Scott Arthur MP: written questions
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AsylumHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, published on 17 November 2025, whether processes will be put in plac
Answer: Core Protection will allow those who are at risk to remain in the UK as long it is necessary, whilst it is unsafe for them to return. Each case will be considered on its own individual merits. Further details about financial contributions, English languag...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, published on 17 November 2025, whether caps will be placed on the nu
Answer: Core Protection will allow those who are at risk to remain in the UK as long it is necessary, whilst it is unsafe for them to return. Each case will be considered on its own individual merits. Further details about financial contributions, English languag...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, published on 17 November 2025, what English as a Second Language pro
Answer: Core Protection will allow those who are at risk to remain in the UK as long it is necessary, whilst it is unsafe for them to return. Each case will be considered on its own individual merits. Further details about financial contributions, English languag...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, published on 17 November 2025, what value of personal assets would r
Answer: Core Protection will allow those who are at risk to remain in the UK as long it is necessary, whilst it is unsafe for them to return. Each case will be considered on its own individual merits. Further details about financial contributions, English languag...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugees: ResettlementHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, within the context of her asylum statement on 17 November 2025, if those arriving in the UK via safe and legal routes to seek asylum will have to wait for 20 years for indefinite settled status if the
Answer: Our intention is that individuals arriving through reformed Safe and Legal resettlement routes will follow a ten-year path to settlement with the possibility of reducing this period based on contribution, in line with wider settlement reforms. This approa...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the number of children subject to removal under her plans to remove families from the UK.
Answer: All families will be offered financial support to enable them to return but, if that support is refused and steps are not taken to comply with the requirement to leave the UK, their return will be enforced. Decisions will continue to be governed by Sectio...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNitrogen Dioxide: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Transport on (a) plans to achieve and (b) progress on compliance with legal nitrogen dioxide limits on all roads.
Answer: The Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) is a joint DEFRA/DfT division that is responsible for delivering compliance with NO2 targets set out in the Air Quality Plan 2017. DfT and Defra work together on progress and compliance with targets.
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugees: ResettlementHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her plan to offer permanent settlement to refugees only after 20 years residence in the UK will apply to people currently (a) in the asylum system and (b) holding refugee status.
Answer: We will carefully manage the transition into the new system - avoiding any risk of a 'closing down sale'. That is why we will seek to put in place transitional provisions to ensure that the offer remains clear and fair. Refugees who are given core protect...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGeothermal Power: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on support for the development and rollout of low-cost, low-carbon mine water geothermal heating systems in Scotland.
Answer: Whilst building energy efficiency policy is devolved to the Scottish Government, I recognise the potential of low carbon technologies, including geothermal, to help us achieve net zero at the lowest cost. The UK Government is working closely with the Scot...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGeothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the mine water geothermal heat project recently piloted in Gateshead, what steps his Department is taking to support the development and rollout of low-cost, ecological, alt
Answer: To achieve net zero at lowest cost, we are accelerating low-carbon technologies, including geothermal. Water from coal mines and sewer systems offers strong potential for heat networks. Projects can apply to the Green Heat Network Fund for support. DESNZ ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of ship emissions at berth on disadvantaged communities living near ports; and what steps she is taking to help mitigate that impact.
Answer: In March, the Government published its Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy that will reduce the impact of shipping emissions at berth for disadvantaged communities living near ports. This includes expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to domes...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBlue Badge SchemeDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing standardised eligibility for the Blue Badge scheme across local authorities.
Answer: The standardised eligibility criteria for the Blue Badge scheme are published on GOV.UK. Local authorities are responsible for determining and implementing the administrative, assessment, and enforcement procedures which they believe are in accordance wit...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCycle to Work SchemeTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90906More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Cycle to Work tax exemption initiative on the economy.
Answer: The Cycle to Work Scheme is made available as a Benefit in Kind and uses the tax exemption for the employer-provision of cycles and associated safety equipment. The scheme was introduced in 1999 to to encourage employees to commute by bicycle by offering ...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve women's heart health.
