Toby Perkins MP: written questions 2026
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Carbon Capture, Usage and StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of carbon capture, utilisation and storage on safeguarding domestic foundation industries, including cement and lime, while meeting the UK’
Answer: The emissions of some foundational industries, such as refining and cement and lime, are mainly from processes that cannot be reduced by fuel switching. The CCC have said that CCS would be responsible for 62%% of emissions reductions in the cement and lim...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what criteria her Department uses to decide how much 16 to 19 Bursary funding is distributed to each a) Local Education Authority, b) Multi-Academy Trust and c) school within a Local Education Authority and Mul
Answer: The department allocates the bulk of 16 to 19 bursary funding in advance for institutions to make discretionary bursary awards to students.For mainstream schools and academies, allocations are made to individual institutions. Each local authority-maintain...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGrowth and Skills LevyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress his Department has made on implementing the Growth and Skills Levy; and when can businesses expect to see changes come into effect.
Answer: This government is transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new growth and skills levy which will deliver greater flexibility to employers and more opportunities for young people in England and support the industrial strategy. In August 2025, we intro...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGrowth and Skills LevyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help that the Growth and Skills Levy increases levels of apprenticeship start numbers.
Answer: This government is transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new growth and skills levy which will deliver greater flexibility to employers and more opportunities for young people in England and support the industrial strategy. In August 2025, we intro...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: MetalsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department had made of the potential merits of including the metals recycling industry on the list of eligible sectors for the forthcoming British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme.
Answer: The Government recently closed a consultation on eligibility for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) where businesses were invited to share their views on the proposed methodology. Decisions on eligibility will now be taken to ensure the ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Climate ChangeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the five biggest allocations of funding for nature from International climate finance were in each year between 2021-22 and 2025-26.
Answer: The five biggest allocations of funding for nature in each year between 2021-22 and 2024-25 are shown in the tables below, one for each financial year. 2025-26 figures are not yet available as accounts have not yet been finalised:Programme NumberProgramme...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCrimes of Violence and Rape: Criminal ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average length of time was between charge and trial in a) rape, b) murder and c) GBH cases in each year between 2009 and 2025 for each court in England.
Answer: Data showing the time from charge to main hearing for defendants dealt with for the selected offences following the entry of a not guilty plea at the Crown Court from 2016 to 2024 can be found in the attached tables. Data is not available for years prior ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMagistratesMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many magistrates served in a) magistrate courts and b) family courts in each year between 2009 and 2025.
Answer: Magistrates are the cornerstone of our long and established judicial System. The extraordinary voluntary commitment given by individuals across England and Wales, giving up their valuable free time to make a difference to our Justice system is incredible....
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts: BuildingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many court days were lost in 2025 due to the unavailability of courtrooms as a result of building failures by a) crown court, b) magistrates court and c) family court.
Answer: The number of court days lost due to building failures in the last full financial year (2024/25) is as follows:Crown Court – 258 daysMagistrates’ Court – 36 daysFamily Court – 2 daysTo put this into context, over the same period we sat over 107,000 days i...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoner Escorts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 109982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many court days were lost in 2025 due to non-delivery of remanded prisoners to court by courier firms by a) prison held in, b) contracted courier company, c) Crown Court and d) Magistrates court.
Answer: Data on the number of trials declared ineffective due to the non-production of defendants can be found here: Trial effectiveness at the Criminal Courts tool.In the most recent reported quarter (July to September 2025), non-production of defendants account...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Climate Change Committee on whether projections in The Seventh Carbon Budget include the levels of energy used by data centres.
Answer: The Secretary of State regularly engages with the government’s independent adviser, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), on a wide range of issues including the CCC’s Seventh Carbon Budget advice. The government will choose its own pathway and will ensure ...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSleeping RoughMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to launch the Long-Term Rough Sleeping Innovation Programme; and whether that programme will include the expansion of Housing First.
Answer: We will launch our £15 million Long-Term Rough Sleeping Innovation Programme shortly. The funding will enable councils to trial and deliver new approaches to support people furthest away from resolving their rough sleeping. The government will provide £3....
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSteel CouncilDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the UK Steel Council includes representatives from the steel industry supply chain.
Answer: The Steel Council was re-established in 2025 to support the development of the forthcoming steel strategy. The list of members can be found using the following link [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-plan-to-secure-the-long-term-futu...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSteel CouncilDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when the UK Steel Council will next meet.
Answer: The Steel Council was re-established in 2025 to support the development of the forthcoming steel strategy. The list of members can be found using the following link [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-plan-to-secure-the-long-term-futu...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMetals: RecyclingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the British Metals Recycling Association’s report entitled Assessing the impact of potential restrictions on UK recyc
Answer: The Government acknowledges the UK steel sector's growing need for high-quality scrap supply. We are committed to collaborating with the supply chain to foster sector growth whilst maintaining a fair market for all stakeholders. The British Metals Recycli...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of banning the usage of non-compostable fresh produce stickers.
Answer: The Department has not considered the potential impact of non-compostable fresh produce stickers on the bio-waste industry and soil health and does not currently have plans to discourage or ban the use of these stickers. However, we remain committed to su...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPackaging: CompostDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of non-compostable fresh produce stickers on the bio-waste industry and soil health; and whether she plans to take steps to d
Answer: The Department has not considered the potential impact of non-compostable fresh produce stickers on the bio-waste industry and soil health and does not currently have plans to discourage or ban the use of these stickers. However, we remain committed to su...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to publish the Future Homes Standard.
Answer: The government understands the urgency of introducing new energy efficiency standards so that as many homes as possible are highly efficient and use low-carbon heating. We are carefully considering at what level to set the technical requirements of the Fu...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWheelchairs: DerbyshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of wheelchair provision services in Derbyshire.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the provision and commissioning of local wheelchair services, and NHS England supports ICBs to commission effective, efficient, and personalised wheelchair services.Since July 2015, NHS England has collect...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Learning DisabilityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the specific challenges that face adults with learning difficulties in accessing health services; and what actions he is taking to ensure that they receive an accepta
Answer: A learning difficulty is a reduced ability for a specific form of learning and includes conditions such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. These are life-long conditions.Under the Equality Act 2010, public sector organisations are required to make changes in thei...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
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