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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of grey-water recycling and rainwater harvesting systems on (a) tackling water shortages, (b) reducing water bills and (c) reducing the amount of run-off and waste water in the sewerage system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of grey-water recycling and rainwater harvesting systems on (a) tackling water shortages, (b) reducing water bills and (c) reducing the amount of run-off and waste water in the sewerage system.
The Government recognises the benefits of greywater reuse and rainwater harvesting across all property types. Following our commitment in the Water White Paper, we are enabling measures to drive up the adoption of water recycling and reuse through the Clean Water Bill. Our assessment of these measures considers the holistic benefits of its adoption including to the drainage system and consumer bills.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support and encourage grey-water recycling and rainwater harvesting systems in (a) new-build properties, (b) public buildings, (c) retrofitted social housing stock and (d) retrofitted private housing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support and encourage grey-water recycling and rainwater harvesting systems in (a) new-build properties, (b) public buildings, (c) retrofitted social housing stock and (d) retrofitted private housing.
The Government recognises the benefits of greywater reuse and rainwater harvesting across all property types. Following our commitment in the Water White Paper, we are enabling measures to drive up the adoption of water recycling and reuse through the Clean Water Bill. Our assessment of these measures considers the holistic benefits of its adoption including to the drainage system and consumer bills.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will publish the cross-government Wildfire Action Plan by the end of 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will publish the cross-government Wildfire Action Plan by the end of 2026.
Defra and MHCLG are developing an England Wildfire Action Plan and will set out further details in the coming months. We are already taking practical action to strengthen wildfire resilience. For Defra, this includes a new £25 million peatland restoration grant scheme and an updated Environmental Land Management capital offer to support measures such as fire ponds and fire breaks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to monitor and assess the potential impact of the Heather and Grass Burning Regulations on carbon emissions from (a) controlled burning and (b) wildfires; and whether her Department plans to publish an...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to monitor and assess the potential impact of the Heather and Grass Burning Regulations on carbon emissions from (a) controlled burning and (b) wildfires; and whether her Department plans to publish an...
Defra does not hold an assessment of the net impact of The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021 on carbon emissions. Carbon emissions associated with controlled burning and wildfires are influenced by a range of factors, making it difficult to attribute changes specifically to the Regulations. We do not currently plan to publish an assessment in this area.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4 November.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4 November.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, further to the Written Ministerial Statement of 2 July 2026 (HLWS178), what progress has been made on developing a solution to the VAT treatment of free-of-charge drugs supplied under Early Access Schemes; whether the Treasury plans to consult patient...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, further to the Written Ministerial Statement of 2 July 2026 (HLWS178), what progress has been made on developing a solution to the VAT treatment of free-of-charge drugs supplied under Early Access Schemes; whether the Treasury plans to consult patient...
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 19 October in response to Question 30531.
The Government has not made any assessment of the number of patients who have been unable to access treatment as a result of scheme withdrawals. The new approach to the VAT treatment of free of charge medicines will apply permanently, and it will be effective for all donations made on or after 23 June 2026 to support companies to resume free-of-charge schemes as soon as possible.
Since the announcement on 23 June, Department of Health and Social Care and HM Treasury officials have been working with stakeholders to develop a solution to the VAT issues associated with free-of-charge supplies of innovative medicines, including through early access and compassionate use schemes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of alcohol duty increases introduced since 2025 on rural pubs; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing further support for community pubs through reductions in beer duty.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of alcohol duty increases introduced since 2025 on rural pubs; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing further support for community pubs through reductions in beer duty.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of current levels of (a) alcohol duty and (b) VAT on the viability of pubs, breweries and hospitality businesses; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing reductions in...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of current levels of (a) alcohol duty and (b) VAT on the viability of pubs, breweries and hospitality businesses; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing reductions in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Royal Mail’s complaints process, including the time taken to resolve complaints about lost and severely delayed items; and whether he plans to require postal operators to resolve complaints within...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Royal Mail’s complaints process, including the time taken to resolve complaints about lost and severely delayed items; and whether he plans to require postal operators to resolve complaints within...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of classifying fruit juice as less healthy on fruit and vegetable intake and vitamin C consumption among children, particularly in lower-income households.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of classifying fruit juice as less healthy on fruit and vegetable intake and vitamin C consumption among children, particularly in lower-income households.
Further to the answer provided on 5 June in response to Question 1997, the Department is now considering responses to the consultation and will set out next steps in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of classifying fruit juice as less healthy under the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model on 5 A Day intake.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of classifying fruit juice as less healthy under the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model on 5 A Day intake.
Further to the answer provided on 5 June in response to Question 1997, the Department is now considering responses to the consultation and will set out next steps in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many welders have been given visas to work in the UK under the skilled worker visa scheme over the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many welders have been given visas to work in the UK under the skilled worker visa scheme over the last five years.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing tax incentives for the redistribution of surplus food to charities and community organisations; and if he will consider amending the tax treatment of surplus food to ensure that redistribution is the most...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing tax incentives for the redistribution of surplus food to charities and community organisations; and if he will consider amending the tax treatment of surplus food to ensure that redistribution is the most...
