Torcuil Crichton MP: written questions
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Written questions
National Energy System OperatorDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the resolution procedures available to parties adversely affected by NESO decisions.
Answer: While the Secretary of State is the sole shareholder of NESO, NESO is operationally independent of Government. Ofgem is the independent regulator of NESO and is responsible for approving its business plan, ensuring cost efficiency and driving high perform...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 906022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help reduce losses from fraud in the benefits system.
Answer: The department has made strides in turning the tide on fraud and error in the benefits system, with the overall rates dropping since the peak in overpayments in 2022. We welcome the recognition of this progress in the NAO’s recent report. We will continue...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScotlandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered ensuring that the TRANSFORM trial includes representation from Scotland.
Answer: The Department invests over £1.6 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).In November 2023, the Government and Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) announced the £42 million TRANSFORM...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what consideration he has given to utilising the powers laid out in Section 6 of the 2015 Infrastructure Act to allow (a) communities and (b) groups connected with a community the right to bu
Answer: The Government recognises that communities hosting energy infrastructure play a vital role in delivering a clean, secure and affordable energy system. Through the Clean Power Action Plan, we are committed to ensuring communities benefit from low carbon en...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Voluntary OrganisationsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures she is considering to expand blue light and siren permissions to more voluntary rescue services.
Answer: Consolidating blue light and siren permissions for all voluntary search and rescue organisations operating under UK Search and Rescue (UKSAR) governance will be considered by Ministers in due course.
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support Scotland's rural economy.
Answer: Our recently announced trade deals will benefit key industries in rural, coastal and island communities, such as whisky and salmon. Our forthcoming Industrial Strategy and drive to clean energy will ensure good quality jobs across Scotland. Project Gigabi...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRescue Services: ShetlandDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Marine Coastguard Agency plan to replace the Sikorsky s92 Search and Rescue helicopter with the Augusta Westland 189 at (a) Stornoway and (b) Sumburgh coastguard base.
Answer: As set out in the contract for the Second Generation Search and Rescue Aviation programme, search and rescue helicopter provision will transition from the Sikorsky S92 to the Leonardo AW189 in Quarter 4 of 2026 at Stornoway, and in Quarter 1 of 2027 at Su...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to support a national public awareness campaign on prostate cancer risk factors and the benefits of early detection for high-risk groups.
Answer: NHS England run Help Us Help You campaigns to increase knowledge of cancer symptoms and address the barriers to acting on them, to encourage people to come forward as soon as possible to see their general practitioner. The campaigns focus on a range of sy...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve broadband connectivity in rural communities.
Answer: According to the independent website ThinkBroadband.com, over 86% of UK premises can access a gigabit-capable broadband connection.More than £2 billion of contracts have now been signed to provide gigabit connectivity to over a million more premises. The ...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 902931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to promote Scotland internationally.
Answer: Brand Scotland, the Scotland Office’s programme of international trade and investment promotion, is about selling Scotland to the world.I have already visited Norway, Singapore and Malaysia, to promote our food and drink, energy, and defence sectors. Next...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the green energy transition in Scotland.
Answer: I have been working closely with my cabinet colleagues to achieve our clean energy Mission.Scotland has a huge role to play, not least through GB Energy - headquartered in Aberdeen and backed with £8.3bn. It will work to deliver clean energy, lower bills,...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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