Written questions by Lowe.

What assessment she has has made of the potential impact of the the suspension of refugee family reunion route on number of visa applications.

The suspension of the refugee family reunion route is temporary while the Government undertakes a full review and reform of the current family rules to ensure we have a fair and properly balanced system. In the meantime, those with protection status can use other family routes to sponsor a partner and child to come to the UK. Information relating to these changes are published on gov.uk at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-1298-4-september-2025.

How many pubs have closed each year since 2015.

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon Gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 2nd September is attached.

For what reason her Department is advertising a role in Manchester Community Centre for a Sharia Law Administrator.

This was a position advertised on the Find A Job portal by an independent charity, registered with the Charity Commission, and was not a role within DWP. Find A Job is a free platform to help jobseekers find vacancies with employers from various sectors. The employer had been verified as legitimate and the advertisement did not breach Find a Job website terms and conditions.

How many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

My Department publishes an Annual Report on GOV.UK which contains salary details for senior officials in the Wales Office.

How many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Based on pro rate salary and allowances data for the Department, 92 employees earn between £100,00 and £165,999, and 11 earn £166,000 or more.

How many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

We can confirm that in March 2025 there were 292 employees within the Ministry of Justice & HM Prison and Probation Service who were receiving a total salary of £100,000 or more per year inclusive of allowances. Of these, 10 employees were receiving £166,000 or more per year.

How many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

From HR data for paid staff in June 2025, there are 98 staff in total with annual salary of £100k or more, of which 6 staff have an annual salary of £166k or more.

How many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Salary information for Senior Cabinet Office employees can be found at https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/ff76be1f-4f37-4bef-beb7-32b259413be1/organogram-cabinet-office. The next update is due to be published by 6th December 2025.

How many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Information on employees who earn over £100,000 can be found in the annual report and accounts. The most recent report can be found here. The 2024/5 annual report and accounts will be published later in the year.

Food and Rural Affairs, how many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Defra publishes organogram data for Senior Civil Servants here: Organogram of Staff Roles & Salaries - data.gov.uk.

Innovation and Technology, how many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

The published 'DSIT Organogram of Staff Roles and Salaries' provides information on the number of civil servants earning over £100,000 and in other bandings. The latest information can be found here: DSIT Organogram of Staff Roles & Salaries - data.gov.uk.

How many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Please see below for the number of employees with an annual salary of (a) £100,000 or more and (b) £166,000 or more.Remuneration BandsNo of Employees(a) £100,000 or more109Remuneration BandsNo of Employees(b) £166,000 or more6

How many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero publishes information on the number of civil servants earning over £100,000 per year, including those earning £166,000 or more, in its Organogram of Staff Roles and Salaries. The latest data is publicly available here: DESNZ Organogram of Staff Roles & Salaries - data.gov.uk

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) can confirm that this information is held within our published Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e39109914d1f63267c5e5/FCDO-Annual-Report-and-Accounts-2024-2025.pdf), the relevant Report pages 128 to 133, and the FCDO Organograms of Staff Roles and Salaries (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/73e0260a-0516-44ff-b4eb-ba9fec420c45/fcdo-organograms).

How many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Information on the number of individuals directly employed by the Department who earn £100,000 or more, including those earning £166,000 or more, is published on a quarterly basis in the Department’s organograms. These set out senior civil service pay details for staff employed within the core Department and are available on data.gov.uk.

How many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

The Scotland Office has (a) two people who earn £100,000 or more and (b) zero people who earn £166,000 or more per year.

Media and Sport, how many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Civil Service Statistics (Table 35) provides information on the number of civil servants earning over £100,000 and in other bandings. The latest information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/civil-service-statistics-2024Organograms for Senior Civil Servant roles, including pay details for individuals, are also published by departments on a quarterly basis on data.gov.uk.

Communities and Local Government, how many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Organogram data is released by all central government departments on a quarterly basis. Names and salaries are also listed for Senior Civil Servants. MHCLG organograms are available on gov.uk.

How many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

This information is available through the quarterly senior organogram published by the department on gov.uk

How many employees in her Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

The Attorney General’s Office follows Civil Service Commission guidance on recruitment of its staff and remunerates consistent to Cabinet Office rules. All government departments are required to publish the salaries of Senior Civil Servants in their Annual Report and Accounts laid in parliament.I would direct the MP for Great Yarmouth to the HM Procurator General and Treasury Solicitor Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25, published on gov.uk.