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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of extending the fuel duty freeze on CPI inflation.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of extending the fuel duty freeze on CPI inflation.
I refer the honourable member to the answer given to UIN 9699 on 23 June 2026.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Capita plc processes Civil Service pension cases in (a) a timely and (b) an efficient manner; and what that timeframe will be.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Capita plc processes Civil Service pension cases in (a) a timely and (b) an efficient manner; and what that timeframe will be.
The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to resolve them through a clear recovery plan with strict delivery milestones. We have deployed additional resources to expedite priority cases, ensuring that serving and former staff receive the high standard of service they deserve. Regular progress updates remain available to members via the pension portal and Gov.uk.
Capita is under a firm mandate to restore full service delivery to standard contractual levels by the end of June 2026. We are actively exploring the use of all available commercial and contractual levers and continue to withhold milestone payments for missed transition deliverables. All options remain on the table if they fail to meet the June deadline.
Around 25,000 members currently await pension quotations from Capita, including outstanding historical cases left unprocessed by the previous administrator. Whilst we have mandated that Capita restore service levels by the end of June 2026, putting accepted quotes into payment requires sequential administrative steps, meaning the first actual payments will commence around late August or September.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the efficiency of Capita plc in processing outstanding Civil Service pension cases; and if he will provide guidance on the expected timescales within which all outstanding pension cases from 2025 will be paid.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the efficiency of Capita plc in processing outstanding Civil Service pension cases; and if he will provide guidance on the expected timescales within which all outstanding pension cases from 2025 will be paid.
The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to resolve them through a clear recovery plan with strict delivery milestones. We have deployed additional resources to expedite priority cases, ensuring that serving and former staff receive the high standard of service they deserve. Regular progress updates remain available to members via the pension portal and Gov.uk.
Capita is under a firm mandate to restore full service delivery to standard contractual levels by the end of June 2026. We are actively exploring the use of all available commercial and contractual levers and continue to withhold milestone payments for missed transition deliverables. All options remain on the table if they fail to meet the June deadline.
Around 25,000 members currently await pension quotations from Capita, including outstanding historical cases left unprocessed by the previous administrator. Whilst we have mandated that Capita restore service levels by the end of June 2026, putting accepted quotes into payment requires sequential administrative steps, meaning the first actual payments will commence around late August or September.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the continued freeze in fuel duty on (a) CPI inflation and (b) the cost of living.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the continued freeze in fuel duty on (a) CPI inflation and (b) the cost of living.
The extension of the temporary 5 pence per litre cut to fuel duty rates until 31 December 2026 will help to reduce pressure on costs at the pump and provides certainty to motorists.
The measure will have a direct effect on the Consumer Price Index (CPI); it is expected to reduce CPI by 0.04 percentage points in quarter 4 2026.
In total, the decisions taken since the 2024 general election to freeze fuel duty will save motorists 11p per litre or £120 for the average car.
Further details on the impacts of this measure, including on households and businesses, are set out in the Tax Information and Impact Note, available here:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the forthcoming changes to earned settlement will preserve eligibility to apply for settlement after five years under Appendix Settlement Protection for people granted five years’ permission to stay as a refugee or person with humanitarian protection as a result...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the forthcoming changes to earned settlement will preserve eligibility to apply for settlement after five years under Appendix Settlement Protection for people granted five years’ permission to stay as a refugee or person with humanitarian protection as a result...
On 5 March 2026, the Home Office updated the Immigration Rules to reduce the length of refugee and humanitarian protection permission to stay, for adults and accompanied asylum seeking children who claimed asylum from 2 March 2026, from 5 years to 30 months.
The Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the Rules change confirmed:
“Adults and accompanied and unaccompanied children granted 5 years leave as a result of an asylum claim or further submissions made by 1 March 2026 will remain eligible to apply for settlement after 5 years under Appendix Settlement Protection.” Explanatory Memorandum to The Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules.
The Home Office ran a public consultation on earned settlement across migrant cohorts earlier this year, including how the current system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented. The consultation, which ran for 12 weeks, opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026. We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model. Once the final model has been decided, the Home Office will communicate the outcome publicly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June to Question 6798 on Travellers: Caravan Sites, how many new Gypsy and Traveller sites and pitches have been built since September 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June to Question 6798 on Travellers: Caravan Sites, how many new Gypsy and Traveller sites and pitches have been built since September 2024.
My Department does not hold the information requested.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the length of time Credit Reference Agencies retain information on defaults; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of limiting that length of time, including to support people seeking to recover...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the length of time Credit Reference Agencies retain information on defaults; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of limiting that length of time, including to support people seeking to recover...
