Sammy Wilson MP: written questions
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Environment Protection: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of environmental regulation since 2010 on trends in environmental outcomes, including the condition of protected sites, s
Answer: The England and UK Biodiversity Indicators are published annually and the latest annual update (England) was published on 2 December 2025. Figures on the condition and extent of protected areas and trends since 2016 can be found here while those those fo...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: ShippingDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the proposed expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to international maritime voyages is not in addition to the International Maritime Organisation’s exp
Answer: Addressing international emissions from shipping is critical and it is important action is taken globally through the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The Government firmly supported adoption of a global market-based measure, the IMO Net-Zero Fr...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: ShippingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues and the Northern Irish Government on using funds raised by the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime to support maritime
Answer: Revenue raised through the UK Emissions Trading Scheme support the Government’s wider priorities, including spending that helps deliver decarbonisation. The Government is providing funding to support the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, including i...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what analysis her Department has undertaken on the potential impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme expansion to maritime on the competitiveness of Northern Irish ports in attracting cruise business.
Answer: The domestic expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will only include emissions from international journeys, including cruises, produced while at berth in UK ports. This means, as outlined in the UK ETS expansion to domestic maritime Impact As...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109526More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Remote Gaming Duty tax on reducing gambling related harm.
Answer: At Budget 2025, the government announced a package of changes to gambling duties which will raise over £1 billion per year to support the public finances and forms part of our ambition to create a fair, modern and sustainable tax system. Evidence shows th...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning PermissionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of false applications for the de minimis exemption on delays within the planning system.
Answer: A full consultation response and impact assessment to the Biodiversity Net Gain small, medium and brownfield development consultation will be published soon. This will set out whether any changes will be made to the de minimis exemption alongside the intr...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBiodiversity: Property DevelopmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of misapplication of the de minimis exemption on the rollout of biodiversity net gain obligations.
Answer: A full consultation response and impact assessment to the Biodiversity Net Gain small, medium and brownfield development consultation will be published soon. This will set out whether any changes will be made to the de minimis exemption alongside the intr...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBiodiversity: Property DevelopmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government response to the Improving biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development consultation will set out plans for addressing concerns regarding mi
Answer: A full consultation response and impact assessment to the Biodiversity Net Gain small, medium and brownfield development consultation will be published soon. This will set out whether any changes will be made to the de minimis exemption alongside the intr...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108185More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made on considering the feasibility and impact of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the government is considering the feasibility and impacts of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in future. The government recognises that refineries play a role in energy security and t...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTreasuryTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108184More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to include the UK oil refining sector in the scope of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the government is considering the feasibility and impacts of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in future. The government recognises that refineries play a role in energy security and t...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRefineries: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the European Commission’s proposals for the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on the competitiveness and decarbonisation of the UK o
Answer: At present, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism does not include refined oil products . In December 2025 the European Commission published further detail on their future plans for the CBAM, including the possibility of including refined products in ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAlgeria: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations they have made to the government of Algeria regarding restrictions on the freedom of worship of the Ahmadiyya Muslims.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 29 October 2025 in response to Question 83261.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support international monitoring and accountability mechanisms on freedom of religion or belief in Afghanistan.
Answer: Afghanistan is a focus country in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's approach to freedom of religion or belief, announced on 8 July 2025, and officials regularly press the Taliban to respect the human rights of all Afghans. We work with in...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPeatlandsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what comparative assessment she has made of wildfire risks under (a) prescribed burning, (b) mechanical cutting and (c) no active vegetation management.
Answer: Healthy peatlands do not require active vegetation management such as burning or cutting. There is clear scientific evidence that burning is particularly damaging, as it degrades peatland conditions, undermines restoration and increases long-term vulnerab...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPeatlandsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of unmanaged vegetation fuel loads on upland peatland and the severity of wildfires.
Answer: Healthy peatlands do not require active vegetation management such as burning or cutting. There is clear scientific evidence that burning is particularly damaging, as it degrades peatland conditions, undermines restoration and increases long-term vulnerab...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVideo Games: SchoolsDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jan 2026WithdrawnUIN 106098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of loot boxes on the financial wellbeing, mental health and behavioural development of children and young people; and whether her Department has i
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordGambling and Video Games: Children and Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what comparative assessment her Department has made of (a) loot boxes in video games and (b) gambling products; and what steps she is taking to mitigate potential harms associated with loot box m
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring games are enjoyed safely and responsibly by everyone and that, where they contain loot boxes, there are appropriate protections in place. Prizes that can be won via loot boxes do not have a monetary value, cannot be...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Indian counterpart on the protection of civilians, including members of the Muslim community.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 25 November 2025 in response to Question 90911.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAluminium: ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to restrict the export of scrap aluminium from the UK to address the challenge of scarce critical minerals identified in the Critical Mineral Strategy, published on the 22nd of Novemb
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of a domestic circular economy and the need for domestic supply of aluminium scrap to meet demand, whilst also ensuring the market remains fair and beneficial for all stakeholders. Government is aware of the variou...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: UK Emissions Trading SchemeDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to provide certainty to industry in relation to the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime.
Answer: In November, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority published the main Authority Response to the 2024 consultation detailing how the UK ETS will expand to the maritime sector. This main Authority Response included final policy details ahead of im...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPorts: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on prioritising access to the national grid for port electrification to support ports who wish to offer onshore power
Answer: Reforming the connections process and investing in the grid is a key Government priority. This includes reforms that are expected to deprioritise over half of the existing queue based on readiness and strategic alignment with our strategy as set out in Cl...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPorts: EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support the provision of onshore power supply for ports across the UK, including in Northern Ireland, in relation to onshore power supply for ferries and cruise shi
Answer: Responsibility for electricity policy is transferred to the Northern Ireland Assembly under the provisions of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. However, on 25 March, Government published the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy and launched a call for evidence ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96103More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate she has made of the contribution of fuel duty to inflation and the cost of living; and whether she will review current rates in the context of wider price pressures.
Answer: Pump prices are at their lowest levels since 2021, before Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine led to soaring prices and the introduction of a temporary 5p cut in fuel duty. At Budget 2025, the Government therefore announced continued support for people a...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96102More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of current fuel duty rates on the road freight and logistics sector; and whether her Department plans to bring forward measures to reduce transport costs.
Answer: At Budget 2025, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut until the end of August 2026. Rates will then gradually return to previous levels. The planned increase in line with inflation...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of current regulatory protections, such as age verification and advertising restrictions, in preventing gambling among young people.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and socia...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
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