funds battery related research, development of battery materials and technologies, and encourages investment into the UK’s world-class battery facilities. An example of investment into UK facilities is the Advanced Materials ...

  Answered 14 May 2025

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• Restoring Your Railway Fund: Weardale LineDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3389More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the decision was taken not to grant Restore Your Railway funding to the Weardale Line; and for what reason that decision was taken.

  Answer: Aside from Restoring Your Railway (RYR) projects currently at the delivery stage or in construction, all remaining RYR-originated projects, including the Darlington to Weardale line, are now being considered as part of preparations for the Spending Review...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

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