Patrick Hurley MP: written questions
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Written questions
Land: ValuationTreasuryTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13975More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with mayoral combined authorities on the use of land value capture mechanisms to support the financing of major transport infrastructure projects.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering strong, secure and sustainable growth to lift living standards in every community, town and city region, backing local leaders as the best people to deliver growth in their area. This includes improving the Busine...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: TaxationTreasuryTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13974More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending tax increment financing mechanisms to support the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering strong, secure and sustainable growth to lift living standards in every community, town and city region, backing local leaders as the best people to deliver growth in their area. This includes improving the Busine...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordInfrastructure: TaxationTreasuryTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13973More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to allow mayoral combined authorities to retain a proportion of additional tax revenues generated by major infrastructure investments in their areas.
Answer: At her Mais Lecture, the Chancellor committed to work with mayors, businesses and other stakeholders to develop a fiscal devolution roadmap, to be published at the Budget, setting out plans to give regional leaders control over the allocation of a share o...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Change of UseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of development corporations on accelerating the conversion of vacant upper floors in town centres into residential accommodati
Answer: My Department has made no specific assessment on the potential impact of Development Corporations in accelerating the conversion of vacant upper floors in town centres into residential accommodation. The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 included measu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Corporations: Coastal AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to establish new powers for development corporations in coastal communities.
Answer: My Department has made no specific assessment on the potential impact of Development Corporations in accelerating the conversion of vacant upper floors in town centres into residential accommodation. The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 included measu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCoastal Areas: RegenerationTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12834More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of fiscal arrangements in supporting long-term regeneration in coastal communities.
Answer: The government is committed to working in partnership with the nation’s coastal and rural communities, including Southport, so that they can kickstart growth in their area and make everyone better off.Many coastal communities sit within mayoral combined a...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Corporations: BorrowingTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12833More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of permitting development corporations to borrow for regeneration projects outside the Government's fiscal rules on economic growth.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role that development corporations can play in unlocking large-scale regeneration andsupporting economic growth, including through coordinating investment, land assembly, and accelerating delivery. Development corpo...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging charges on social enterprises; and whether she has considered extending exemp
Answer: Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) shifts the cost of managing household packaging waste from taxpayers to the producers who place packaging on the market. It funds local authorities and incentivises producers to reduce packaging and us...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: Coastal AreasDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of (a) apprenticeships and (b) technical training opportunities for young people in coastal communities.
Answer: This Government is transforming the Apprenticeships Levy into a new Growth and Skills Levy in England, backed by £1 billion of additional investment, which will support 50,000 more young people into apprenticeships and give employers, including in coastal...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPortsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of ports on (a) economic growth, (b) skills and (c) employment in coastal communities.
Answer: Ports are essential to economic growth for the United Kingdom as a trading nation, over 85% of whose international trade moves by sea. They are instrumental in promoting the skills necessary for modern logistics, with support from the sector's Port Skills...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCoastal Areas: Economic GrowthDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of coastal communities on the national economy; and whether she plans to publish a strategy for supporting econ
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is the lead for coastal communities across Government. Many coastal communities are also rural, and Defra is the lead department for rural communities. Rural areas contributed over £259 billion (12...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: AntisemitismDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support schools to tackle antisemitism.
Answer: There is no place for antisemitism in our society, and it is essential that Jewish pupils and staff feel safe. Schools are places of protection as well as education, and must provide a safe and supportive environment for all.The department is taking forwa...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAntisemitism: Hate CrimeHome OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of regional variation in arrests and prosecutions relating to antisemitic hate crime offences.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on hate crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales, including the total number of offences by Police Force Area (found here: Police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables - GOV.UK). This provides insight into g...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordJewish Community Protective Security GrantHome OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding available through the Jewish Community Protective Security Grant.
Answer: The Government is committed to the safety and security of Jewish communities across the UK, and to tackling antisemitism wherever it occurs. We are clear that all communities should feel safe to practise their faith and participate in public life free fro...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Proceedings: DisabilityMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has assessed barriers to effective participation in court proceedings for disabled court users; and what consideration he has given to additional support, including legal aid and advocacy p
Answer: The Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service is committed to supporting disabled people to participate effectively in court and tribunal proceedings. HMCTS has carried out several strands of work which look to understand and improve our use...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLipoedemaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of lipoedema on commonly associated co-morbidities, including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Answer: The Department does not hold centrally collected data on the average time taken to diagnose lipoedema in England. Diagnosis is typically made clinically in primary or specialist care, and timelines can vary depending on individual presentation, awareness ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLipoedemaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of training on lipoedema provided to healthcare professionals.
Answer: The Department does not hold centrally collected data on the average time taken to diagnose lipoedema in England. Diagnosis is typically made clinically in primary or specialist care, and timelines can vary depending on individual presentation, awareness ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLipoedema: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to develop a national clinical pathway for the diagnosis and management of lipoedema.
Answer: The Department does not hold centrally collected data on the average time taken to diagnose lipoedema in England. Diagnosis is typically made clinically in primary or specialist care, and timelines can vary depending on individual presentation, awareness ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLipoedema: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average time taken is for patients in England to receive a diagnosis of lipoedema.
Answer: The Department does not hold centrally collected data on the average time taken to diagnose lipoedema in England. Diagnosis is typically made clinically in primary or specialist care, and timelines can vary depending on individual presentation, awareness ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTravel: Hospitality Industry and TourismDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of travel and customs arrangements on UK tourism and hospitality businesses.
Answer: The Department for Transport has not made any such assessment. UK tourism is the policy remit of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInnovation and Research: EU CountriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the economic benefit to the United Kingdom of increased participation in European research, development and innovation partnerships.
Answer: The UK has strong partnerships in European research, development and innovation, including through programmes such as Horizon Europe and Copernicus, which directly support economic growth through job creation and enables researchers and businesses to acce...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProfessions: QualificationsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with European counterparts on improving mutual recognition of professional qualifications to support UK skills shortages and export sectors.
Answer: The Government remains committed to strengthening recognition of professional qualifications with the EU.We continue to seek UK-EU recognition agreements for priority regulated professions via the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. We do so by Ministers rai...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EUDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of UK-EU trade arrangements on coastal and visitor economies with significant food, hospitality and seasonal employment sectors.
Answer: The Government recognises that coastal and visitor economies often rely on seasonal employment and trade‑exposed sectors such as food production and hospitality, which require businesses to adapt to a changing economy, and that those trading with the EU m...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10272More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has undertaken any recent assessment of business sentiment regarding closer economic relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
Answer: The message we are getting from businesses is clear: they are facing more barriers and increased costs as a result of how we left the EU. For example, in a survey published by the British Chambers of Commerce in December 2025, more than half of its export...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCulture: North of EnglandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the British Council’s restructuring plans, including changes to its global network, on the level of opportunities for cultural organisation
Answer: The British Council plays a vital role in promoting the UK’s values, language, and culture around the world, and is central to projecting the UK's soft power. My Department values the British Council’s work supporting the UK’s cultural and creative indust...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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