Stephen Gethins MP: written questions
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Civil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128293More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what percentage payment was made in 2024 (when the annual Pension Increase was 6.7%) to Civil Servants who had retired before 2016, for the Guaranteed Minimum Pension (GMP/COD) component of their public service
Answer: The Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) provides for annual Pension Increases (PI) in line with the relevant September to September annual increase, using the relevant Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure for indexation. In April 2024, this increase was 6....
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support his Department provides for young disabled people who are transitioning to adult benefits and Universal Credit.
Answer: DWP notifies young people who are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) 5 months before they reach age 16 to advise them they will need to apply for Personal Independence Payment after they reach their sixteenth birthday. This is to establish if...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that potential reductions in wholesale fuel costs are passed on to consumers.
Answer: Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer protection law, overseen by the Competition Market Authority (CMA). The Government and the CMA are closely monitoring petrol and diesel prices in light of instability in the Middle East, and the Chance...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127462More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential economic effect on consumers of reducing fuel duty.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of fuel costs on household budgets and is already taking action to help keep fuel prices down. Since Autumn Budget 2024, the Government’s decisions to freeze fuel duty will save the average motorist around 8 to 11 penc...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDiesel: PricesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support farmers with (a) increase in diesel prices and (b) the supply of diesel.
Answer: The Government is actively monitoring the developments in the Middle East, including impact on the supply and prices of red diesel. Currently red diesel remains well stocked for all fuel types. Fuels Industry UK have been clear that fuel production and im...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: CostsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of fuel, fertiliser and other costs on farmers.
Answer: Defra is actively monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the impacts for our food and farming sectors, including ongoing discussions with industry leaders to gather evidence. Food security is a core national priority. We are closely monitoring...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122736More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to answer written question 115846, submitted on 24 February 2026.
Answer: A response has been issued here.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122735More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to answer written question 110026, submitted on 2 February 2026.
Answer: A response has been issued here.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what basis Peter Mandelson's contract was terminated with the FCDO.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transpare...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120358More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason emails of 4 February 2026 were published as part of their release of documents around the appointment of Peter Mandelson; and whether more context for their inclusion will be provided.
Answer: I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Peter Mandelson's contract required him to be given a period of notice.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transpare...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when his Department plans to respond to correspondence from the hon. Member for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry dated 7 November 2025 and 12 January 2026.
Answer: Thank you for raising this. Both cases, CMPT12025/108144 and CMPT12026/02004, have now been assigned to a Complaints Resolution Manager for urgent action. We are prioritising them to ensure a response within 15‑working‑days, and we will monitor progress c...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArts and Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: VisasDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy current EU visa arrangement for professional haulage drivers and those in the creative sector.
Answer: UK haulage drivers are able to operate in the EU without the need for a visa, providing they do not spend more than 90 days in the EU within any 180-day period. The Department for Transport is undertaking research to improve understanding of the effects o...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117317More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the value for money to the taxpayer of the Loan Charge.
Answer: At Budget 2024 the Government announced a new independent review of the loan charge. The purpose of the review was to bring the matter to a close for people who have not settled and paid their loan charge liabilities. The review identified affordability a...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117316More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many outstanding cases of people facing the Loan Charge she expects will be settled as a result of the McCann review.
Answer: At Budget 2024 the Government announced a new independent review of the loan charge. The purpose of the review was to bring the matter to a close for people who have not settled and paid their loan charge liabilities. The review identified affordability a...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildminding: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117315More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax on self-employed childminders.
Answer: Childminders make a significant contribution to children’s development, learning, and wellbeing. The Government has eased rules on working from schools and community centres and increased early years funding rates above 2023 average fees. These increases ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: Social MediaScotland OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what was the expenditure on paid-for social media advertising and promotion, such as on Facebook and X for financial year 2024/5 and the budget for 2026 for the office of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Answer: In the financial year 2024-25, the total amount spent on social media advertising and promotion was £2,806. The social media marketing budget for the financial year 2025-26 was £10,000.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: AdvertisingScotland OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what was the expenditure on advertising for financial year 2024/5 and what is the budget for 2026 for the office of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Answer: The Department has spent the following on advertising: Financial YearAdvertising £’0002024-2550, 277.07 Please note, budgets for financial year 2026-27 will be agreed at the beginning of the next financial year.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: CommunicationScotland OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what was the total expenditure on press and communications, including staffing costs, for financial year 2024/5, and for 2026 for the office of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Answer: The total expenditure on press and communications, including staffing costs, for financial year 2024/25 was £1.944m. Departmental spend on communications staff for financial year 2024-25 was £1.744m, including all on-costs such as pension contributions, n...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHybrid Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116170More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has she made of the potential financial impact of the proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles for those with hybrid vehicles, who also pay fuel duty.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, recognising that electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to congestion and wear and tear on the roads but...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116169More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential financial impact for electric vehicle owners caused by the Vehicle Excise Duty becoming payable on EVs.
Answer: Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is a tax on vehicles used or kept on public roads. As announced by the previous Government at Autumn Statement 2022, from April 2025, zero emission and hybrid cars, vans and motorcycles now pay VED in a similar way to petrol and ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ReviewsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 908073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of undertaking a strategic review of her Department's priorities.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has recently concluded the process of updating the FCDO’s priorities for the next financial year, alongside the department’s senior management team. The Foreign Secretary will write to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee short...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115846More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry constituency have been affected by the issues with administering the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Answer: We are unable to provide a breakdown of the number of people affected in the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry constituency. Capita does not provide data on the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme at this specific geographic or constituency level...
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Breeding: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of leaving the EU on conservation transfers between zoos in the UK and the EU.
Answer: Since leaving the EU, live animal movements between zoos have continued in line with the EU’s importation requirements for Third Countries. Defra continues to work closely with the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), to address im...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWhisky: Import ControlsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with representatives of the Scotch Whisky industry on US tariffs.
Answer: We have had extensive and regular discussions with representatives of the Scotch Whisky industry throughout our negotiations with the US, as we do in relation to many other markets around the world. This engagement has helped us secure significant tariffs...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
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