Sammy Wilson MP: written questions
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Religious Freedom: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department taking through the (a) UN, (b) 7 and (c) other multilaterals to support freedom of religion or belief globally.
Answer: The UK ensures Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) remains on the international platform through our multilateral engagement.At the UN, we regularly take part in Interactive Dialogues with the UN Special Rapporteur for FoRB, most recently on 24 October. ...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTurkey: ChurchesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of church closures without provision for an alternative place of worship in Turkey; and if he will
Answer: Freedom of religion or belief is a priority for the FCDO. It is a fundamental right that we regularly discuss with the Turkish authorities. The Turkish government has repeatedly stated its support for the operation of churches and the religious houses of ...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Driving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the evidential basis is for (a) licensing requirements and (b) age restrictions for (i) mopeds, (ii) motorcycles and (iii) other powered light vehicles.
Answer: The current licensing requirements and age restrictions for moped, motorcycles were implemented in 2012 when the UK transposed the requirements of the European Union’s Third Driving Licence Directive. These regulations were drafted after extensive public ...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Driving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Motorcycle Strategy Focus Group is next scheduled to meet; and whether the agenda will include a review of (a) moped and (b) motorcycle licensing requirements.
Answer: The Motorcycle Strategic Focus Group plan to meet in autumn 2024. The date and agenda for the meeting have yet to be decided.
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Driving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the report by the Motorcycle Industry Association entitled A Licence to Net Zero: Unleashing Our Potential, License Reform Essential: L-Category Licensing Reform Proposals, published on 16 Oct
Answer: The Department for Transport continues to meet with representatives from the motorcycling industry to discuss proposals on Category L licensing reform. We are awaiting evidence from the Motorcycle Industry Association on their proposals.
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVenezuela: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made recent representations to his Venezuelan counterpart on taking steps to allow a democratic and peaceful transition following the recent presidential elect
Answer: The UK does not accept the legitimacy of the administration put in place by Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in 2018. The UN was clear the outcome of the Venezuelan elections in July this year cannot be deemed credible without the National Electoral Council pu...
Answered 27 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVenezuela: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has taken recent steps to call on the Venezuelan National Election Council to publish the voting records from the Presidential election in that country.
Answer: The UK does not accept the legitimacy of the administration put in place by Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in 2018. The UN was clear the outcome of the Venezuelan elections in July this year cannot be deemed credible without the National Electoral Council pu...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordOlympic Games: ParisDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made representations to the International Olympic Committee on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Answer: I have made no representations to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.The British Olympic Association, as the National Organising Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is the domestic representative...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordConsumer Goods: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the EU General Product Safety Regulations on the ability of GB firms to trade with customers in the EU.
Answer: The updated GPSR largely formalises the reality of how businesses are already operating and the measures are therefore likely to have limited impact in practice. However, where businesses do require some support, we are exploring ways in which the Governm...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the potential impact of the General Product Safety Regulations on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government engages in regular discussions with both the Northern Ireland Executive and the EU on matters of mutual interest.The updated General Product Safety Regulations largely formalises the reality of how businesses are already operating in the UK...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the General Product Safety Regulations on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government engages in regular discussions with both the Northern Ireland Executive and the EU on matters of mutual interest.The updated General Product Safety Regulations largely formalises the reality of how businesses are already operating in the UK...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the EU on the potential impact of the General Product Safety Regulations on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government engages in regular discussions with both the Northern Ireland Executive and the EU on matters of mutual interest.The updated General Product Safety Regulations largely formalises the reality of how businesses are already operating in the UK...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Special AdvisersNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 42More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many Irish citizens are employed as ministerial advisers in his Department.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office does not hold data on citizenship held by staff. As per the terms of the 1998 Agreement, this Government recognises the right of all people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish or British, or both...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Special AdvisersNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 41More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many ministerial advisers are employed in his Department.
Answer: As of 24 July 2024, the Northern Ireland Office employs one ministerial Special Advisor.
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: StaffNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 40More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many Irish citizens are employed in his Department.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office does not hold data on citizenship held by staff. As per the terms of the 1998 Agreement, this Government recognises the right of all people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish or British, or both...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: StaffNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 39More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many staff are employed in his Department.
Answer: As at 30 June 2024, the Northern Ireland Office employs 172 staff.
Answered 25 Jul 2024
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