HM Treasury (including Topical Questions)
MPs question a government minister
HM Treasury oral questions provide an opportunity for MPs to scrutinise Treasury ministers on fiscal policy, spending decisions, and economic management. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent issues affecting public finances and the economy. This session will test Labour's Treasury team on current economic conditions and departmental priorities.
Treasury oral questions are among the most scrutinised parliamentary business because they cover tax, spending, and economic policy affecting every household and business in the UK. This session allows the opposition to hold the Government to account on inflation, growth, and fiscal decisions.
35 questions
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of reducing upfront Venture Capital Trust (VCT) Income Tax relief on VCT fundraising.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the temporary reduction in the rate of VAT in supporting the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland.
What steps she has taken to support people adversely affected by the Loan Charge.
What steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Derby.
What assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of her Department’s policies on levels of youth unemployment.
What steps she is taking to support families in Southend West and Leigh constituency in summer 2026.
What steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Falkirk.
What fiscal steps she is taking to support high street businesses.
What progress she has made on strengthening the economy since July 2024.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's policies on household budgets.
What steps she has taken to help support households with the cost of living.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential funding for improving transport connectivity for border communities.
What steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency.
What fiscal steps she is taking to help develop transport infrastructure in the North West.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of Heathrow Airport's expansion on economic growth in regions outside London.
Whether she plans to update the Treasury Green Book supplementary guidance on wellbeing.
What steps she is taking to support families in Bracknell Forest in summer 2026.
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing levels of economic cooperation with the EU.
What fiscal steps she is taking to support the Defence Investment Plan.
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Open Book exercise on the Northern Ireland Executive budget.
What steps her Department is taking to help increase retail investment.
What steps her Department is taking to ensure SMEs have equitable access to finance from banks.
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