Credit files play an important role in supporting informed and responsible lending decisions. They should contain factual information, including records of defaults, which typically form a key part of lenders’ assessments of creditworthiness. Organisations that report such information to credit reference agencies are expected to follow the Principles for the Reporting of Arrears, Arrangements and Defaults at Credit Reference Agencies, available at: https://www.scoronline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Principles-for-the-Reporting-of-Arrears-Arrangements-and-Defaults-at-Credit-Reference-Agencies-version-2a-final-updated-to-refer-to-GDPR-and-DPA-2018.pdf.
Information on defaults is generally retained on a credit file for six years before being removed automatically. This reflects long-standing industry practice within the wider regulatory and data protection framework and the importance of this information to lenders’ assessments of creditworthiness. However, lenders do not all assess applications in the same way and an individual’s financial circumstances may be considered more broadly than credit file information alone.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendation issued by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2024 to ‘ensure the provision of adequate and culturally appropriate accommodation for Gypsy and Traveller communities...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendation issued by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2024 to ‘ensure the provision of adequate and culturally appropriate accommodation for Gypsy and Traveller communities...
The Government is committed to ensuring that prejudice and discrimination have no place in our society. The Equality Act 2010 provides protection against discrimination for people because of various characteristics, including race, which covers colour, nationality, and ethnic and national origins.
In terms of culturally appropriate accommodation, between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the Government consulted on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals to incorporate policies relating to traveller sites, currently set out in Planning Policy for Traveller Sites, within relevant chapters of the draft NPPF. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with Morrisons on its reported plans to close 100 Morrisons Daily stores, including the store on Edinburgh Road in Jarrow; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of those closures on workers,...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with Morrisons on its reported plans to close 100 Morrisons Daily stores, including the store on Edinburgh Road in Jarrow; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of those closures on workers,...
While this is a commercial decision for Morrisons, we understand that this will be a concerning time for workers and their families. A broad range of support is available for those affected, including through Jobcentre Plus and the Rapid Response Service. Acas can also provide employees and employers with free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice.
We remain committed to supporting thriving high streets and have introduced permanently lower business‑rates multipliers for retail, hospitality and leisure properties, introduced a £4.3 billion transitional support package protect ratepayers seeing their bills increase because of the revaluation, and are bringing forward a new High Streets Strategy, to help reinvigorate our communities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Post Office Ltd’s franchising model in maintaining community access to Post Office services where branches are located within retail premises that subsequently close; and what discussions he has had with Post...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Post Office Ltd’s franchising model in maintaining community access to Post Office services where branches are located within retail premises that subsequently close; and what discussions he has had with Post...
The Government recognises the impact that post office and retail closures can have on employees, communities and access to essential services. The proposed closure of certain Morrisons stores is a commercial decision by the retailer rather than Post Office Limited.
My officials are in close contact with Post Office Limited to ensure it continues to meet the Government’s network requirements. Post Office Limited has indicated it will locally advertise the opportunity for a replacement branch for all affected branches, including in Jarrow.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of designating the wreck of the SS Tilawa, sunk in 1942, as a protected heritage site in recognition of its status as a Commonwealth wartime loss.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of designating the wreck of the SS Tilawa, sunk in 1942, as a protected heritage site in recognition of its status as a Commonwealth wartime loss.
The sinking of the SS Tilawa, and many other merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the grave sites of those who have been lost receive the highest levels of protection in accordance with international law and best practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered using the Armed Forces Bill to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to military maritime graves.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered using the Armed Forces Bill to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to military maritime graves.
The sinking of merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the grave sites of those who have been lost receive appropriate protection. While the specific scope and purpose of the Armed Forces Bill preclude such an extension to merchant wrecks, we will continue to ensure underwater cultural heritage receives the highest levels of protection available in accordance with international law and best practice.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the reasons for the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the reasons for the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to improve the UK’s position in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to improve the UK’s position in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with LGBT+ organisations on reversing the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe rankings.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with LGBT+ organisations on reversing the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe rankings.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to introduce any measures aimed at improving legal protections for LGBT+ people following the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe rankings.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to introduce any measures aimed at improving legal protections for LGBT+ people following the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe rankings.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the UK’s standing in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the UK’s standing in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of publishing a strategy for improving LGBT+ equality outcomes in response to the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of publishing a strategy for improving LGBT+ equality outcomes in response to the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans she has to work with civil society organisations to improve the UK’s ranking in future ILGA-Europe reports.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans she has to work with civil society organisations to improve the UK’s ranking in future ILGA-Europe reports.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of international perceptions of the UK’s record on LGBT+ rights following the latest ILGA-Europe rankings.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of international perceptions of the UK’s record on LGBT+ rights following the latest ILGA-Europe rankings.
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing a full trans inclusive ban on conversion practices.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ Rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics and experts on LGBT+ Rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.