The tax system already supports businesses that donate surplus food. Where trading stock is donated to a charity, businesses can generally deduct the cost of that stock when calculating their taxable profits and are not required to recognise income for the value of the donated goods.
In addition, Autumn Budget 2025 introduced a VAT relief for eligible goods donated by businesses to charities for onward distribution or use in charitable activities.
The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Department is taking to address skills shortages in the manufacturing sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Department is taking to address skills shortages in the manufacturing sector.
The government is addressing skills shortages in manufacturing through reforms to technical education, apprenticeships and higher technical skills training. We are strengthening pathways into manufacturing careers through T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), the Lifelong Learning Entitlement and apprenticeships, helping people gain the skills employers need.
Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels support young people to progress into skilled employment, higher technical education and apprenticeships, while recent changes to industry placements provide greater flexibility for employers to participate.
We are transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new Growth and Skills Levy in England to give employers greater flexibility to invest in workforce training. In addition, we have announced a £182 million Engineering Skills Package to support skills development in priority sectors, including manufacturing, which includes 4 Technical Excellence Colleges specialising in advanced manufacturing. We continue to work with Skills England, providers and employers to ensure training provision meets evolving sector needs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when they expect the consultation on banning high-concentration carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs to be launched; and what timetable they envisage for the phasing out of this practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when they expect the consultation on banning high-concentration carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs to be launched; and what timetable they envisage for the phasing out of this practice.
As set out in the Government’s animal welfare strategy, we will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs and on possible timescales for phasing out this method. Further details will be set out soon.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of investing in alternative and supplementary diagnostic methods for bovine TB, as a means of reducing reliance on the single intradermal comparative cervical tuberculin (SICCT) skin test; and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of investing in alternative and supplementary diagnostic methods for bovine TB, as a means of reducing reliance on the single intradermal comparative cervical tuberculin (SICCT) skin test; and...
The SICCT test is the internationally accepted standard for detecting TB infected cattle and is the cornerstone of bovine TB control in Great Britain. This is often supplemented in TB breakdown herds by the interferon-gamma and TB antibody blood tests.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency supports consistency in the administration and interpretation of the SICCT test through standardised instructions, training and competency requirements, regular revalidation, and quality assurance.
The Government funds research into improved TB diagnostics, including jointly funded research with the Welsh and Scottish Governments exploring use of constant-pressure callipers to improve measurement consistency.
The recommended bovine TB control strategy for England proposes greater flexibility for privately funded supplementary testing. The Government will respond in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness and operational use of the Beckton desalination plant since 2010; whether future desalination plants will be subject to operational performance requirements; and what plans she has to expand desalination...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness and operational use of the Beckton desalination plant since 2010; whether future desalination plants will be subject to operational performance requirements; and what plans she has to expand desalination...
Thames Water is responsible for maintaining resilient supplies for its customers and reporting through its statutory planning and regulatory processes.
Water companies are required to demonstrate, through their Water Resources Management Plans (WRMPs), that schemes, including the eight new desalination schemes proposed in their WRMPs, will maintain secure water supplies.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy costs on economic growth in energy-intensive manufacturing sectors.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy costs on economic growth in energy-intensive manufacturing sectors.
We know high energy costs is one of the greatest challenges facing energy intensive manufacturing sectors, and is one of the key barriers to growth in the UK.
As part of the Modern Industrial Strategy, the Government has announced a series of measures to reduce industrial energy costs. This includes the creation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which will reduce electricity costs by c.£35-40/MWh and exempt more than 10,000 electricity intensive manufacturers from the indirect cost of the Renewables Obligation, Feed-In Tariffs and Capacity Market schemes from April 2027.
Alongside this, the Government has also increased support available through the British Industry Supercharger by increasing Network Charge Compensation from 60% to 90% from April this year. Around 500 of the UK's most energy-intensive businesses benefit from the scheme, which is expected to reduce their electricity costs by up to £420 million per year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of employment costs on recruitment in the manufacturing sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of employment costs on recruitment in the manufacturing sector.
The Government has published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Act, including sectoral assessments: Employment Rights Act 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK. Our analysis assesses the overall risk to employment as low.
The Government has also published impact assessments for National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage policy (NLW), including sectoral assessments. Evidence to date shows little or no significant impact on employment from past increases to the NLW and NMW.
A Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN), published alongside Autumn Budget 2024, includes analysis of the impacts of employer National Insurance changes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of industrial electricity prices on the international competitiveness of UK manufacturers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of industrial electricity prices on the international competitiveness of UK manufacturers.
The Government recognises the pressure high electricity costs place on businesses. Eligible energy-intensive businesses in Scotland can benefit from the British Industry Supercharger, which provides relief from certain electricity policy costs and network charges. The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will also support over 10,000 businesses across Great Britain, reducing electricity costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour—an average discount of around 25%. We are working closely with the Department for Business, Industry, Science and Trade to explore further options to reduce non-domestic electricity costs. In the longer term, delivering clean power will strengthen energy security and reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets.