Sammy Wilson MP: written questions
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Gambling: RehabilitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the availability and effectiveness of rehabilitation support for individuals with a gambling addiction within the criminal justice system.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) co-commissioned an independent report to inform understanding of the prevalence of gambling harms among those in prison and on probation in the community: Report on Gambling Harms and the Criminal Justice...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: RehabilitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the prevalence of gambling-related harm among individuals within the criminal justice system; and what steps he is taking to improve screening and support for problem gambling in pr
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) co-commissioned an independent report to inform understanding of the prevalence of gambling harms among those in prison and on probation in the community: Report on Gambling Harms and the Criminal Justice...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to require gambling operators and online platforms to provide greater transparency regarding how gambling advertisements are targeted and delivered to users.
Answer: The advertising codes that apply to all licensed gambling operators state that advertising must not be targeted at children or vulnerable people. The Government welcomes measures implemented by the Gambling Commission which have given customers greater co...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of current regulatory frameworks governing gambling advertising across broadcast, online, and social media platforms.
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
Original Parliament recordCameroon: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Cameroon authorities concerning the recent kidnapping and detention of Christian clergy in the Northeast region.
Answer: The UK condemns the kidnappings of Catholic priests and others in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon, including 6 priests who have now been released. The UK Government monitors the human rights situation in Cameroon closely and discusses th...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Falun GongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she had with international counterparts concerning ongoing reports of (a) detention and (b) killing of the Falun Gong in China.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 April to Question 43452.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordZhan ZhangForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of increased prison restrictions for human rights activist Zhang Zhan; and what diploma
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 October to Question 81324.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Supply ChainsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to introduce monitoring and evaluation to determine the health and success of the UK hydrogen supply chain.
Answer: Developing domestic supply chains is a government priority, as demonstrated through our Industrial Strategy and comprehensive public financial institution offer which will provide direct support to UK hydrogen supply chains. DESNZ collects supply chain da...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHydrogenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he will publish the Hydrogen Allocation Round 3 market engagement exercise.
Answer: We plan to publish our Market Engagement on the Third Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR3), alongside the updated Hydrogen Strategy, in due course. This will seek feedback on the proposed design and delivery of HAR3 ahead of its intended launch in 2026, as se...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: ProductionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase the levels of UK content used in hydrogen production projects as part of the upcoming Hydrogen Allocation Round 3.
Answer: We welcome the industry-led voluntary ambition of 50% UK local content for hydrogen across the value chain from 2030. We will work with industry to introduce monitoring and evaluation to determine the health and success of the supply chain in relation to ...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the value of hydrogen and fuel cell exports reaches the target set out in the Industrial Strategy.
Answer: The Industrial Strategy Clean Energy Industries sector plan notes the export market for UK manufacturers across hydrogen technologies could range between £800 million and £2.2 billion to 2030. The government has committed targeted support to boost exports...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFires: Farmers and GamekeepersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of farmers and gamekeepers on fighting wildfires.
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are the lead Department for wildfire. I refer you to their response of 21 November 2025 to PQ UIN 90164.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMineralsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, to what extent the Critical Minerals Strategy will align with the EU’s Steel and Metals Action Plan.
Answer: While there are certain industrial metals in scope of the new Critical Minerals Strategy (such as aluminium), the strategy focuses on securing the critical minerals the UK needs rather than directly addressing the challenges of decarbonisation and trade i...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAluminium: Waste DisposalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department will assess the economic and environmental impacts of exporting aluminium scrap to non-EU countries.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade will continue to work with stakeholders to understand the role of aluminium scrap exports in terms of our economic interests and environmental responsibilities. We plan to listen to the perspectives of all involved pa...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of Congo: HomicideForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications of her policies of the recent murder of 20 people following an attack on a Christian-run hospital in North Kivu, De
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he received on 24 November in response to Question 91327.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of Congo: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the attack on a Christian-run hospital in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Answer: We condemn the horrifying attacks by Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on Christian communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Healthcare facilities, hospitals, and other humanitarian centres must never be targeted. We re...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: CorrespondenceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to respond to the letter sent by the Moorland Association on 4 July 2025 on concerns that her Department's restrictions on vegetation management are increasin
Answer: The points this later raises on peatland management and wildfire have been discussed in subsequent correspondence and meetings with senior officials. The issues were also addressed in the government response to the consultation on amendments to the Heathe...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFires: Farmers and GamekeepersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the role of (a) farmers and (b) gamekeepers in fighting wildfires.
Answer: The Government recognises the valuable role that farmers and gamekeepers can play in supporting the response to wildfires. Fire and Rescue Services lead the operational response to wildfires in England and work closely with land managers, including farmer...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she had had with international counterparts on the recent rise of violence against Christian communities in Hama, Syria.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 18 September to the question 74583.
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to (a) support careers in the maritime sector for young people and (b) create (i) green jobs for existing workers and (ii) high-quality jobs in coastal communiti
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring the UK maritime sector continues to provide high-quality careers at sea and on shore for young people in coastal areas. Officials continue to work with industry to ensure that the green skills training offer is rele...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on supporting the maritime sector to (a) decarbonise and (b) transition to clean fuels and technologies.
Answer: In March, the Department published the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, which sets a pathway to zero emissions for the domestic shipping sector and sets out the policies we will implement to support this transition. This strategy provides certainty and ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPorts: InvestmentDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to encourage investment in port infrastructure.
Answer: The UK’s ports sector is largely privately owned and operated, with the Government’s role primarily to ensure that the policy and regulatory environment supports investment. Ports policy is devolved, with the Department for Transport responsible for ports...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Falun GongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on reports of the (a) detention and (b) killing of the Falun Gong in China.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 April 2025 to Question 43452.
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on reports of attacks against Christian communities in eastern China; and what diplomatic steps she is taking
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 October to question 77079.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the attack on the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Village Piro Chak, Pakistan, on 28 September 20
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 29 October to question 83844.
Answered 29 Oct 2025
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