Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Fireworks: Thames ValleyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with Thames Valley Police on the prevention of the illegal (a) use and (b) sale of fireworks.
Answer: No recent discussions have taken place with Thames Valley Police on the prevention of the illegal use and sale of fireworks. Enforcement mechanisms are in place to tackle situations when fireworks are sold illegally, or misused. Local areas decide how bes...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFireworks: SloughDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with Slough Borough Council on the prevention of the illegal (a) use and (b) sale of fireworks.
Answer: No recent discussions have taken place with Slough Borough Council on the prevention of the illegal use and sale of fireworks.Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. It is for loc...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: SloughDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent his Department has made of the adequacy of financial support available to hospitality businesses in the constituency of Slough.
Answer: The Department keeps the adequacy of support for hospitality businesses under regular review, working closely with HM Treasury and industry representatives including through the Hospitality Sector Council.We are delivering permanently lower business rates...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to encourage the use of UK-produced steel (a) across central government, (b) within the wider public sector, (c) by private sector companies in receipt of government procurement
Answer: The government’s Steel Strategy sets out our ambition to see much more UK-made steel used across public and private projects, whilst respecting our legal obligations.For central government procurement, it is now a requirement that UK made steel is conside...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has plans to introduce consistent product standards for domestic plug-in solar systems.
Answer: Suppliers of all products placed on the UK market, including domestic plug-in solar systems, must ensure they comply with relevant product safety legislative requirements. This includes specific product regulations such as the Electrical Equipment (Safety...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHelium: ReservesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps to increase helium reserves for (a) scientific research, (b) national security, (c) critical infrastructure and (d) other priority uses.
Answer: Helium is vital for the UK’s economic growth and security, industrial strategy, and clean energy transition. DBT is working across Government mapping supply chains and assessing risks, mitigations, and potential interventions, conducting detailed analysis...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHelium: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing temporary restrictions on the (a) public sale and (b) commercial use of helium.
Answer: Helium is vital for the UK’s economic growth and security, industrial strategy, and clean energy transition. DBT is working across Government mapping supply chains and assessing risks, mitigations, and potential interventions, conducting detailed analysis...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Ministers' Private OfficesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the average staffing complement is for a ministerial private office within their Department; what grades those staff are appointed at; what the typical remuneration and contracted working hours ar
Answer: Ministerial private offices are small teams whose composition varies by Minister and portfolio. Private secretaries are paid in line with Civil Service pay frameworks, with contractual hours set out in individual contracts. The Department does not hold da...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: National SecurityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to paragraph 88 of the policy paper entitled UK Government Resilience Action Plan, published on 14 July 2025, how many meetings have been attended by civil servants within their Departme
Answer: Any disclosure of specific meetings relating to defence is restricted to protect the principle of collective responsibility, allowing officials to debate policies freely in private.Various teams across the Department for Business and Trade contribute towa...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinimum WageDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward secondary legislation to amend the Insolvency Act 1986 so as to enable employees to claim directly against company directors wher
Answer: Employees of companies subject to insolvency proceedings are already able to claim arrears of wages, up to a statutory limit, from the National Insurance Fund through the Insolvency Service. In situations where minimum wage provisions have not been met, t...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: DefenceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, how many meetings officials from their Department have attended on the national conversation on defence and security; which directorate in the
Answer: Although various teams across the Department for Business and Trade contribute towards these conversations and the responsibility is shared across several policy areas and does not fall to one singular official or directorate, we do not disclose details o...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocksmiths: LicensingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the potential merits of the introduction of licensing for locksmithing.
Answer: The Department keeps the consumer protection framework under regular review and is aware of some issues with rogue traders in the locksmith industry. Locksmiths must comply with existing consumer legislation. Where traders do not comply with the law, the ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: National SecurityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to paragraph 88 of the UK Government Resilience Action Plan, how many meetings Ministers in their Department have attended related to the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: Details of the meetings held by Ministers of the Department for Business and Trade are available on transparency pages of gov.uk and are released as part of the Government's transparency agenda.
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: DefenceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to th
Answer: Since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in June 2025, the Secretary of State for Business has regularly met with Cabinet colleagues to discuss a variety of measures/policies.Disclosure of such meetings is restricted to protect the principle ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocksmiths: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with online advertising platforms regarding the adequacy of safeguards in place to prevent rogue locksmiths from using their advertising services.
Answer: There have been no recent discussion with online platforms on this specific matter. However, the department regularly engages with stakeholders on issues affecting consumers.Online platforms must comply with The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLocksmiths: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of consumer protections against rogue locksmiths.
Answer: My department keeps the consumer protection framework under review to ensure that it is effective in protecting consumers. Locksmiths must comply with consumer legislation. Where traders do not comply with the law, the Digital Markets, Competition and Con...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDebt Respite SchemeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps his Department have taken to ensure businesses adhere to creditors' responsibilities when debtors are under a Debt respite breathing space period.
Answer: A breathing space gives individuals the right to legal protections from creditor action to recover debts included in the agreement. If a creditor does not comply, the regulations set out that the debt adviser responsible for the application can contact th...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Situation: SubversionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is able to take to respond to economic coercion from other countries.
Answer: The UK is well prepared to respond to economic coercion and has a strong and flexible toolkit to defend its interests. We can act through diplomatic engagement, international dispute mechanisms, and cooperation with allies, including the G7. We also retai...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: National SecurityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, who is the Chief Risk Officer for national security risks relating to the work of their Department.
Answer: Each risk in the National Risk Register assigned to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a designated Risk Owner, working within the Department which is responsible for designated risk areas. The Secretary of State and the Permanent Secretary a...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDirectorsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what is the largest number of companies registered to a single individual acting in the role as an officer of those companies.
Answer: With the information currently available, the largest number of active officer appointments linked to a single individual is 1008. This information is available publicly through Companies House data products.That individual may have more appointments if t...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Companies: PropertyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the enforcement of penalties for non-compliance with the UK's Register of Overseas Entities.
Answer: The Government recognises the challenges of enforcing financial penalties on overseas entities but remains committed to ensuring compliance with the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) requirements. Companies House has strengthened its enforcement strateg...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordToys: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to help ensure that unsafe children's toys are not sold on online marketplaces.
Answer: Under the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, all toys placed on the market must meet essential safety requirements. Despite this, we recognise that it remains too easy for non-compliant products to be made available to UK consumers on online marketplaces. Th...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help increase trade between the UK and India.
Answer: The UK has signed a landmark trade deal with India which it is estimated will boost the UK’s GDP by £4.8bn and increase bilateral trade by £25.5bn each year, supporting the Government’s Plan for Change. We are working to bring the deal into force as quick...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: CanadaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help increase trade between the UK and Canada.
Answer: Canada is a close ally and valued partner of the UK, with the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) underpinning our bilateral trade, which was worth £30 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, up 15% in current prices on the previous 12 months. In Ju...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken with local councils to tackle the illegal use of fireworks in (a) Slough constituency and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is for local areas ...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
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