Andrew Griffith MP: written questions
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Business RatesTreasuryTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64507More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what private businesses she has consulted on the business rates system.
Answer: The Government published a Discussion Paper at Autumn Budget 2024 setting out priority areas for business rates reform. This paper invited industry to help co-design a fairer business rates system that supports investment and is fit for the 21st century. ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordParental Leave: ReviewsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the parental leave review will examine options for reducing administrative burdens on employers in managing statutory parental leave and pay.
Answer: The Parental Leave and Pay Review launched on 1 July fulfilling our manifesto commitment. It will explore how the system can better support working families while still balancing the needs of businesses.As part of this, the review will consider opportunit...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Parental LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to parental leave entitlements on small and medium-sized enterprises, as part of the ongoing review.
Answer: The Parental Leave and Pay Review launched on 1 July fulfilling our manifesto commitment. It will explore how the system can better support working families while still balancing the needs of businesses.As part of this, the review will consider opportunit...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the ONS's classification of British Steel as part of the public non-financial corporations subsector.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade meets with the Chancellor regularly on a range of issues, including steel. Following the passing of emergency legislation in the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 on 12 April, the ONS informed my depa...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Steel: ScunthorpeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the lifespan of the blast furnaces at British Steel in Scunthorpe.
Answer: British Steel’s remaining blast furnaces were built in 1938 and 1954 respectively and are approaching the end of their operational life.An independent assessment was undertaken in late 2024 to help inform decision-making on their future use.
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: DomicilTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61930More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 23 June to Question 61021 on Taxation: Domicil, how many P85 forms have been submitted in each month in the last five years.
Answer: The table below shows the number of P85 forms submitted to HMRC electronically each month between May 2020 and May 2025. P85 forms are submitted by taxpayers who are not intending to submit a self-assessment tax return. Individuals who file through Self-A...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: DomicilTreasuryTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61021More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of (a) higher rate and (b) additional rate taxpayers that have left the United Kingdom in the period from 4 July 2024 to 31 May 2025.
Answer: Taxpayers are not always required to inform HM Revenue and Customs when they leave the UK. Some taxpayers outside of Self Assessment might file a P85 form after leaving the UK, but only where they are seeking to claim a repayment of income tax. Taxpayers ...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSatellitesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to further the UK's strategic interest in low earth orbit satellite constellations.
Answer: Low Earth Orbit is significant for many space use-cases, including Earth Observation, In-orbit Servicing Assembly and Manufacture, and Communications. There are a range of programmes and initiatives underway across Government to support UK objectives in t...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEutelsat OneWebDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support the Government's shareholding in Eutelsat OneWeb.
Answer: Government engages with OneWeb through government’s non-executive directors and with Eutelsat Group through UK Government Investments officials who are accountable to the Secretary of State and advise the department on commercial matters. Government works...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK-US trade agreement, what steps he plans to take to manage the allocation of the 100,000 vehicle quota.
Answer: UK imports to the US will now face a lower tariff of 10% for a quota of 100,000 vehicles. The UK exports around 100,000 cars a year to the US - so this quota will ensure most cars entering the US will do so at the preferential rate.We continue to work clo...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will provide indemnities to automotive companies for the period following the announcement of the UK-US trade deal but prior to the implementation of lower tariff rates.
Answer: The deal agreed on 8 May will protect jobs in the automotive and steel industries. Talks with the US are ongoing to progress implementation of the General Terms of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal and ensure that UK businesses feel the benefits as soon ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will provide indemnities to steel companies for the period following the announcement of the UK-US trade deal but prior to the implementation of lower tariff rates.
Answer: The deal agreed on 8 May will protect jobs in the automotive and steel industries. Talks with the US are ongoing to progress implementation of the General Terms of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal and ensure that UK businesses feel the benefits as soon ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to respond to the letter of 18 March 2025 from the hon. Member for Arundel and South Downs.