Answer: The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, and we are delivering our commitment that never again will women’s health be neglected.In 2023, 31% of those who died prematurely from cardiovascular disease (CVD) were women. We are committed to...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the (a) treatment and (b) prevention of cardiovascular diseases that disproportionately impact women, including (i) Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, (ii) M
Answer: In 2023, 31% of those who died prematurely from cardiovascular disease (CVD) were women. We are committed to reducing premature mortality from heart disease and stroke by 25% in the next 10 years through improvements in prevention and treatment.To acceler...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSupported Housing: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an estimate of the annual cost to the public purse of young people in supported housing working reduced hours due to the interaction between Housing Benefit and Universal Credit tape
Answer: No such assessment has been made. People on a low income living in Supported Housing receive Universal Credit for help with their daily living costs and Housing Benefit for help with their housing costs. Customers living in Supported Housing are also able...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: ApprenticesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking with the Scottish Government to ensure that businesses can increase the supply of apprenticeships in response to increases in levels of regional demand for
Answer: Young people in all UK regions and nations will benefit from the good jobs that the clean energy economy can bring. In Scotland, we estimate up to 40,000 additional clean energy jobs by 2030. Skills policy is devolved, but the UK Government is working clo...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to publish guidance on managing hypoglycaemia that includes (a) treatment, (b) when to seek medical help and (c) rules for those with diabetes who drive or operate heavy mac
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published advice on the management of type 1 diabetes, including advice on managing acute hypoglycaemia, which is available at the following link: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/diabetes-type-1/man...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the report by Sarcoma UK entitled Unique Among Cancers: A state of the nation review of sarcoma care, published on 11 June 2025, what steps he plans to take to help tackle issues
Answer: The Department has received, and relevant officials are currently considering, Sarcoma UK’s report reviewing sarcoma care across the United Kingdom.The Department will get the National Health Service diagnosing cancer earlier and treating it faster, inclu...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation Scheme: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88517More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the inheritance tax exemption for payments made by infected blood compensation schemes to cover payments received by the surviving spouse of a dece
Answer: The suffering endured by all those impacted by infected blood is profound, and we remain committed to ensuring that justice is not only delivered but reflected in the way compensation is treated. We recognise that this is a sensitive issue. We are conside...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: Age Assurance and SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that companies implementing (a) age-verification and (b) safety requirements use (i) secure and (ii) adequately regulated third-party vendo
Answer: The Online Safety Act requires providers to give particular regard to the protection of users’ privacy rights when complying with their new safety duties, including when using age assurance measures. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has a range...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband and Telecommunications: PricesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology what discussions he has had with Ofcom on ensuring that (a) (i) broadband and (ii) telephone customers who do not move suppliers at the end of their contract are not charged more; and (b
Answer: Ordinary people need to feel empowered when interacting with the telecoms market so they can be confident that they are getting a fair deal, and shop around and change provider if they need to. DSIT’s Secretary of State, the Rt Honourable Liz Kendall, wro...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Clinical TrialsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small and medium-sized (a) biotechnology and (b) pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials in the UK.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is committed to making the UK an outstanding place for life sciences companies to start and scale. The Office for Life Sciences has a target to see more scale-up finance raised by life sciences businesses in the UK th...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLife Sciences: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on the establishment of Commercial Research Delivery Centres.
Answer: Significant progress has been made in establishing the United Kingdom-wide network of Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs). Since 1 April 2025, 21 CRDCs have been operating across all four nations of the UK, 15 in England, four in Scotland, and a ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Capture, Usage and StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much funding his Department plans to provide to (a) transport and (b) storage companies to help support their carbon capture, usage and storage business models in the next 12 months.
Answer: In the 2025 spending review, the Government allocated £9.4 billion over the Spending Review period. The bulk of public funding for Track 1 is only provided once projects are operational. Transport & Storage Companies (T&SCos) operate a Regulated A...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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