Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions
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Employees' Contributions and Income TaxTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12170More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether (a) her Department or (b) HMRC has undertaken (i) research and (ii) analysis on the potential impact of the level of the combined marginal rate of income tax and employee National Insurance contributions on
Answer: The Government recognises that taxpayers earning between £100,000 and £125,140 face a higher marginal tax rate due to the tapering of the tax-free Personal Allowance, introduced in 2010-11. A breakdown of income tax liabilities is published by HMRC, and t...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Regulation Action Plan - Progress Update and Next Steps, of 22 October 2025, if he will place in the Library a copy of the evidential basis for the administrative burden of regula
Answer: The Government published the evidential basis for the baseline of the administrative burden of regulation on business on gov.uk in the Technical Annex (25% Target Methodology) published alongside the Regulation Action Plan Progress Update on 22 October 20...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11687More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 3 June 2026 to Question 3420 on Political Parties: Finance, whether combined donations to a regulated done
Answer: In some cases, an individual or organisation may act as an agent in facilitating a donation. For example, where a donor transfers a donation to an agent, who then transfers the donation to the recipient.If a donor intends to make a donation through their ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectoral RegisterSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11686More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has provided guidance to local authorities on whether individuals can have three entries on the ele
Answer: The Electoral Commission’s guidance for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) sets out the requirements to register to vote, including residency requirements in England, Scotland and Wales.A person must be resident, on the relevant date, at the address a...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11685More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission provides on (a) reporting and (b) returning an impermissible donation if the donee only becam
Answer: The Electoral Commission provides guidance and support for parties and regulated entities to ensure they understand and can comply with donation laws.Its guidance sets out the requirements and checks necessary when accepting donations. Donees are responsi...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11684More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to Question 5423, on Political Parties: Finance, what assessment the Electoral Commission has
Answer: The Commission identified variations in practice between parties in identifying and reporting sponsorship and has developed updated guidance to clarify this area of the law.Sponsorship is a type of political donation with permissibility and reporting requ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: StatisticsHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026, to Question 2108, on Undocumented Migrants: Statistics, what assessment her Department has made of the accuracy of the data provided by the French Government.
Answer: Information about what is included in our daily statistics on illegal crossing of the channel by small boats, including the definition of small boat and type of landing, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migrants-detected-crossin...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordExtradition: MembersHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 127538 on Members: Extradition, whether his Department has a policy on whether the Speaker of the House of Commons should be (a) informed or (
Answer: Extradition requests are processed in accordance with the statutory framework set out in the Extradition Act 2003, which applies equally irrespective of a person's status or occupation. More widely it is longstanding Government practice and policy neither...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: InvestmentHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2732 on Visas, which countries operate Citizenship by Investment schemes.
Answer: A number of countries operate Citizenship by Investment programmes. These include:Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda; Dominica; Grenada; St Lucia; St Kitts and Nevis.Middle East: Egypt; Jordan; Turkey.Asia and South Pacific: Cambodia; Nauru; Vanuatu.Africa: S...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: StatisticsHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2108 on Undocumented Migrants: Statistics, whether statistics on migrants crossing the English Channel include any estimate of those arriving undetect
Answer: Information about what is included in our daily statistics on illegal crossing of the channel by small boats, including the definition of small boat and type of landing, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migrants-detected-crossin...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: StatisticsHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2108 on Undocumented Migrants: Statistics, whether any statistics on migrants crossing the English Channel include those arriving in (a) yachts, (b) f
Answer: Information about what is included in our daily statistics on illegal crossing of the channel by small boats, including the definition of small boat and type of landing, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migrants-detected-crossin...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSaudi Arabia: Defence EquipmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any officials in her Department including secondees, contractors and retired personnel have been (a) investigated, (b) disciplined and (c) referred to (i) the Serious
Answer: Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent pros...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: HonoursForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has a policy on proposing honours for individuals associated with entities and actions subject to investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.
Answer: Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent pros...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSaudi Arabia: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Honours and Appointments Secretariat has conducted any review of honours awarded to Sir John Jenkins, Sir Tom Phillips and Sir William Patey.
Answer: Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent pros...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSaudi Arabia: Defence EquipmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the potential role of British Embassy officials in liaising with (a) the Fustok family and (b) others during a Serious Fraud Office i
Answer: Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent pros...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department takes to ensure subcontractors on arms and defence contracts do not route payments through offshore accounts in the Cayman Islands, Geneva, Bahrain and similar jurisdictions; and whether
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) applies stringent commercial, legal and assurance controls to require contractors and their supply chains to comply with UK law and Government counter‑fraud standards, including obligations on transparency, ethical conduct, a...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSaudi Arabia: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the SANGCOM verdict in the cases of (a) GPT Special Project Management Ltd and (b) Jeffrey Cook and John Mason.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence notes the outcome of the cases relating to GPT Special Project Management Ltd and associated individuals, which concern historic matters that have been subject to due legal process. The Department keeps its policies and procedures ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's policy is on the use of agency fees, commissions and Bought In Services in government-to-government arms and defence contracts; and whether this policy has been reviewed since (a) April 2021
Answer: National Armaments Digital & Data team does not maintain a separate policy governing the use of agency fees, commissions or Bought In Services in government‑to‑government defence contracts; rather, such arrangements are subject to the Department’s est...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSaudi Arabia: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any officials in his Department including secondees, contractors and retired personnel have been (a) investigated, (b) disciplined and (c) referred to (i) the Serious Fraud Office, (ii) the police and (ii
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not comment on individual cases concerning investigations, disciplinary action or referrals involving officials, including secondees and contractors. Matters relating to the SANGCOM programme concern historic issues that have ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEADS: AuditMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department holds a copy of the Andrew Goodall EADS internal audit report dated 17 December 2010.
Answer: The SANGCOM team within NA Digital and Data does not hold a record of the Andrew Goodall EADS audit report.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRed Diesel: PricesTreasuryTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8109More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in the price of red diesel on the viability of small-scale commercial fishing businesses; and whether she plans to take steps to reduce fuel costs fo
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of the fishing industry to coastal communities and the pressures from higher fuel costs. All commercial fishing vessels are entitled to use red diesel, which attracts a reduced duty rate of 10.18 pence per litre, c...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: PricesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has conducted an impact assessment of the impact of cost inflation of steel on UK manufacturers of fabricated products.
Answer: The steel trade measure is designed to strike a careful balance between supporting the UK steel industry and maintaining access to essential inputs for UK manufacturers.The Government held extensive engagement with producers and downstream users of steel ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to mitigate the potential risk of fabricated goods being imported into UK market that will not be subject to proposed steel tariffs.
Answer: The steel trade measure aims to strike a careful balance between protecting UK steel industry and maintaining access to supply chains. We will monitor impacts closely and keep the position under review, including a formal review after 12 months.Businesses...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help ensure that UK downstream manufacturers who require steel that is not available in UK are not being placed at a significant disadvantage to their European counterparts.
Answer: Our aim with the new steel trade measure is to strike the right balance: securing the future of domestic capability while maintaining secure supply chains to make the UK economy more resilient in the long term. Where this is not feasible for technical rea...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that proposed steel quotas and tariffs do not apply to steel categories that are not manufactured in the UK but fall within broader product categories; and
Answer: The new steel trade measure has been designed to only cover steel requirements that can be met in the UK. Where this is not feasible for technical reasons, quota sizes are being set with the aim of allowing continued availability of goods to UK downstream...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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