Answer: A reply to the hon. Member was sent on 24 June 2025.
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelTreasuryTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54414More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations her Department has made to the Office for National Statistics on the economic classification assessment of British Steel.
Answer: HM Treasury officials work with the independent Office for National Statistics (ONS) to discuss their forward workplan for economic statistics classifications and the priorities for HM Treasury within that workplan (as set out in the ONS’ website). These ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what representations his Department has made to the Office for National Statistics on the economic classification assessment of British Steel.
Answer: My department is currently working closely with both ONS and HMT to determine the classification of BSL. My department's current expectation is for BSL to be classified as a public corporation and that the situation will remain under review by ONS.
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Immigration ControlsCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53673More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the potential use of eGates set out in the UK-EU Common Understanding will include an exemption from the upcoming EU Entry Exit system requirements for fingerprinting.
Answer: UK national travellers will be required to register in the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). Exemptions will be in place for UK nationals who are Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries or otherwise long-term resident in the EU. Implementation of the EES is a matt...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDomicil: TaxationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what representations the Minister for Investment has received on the decision to end the remittance basis of taxation.
Answer: The Minister for Investment has not had any specific meetings on the topic of changes to the remittance basis of taxation.
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNew Businesses: Venture CapitalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many UK-based start-ups raised venture-capital rounds that included at least one overseas investor in each of the last five years; and what the total capital raised in those rounds was in each year
Answer: According to figures recently published by the BVCA, UK businesses raised £9bn of venture and growth capital in 2024 - a 12.5% rise compared to 2023. This reflects the UK’s position as Europe’s leading hub for Venture Capital, attracting investment into o...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53219More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many notifications under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 involving foreign acquirers have been (a) received and (b) cleared unconditionally in each month since the Act came into force.
Answer: The Government publishes an annual report with details of activities under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act each financial year. This includes the number of notifications received by month, number of final notifications (acquisitions which a...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UKTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53218More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total stock of UK corporate bonds held by non-resident investors was in each quarter of the last five years for which figures are available.
Answer: As part of their Balance of Payments release, the Office for National Statistics produce statistics on cross-border transactions and positions. This includes information on the aggregate market value of UK quoted equities held by non-resident investors, n...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UKTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53217More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the net inflow of (a) portfolio and (b) other investment from non-resident investors to the UK was in each quarter since Q1 2019 for which data is available.
Answer: As part of their Balance of Payments release, the Office for National Statistics produce statistics on cross-border transactions and positions. This includes information on the aggregate market value of UK quoted equities held by non-resident investors, n...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UKTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53216More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the aggregate market value of UK-quoted equities held by non-resident investors was in each quarter of the last five years for which data is available.
Answer: As part of their Balance of Payments release, the Office for National Statistics produce statistics on cross-border transactions and positions. This includes information on the aggregate market value of UK quoted equities held by non-resident investors, n...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the mean salary provided at application by Indian nationals issued with a Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) was in (a) 2023 and (b) 2024.
Answer: Applicants to the Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist route must be awarded points for the salary requirement, either meeting the general salary requirement of £48,500 or the relevant going rate for their occupation, whichever is higher. The Hom...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Written QuestionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to respond to Question (a) 47358, (b) 47359, (c) 47360, (d) 47361 and (e) 47362 tabled by the hon. Member for Arundel and South Downs on 23 April 2024.
Answer: A response was published on 12th May 2025 to Questions 47358, 47359, 47360, 47361 and 47362.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDouble Taxation: IndiaTreasuryTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50595More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, agreed on 6 May 2025, if she will make an estimate of the number of British Nationals that will use the Double Contribution Convention with India in each of the n
Answer: The OBR will certify the impact of the trade deal including the Double Contributions Convention in the usual way at a fiscal event, once the deal is finalised and ratified. The agreement to negotiate a Double Contributions Convention was made in the conte...
Answered 12 May 2025
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