Written questions by Chope.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Bassetlaw.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Blyth and Ashington.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Mansfield.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Llanelli.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Na-h Eileanan an Iar.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Milton Keynes Central.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Banbury.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Eltham and Chislehurst.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Edinburgh South West.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 96081, if she will publish the representation made by the hon. Member for Whitehaven and Workington.

HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the Answer of 18 November 2025 to Question 90131, how many decisions by operational managers in relation to the cost of returning someone to their final place of stay and supporting welfare and safety a) have involved discretionary payments of £500 or more and b) have involved discretionary payments of up to £500; and what was the total cost of all such payments in the last 12 months for which figures are available.

The specific information requested is not centrally held and could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.

If he will set out the evidential basis for his statement at Column 258 of Hansard on 25 November 2025 that "Thirty years of COPs have reduced global warming forecasts from 4°—indeed 5°—to something like 2.3° to 2.5°".

Before the Paris Agreement, policies in place put the world on track for around 4°C of warming by 2100. In 2013, Climate Action Tracker estimated close to 4°C of warming, with a one-in-three chance of exceeding 4°C. In 2010, the Emissions Gap Report from the United Nations Environment Programme estimated that even if announced climate pledges were delivered, temperatures could increase by up to 5°C. The latest Emissions Gap Report estimates that Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), mandated by the Paris Agreement, put the world on course for 2.3°C-2.5°C, or 1.9°C if all countries meet their NDC and net zero commitments.

With reference to the meeting between the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention and the hon. Member for Christchurch on 5 November 2025, what progress has been made on consulting with the Cabinet Office on increasing the limitation period for court claims relating to harm from Covid-19 vaccinations.

I am grateful for the Hon. Member's continued focus on this important issue, and for meeting with me on 5 November 2025.I continue to actively review options for the reform of the scheme, and the Department is engaging with other Government departments as part of this process. Discussions have taken place on limitation period for court claims, following the meeting on 5 November 2025.Any reforms would need to be prioritised as part of future business planning processes.I am meeting with vaccine bereaved families in the coming weeks to provide them with a further update on this work.

With reference to the meeting between the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention and the hon. Member for Christchurch on 5 November 2025, what progress has been made on possible reform to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme for claims relating to Covid-19 vaccinations; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Budget on the affordability of proposals for change.

I am grateful for the Hon. Member's continued focus on this important issue, and for meeting with me on 5 November 2025.I continue to actively review options for the reform of the scheme, and the Department is engaging with other Government departments as part of this process. Discussions have taken place on limitation period for court claims, following the meeting on 5 November 2025.Any reforms would need to be prioritised as part of future business planning processes.I am meeting with vaccine bereaved families in the coming weeks to provide them with a further update on this work.

When the application by the Sheiling Special Education Trust submitted on 9th September 2025 to the UKVI will be decided; and whether that will be prior to the expiry date for the current visas of those workers.

There is no risk to the continuity of leave for sponsored workers currently with the Sheiling Educational Trust.

If he will make it his policy that the Net Zero Teesside Procurement Project should use British-made steel.

The department regularly engages with key CCUS stakeholders to understand progress towards the industry-led, voluntary 50% local content target. The department has emphasised in discussions with industry partners the importance of supporting the UK steel sector and maximising opportunities for British businesses within the UK’s transition to net zero. There has already been extensive investment in the CCUS supply chain, with over £1 bn in UK-based subcontracts already being awarded across the Net Zero Teesside project and its associated CO2 Transport and Storage Company, the Northern Endurance Partnership. This demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting domestic industry and jobs. The department recognises the vital importance of supporting the UK steel sector and will continue to encourage all developers to maximise the role of the UK supply chain and we look forward to working closely with key stakeholders to achieve this.

Pursuant to the answer of 2 December 2025 to question 95016, whether the hon. Member for (a) Wolverhampton North East, (b) Leeds South West, (c) Bournemouth East, (d) Luton North, (e) Bassetlaw, (f) Blyth and Ashington, (g) Mansfield, (h) Llanelli, (i) Banbury, (j) Edinburgh South West, (k) Eltham and Chislehurst, (l) Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes, (m) Leigh and Atherton, (n) Kensington and Bayswater, (o) Na-h Eileanan an Iar, (p) Whitehaven and Workington, (q) Camborne and Redruth and (r) Milton Keynes Central submitted their representations through the stakeholder representation portal.

HM Treasury did not receive written submissions via the stakeholder representation portal from those Members of Parliament. Ministers politically engage with their parliamentary colleagues on an ongoing basis without the need of an online portal.

If she will place in the Library a copy of each of the representations made by the Rt hon. and hon. Members to which she refers in the Budget statement.

The Stakeholder Representation Portal was open from 3 September 2025 until 15 October 2025 to allow members of the public, MPs and organisations to submit their views ahead of the fiscal event. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations on behalf of respondents.

Pursuant to the answer to WPQ 88184, how many staff in a) each of the Private Offices and b) Parliamentary Unit were engaged on 12th November with a) answering Ministerial invitations and b) answering PQs.

This information is not held.

Pursuant to the answer of 20th November to question 86600, if she will use her powers under Section 41A of The Police Act 1996 to require Dorset Police to investigate remedial measures by reason of its failure to conclude to discharge its functions relating to the investigation and prosecution of fraud.

Operational policing is not a Home Office matter. Chief Constables are operationally independent, with decisions often made based on threat, risk and harm.The Home Secretary has powers under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 to ensure an efficient and effective policing system, which includes the power under S.40 and 40A of the Police Act 1996.Under the Policing Protocol these powers can only be used in exceptional circumstances in order to prevent or mitigate risk to the public or national security. Where necessary, this Government has been clear it will provide active leadership for policing to make it more efficient and effective.Fraud is now incorporated into His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Police Efficiency Effectiveness and Legitimacy (PEEL) framework. The upcoming inspection cycle will formally assess each police force in England and Wales on their performance in tackling fraud. This will provide valuable insight on investigative practices whilst also improving standards and consistency across police forces.