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Written questions by Vaughan.

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

Department:All (112)Department of Health and Social Care (22)Home Office (16)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (11)Department for Education (10)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (9)Department for Transport (9)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (8)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (7)Treasury (6)Department for Work and Pensions (5)Department for Business and Trade (4)Cabinet Office (3)

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15 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking to help tackle trade barriers for exports of British textile products to the European Union.

Reply

The Government is committed to tackling barriers faced by businesses, when trading with the EU. This Government has reset our relationship with the EU, our closest partner, accounting for almost half (45%) of the UK’s total trade in 2025. The Trade and Co...

15 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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What steps he is taking to reduce trade barriers for exports of British textile products to the USA.

Reply

Through negotiations on the Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD), the UK enjoys preferential trading terms with the US across a range of key sectors, including automotives, pharmaceuticals, and core steel and aluminium. Discussions on the EPD continue, which wi...

19 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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What assessment has been made of the adequacy of the 26-week continuous employment threshold for eligibility for Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay under the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 20

Reply

The 26-week continuous employment requirement is standard across parental pay entitlements. Where employees do not qualify, we encourage employers to provide additional support where possible.Through the Parental Leave and Pay Review we are considering im...

4 Mar 2025·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits regulating the price of family holidays during school holidays.

Reply

Industry traders tell us many factors are considered when travel companies price holidays, including demand at specific times. Demand is cyclical and most businesses trade all year round, with pricing in periods of high demand reflecting this. On the other hand, during periods when the industry is keen to attract and confirm bookings, traders often offer incentives like early booking discounts or free child places.The Government will continue to engage with the industry; encouraging competitiveness, price transparency and innovation to promote growth and to ensure that consumers can choose the best deals that suit them.

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