Every parliamentary written question tabled by Jonathan Davies this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer protections where rogue traders use a limited company to avoid liability.
The law protects consumers when they buy goods, services or digital content remotely or in person. Consumer protections apply regardless of how a business is set up and are designed to help when consumers are treated unfairly or when things go wrong. Thes...
What support his Department is offering to protect businesses from tariffs where it is not possible to source steel products domestically in the context of the Steel Trade Measures.
The measure has been designed to strike a balance between securing domestic steelmaking while maintaining secure supply for downstream users. It is designed to only cover requirements that can be met in the UK. Where not feasible for technical reasons, qu...
Whether he plans to introduce new consumer protections against rogue traders.
This government is committed to protecting consumers from rogue traders. Consumer legislation already sets out standards consumers should expect when a trader supplies goods and services, as well as remedies if these rights are breached.The Digital Market...
What proportion of registered company directors had verified their identity on Companies House by 10 October 2025; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all directors have verified their identity by the time they file their next annual statement.
Over 700,000 individuals have successfully completed step 1 of the IDV process, thereby creating a verified identity. From 18 November, it will be possible to link this information with specific appointments, dependant on the due date of each company’s confirmation statement.Companies House has undertaken extensive communications to support compliance with the new requirements, including sending over 15 million emails since April 2025 to all active companies at their registered email address. Around 10 million emails have focused specifically on identity verification.Other communications activity includes a campaign site, paid for advertising, social media and working with various partners.