Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Unemployment: West MidlandsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of unemployment in the West Midlands.
Answer: The information requested is published and available at:https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/default.asp Guidance for users can be found at:https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/home/newuser.aspThe estimated unemployment levels can be found by selecting “Query data” on the NO...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordJuriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Criminal Court Reform, published on 2 December 2025, HCWS1123, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of removing the option for defendant
Answer: The Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a record and rising open caseload of nearly 80,000 criminal cases waiting to be heard and too many victims waiting years for justice. One of the first priorities of this Government has been to tack...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordJuriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Criminal Court Reform, published on 2 December 2025, HCWS1123, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of expanding judge-only trials to a wider class
Answer: The Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a record and rising open caseload of nearly 80,000 criminal cases waiting to be heard and too many victims waiting years for justice. One of the first priorities of this Government has been to tack...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: BiometricsHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, published on 4 December 2025,
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring the use of facial recognition and similar biometric technologies by law enforcement remains proportionate to the seriousness of the harm being addressed. The consultation launched on 4 December seeks vi...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: BiometricsHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, published on 4 December 2025,
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring the use of facial recognition and similar biometric technologies by law enforcement remains proportionate to the seriousness of the harm being addressed. The consultation launched on 4 December seeks vi...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: BiometricsHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, published on 4 December 2025,
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring the use of facial recognition and similar biometric technologies by law enforcement remains proportionate to the seriousness of the harm being addressed. The consultation launched on 4 December seeks vi...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and AutismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Mental Health Conditions, Autism and ADHD Prevalence and Support, published on 4 December 2025, HCWS1132, what criteria will be used to appoint memb
Answer: The Chair and vice-chairs of the independent review into the prevalence of and support for mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism will appoint an Advisory Working Group which involves a multidisciplinary grou...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and AutismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Mental Health Conditions, Autism and ADHD Prevalence and Support, published on 4 December 2025, HCWS1132, what assessment his Department has made of
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment. We have commissioned an independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism. The review will look to understand the similaritie...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and AutismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Mental Health Conditions, Autism and ADHD Prevalence and Support, published on 4 December 2025, HCWS1132, what assessment he has made of regional va
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment. We have commissioned an independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism. The review will look to understand the similaritie...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and AutismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Mental Health Conditions, Autism and ADHD Prevalence and Support, published on 4 December 2025, HCWS1132, what assessment his Department has made of
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment. We have commissioned an independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism. The review will look to understand the similaritie...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: TaxationTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97131More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of raising taxes on property income on the private rented sector, including supply and rent levels.
Answer: The independent Office for Budget Responsibility does not expect that the reform to property income tax will have a significant impact on rental prices.
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: SurchargesTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97130More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how she plans to assess and administer the new high-value property charge; what steps she is taking to prevent avoidance and undervaluation; and whether there will be transitional relief for homeowners whose propert
Answer: The Valuation Office Agency will be conducting a targeted valuation to identify properties in scope of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS). HVCTS will then be collected by local authorities. The Government will consult on the detailed implementat...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish a full impact assessment for ending the Energy Company Obligation scheme.
Answer: To bring energy bills down for all, the decision has been made not to continue the Energy Company Obligation when the current scheme ends.The government does not intend to publish a new impact assessment for ending the scheme. An assessment of their impac...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97128More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the (a) number of savers who will exceed the new reduced annual ISA limit and (b) additional revenue from that measure.
Answer: The overall annual ISA limit has not changed and remains at £20,000. Individuals under 65s and subscribing £12,000 in a Cash ISA can still invest the remaining £8,000 in Stocks & Shares and/or Innovative Finance ISAs and up to £4,000 in a Lifetime ISA...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97127More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of introducing a 3p-per-mile charge for electric cars and 1.5p for plug-in hybrids on low-income households, the environment, society and the economy.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028, a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, recognising that EVs contribute to congestion and wear and tear on the roads but pay...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBudget November 2025: Self-employedTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97126More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Budget on self-employed workers, including freelancers and contractors.
Answer: The Government is committed to a fair tax system that supports small firms and the self-employed, while ensuring the ongoing funding of essential public services and economic stability. The Budget raises revenue in a fair and progressive way, and the Gove...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBudget November 2025: Small BusinessesTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97125More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Budget 2025 on (a) investment and (b) hiring decisions by small and medium-sized enterprises.
Answer: We are cutting borrowing and debt, and supporting the Bank of England by tackling the persistent high inflation that dampens investment in the UK and slows economic growth. The Government set out its overall approach for supporting SMEs in the Small Busin...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBudget November 2025: Low IncomesTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97124More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Budget 2025 on areas with lower average incomes in each region.
Answer: HM Treasury’s ‘Impact on households’ publication, produced alongside Budget 2025, shows that the impact of government tax, welfare and public service spending decisions from Autumn Budget 2024 onwards are benefit households in the lowest income deciles th...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxationTreasuryTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97123More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the level of taxation set out in the Budget on savings, dividends and property income on small investors, retired people relying on investment incom
Answer: The Government is taking action to ensure income from assets are taxed more fairly. That is why we have increased taxes on property, dividend and savings income to narrow the gap between tax paid on work and tax paid on income from assets. The majority of...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: Tax Rates and BandsTreasuryTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96756More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what analysis her Department has carried out of the potential macro-economic effects (on investment, business growth, rental markets, and savings behaviour) of raising dividend, property and savings income tax rates
Answer: Economic forecasts, including assessments of the impact of policy decisions, are the responsibility of the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR publishes its forecast in the Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO). The OBR’s latest EFO ca...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxationTreasuryTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96755More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the average increase in annual tax paid by households earning between £25,000 and £50,000 following the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: HM Treasury’s ‘Impact on households’ publication, produced alongside Budget 2025, shows that the impact of government tax, welfare and public service spending decisions from Autumn Budget 2024 onwards are progressive and benefit households in the lowest i...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxationTreasuryTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96754More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the level of taxation as a result of the Autumn Budget 2025 on the economy.
Answer: HM Treasury does not publish forecasts of the economy. Forecasts, including assessments of the impact of policy decisions, are the responsibility of the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR publishes its forecast in the Economic and...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: Tax Rates and BandsTreasuryTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96752More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people will move into higher tax bands due to the freezing of income tax and National Insurance thresholds for three years; and estimate she has made of the revenue raised through these measures.
Answer: The number of people forecast to pay tax by marginal rate can be found in Table 3.19 in the OBR’s November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook – detailed forecast tables: receipts, linked below: https://obr.uk/download/november-2025-economic-and-fiscal-outlo...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Brownfield SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of excluding car parks, roads and other forms of hardstanding from the definition of Previously Developed Land und
Answer: Works on previously developed sites will be charged at the 50% discount rate for the Building Safety Levy. This is because of the higher costs of developing a previously developed/ brownfield site, and the greater risk that these projects become unviable....
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBrownfield SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason a (a) supermarket with a car park and (b) former industrial site where more than 25% of the site is hardstanding is not considered previously developed land under
Answer: Works on previously developed sites will be charged at the 50% discount rate for the Building Safety Levy. This is because of the higher costs of developing a previously developed/ brownfield site, and the greater risk that these projects become unviable....
Answered 9 Dec 2025
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