James Wild MP: written questions
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A17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of grade separation to alleviate congestion at the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordA17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects to make a decision on proposals for improvements to the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn; and what the next stages are in the consideration of those proposals.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordA17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether funding has been allocated for improvements to the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordA17: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for improvements to the A17 Pullover Junction in King’s Lynn.
Answer: The A17 Pullover Junction scheme forms part of the Department’s Major Road Network (MRN) programme. The Secretary of State announced a review of the programme in July 2025, as part of which local authorities were asked to confirm whether or not they wishe...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Economic GrowthDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to encourage economic growth in the (a) pubs and (b) hospitality sectors.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that hospitality businesses play in local communities and the economy. That’s why we’re investing £440,000 with Pub is The Hub to help rural pubs diversify, aiming to support rural communities, create new jobs and ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business ratesTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90383More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of her Department's planned changes to retail, hospitality, and leisure sector multipliers on the pub sector.
Answer: The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.In April 2026, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of regulatory costs on the pub sector.
Answer: The Government is committed to easing regulatory burdens for businesses like pubs in the UK, creating the space they need to grow, innovate and thrive. We work closely with the Hospitality Sector Council to improve the productivity and resilience of hospi...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89618More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has conducted an impact assessment on the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption for Landfill Tax on the (a) aggregates and (b) mineral products sectors.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89617More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on the number of (a) operating quarries in England and (b) people employed in the aggregates secto
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89616More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on revenue from the aggregates sector from (a) Corporation Tax and (b) other taxes.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89615More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on levels of cost of UK construction materials.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89614More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on the replenishment rate of permitted reserves of (a) crushed rock and (b) sand and gravel.
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordQuarrying: Landfill TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89613More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs on the potential impact of removing the quarry exemption and lower rate of Landfill Tax on (a) the cost of nature res
Answer: The government recently consulted on proposals to reform LandfillTax following a call for evidence in 2021 under the previous government, to ensure the regime remains effective in encouraging waste to be diverted away from landfill and to support the gove...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ReviewsTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88860More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: As with all departments, HM Treasury undertook a line-by-line review of all activity within the Department.
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 June 2025 to Question 61225 on Department for Transport: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.To ensure consistency in approach, cross-government guidance set expec...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Public ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88858More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 61229 on Cabinet Office: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.To ensure consistency in approach, cross-government guidance set expec...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2025 to Question 61220 on Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the Government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61226 on Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as pa
Answer: The Zero Based Review covered all of RDEL spending which encompassed 75 lines of activity.
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61227 on Department for Business and Trade: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as part of the zero based
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.Through the zero-based review, the Department for Business and Trade c...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61223 on Government Departments: Reviews, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.Through the zero-based review, DCMS carried out a line by line review ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Public ExpenditureDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61218 on Government Departments: Reviews, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At the Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.Through the ZBR, the department carried out a line-by-line review ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Public ExpenditureHome OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61219 on Government Departments: Reviews, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.Through the zero-based review, the Home Office carried out a line by l...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2025 to Question 61224 on Government Departments: Reviews, how many lines of activity in her Department were considered as part of the zero based revie
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money.Through the zero-based review, DSIT carried out a line by line review ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public ExpenditureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2025 to Question 61222 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Expenditure, how many lines of activity in his Departmen
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money. Through the zero-based review, the Ministry of Housing, Communities a...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2025 to Question 61228 on Government Departments: Reviews, how many lines of activity in his Department were considered as part of the zero based review.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the government conducted the first zero-based review (ZBR) of department budgets in 18 years, with every line of spending scrutinised to ensure value for money. Through the zero-based review, the Department for Work and Pensions c...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
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