Sammy Wilson MP: written questions
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Biodiversity: Property DevelopmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of misapplication of the de minimis exemption on the rollout of biodiversity net gain obligations.
Answer: A full consultation response and impact assessment to the Biodiversity Net Gain small, medium and brownfield development consultation will be published soon. This will set out whether any changes will be made to the de minimis exemption alongside the intr...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBiodiversity: Property DevelopmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government response to the Improving biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development consultation will set out plans for addressing concerns regarding mi
Answer: A full consultation response and impact assessment to the Biodiversity Net Gain small, medium and brownfield development consultation will be published soon. This will set out whether any changes will be made to the de minimis exemption alongside the intr...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108185More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made on considering the feasibility and impact of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the government is considering the feasibility and impacts of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in future. The government recognises that refineries play a role in energy security and t...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108184More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to include the UK oil refining sector in the scope of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the government is considering the feasibility and impacts of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in future. The government recognises that refineries play a role in energy security and t...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the European Commission’s proposals for the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on the competitiveness and decarbonisation of the UK o
Answer: At present, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism does not include refined oil products . In December 2025 the European Commission published further detail on their future plans for the CBAM, including the possibility of including refined products in ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAlgeria: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations they have made to the government of Algeria regarding restrictions on the freedom of worship of the Ahmadiyya Muslims.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 29 October 2025 in response to Question 83261.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support international monitoring and accountability mechanisms on freedom of religion or belief in Afghanistan.
Answer: Afghanistan is a focus country in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's approach to freedom of religion or belief, announced on 8 July 2025, and officials regularly press the Taliban to respect the human rights of all Afghans. We work with in...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPeatlandsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what comparative assessment she has made of wildfire risks under (a) prescribed burning, (b) mechanical cutting and (c) no active vegetation management.
Answer: Healthy peatlands do not require active vegetation management such as burning or cutting. There is clear scientific evidence that burning is particularly damaging, as it degrades peatland conditions, undermines restoration and increases long-term vulnerab...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPeatlandsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of unmanaged vegetation fuel loads on upland peatland and the severity of wildfires.
Answer: Healthy peatlands do not require active vegetation management such as burning or cutting. There is clear scientific evidence that burning is particularly damaging, as it degrades peatland conditions, undermines restoration and increases long-term vulnerab...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVideo Games: SchoolsDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jan 2026WithdrawnUIN 106098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of loot boxes on the financial wellbeing, mental health and behavioural development of children and young people; and whether her Department has i
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordGambling and Video Games: Children and Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what comparative assessment her Department has made of (a) loot boxes in video games and (b) gambling products; and what steps she is taking to mitigate potential harms associated with loot box m
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring games are enjoyed safely and responsibly by everyone and that, where they contain loot boxes, there are appropriate protections in place. Prizes that can be won via loot boxes do not have a monetary value, cannot be...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Indian counterpart on the protection of civilians, including members of the Muslim community.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 25 November 2025 in response to Question 90911.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAluminium: ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to restrict the export of scrap aluminium from the UK to address the challenge of scarce critical minerals identified in the Critical Mineral Strategy, published on the 22nd of Novemb
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of a domestic circular economy and the need for domestic supply of aluminium scrap to meet demand, whilst also ensuring the market remains fair and beneficial for all stakeholders. Government is aware of the variou...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: UK Emissions Trading SchemeDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to provide certainty to industry in relation to the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime.
Answer: In November, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority published the main Authority Response to the 2024 consultation detailing how the UK ETS will expand to the maritime sector. This main Authority Response included final policy details ahead of im...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPorts: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on prioritising access to the national grid for port electrification to support ports who wish to offer onshore power
Answer: Reforming the connections process and investing in the grid is a key Government priority. This includes reforms that are expected to deprioritise over half of the existing queue based on readiness and strategic alignment with our strategy as set out in Cl...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPorts: EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support the provision of onshore power supply for ports across the UK, including in Northern Ireland, in relation to onshore power supply for ferries and cruise shi
Answer: Responsibility for electricity policy is transferred to the Northern Ireland Assembly under the provisions of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. However, on 25 March, Government published the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy and launched a call for evidence ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96103More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate she has made of the contribution of fuel duty to inflation and the cost of living; and whether she will review current rates in the context of wider price pressures.
Answer: Pump prices are at their lowest levels since 2021, before Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine led to soaring prices and the introduction of a temporary 5p cut in fuel duty. At Budget 2025, the Government therefore announced continued support for people a...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96102More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of current fuel duty rates on the road freight and logistics sector; and whether her Department plans to bring forward measures to reduce transport costs.
Answer: At Budget 2025, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut until the end of August 2026. Rates will then gradually return to previous levels. The planned increase in line with inflation...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of current regulatory protections, such as age verification and advertising restrictions, in preventing gambling among young people.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and socia...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: RehabilitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the availability and effectiveness of rehabilitation support for individuals with a gambling addiction within the criminal justice system.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) co-commissioned an independent report to inform understanding of the prevalence of gambling harms among those in prison and on probation in the community: Report on Gambling Harms and the Criminal Justice...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: RehabilitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the prevalence of gambling-related harm among individuals within the criminal justice system; and what steps he is taking to improve screening and support for problem gambling in pr
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) co-commissioned an independent report to inform understanding of the prevalence of gambling harms among those in prison and on probation in the community: Report on Gambling Harms and the Criminal Justice...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to require gambling operators and online platforms to provide greater transparency regarding how gambling advertisements are targeted and delivered to users.
Answer: The advertising codes that apply to all licensed gambling operators state that advertising must not be targeted at children or vulnerable people. The Government welcomes measures implemented by the Gambling Commission which have given customers greater co...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of current regulatory frameworks governing gambling advertising across broadcast, online, and social media platforms.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and socia...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCameroon: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Cameroon authorities concerning the recent kidnapping and detention of Christian clergy in the Northeast region.
Answer: The UK condemns the kidnappings of Catholic priests and others in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon, including 6 priests who have now been released. The UK Government monitors the human rights situation in Cameroon closely and discusses th...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Falun GongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she had with international counterparts concerning ongoing reports of (a) detention and (b) killing of the Falun Gong in China.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 April to Question 43452.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
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