Gregory Stafford MP: written questions
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Dance and Music: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that specialist music and dance schools have enough funding to provide funded places for talented children from all socio-economic backgrounds; and if she will make an assessm
Answer: The government fully supports the arts and the development of a skills pipeline into the creative industries. The department is providing £36.5 million for the Music and Dance Scheme this academic year. Any introduction of multi-year funding agreement...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoptionDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 22 October 2024 to Question 8750 on Adoption, what recent progress her Department has made on providing support to people affected by historic forced adoption practices between the 194
Answer: The government remains committed to ensuring that individuals affected by historical adoption practices receive the support they need and deserve. The department continues to follow up on the 2022 Joint Committee on Human Rights report, including actions ...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Mobile Market Review will include a comprehensive national audit of telecoms sites covering (a) site type, (b) ownership, (c) legal status, (d) deployment status, (e) notice
Answer: The Mobile Market Review (MMR) will consider sector-wide investment challenges and technological innovations across the mobile sector and the impact these have on investment in widespread high-quality connectivity over the next decade. It will assess what...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Mobile Market Review will assess the (a) impact of the Electronic Communications Code and (b) cumulative effect of (i) legal and (ii) commercial reforms introduced since 201
Answer: The Mobile Market Review (MMR) will consider sector-wide investment challenges and technological innovations across the mobile sector and the impact these have on investment in widespread high-quality connectivity over the next decade. It will assess what...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament record5G: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate her Department has made of the number of additional telecoms infrastructure sites that will be required to deliver high-quality standalone 5G coverage to all populated are
Answer: Government’s ambition is for all populated areas to have access to higher quality standalone 5G by 2030. It is for the mobile network operators to determine how best to deploy the required infrastructure to achieve this.The need for additional sites will ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGyms: VATTreasuryTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81046More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 2023 changes to VAT on gym memberships on independent gyms.
Answer: In 2023, the courts decided that sports and leisure services supplied by local authorities are non-business activities and are not subject to VAT. There was no change in the VAT treatment of gym membership. However, before the change was implemented for l...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCryptocurrenciesTreasuryTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81045More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Bank of England’s proposed retail holding caps on stablecoins on (a) consumer financial freedoms, (b) the competitiveness of UK fintech an
Answer: The Government recognises that facilitating stablecoin innovation is important for UK competitiveness, and continues to engage with the regulators, including the Bank of England, to ensure a coherent regulatory framework that works for businesses and cons...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNepal: ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with UK-based Nepali community leaders on recent violence in that country.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office expressed the UK Government's continued support for democracy and fundamental freedoms in Nepal in response to recent incidents of violence and restrictions on peaceful protest in Nepal. Our Ambassador in...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNepal: DemocracyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department supports democracy in Nepal.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office expressed the UK Government's continued support for democracy and fundamental freedoms in Nepal in response to recent incidents of violence and restrictions on peaceful protest in Nepal. Our Ambassador in...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNepal: Democracy and Freedom of ExpressionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to her Nepalese counterpart on support for (a) democracy and (b) free speech in that country.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office expressed the UK Government's continued support for democracy and fundamental freedoms in Nepal in response to recent incidents of violence and restrictions on peaceful protest in Nepal. Our Ambassador in...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: Codes of PracticeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if her Department will take steps to review its guidance for (a) local authorities and (b) telecommunication operators entitled Code of Practice for Wireless Network Development in Engl
Answer: The department published the Code of Practice for Wireless Network Development in England to provide guidance to local authorities and network operators on siting, design and community engagement for wireless infrastructure installations.The department re...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInfluenza: Disease ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to prepare for potential flu outbreaks in winter 2025-26.
Answer: We have done more than ever to prepare for winter this year with the development and better testing of winter plans. This includes surge capacity and escalation plans for urgent and emergency care.The flu vaccination programme began on 1 September 2025 fo...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will respond to the correspondence of 16 July 2025 from the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon regarding the Woolmead site in the Farnham and Bordon constituenc
Answer: A response to the hon. Member was issued on 20 October 2025.
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: TaxationTreasuryTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77439More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of (a) the Energy Profits Levy and (b) other carbon-related taxes in preventing climate related damage.
Answer: The Energy Profits Levy (EPL) was introduced as a temporary additional surcharge on profits generated from oil and gas exploration and production activities in the UK, in response to extraordinary global circumstances. The EPL has already raised over £11b...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Intensive Industries: Climate ChangeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that high-emission industries contribute fairly to funding climate recovery and adaptation.
Answer: The UK Emissions Trading Scheme ensures that high-emitting sectors like power pay a fair price for the emissions they produce. ETS participants must buy allowances to cover their emissions, with revenues supporting government priorities including climate ...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: Climate ChangeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the extent to which oil and gas companies operating in the UK contribute to the costs of climate-related damage.
Answer: The North Sea Transition Authority enforces compliance with the North Sea Transition Deal to ensure the oil and gas sector halves its emissions by 2030 and achieves net zero emissions by 2050, in line with the UK’s carbon budget. The targets will be achie...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIndia: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to raise concerns with the Indian authorities about the increasing use of controversial anti-apostasy laws to target (a) Christian and (b)
Answer: The UK Government is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief globally, including in India. We are aware of concerns regarding the use of anti-conversion laws in India and their impact on religious minorities, particularly Christian and Muslim...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how the curriculum is adapted to keep pace with changes in financial products and technology, such as digital banking and online credit.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon to the answer of 9 April 2025 to Question 43513.
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what training and resources are provided to teachers to enable effective delivery of financial education in schools.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon to the answer of 7 January 2025 to Question 21190.
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Secondary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of financial education since it became part of the secondary curriculum in 2014.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon to the answer of 9 April 2025 to Question 43513.
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Primary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to expand financial education into the primary school curriculum.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon to the answer of 9 April 2025 to Question 43513.
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that financial education is delivered consistently across all schools.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon to the answer of 9 April 2025 to Question 43513.
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ShortagesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential role of (a) German-style Fertighäuser and (b) other prefabricated or modular housing to help tackle housing shortage.
Answer: The government wants to see greater adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as part of our Plan for Change commitment to deliver 1.5 million safe and decent homes in this Parliament.MMC is key to boosting productivity in the construction sector –...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he plans to take to adjust the council tax system to account for differing property market values in rural areas.
Answer: All councils are responsible for setting their own level of council tax to meet their specific service requirements. The government annually publishes data on the council tax levels set by different local authorities across the country. This is available ...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCouncil TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Government plans to publish updated comparative data on average council tax payments (a) per dwelling and (b) per capita across local authorities.
Answer: The Department publishes council tax per dwelling for each billing authority in England annually in March. We do not publish council tax per capita.
Answered 22 Sept 2025
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