John Lamont MP: written questions
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Written questions
Horticulture: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) the border target operating model and (b) border control posts are adequately (i) resourced and (ii) equipped to ensure horticult
Answer: Checks at border control posts are handled by trained staff working to standard operating procedures, ensuring inspections are undertaken safely and efficiently. The Animal Plant and Health Agency plant health import inspection process is accredited to th...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Public ExpenditureScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what meetings he has had with Cabinet colleagues on increased Government defence spending in Scotland.
Answer: The Prime Minister has made it clear that we must strengthen our defence capabilities, which is why this Government has committed to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.Scotland’s world-class defence industry is well-positioned to meet the ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMarriage: RelativesScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will have discussions with the Scottish Government on the potential merits of banning first-cousin marriage in (a) Scotland and (b) the UK.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers and officials regularly engage with counterparts in the Scottish Government on issues that matter to the people of Scotland. We are aware that all aspects of weddings, including first cousin marriage, are important issues. The Sc...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFarming: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what he last met with representatives of the Scottish farming sector in Scotland.
Answer: Supporting Scottish farmers and crofters is a priority for this Government and my department regularly engages with the industry at Ministerial and official levels. Most recently, Minister McNeill delivered a keynote speech at the National Farmers’ Union ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSeafood: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he last met with representatives of the Scottish seafood sector in Scotland.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers regularly engage with a range of stakeholders from the sector. I spoke at a Seafood Scotland event in the House of Commons on 26 February. That same day, Minister McNeill met the Scottish Fisherman’s Federation as a follow up fro...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeScotland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on infected blood compensation payments.
Answer: The UK Government is working closely with devolved governments and existing support schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Minister for the Cabinet Office met the Scottish Minister for Public Health on 3 March 2025 to discuss compensation pa...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLivestock: TaggingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of Scottish Government research on Ultra High Frequency electronic identification technology in l
Answer: The Government has yet to make a decision on which technology to adopt for electronic identification (EID) in cattle in England. To inform decision making, Defra is reviewing, testing and seeking feedback on the different EID technologies, including throu...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLivestock: TaggingScotland OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Scottish Government’s proposals to adopt Ultra High Frequency electronic identification technology for animals on farming in the rest of the UK.
Answer: Animal health and traceability policy is devolved. The Scottish Government has announced that it plans to adopt Ultra-High Frequency electronic identification (EID) in cattle. The UK and Welsh Governments have yet to make a decision on technology, whereas...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hotels in Scotland are being used to accommodate asylum seekers.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Answer I gave on 3 February to Question UIN 26316.
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many (a) letters, (b) emails and (c) other correspondence his Department has received supporting proposed changes to (i) Agricultural Property Relief and (ii) Business Property Rel
Answer: The information requested is not held centrally.
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27254More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many (a) letters, (b) emails and (c) other correspondence her Department has received supporting proposed changes to (i) Agricultural Property Relief and (ii) Business Property Relief for Inheritance Tax.
Answer: The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.The Government takes into account a...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much correspondence his Department has received from individuals making representations on proposed changes to (a) Agricultural Property Relief and (b) Business Property Relief for
Answer: The information requested is not held centrally.
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27252More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much correspondence her Department has received from individuals making representations on proposed changes to (a) Agricultural Property Relief and (b) Business Property Relief for Inheritance Tax since October
Answer: The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.The Government takes into account a...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27248More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the National Farmers Union of Scotland on changes to Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2024 since 30 October 2024.
Answer: The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.The Government takes into account a...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCopyright: Data ProcessingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to take legal advice on whether introducing an exception to copyright for text and data mining with an opt-out is consistent with the UK’s international obligations und
Answer: The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.This consultation seeks views on proposals for a new regulatory model for text and data mining. These proposals are presented for feedback and discussion, and no decision has yet...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 902237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the impact of levels of taxation on people in Scotland.
Answer: The assessment that we have made is that the Honourable Gentleman's party crashed the economy and left the legacy of the highest tax burden on working people in 70 years and in Scotland that is even higher.The SNP Government’s own figures show that a Band...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Retail TradeTreasuryTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15800More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department of the potential impact of changes to employer national insurance contributions on Scotland’s retail sector.
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note that covers the employer NICs changes was published by HMRC on 13 November. The Government has protected the smallest businesses from the impact of the increase to Employer National Insurance by increasing the Employment ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBorders Railway LineScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions his officials have had with Scottish Borders Council on funding of the feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway.
Answer: My officials have had discussions with the Scottish Borders Council and with officials from both the Department for Transport and the Scottish Government on the funding of the feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway.The Department for T...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBorders Railway LineScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on funding of the feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway.
Answer: Officials from my department remain in discussion on this matter with counterparts in the Department for Transport. The Department for Transport will continue to work with the Scotland Office, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Borders Council on th...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBorders Railway LineScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has with the Scottish Government on funding of the feasibility study for the Borders Railway extension.
Answer: I have regular meetings with the Deputy First Minister, where we discuss local economic growth as one of the key missions of this Government.My officials have had discussions with the Scottish Borders Council and with officials from both the Department fo...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordScottish Seafood Industry Action GroupScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when the Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group will next meet.
Answer: The Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group last met under the previous Government, in March 2024. This government recognises the vital role these industries play in ensuring coastal communities and the wider Scottish economy thrive. Since taking up office...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordScottish Seafood Industry Action GroupScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how often the Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group has met since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group last met under the previous Government, in March 2024. This government recognises the vital role these industries play in ensuring coastal communities and the wider Scottish economy thrive. Since taking up office...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will commission an impact study on the potential impact of visitor levies on levels of inbound tourism.
Answer: The Chancellor continually keeps the tax system under review.
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with the Migration Advisory Committee on the potential merits of establishing a bespoke immigration route for Scotland.
Answer: The Government has no plans to devolve immigration policy or introduce a Scottish visa scheme. We are focussed on having an immigration system that works in the interests of the whole of the United Kingdom.The Government has not tasked the MAC to look at ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a bespoke immigration route for Scotland.
Answer: The Government has no plans to devolve immigration policy or introduce a Scottish visa scheme. We are focussed on having an immigration system that works in the interests of the whole of the United Kingdom.The Government has not tasked the MAC to look at ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
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