Every parliamentary written question tabled by Luke Taylor 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 HMRC has made of the circumstances of individuals affected by the Loan Charge who acted on professional advice.
Tackling tax avoidance continues to be a priority for the Government and has introduced additional criminal sanctions in Finance Act 2026. These will enhance the deterrent against promotion of tax avoidance and increase protection against harm caused to t...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Local Housing Allowance on levels of poverty among older private renters.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed Local Housing Allowance (LHA) at Autumn Budget and announced that rates would be maintained at their current levels for 2026/27. A range of factors, such as rent levels and poverty impacts, were consid...
Communities and Local Government, whether his Department compensate councils for money lost from previously approved planning proposals for Community Infrastructure Levy funding.
The government does not compensate local authorities for money lost from previously approved planning proposals for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding. CIL charging authorities are responsible for charging, collecting, spending and generally admi...
What steps he is taking to help ensure the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Belmont is delivered as quickly as possible under the New Hospital Programme.
We have put the New Hospital Programme (NHP) on a sustainable footing, with a credible plan, timeline, and budget aligned with the Government’s fiscal rules. As set out in the NHP Plan for Implementation published in January 2025, main construction on the...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to secure e-gate access for UK travellers at Schengen area border points.
Access to e-gates in the EU and Schengen area is not based on bilateral agreements but is granted at the unilateral discretion of Member States. We continue to work closely with individual Member States to press for expanded access to e-gates for British ...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate she has made of the number of EU member states permitting UK citizens to use e-gates at border crossings since the UK-EU Summit of 19 May 2025.
Access to e-gates in the EU and Schengen area is not based on bilateral agreements but is granted at the unilateral discretion of Member States. We continue to work closely with individual Member States to press for expanded access to e-gates for British ...
What steps he is taking to reform the recruitment and retention of the speech and language therapy workforce supporting people with Parkinson’s.
Decisions on the employment of allied health professionals are a matter for individual National Health Service trusts which manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deli...
What steps he is taking with European allies to protect underwater sea cables from Russian interference.
We are working closely with our European allies to respond to threats against our collective critical national infrastructure. The Ministry of Defence has launched the Atlantic Bastion programme which will create an advanced hybrid naval force. It has als...
Whether her Department has made an estimate of the costs of not having mutual recognition agreements in place with the EU around a) the certification of aircraft parts and maintenance approvals and b) maintenan
The UK remains committed to establishing closer cooperation with the EU on aviation safety, where possible.The Government recognises that the need for separate approvals or licence validations may increase additional administrative requirements for indus...
What discussions she has had with the Minister for the Cabinet Office on mutual recognition agreements for a) the certification of aircraft parts and maintenance approvals, b) maintenance engineer licences and
Ministers and officials in the Department for Transport maintain regular engagement with colleagues in the Cabinet Office on a range of matters related to the UK’s international aviation agreements and regulatory cooperation.
Whether a) the certification of aircraft parts and maintenance approvals and b) maintenance engineer licences are a priority outcome for the UK ahead of the upcoming UK-EU summit.
The Government has reset our relations with European partners in order to improve our economic and security cooperation following Brexit. We are committed to a constructive, and forward-looking relationship with the EU on aviation safety, including seeki...
What date his Department expects to publish the interim statement on the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care.
We are pleased to have now published an interim update on Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in England, detailing the progress to date. The interim update was published via a Written Ministerial Statement, alongside a...
What steps he is is taking to help ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care will be implemented by local integration care boards.
We are pleased to have now published an interim update on Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in England, detailing the progress to date. The interim update was published via a Written Ministerial Statement, alongside a...
Whether the Prime Minister met Peter Thiel in (a) July and (b) August 2025.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer given by my Rt Hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office during the General Debate on the Government’s response to the House’s Humble Address of 4 February 2026, on 3 June 2026, Official Report, Columns 1209-1210...
Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to tackle youth homelessness.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124201 on 14 April 2026.
Whether he plans to establish an independent judge-led review into the Ministry of Defence’s handling of the circumstances surrounding the 1994 Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash.
The Chinook Justice Campaign have submitted a formal claim to the Ministry of Defence for a Judicial Review of our decision to reject the demand for an independent judge-led inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crash. This process is ongoing and...
What the evidential basis is for changes to the Access to Work awards.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Overseas Territories introduce Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on this issue during the most recent session of departmental oral questions on 21 April, and to my Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS1237) following the Joint Ministerial Council on 13 January.
What steps she is taking to improve protections for journalists and media organisations in the UK against threats carried out by foreign states.
The Home Office does not comment on operational matters. I refer the Honourable Member to the answer given on 13 April to Question 125072.The Government's top priority is our national security, and we will use all the tools at our disposal to protect the UK, and its people, from state threats. Any attempt by a foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will not be tolerated, and will be thoroughly investigated.The Home Office works closely with other government departments as well as relevant agencies and law enforcement to protect people identified as being at risk. The National Security Act 2023 provides the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to deter, detect, and disrupt modern-day state threats. The National Protective Security Authority and Counter Terrorism Policing will continue to provide protective security advice and support to individuals and organisations threatened by states.It is vital that journalists are able to continue their jobs without the fear of attack or threat. A free and robust media is essential - for national security, for human rights, and for democratic governance. That is why we remain an important member of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC), which we co-founded in 2019.Anyone who thinks they might be a victim should report incidents or suspicious activity to the Police via 101, a local police station, or 999 in emergencies.
Whether she is taking steps to strengthen protections for journalists and media organisations in the UK against threats from foreign states.
The Government's top priority is our national security, and we will use all the tools at our disposal to protect the UK, and its people, from state threats. Any attempt by a foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will not be tolerated, and will be thoroughly investigated.The Home Office works closely with other government departments as well as relevant agencies and law enforcement to protect people identified as being at risk. The National Security Act 2023 provides the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to deter, detect, and disrupt modern-day state threats. The National Protective Security Authority and Counter Terrorism Policing will continue to provide protective security advice and support to individuals and organisations threatened by states.It is vital that journalists are able to continue their jobs without the fear of attack or threat. A free and robust media is essential - for national security, for human rights, and for democratic governance. That is why we remain an important member of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC), which we co-founded in 2019.Anyone who thinks they might be a victim should report incidents or suspicious activity to the Police via 101, a local police station, or 999 in emergencies.