Mark Garnier MP: written questions

Written questions

• CoronersMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2068More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will have discussions with representatives of the Inquest charity on the potential merits of a national oversight mechanism to follow up on the conclusions of (a) inquests and (b) other official investigat

  Answer: We are grateful to INQUEST for their proposal on a National Oversight Mechanism, and will be meeting with them, on this and wider issues, as soon as is practicable.

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Spaceflight: LiabilityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 61More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to limit the liability of licenced commercial spaceflight operators.

  Answer: Guidance already specifies that all spaceflight operator licences issued under the Space Industry Act 2018 limit an operator’s liability. This Government will look at opportunities to amend Section 12(2) of the Act to make this clear in legislation under ...

  Answered 22 Jul 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Construction: LicensingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 60More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will introduce a licencing regime for builders.

  Answer: This Government backs our wonderful construction industry and is working to ensure we have a high-quality and professional construction industry, with consumer protection at the heart of this. TrustMark, sponsored by the Department and licenced by the Gov...

  Answered 22 Jul 2024

  Original Parliament record