James Wild MP: written questions
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British Wool Marketing BoardDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information his Department holds on the amount that British Wool spent on its overseas operations in the last 12 months.
Answer: Defra does not regularly collect or monitor information on sales or uses of wool; this is managed by British Wool. British Wool publishes its annual accounts and financial statements on its website, which include information on its operational activities,...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Wool Marketing BoardDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to (a) review the (i) structure and (ii) market position of British Wool and (b) make an assessment of the effectiveness of the role of British Wool in sup
Answer: A new framework document was published in May 2025 and sets out the strategic relationship between Defra, the Devolved Governments, and British Wool. The Framework establishes clear governance arrangements and shared priorities, ensuring British Wool is w...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWool: AuctionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the length of time taken by British Wool to provide payments to domestic producers following auctions.
Answer: British Wool is a public body, responsible for the collection, sale and marketing of wool from across the UK. While Defra maintains regular engagement with British Wool and monitors its strategic performance through a framework agreement, the organisation...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSheep: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a minimum price for fleece that covers the cost of animal welfare requirements for sheep farmers.
Answer: British Wool is a public body, responsible for the collection, sale and marketing of wool from across the UK. Sales are conducted by auction throughout the year and reflect global market developments in price and availability. Payments to British Wool’s p...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSugar: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of the Common Market Organisation Regulation for sugar on the UK sugar industry.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of sugar beet farmers and their vital contribution to UK sugar production. Also, that sugar beet itself, used in crop rotations, is beneficial to soil and crop health and allows arable farms a season of “rest” from...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to the letter of 23 May 2025 from the hon. Member for North West Norfolk.
Answer: I can confirm that a response to the correspondence dated 23 May 2025 from the hon. Member for North West Norfolk was sent on 25 June 2025.
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Public ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61229More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Cabinet Office is committed to delivering the 5% savings and efficiency target, with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the Zero Based Review – are the first step in a wide...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025
Answer: DWP is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the Zero Based Review – are the first steps in a wider plan to finalis...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 202
Answer: DBT is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan to finalise budgets for different proje...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending
Answer: DESNZ is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan to finalise budgets for different pr...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Department for Transport is committed to meeting savings and efficiency targets set by HMT, with the Department delivering efficiency gains of 8% per year by 2028-29; with SR allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by th...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spe
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a ...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Revi
Answer: The Department for Digital, Media and Sport is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public ExpenditureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is committed making savings and efficiencies, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan ...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public ExpenditureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to meeting the 5 per cent savings and efficiency target with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis, including through the FCDO2030 strategic change programme.These fun...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Department is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the zero-based review undertaken as part of the Spending Rev...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Public ExpenditureHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 20
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was given on 17 June to Question 59412.
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Public ExpenditureDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The department is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with spending review funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations, informed by the findings of the Zero Based Review, are the first step in a wider plan to ...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Public ExpenditureDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review
Answer: The Government has used this Spending Review to maximise the value from every taxpayer pound. Phase 2 of the Spending Review marks the first zero-based review in nearly 18 years, with every line of Government spending scrutinised, to make sure it is deliv...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridge South Station: SanitationDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she had with Network Rail on the provision of changing place toilets at Cambridge South station before it opened.
Answer: Cambridge South station has been designed with accessibility at its core and will include accessible toilet facilities on both sides of the station, including a Changing Places toilet to support passengers with complex mobility needs.
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ReviewsTreasuryTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59412More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish each of the zero-based Departmental reviews undertaken by her Department.
Answer: Every department has undertaken a line-by-line review of its spending, committing to deliver at least 5% efficiencies and savings by the end of this Spending Review period. These efficiencies and savings are integral to department’s settlements. As part o...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his oral statement of 13 March 2025 on NHS England Update, Official Report, column 1300, what recent steps he has taken to streamline the business case approvals process for the N
Answer: The New Hospital Programme is transforming the way that hospital infrastructure is constructed by using a national standardised approach, called Hospital 2.0. The average lifespan of new hospitals is expected to be in excess of 50 years, and is being desi...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the average lifespan of hospitals that will be built under the New Hospitals Programme.
Answer: The New Hospital Programme is transforming the way that hospital infrastructure is constructed by using a national standardised approach, called Hospital 2.0. The average lifespan of new hospitals is expected to be in excess of 50 years, and is being desi...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: NorfolkDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to (a) reduce waiting times for practical driving tests and (b) expand access to test centres in (i) Norfolk and (ii) North West Norfolk constituency.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times. On the 23 April, the Secretary of State for Transport appeared before the Transport S...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 9 October 2025 to Question 6462, what the monthly average waiting time for a car practical driving test at each driving test centre has been for each month since October 2024.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times. On the 23 April, the Secretary of State for Transport appeared before the Transport S...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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