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Written questions by Ingham.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Leigh Ingham this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (79)Department of Health and Social Care (18)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (8)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (8)Department for Transport (6)Department for Education (6)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (6)Home Office (5)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (4)Ministry of Justice (3)Department for Business and Trade (3)Treasury (3)Department for Work and Pensions (3)

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16 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of Ofgem's decision to recover the costs of the Energy Debt Relief Scheme through consumer bills.

Reply

The affordability crisis is the biggest issue facing families across the country. At the Autumn Budget, the Government committed to taking money off energy bills to tackle the cost of living. The changes made at the Budget are factored into bills for year...

18 Mar 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that solar energy development protects rural land.

Reply

Solar projects are subject to a rigorous planning process, during which impacts on land use are considered. Planning guidance encourages development on brownfield or previously developed land. Where the use of agricultural land is shown to be necessary, lower-quality land should be preferred to higher-quality land.

10 Mar 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What steps his Department is taking to support households that rely on heating oil in the context of recent price increases; and what steps he is considering to protect off-grid households from sudden price volatility.

Reply

The Secretary of State has written to the industry reminding heating oil distributors of their commitments under the UKIFDA Code of Practice, including the need for fair, transparent and justifiable pricing. Ministers have also spoken with the Competition and Markets Authority, who are considering their options available if there is evidence of unfair practices or anti-competitive behaviour. The CMA will now gather evidence on thesituation in the market and look at whether consumers are being treated fairly. Conversations will continue in the coming days and the CMA have the power to launch an investigation into anything relating to unfair contract terms, misleading consumer practices or anti-competitive behaviour. The Government is keeping under review whether any further support or action may be needed to protect consumers and we will work with Devolved Governments if any support is developed.

5 Feb 2025·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

How many former British Coal employees were recipients of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in Stafford constituency.

Reply

As of 30 October 2024, there were 141 members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in Stafford constituency.

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