Written questions by Trickett.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of national rent controls on living standards.

Awaiting answer.

What estimate she has made of the proportion of UK income going to workers in each of the next five years.

HM Treasury does not prepare forecasts for the UK economy. These forecasts are the responsibility of the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR publishes its forecasts in their Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO). The OBR’s latest EFO can be found here: Economic and fiscal outlook – March 2026 - Office for Budget Responsibility. This includes the OBR’s forecast for the labour share of income at March 2026 which can be found in tab 1.6 of this link: Detailed Forecast Economy Tables.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the war in the Middle East on projected living standards in each of the next 5 years.

The Government keeps the economic outlook, including living standards, under close review. The economic impact of the situation in the Middle East will depend on its severity, duration and the extent of disruption to energy supplies. Official forecasts, including for living standards, are published by the independent Office for Budget Responsibility. Living standards are rising, with real household disposable income per capita having risen by £700 in the last 12 months compared to the final year of the last Parliament. The Government is acting to improve living standards by growing the economy, tackling inflation and supporting households, including measures at the Budget to cut energy bills, expand targeted support for lower‑income households, and freeze rail fares and NHS prescription charges.

What discussions she has had with the Bank of England on the use and reliability of stablecoin in the last 12 months.

The Treasury and Bank of England are maintaining a close and ongoing dialogue on the legal and regulatory treatment of stablecoins in support of the Government's objective to make the UK a global destination for digital assets.

Whether she has had any discussions with the Bank of England on the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulatory Authority proposal to reduce data reporting for banks.

The Chancellor and I meet regularly with the leadership of the Bank of England to discuss a range of topics, including its work to streamline data reporting requirements for banks and other firms regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).The government has today published an update on the Regulation Action Plan which welcomes actions the PRA has proposed or implemented to reduce some of the requirements on the firms it regulates.

How many staff her Department has seconded from Palantir since July 2024.

HM Treasury has not had any seconded staff from Palantir since July 2024.

What assessment she has made of the potential merits of the UN's proposed global tax convention.

The UK is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective international tax cooperation, and has been actively engaging in negotiations at the UN over a future Framework Convention. The UK believes that a UN Tax Framework Convention has the potential to further advance international tax cooperation, but to be successful, it needs to be clear in its aims, avoid duplicating initiatives, and seek to secure the broad support and participation of members.