Graeme Downie MP: written questions
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Russia: SubversionMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what activities would not be considered "sub threshold" in relation to Russian threats and offensive action against UK people, businesses and interests.
Answer: We cannot provide detail on how the MOD would respond to certain activities versus others as this would assist our adversaries.
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: SubversionMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, is he will define the meaning of "sub threshold" in relation to Russian threats and offensive action against UK people and interests.
Answer: Recent publications, including the House of Common’s Defence Committee ‘Defence in the Grey Zone’ report and the Strategic Defence Review, highlight the breadth and depth of threats posed by sub-threshold activity. Russia remains the most pressing and imm...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of whether the design of the Common Combat Vehicles outlined in the Defence Investment Plan will be based on the Type-31 frigate.
Answer: Common Combat Vessel (CCV) will be the Royal Navy’s first ‘Hybrid’ warship, coordinating uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea to deliver more resilient air defence at the centre of the Hybrid Navy. Whilst the CCV remains in the in...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps has his Department taken to ensure that construction of the Common Combat Vessels outlined in the Defence Investment Plan is timed to coincide with the completion of orders of the Type-31 frigate progr
Answer: Common Combat Vessel (CCV) will be the Royal Navy’s first ‘Hybrid’ warship, coordinating uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea to deliver more resilient air defence at the centre of the Hybrid Navy. Whilst the CCV remains in the in...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the timescales for procurement of the Common Combat Vessels outlined in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer: Common Combat Vessel (CCV) will be the Royal Navy’s first ‘Hybrid’ warship, coordinating uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea to deliver more resilient air defence at the centre of the Hybrid Navy. Whilst the CCV remains in the in...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Quick Reaction Alerts launches there were from (a) RAF Lossiemouth and (b) RAF Conningsby in each month in (i) 2025 and (ii) 2026.
Answer: The number of Quick Reaction Alert launches from either RAF Coningsby or RAF Lossiemouth in each month in 2025 and 2026 can be found below. Number of days QRA launched each month. 2025Number of days QRA launched each month. 2026Jan11Feb00Mar00Apr21May01J...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNatural Gas: Energy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he expects to publish the outcome of the consultation entitled Gas system in transition: security of supply, published on 26 November 2025.
Answer: The department welcomes engagement on such an important issue and is making an assessment of all the evidence submitted, a response will be published in due course.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Sports: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 on the Scottish Rally Championship.
Answer: The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 establishes a tiered approach to requirements, with those responsible for premises and events in scope required to fulfil different requirements according to the number of individuals it is reasonable to exp...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the National Energy System Operator has considered the potential for new nuclear development in Scotland as part of its Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
Answer: The National Energy System Operator has been commissioned by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments to produce the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) on a three-yearly basis. As per Scottish Government policy, the first SSEP will not be able to consider...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTourism: DunfermlineScotland OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Fife Council on the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers and officials regularly engage with Fife Council on a wide range of regional economic development priorities, and will continue to do so.Planning, and cultural heritage projects are devolved matters, and specific operational disc...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTourism: DunfermlineScotland OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers and officials regularly engage with our colleagues in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on a range of issues pertinent to Scotland.Planning, and cultural heritage projects are devolved matters, and specific operational ...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: TornessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of whether Torness could host (a) Small Modular Reactors and (b) large-scale nuclear development.
Answer: In Autumn 2025, Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, whilst the government has also tasked GBE-N with identifying suitable sites that could host a potential l...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Sports: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with organisers of the Scottish Rally Championship regarding the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
Answer: The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 establishes a tiered approach to requirements, with those responsible for premises and events in scope required to fulfil different requirements according to the number of individuals it is reasonable to exp...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Conditions of Employment and PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he last met with trade unions to discuss pay and conditions for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to engage regularly with Maritime Trade Unions on matters relating to pay and conditions for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel. It would not be appropriate to provide further detail on specific meetings while those discussi...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: DunfermlineDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study for the city.
Answer: We know that our national heritage remains a core attraction for international and domestic visitors, and I am pleased Dunfermline is exploring how its heritage assets and visitor attractions can work together to boost footfall as well as benefit the loca...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: DunfermlineDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Fife Council on the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study for the city.
Answer: We know that our national heritage remains a core attraction for international and domestic visitors, and I am pleased Dunfermline is exploring how its heritage assets and visitor attractions can work together to boost footfall as well as benefit the loca...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTourism: DunfermlineScotland OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Fife Council on the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study for the city.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers and officials regularly engage with Fife Council on a wide range of regional economic development priorities, and will continue to do so.Planning, and cultural heritage projects are devolved matters, and specific operational disc...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to update UK261 to protect UK air passengers travelling within the EU.
Answer: The Government is clear that passengers should benefit from a high level of protection when travelling by air. UK261 provides equivalent passenger rights and protections to EU261, including rights to compensation and assistance in cases of delay, cancella...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK261 in protecting UK air passengers.
Answer: The Government is clear that passengers should benefit from a high level of protection when travelling by air. UK261 provides equivalent passenger rights and protections to EU261, including rights to compensation and assistance in cases of delay, cancella...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the compatibility of EU261 and UK261 for UK air passengers.
Answer: The Government is clear that passengers should benefit from a high level of protection when travelling by air. UK261 provides equivalent passenger rights and protections to EU261, including rights to compensation and assistance in cases of delay, cancella...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment she has made of the difference in protections provided to UK air passengers by UK261 and EU261.
Answer: The Government is clear that passengers should benefit from a high level of protection when travelling by air. UK261 provides equivalent passenger rights and protections to EU261, including rights to compensation and assistance in cases of delay, cancella...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of EU regulation 261 (EU261) on UK air passengers.
Answer: The Government is clear that passengers should benefit from a high level of protection when travelling by air. UK261 provides equivalent passenger rights and protections to EU261, including rights to compensation and assistance in cases of delay, cancella...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTechnical Excellence Colleges: ScotlandMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he last held discussions with Scottish Ministers on Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland.
Answer: On 12 March 2026, as part of the Scotland Defence Growth Deal, we announced our stated ambition to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, aligned to support the defence clusters in the East and West of Scotland. This was contingent on the Sc...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the extent to which social media platforms’ moderation standards reflect UK standards of age-appropriateness.
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, social media platforms are required to protect their users from illegal content, and children from content that is harmful. This includes taking measures, such as content moderation, to protect children from ‘priority’ content...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the use of artificial intelligence by social media platforms to support effective content moderation.
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, platforms have duties to protect their users from illegal content and children from content that is harmful.Where proportionate, services will be required to take steps such in areas including content moderation. It is for Ofc...
Answered 22 May 2026
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