Tim Roca MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Carbon Capture and Storage: Cheshire EastDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Health and Safety Executive has been consulted by Peak Cluster Limited on the proximity of the proposed CO2 pipeline route and above-ground installation to Gawsworth Church of England Primar
Answer: As a statutory consultee to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process for the Peak Cluster pipeline, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has responded to the Planning Inspectorate at the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Stage...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Capture and Storage: Cheshire EastTreasuryTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127743More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the National Wealth Fund (a) conducted due diligence on alternative pipeline route and junction location options and (b) commissioned an independent engineering assessment of alternative junction locations f
Answer: The National Wealth Fund (NWF) is operationally independent in regard to its investment decisions. The NWF undertakes extensive due diligence in line with commercial investor assessment standards, processes and quantification methodologies, to ensure that...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Capture and Storage: Cheshire EastDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Peak Cluster Limited has submitted to his Department or to Ofgem any societal risk assessment (FN curve analysis) under BS PD 8010 Parts 1 and 3 comparing the risk profile of the curr
Answer: The department is engaging with potential future CCUS projects, including the Peak Cluster, to understand their proposals. The Peak Cluster’s pipeline proposals are still in development. A societal risk assessment is part of the quantitative risk assessme...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what action his Department is taking to encourage cardiac screening in young people.
Answer: The Government is guided by the independent scientific advice of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). The UK NSC makes its recommendations based on internationally recognised criteria and a rigorous evidence review and consultation process. Where...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity InterconnectorsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what energy security assessment has been made of electricity supplied to the UK via international interconnectors.
Answer: The Capacity Market is our main tool for ensuring security of electricity supply and has already successfully secured the electricity capacity GB consumers need out to 2028/29. Interconnectors are part of the capacity mix that it secures. Like all technol...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRFA ArgusMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what costs were incurred during the most recent refurbishment, upgrade and replacement work on RFA Argus at A&P Falmouth in the last calendar year.
Answer: Refurbishments, upgrade and replacement work on RFA Argus at A&P Falmouth in the last calendar year, 2025, total approximately £6.579 million.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael and Occupied Territories: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the United Kingdom is taking to support the investigation and accountability of violations of human rights by all duty-bearers in Israel and the Occupied Palestini
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 12 October 2025 to Question 98016.
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: MacclesfieldDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time was for a practical car driving test at Macclesfield Test Centre in the most recent month for which data is available.
Answer: The average waiting time for a car practical driving test at Macclesfield driving test centre in December 2025, was 16 weeks.
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Social Rented HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking with social housing providers in the Macclesfield Constituency to help reduce energy costs for tenants.
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan will deliver £15bn of public investment and help lift up to a million families out of fuel poverty by 2030. This includes support for those on low-incomes and the introduction of minimum energy efficiency standards for the social rente...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his department has set a benchmark for the proportion of the UK’s electricity supply that should be imported from abroad in the medium to long term; and how electricity imports are fa
Answer: The Capacity Market is our main tool for ensuring security of electricity supply. Each year the National Energy System Operator assesses the capacity required to meet expected peak demand four years ahead. All participating technologies are de-rated to re...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Cheshire EastDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps are being taken to help Cheshire East Council reduce its SEND assessment waiting times.
Answer: The department provides special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support to local areas through a structured approach that balances support, challenge, and assurance. Through our SEND improvement support, a dedicated SEND Adviser is providing tar...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what work is being done in conjunction with other departments to explore new financing methods for defence equipment procurement.
Answer: We have established a Defence Investors Advisory Group to support the development of the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy (DFIS). As part of this work, we are exploring potential new financing options and how these could apply to specific opportuni...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
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