Llinos Medi MP: written questions
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Written questions
Crown Estate: WalesTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25389More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January 2025 to Question 22766 on Crown Estates: Wales and with reference to the Answer by the First Minister of Wales to the Question from Rhun ap Iorwerth MS of 21 January 2025, for wh
Answer: The UK Government has regular discussions with the Welsh Government at official and ministerial level on a range of issues. This has included a request from the Welsh Government that the UK Government considers devolution of the management of The Crown Es...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Ofgem's decision to allow a pause in new grid connections on the ability of the (a) Alaw Môn and (b) Maen Hir energy projects to connect
Answer: Grid connections for individual projects are a matter for the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and the network companies. The short pause on connection applications for generation customers is a necessary transitional step in delivering fundamental ...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSick PayDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of increasing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay.
Answer: The Government reviews the rate of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) annually as part of the uprating process. We are committed to building our understanding of how our plans to strengthen SSP, announced in our Plan to Make Work Pay, will impact employers and empl...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCrown Estates: WalesTreasuryTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22766More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on devolving management of the Crown Estate to Wales.
Answer: The UK Government has had no discussions with the Welsh Government on devolving the Crown Estate. The Crown Estate has played a significant role in attracting international investment into Wales to support the UK’s net zero target and will continue to do ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish details of any plans held by his Department for the development of a nuclear power station at Wylfa.
Answer: Great British Nuclear (GBN) completed its purchase of the sites at Wylfa (in Ynys Mon / Anglesey) and Oldbury-on-Severn (Gloucestershire) in June 2024. As a site which has previously hosted a nuclear power station, and is now owned by GBN , we want Wylfa ...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: ColombiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment has he made of the potential impact of the UK-Colombia bilateral agreement for the promotion and protection of investments, published in June 2014, on (a) climate change and (b)
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member for Ynys Môn to my response to Question 12968 on 12th November 2024.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: HolyheadDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on funding improvements to Holyhead train station.
Answer: No such discussions have taken place recently. Holyhead Station is managed by Transport for Wales who are answerable to Welsh Ministers. Regular discussions between the UK and Welsh Governments on rail improvements take place via the Wales Rail Board.
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Steel: NationalisationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an estimate of the cost of nationalising the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe.
Answer: As part of the Government's responsible approach to policy and decision-making, we have considered the merits of nationalising British Steel and made an estimate of the cost. That estimate is confidential for commercial reasons. However, the Government ha...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Steel: NationalisationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has assessed the potential merits of nationalising the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe during its negotiations on that matter.
Answer: As part of the Government's responsible approach to policy and decision-making, we have considered the merits of nationalising British Steel and made an estimate of the cost. That estimate is confidential for commercial reasons. However, the Government ha...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFreeports: Ynys MonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent progress her Department has made on reviewing the outline business case for Anglesey Freeport; and whether she plans to make a decision on this in 2024.
Answer: Officials have been working with the Freeport and with the Welsh Government to take forward the Freeport’s business case and we will be in a position to provide further updates shortly.
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7928 on Electricity: Wales, what estimate he has made of the level of investment needed between 2028 and 2033 in the (a) transmission and
Answer: As the independent regulator, Ofgem assesses network owners’ investment plans with regard to their duties, including to support net zero. Government supports Ofgem’s ambition for acceleration of network build and strategic investment in the next electrici...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7928 on Electricity: Wales, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of planned investment in the (a) distribution and (b) transmissio
Answer: As the independent regulator, Ofgem assesses network owners’ investment plans with regard to their duties, including to support net zero. Government supports Ofgem’s ambition for acceleration of network build and strategic investment in the next electrici...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on rewiring existing (a) distribution and (b) transmission grid infrastructure.
Answer: The reinforcement of our electricity network is critical to deliver clean, secure power to homes and businesses across the country. This reinforcement includes both new infrastructure, on and offshore, and upgrades to existing lines which are always consi...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBatteries: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps is he taking to increase battery storage capacity in the (a) distribution and (b) transmission grid.
Answer: Batteries have a vital role to play in the energy sector, as set out in the National Energy System Operator’s recent advice on achieving clean power by 2030. The Government is working closely with the National Energy System Operator, Ofgem and industry to...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuildings: VATTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13919More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of zero rating for VAT buildings retrofitted to (a) Passivhaus and (b) AECB standards.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our housing stock, through improvements such as low carbon heating, insulation, solar panels, and batteries. This will be vital to making the UK more energy resilient and meeting ...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Area Energy Plans: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much Local Power plan funding will be allocated between each of the UK nations.
Answer: The Local Power Plan will be delivered through Great British Energy (GBE). GBE will benefit all four nations, creating jobs and building supply chains across the UK, while respecting the devolution settlements. GBE’s funding envelope provides a total amou...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTourism Industry Council: Passenger ShipsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will invite representatives of the cruise industry to join the Tourism Industry Council.
Answer: DCMS recognises that the cruise sector makes a significant contribution to the UK economy, namely £9.4 billion and supporting 82,000 jobs pre-pandemic. As a new government we are reviewing the composition and terms of reference of the Tourism Industry Cou...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAnglesey FreeportMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 25 July 2024 to Question 1070 on Anglesey Freeport, what progress she has made on the decision on the proposed Anglesey Freeport.
Answer: The future of the Freeports Programme will be confirmed after the Spending Review has concluded. We will return to outstanding decisions on individual Freeports, including Anglesey Freeport, at that point.
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity Generation: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of properties in Wales that are unable to generate their own electricity due to capacity constraints in the electricity distribution network.
Answer: The Department does not hold data on this. For generation of 3.68kW or less a property owner only has to notify the distribution network operator (DNO) post-installation. For larger installations the DNO will assess the impact of the proposed generation o...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity: WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to expand the capacity of the electricity distribution network in Wales.
Answer: The government is committed to expanding the electricity network to support its Clean Energy Superpower mission and is working closely with Ofgem and industry to mobilise the required investment. Under the most recent price control for electricity distrib...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of a discounted Railcard for (a) workers in the NHS and (b) other key workers.
Answer: Affordability of rail travel is one of our key objectives. However, any concessions made to rail fares policy must balance benefits for certain groups against the impacts on taxpayers. Currently there are no plans for offering a discounted railcard for NH...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: ConstructionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many responses were received in relation to the Prior Information Notice issued to explore building a further large-scale nuclear power station; from which parties those responses were re
Answer: Considerations for a further large-scale project are at an exploratory stage with the Prior Information Notice forming part of this work. The Prior Information Notice has now closed, with 10 responses, and we are continuing to engage with the organisation...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHitachi: Oldbury Power Station and Wylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 5 September 2024 to Question 3867 on Hitachi: Wylfa Power Station, if he will provide a breakdown of how much of the £160 million total was spent on the site at (a)
Answer: Great British Nuclear agreed to pay £115m for the Wylfa site and up to £45m for the Oldbury site, excluding taxes.
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: HolyheadDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to provide £4.8 million to support the development of the Holyhead Hydrogen Hub.
Answer: Funding for the Holyhead Hydrogen Hub was first announced in 2021 to allow the project to proceed subject to affordability and value for money. We have been working closely with the project consortium, alongside Welsh Government and Ambition North Wales, ...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHitachi: Wylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much the UK Government paid Hitachi for the purchase of the Wylfa nuclear site.
Answer: Great British Nuclear paid £160m excluding taxes for the Wylfa and Oldbury sites.
Answered 5 Sept 2024
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