Gareth Bacon MP: written questions
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Immigration: TurkeyHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will maintain the five-year settlement period for legacy Turkish European Communities Association Agreement holders.
Answer: Following the end of the EU exit transition period on 31 December 2020, the UK is no longer obliged to provide preferential treatment to Turkish nationals on the basis of the European Communities Association Agreement (ECAA).The earned settlement model, p...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109843More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the the value for money of the Loan Charge.
Answer: The Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge. The Government ...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109842More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of offering the same terms to be given to those facing the Loan Charge to those who have previously settled with HMRC.
Answer: The Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge. The Government ...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109841More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of people who will settle their disguised remuneration liabilities as a result of the McCann Review into Loan Charge settlement terms.
Answer: The Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge. The Government ...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is planning to take to ensure that the final Equality Impact Assessment for the prostate cancer screening recommendation does not (a) continue and (b) worsen existing health inequalit
Answer: On 28 November, the UK National Screening Committee opened a 12-week public consultation on a draft recommendation on screening for prostate cancer. We anticipate a final recommendation in early 2026. After which, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: AppealsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 26 November 2025 to Question 92757, what steps he is taking to ensure sufficient capacity to meet the anticipated additional demand; and whether those improvements will be in place prior
Answer: To prepare for the anticipated demands of the Renters’ Rights Act, we have launched a significant programme of work. This includes recruiting additional administrative staff, establishing a centralised operational hub, and updating our operational process...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: AppealsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 26 November 2025 to Question 92754, what planned improvements he has discussed with the Secretary of State for Justice to ensure readiness; and whether
Answer: My Department continues to work closely with the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunal Service to ensure that the justice system is well prepared for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. This includes ensuring that suitable arrangements...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023Department for EducationTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent progress her Department has made on implementing the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.
Answer: On 28 April, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, signed commencement regulations, bringing the following provisions into force on 1 August 2025:Duties on higher education (HE) providers (and their constituent institutions) to take ...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: AppealsMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many rent appeal cases were brought to each English regional residential property First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber by tenants each year over the past three full years, and what was the average time for th
Answer: HM Courts & Tribunals Service does not hold specific information for rent appeal cases. Published data is published on residential property, which will include rent appeal cases: Main_Tables_Q4_2024_25.ods.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRents: AppealsMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that HM Courts & Tribunals Service centrally record the average time for the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber to consider, process and rule upon rent appeal cases
Answer: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is preparing the First -Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) for the implementation of the measures in the Renters’ Right Act 2025. Work is ongoing to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to meet the anticipated a...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRents: AppealsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his department is taking to engage with HM Courts & Tribunals Service to ensure central recording of the average time for the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber to c
Answer: My Department continues to work closely with the Ministry of Justice to ensure that the justice system is well prepared for our reforms, including ensuring that suitable arrangements are in place for monitoring data relating to rent increase challenges. I...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTufan ErhürmanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the dates of each occasion that (a) ministers and (b) officials engaged with Tufan Erhurman in the previous 12 months.
Answer: I met Tufan Erhurman on 7 March and spoke to him by phone on 25 June this year, as set out in the department's quarterly transparency data, in relation to Cyprus settlement and the UN 5+1 talks.
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: BromleyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the outcome of the Fair Funding Review 2.0 on the London Borough of Bromley.
Answer: The government has been listening closely to the views expressed by the public, local authorities and other stakeholder bodies on the proposals set out in the Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation. No final decisions on the outcome of the review have yet b...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the outcome of the Fair Funding Review 2.0 on local authorities in London.
Answer: The government has been listening closely to the views expressed by the public, local authorities and other stakeholder bodies on the proposals set out in the Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation. No final decisions on the outcome of the review have yet b...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxis: VATTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65387More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of applying VAT to private hire journeys outside London on the private hire industry.
Answer: Private hire vehicle services provided by VAT-registered businesses are, and always have been, subject to VAT. The Government continues to take the issue of VAT treatment of private hire vehicle services seriously and recognises the importance of clarity ...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxis: VATTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65386More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her Department's planned timetable is for publishing its response to the consultation entitled VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles, which closed on 8 August 2024.
Answer: Private hire vehicle services provided by VAT-registered businesses are, and always have been, subject to VAT. The Government continues to take the issue of VAT treatment of private hire vehicle services seriously and recognises the importance of clarity ...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) ports and (b) shipping companies to (i) cut emissions and (ii) transition to clean fuels.
Answer: In March 2025, we published the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, setting out our plans for decarbonising the domestic maritime sector. Alongside the Strategy, we also published the Net Zero Ports call for evidence that explores the opportunities and bar...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department holds information on whether asylum (a) claimants and (b) applicants have previously successfully claimed asylum in an EU member state.
Answer: A proper account of a claimant’s immigration history is taken as part of the screening process, and during the substantive asylum interview where necessary, to fully understand the chronology and detail of how the person came to the UK, including the circ...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: BirminghamDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to retain passive provision for the HS2 junction north of Birmingham Interchange.
Answer: The Department’s priority is on delivering Phase 1 at the lowest reasonable cost. We continue to review the wider position we inherited on rail infrastructure and will announce more details in due course.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: LichfieldDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to retain passive provision for the HS2 junction at Fradley/Streethay.
Answer: The Department’s priority is on delivering Phase 1 at the lowest reasonable cost. We continue to review the wider position we inherited on rail infrastructure and will announce more details in due course.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 LineDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to renew the land purchase powers contained in the HS2 West Midlands to Crewe hybrid Bill before they expire in February 2026.
Answer: I am aware of the limitations on land purchase powers contained in the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Act 2021. This government is carefully reviewing the position it has inherited on HS2 and wider rail infrastructure and I will set out detailed...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: Euston StationDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that more than ten HS2 services can be accommodated at Euston station when required.
Answer: The new HS2 Euston station will consist of 6 platforms, which can support up to 10 HS2 trains per hour. We are considering whether and how to future-proof the station with additional platforms, to accommodate any longer-term expansion.
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 LineDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether current (a) northbound and (b) southbound calling patterns will be (i) maintained and (ii) increased at (A) Tamworth, (B) Lichfield, (C) Nuneaton, (D) Rugby and (E) Milton Keynes stations following the
Answer: No decisions have been made on the timetable that will operate when HS2 opens, including for the named stations on the West Coast Main Line. Detailed planning remains underway ahead of government decisions that will be made in due course, informed by cons...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: Euston StationDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to permit the earliest possible operation of some HS2 services into the Euston terminus, even on a temporary basis.
Answer: The Department for Transport is working with key partners to develop affordable, integrated plans for Euston Station, which will comprise the new HS2 station, an upgraded Network Rail station and enhancements to the London Underground station and local tr...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: TimetablesDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body will have the directing role in confirming operational timetables exploiting released capacity.
Answer: The Department specifies the services it seeks to procure through its contracts with operators. Trains operate on very restricted infrastructure and timetables must be carefully planned to operate around other services. The scheduling service is conducte...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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