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Economy and business
Economic policy, taxation, employment, trade and business regulation.
Economy and business groups records about taxes, public spending, employment, trade, firms and financial policy. MPs may ask how a measure affects their constituency, question a minister about the national figures, debate a Budget proposal or vote on a particular motion. A vote records the question put to the House, not an MP's explanation or the eventual effect on a business. A written answer supplies the responding department's information at a stated date. Check the full record before treating a reference to growth or jobs as an endorsement of any policy.
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120 matching activities across written questions. Newest first, with source links and the classification rule visible on every record.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Visitor Levy
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Visitor Levy” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: economy.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30226
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30226” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Homelessness: Temporary Accommodation
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Homelessness: Temporary Accommodation” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: employment.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Labour Turnover
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Labour Turnover” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: employment.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Agriculture: Finance
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Agriculture: Finance” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: growth, industry.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Fluoride: Water Supply
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Fluoride: Water Supply” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: budget.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Childcare: Tax Allowances
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Childcare: Tax Allowances” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: tax, treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Veterans: Scotland
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Veterans: Scotland” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: employment.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Small Businesses: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Small Businesses: Hamilton and Clyde Valley” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business, trade.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
AI Growth Zones: North Lanarkshire
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “AI Growth Zones: North Lanarkshire” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business, jobs, trade, growth.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Electric Bicycles
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Electric Bicycles” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business, trade.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Food: Charitable Donations
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Food: Charitable Donations” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Food: Charitable Donations
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Food: Charitable Donations” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: tax, treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Career Breaks: Women
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Career Breaks: Women” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: employment.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Agriculture: Regeneration
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Agriculture: Regeneration” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30135
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30135” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: treasury, hmrc.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 29946
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 29946” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: tax, treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 29945
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 29945” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: tax, treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 29944
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 29944” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: tax, treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 29913
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 29913” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30008
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30008” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: taxation.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30005
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30005” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business, trade.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30004
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30004” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Animal Experiments
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Animal Experiments” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business, trade.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30002
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30002” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30001
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30001” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: treasury.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Youth Guarantee
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Youth Guarantee” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: employment, jobs.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Youth Guarantee: Walsall
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Youth Guarantee: Walsall” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: jobs.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Artificial Intelligence
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Artificial Intelligence” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business, trade.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Housing Improvement
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Housing Improvement” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: business, trade.
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