Matt Western MP: written questions
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Written questions
Motor Vehicles: SalesDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether it remains her Department's policy to (a) phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 and (b) ensure that all new car sales are for Zero Emission Vehicles by 2035.
Answer: On 7 April the Government confirmed it is committed to phasing out the sale of new cars that rely solely on a petrol or diesel engine by 2030, and phasing out all new non-zero emission cars and vans by 2035.
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: VATTreasuryTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59808More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) reducing VAT rates on hospitality businesses during the covid-19 pandemic on that sector and (b) reducing VAT to 12.5% on the hospitality sector on the e
Answer: VAT is the UK’s third largest tax. It is forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26, which funds public services. VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Exceptions to the standard rate...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59695More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 46758 on Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review, which departments have been consulted in the development of the National Security
Answer: The National Security Strategy is being developed by the National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office, led by the National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, with support from academic and technical experts. The Cabinet Office has engaged a broad s...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59694More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 46758 on Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review, which Department is leading on drafting the National Security Strategy.
Answer: The National Security Strategy is being developed by the National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office, led by the National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, with support from academic and technical experts. The Cabinet Office has engaged a broad s...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59690More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 46758 on Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review, whether the National Security Strategy is being developed in consultation with (a
Answer: The National Security Strategy is being developed by the National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office, led by the National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, with support from academic and technical experts. The Cabinet Office has engaged a broad s...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestiniansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Apulia G7 Leaders’ communique, published in June 2024, what steps his Department is taking to support civil society peacebuilding efforts in (a) Israel
Answer: In June 2024, the G7 Heads of Government included milestone new language in their communiqué, committing to "working together and with other international partners to closely coordinate and institutionalize our support for civil society peacebuilding...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestiniansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 17000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to include Israeli-Palestinian civil society peacebuilding in diplomatic resolutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Answer: The Prime Minister has pledged his support for the establishment of an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. Speaking on December 2, 2024, he announced plans for the Foreign Secretary to convene an "inaugural meeting in London to support ...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordInternational Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of working with his international counterparts to establish an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Answer: This government has prioritised working to end this conflict and secure the safe release of hostages, in co-ordination with international partners, since day one. We will continue to use every diplomatic lever to bring about a ceasefire deal as the first ...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of potential disparities in access to prostate cancer screening among men of different (a) races and (b) socio-economic statuses.
Answer: Screening for prostate cancer is currently not recommended by the UK National Screening Committees (UK NSC). This is because of the inaccuracy of the current best test, called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).The UK NSC is carrying out an evidence review o...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the informed choice framework for prostate cancer screening.
Answer: Screening for prostate cancer is currently not recommended by the UK National Screening Committees. This is because of the inaccuracy of the current best test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).The Prostate Cancer Risk Management Programme provides ge...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Antidumping DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the Trade Remedies Authority’s recent recommendation to remove anti-dumping measures on e-bikes from China and the potential imp
Answer: The UK applies separate anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of Chinese e-bikes. The Trade Remedies Authority is currently conducting transition reviews of both measures and I therefore cannot comment further. Relevant information will be pub...
Answered 7 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Antidumping DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Trade Remedies Authority's recommendation to remove anti-dumping measures on e-bikes on the UK Cycle Manufacturing Industry.
Answer: The UK applies separate anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of Chinese e-bikes. The Trade Remedies Authority is currently conducting transition reviews of both measures and I therefore cannot comment further. Relevant information will be pub...
Answered 7 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTelevision Licences: FraudDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many cases of TV licence fraud there were in the last year.
Answer: The Government does not hold information on ‘TV licence fraud’.The BBC is responsible for the collection and enforcement of the licence fee. The BBC’s annual Television Licence Fee Trust Statement provides an estimated evasion rate, which is the predicted...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLegal Opinion: British National (Overseas)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the free legal support available to people from Hong Kong who are resident in the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa.
Answer: This department funds a network of Welcome Hubs across the UK, as part of the Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme. Welcome Hubs coordinate and facilitate regional support for BN(O)s, including helping them to understand and connect to local services in thei...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: AdvertisingCabinet OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10118More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of the previous Government's spending on local advertising campaigns for (a) Brexit, (b) trade and (c) Covid-19 between 2019 and 2024.
Answer: The Cabinet Office has not made assessments on the local advertising spend for Brexit, trade and Covid-19.
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEstate AgentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the regulations on the duration an estate agent can leave a to let or for rent sign outside a property that is no longer on the ma
Answer: The government has not undertaken a formal assessment of the adequacy of the regulations on the duration an estate agent can leave a to let or for rent sign outside a property that is no longer on the market. We are not aware of widespread concerns about ...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCosmetics: Health HazardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the safety of talc in cosmetic products.
Answer: Talc is permitted for use in cosmetics. However, to be sold on the UK market, cosmetics must undergo a safety assessment performed by a qualified safety assessor. The assessment is then reviewed by the manufacturer’s nominated “Responsible Person”, whose ...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: Fees and ChargesHome OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an (a) impact assessment and (b) equality impact assessment on the application fee for people applying for UK citizenship who have (i) indefinite leave to remain and (i
Answer: An Equality Impact Assessment, which was produced in line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty, and an Impact Assessment were published alongside the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regu...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordIVF: LGBT+ PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure the full implementation of (a) equal access to IVF treatment for LGBTQ+ people and (b) the entire Women's Health Strategy.
Answer: Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population. Organisations are expected to commission fertility services in line with National Institute for Healt...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRefugees: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Ukrainian nationals living in the UK under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme will lose any (a) rights and (b) entitlements before the introduction of the Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme.
Answer: In response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK Government established three Ukraine visa schemes to provide temporary sanctuary to displaced Ukrainians and their families. Those granted under the schemes have the right to work, rent o...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
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