Sammy Wilson MP: written questions
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Gambling: LicensingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the Gambling Commission’s licensing checks in identifying whether gambling software providers supply unlicensed gambling websites.
Answer: The Gambling Commission, as the independent regulator for gambling, has responsibility for making decisions around licensing. As part of its regulatory approach, the Gambling Commission assesses applicants against the statutory licensing objectives and ma...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes PlanDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will work with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that low-carbon and sustainable heating technologies other than heat pumps are included within the final capital support framewor
Answer: The Department is committed to working collaboratively with the Northern Ireland Executive on the delivery of the Warm Homes Plan (WHP), recognising the distinct housing stock and energy needs across the UK. The WHP supports a range of low‑carbon heating ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmenia: Conscientious ObjectorsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Armenian counterpart on access to alternative civilian service for religious conscientious objectors.
Answer: Decisions about exemptions and other issues relating to military service in Armenia are the responsibility of the government of Armenia.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Palliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care will include condition specific measures to address the palliative and end of life care needs of people living with dementia
Answer: We are working closely with a range of stakeholders, including Dementia UK, on the development of the Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care. We recently published an interim update on the MSF, which is available at the fo...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Palliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will commit to the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care including guidance on ensuring reviewed advance care planning for people living with dementia.
Answer: We are working closely with a range of stakeholders, including Dementia UK, on the development of the Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care. We recently published an interim update on the MSF, which is available at the fo...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordKyrgyzstan: Baptist ChurchForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Government of Kyrgyzstan on registration requirements affecting Council of Churches Baptist congregations and their ability to me
Answer: The UK champions Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, including in Kyrgyzstan. On 8 July, the UK's Special Envoy for Religious Freedom, David Smith MP, set out the Government's new strategy on FoRB, providing a framework for engagement with other...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHepatitis: CompensationCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10098More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Will the Paymaster confirm how many chronic Hepatitis B and chronic Hepatitis C victims received their compensation and how many do the IBCA intend to review because of administrative mistakes on the redefinitio
Answer: The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) continuously seeks to improve and add detail as it learns from real claims. On clinical matters, IBCA seeks regular advice from clinical advisers to ensure that their approach adequately reflects clinical u...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCuba: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to her Cuban counterpart on (a) the detention of Jonathan Muir Burgos and (b) the Christian community in the last 12 months.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 8 June in response to Question 5332.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorld Cup: GamblingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Government is taking to prevent children from being targeted with online gambling advertisements during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Answer: The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) advertising codes require all gambling operators to take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not targeted by gambling advertisements. This includes a requirement for all operators to ensure that targe...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with technology companies on tackling AI-generated guidance on circumventing gambling regulation.
Answer: AI chatbots covered by the Online Safety Act must protect all users from illegal content. We work with a wide range of stakeholders including technology companies to ensure these rules keep pace with technology and will not hesitate to go further if there...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the role of generative AI chatbots in facilitating access to unlicensed gambling operators.
Answer: AI chatbots covered by the Online Safety Act must protect all users from illegal content. We work with a wide range of stakeholders including technology companies to ensure these rules keep pace with technology and will not hesitate to go further if there...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAlternative Fuels: AviationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to bring forward the timetable for recognising emissions reductions associated with Sustainable Aviation Fuel under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
Answer: The UK ETS already allows aircraft operators to recognise emissions reductions from eligible SAF when meeting their allowance surrender obligations, in line with existing legislative requirements, including the annual reporting deadline of 31 March. The U...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAlternative Fuels: AviationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a delay in the implementation of reforms to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme treatment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on sustainable aviati
Answer: The UK ETS Authority is consulting on the future treatment of SAF in the UK ETS, with this work progressing as planned. The Government recognises the importance of a cohesive SAF policy landscape across both demand and supply sides of the UK SAF market, i...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: International AsssitanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 77More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of UK (a) bilateral and (b) multilateral assistance to Pakistan on (i) improvements in freedom of religion or belief and
Answer: The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all in Pakistan, and we regularly raise the rights and safety of religious minorities with the Government of Pakistan at the highest levels. UK assistance to Pakistan is delivered through ...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRepublic of Ireland: Soft PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 76More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Cultural and Educational Programs on UK soft power in Ireland.
Answer: The Joint Statement between the Prime Minister and Taoiseach Micheál Martin following the UK-Ireland summit in Cork this March includes a range of cultural and educational initiatives that will enhance the already rich cooperation between our countries in...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland: British CouncilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 75More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of British Council programs in Northern Ireland on that country; and whether she plans to support the continuation
Answer: The British Council plays a crucial role supporting the UK's interests around the world, including in Northern Ireland, supported by its work in education, arts and culture, and promoting the English language. The British Council is operationally independ...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Expenditure: Northern IrelandTreasuryTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127071More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, did the Northern Ireland Executive receive a Barnett consequential payment as a result of the £42.3 million top-up to the English apprenticeship budget for the year 2025/2026.
Answer: The Barnett formula was applied in the normal way to changes in the English apprenticeships budget at Main Estimates 2025/26 and at Budget 2025, and the resulting consequentials were added to the Northern Ireland Executive’s existing block grant.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government plans to integrate lessons from operational innovation in Ukraine into UK defence procurement and research strategy.
Answer: One of the key lessons for the Ministry of Defence from the war in Ukraine is the importance of pace and technical innovation in procurement if our Armed Forces are to retain an edge over, and therefore deter, our adversaries. Ongoing reforms across the N...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures has his Department put in place to support UK firms supplying defence equipment to Ukraine to adopt rapid innovation cycles based on operational experience.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to facilitate knowledge transfer from Ukraine’s battlefield innovation experience to UK-based defence SMEs.
Answer: Since 2024 the MOD has run seven defence trade missions to Ukraine in conjunction with the Trade Association ADS. These have facilitated engagement for UK business of all sizes, but with a particular focus on SMEs, with Ukrainian industry and government. ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department is providing to UK companies exporting defence technologies to Ukraine to help them leverage battlefield-tested innovations for wider international markets.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: Video GamesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of PEGI’s self-regulatory framework in enforcing age ratings for video games containing loot boxes.
Answer: The government engages with the Games Rating Authority (GRA), who are designated to ensure all games are appropriately rated using the Pan European Games Information (PEGI) age ratings. These ratings provide clear and detailed information on the content t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: Video GamesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Games Rating Authority on their proposals for monitoring compliance with the minimum age requirement for games featuring loot boxes.
Answer: The government engages with the Games Rating Authority (GRA), who are designated to ensure all games are appropriately rated using the Pan European Games Information (PEGI) age ratings. These ratings provide clear and detailed information on the content t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124517More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on the the level of economic growth.
Answer: The government recognises the role that refineries play in energy security and the UK’s industrial base. The Government published a call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/future-of-the-uk-downstream-oil-sector/future-of-the-uk...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124516More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of not including refined products within the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism from January 2028.
Answer: The government recognises the role that refineries play in energy security and the UK’s industrial base. The Government published a call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/future-of-the-uk-downstream-oil-sector/future-of-the-uk...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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