Written Questions
Written parliamentary questions and answers between MPs and government departments.
201,802 questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department has taken to consider the needs of young people with (a) disabilities, (b) learning difficulties, and (c) communication needs who may be unable to advocate for themselves durin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the block capability is of the UK Boxer mechanised fleet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5103 on Boxer Vehicles: Procurement, how many Boxer vehicles and of what variant have been received by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5120 on USA: Red Arrows, if he will publish the bespoke risk assessment for transit to the United States that supplements the extant Hawk T1 Air System Safety Cas
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who the new contractor is for the construction of 360 Category D additional places at HMP Ford.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on delivering 180 places at HMP Erlestoke through the Small Secure Houseblocks Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the full breakdown by prison of the 14,000 prison places due to be delivered by 2031.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has assessed the potential effectiveness of using acoustic and ultrasound technology to detect drones.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department remains committed to the acquisition of 12 additional F-35A aircraft.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the status is of the RAF E-7 Wedgetail AWACS programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total value of financial penalties incurred by defence companies holding Ministry of Defence contracts has been as a result of delays, cost overruns, or non-delivery, broken down by (a) UK-owned companie
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he expects the proportion of the defence resource budget allocated to service and civilian staff pay to increase between now and 2029-30.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce delays and overspend in Ministry of Defence contracts awarded to foreign contractors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4885 on Transport: Global Navigation Satellite Systems, by when will she have assessed the options for access to a Satellite Based Augmentation System.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made on the impact of delays to the Defence Investment Plan, including funding for the Global Air Combat Programme, on UK defence-industria
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of domestically produced polyhalite fertiliser to improving the resilience and security of fertiliser supplies for UK agricul
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of publishing AI-related professional displacement employment data by region and age band.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the timetable is for the completion of the Second Hydrogen Allocation Round and the announcement of successful projects.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of AI-related professional displacement in employment across (a) the South East , (b) Eastbourne and (c) the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help mitigate the potential impact of AI-related professional displacement in employment for those in the late stages of their career.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help mitigate the potential impact of AI-related professional displacement in employment for graduates and school leavers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what support she is providing to people facing redundancy due to the impact of AI technology on the employment market.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential role of low-carbon domestic ammonia production in improving the UK's energy security and industrial resilience.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Ukrainian nationals residing in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme are eligible to apply to enlist in the British Armed Forces.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether a Ukrainian national who has subsequently acquired British citizenship is eligible to enlist in the British Armed Forces on the same basis as any other British citizen.