Written questions by Rosindell.

What steps he has taken to reduce instances of civil servants wearing a) ideologically controversial and b) party political symbols.

Awaiting answer.

What recent discussions he has had with EU counterparts on regulatory alignment in the context of UK–EU relations.

This government remains committed to reducing barriers to trade and cutting red-tape with our largest trading partner. There are clear areas where closer alignment with the EU can benefit UK businesses and growth, as demonstrated by our negotiations on a ...

Whether it is his policy to seek dynamic alignment with EU rules in future agreements.

This government remains committed to reducing barriers to trade and cutting red-tape with our largest trading partner. There are clear areas where closer alignment with the EU can benefit UK businesses and growth, as demonstrated by our negotiations on a ...

What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of dynamic alignment with the EU on UK commercial competitiveness.

The government has made a sovereign choice to align with EU rules where it is in our national interest, while sticking to the red lines set out in our manifesto. We will continue to take a pragmatic approach that will reduce barriers to trade with the EU ...

What assessment he has made of the implications of dynamic regulatory alignment with the EU for UK sovereignty.

The government has made a sovereign choice to align with EU rules where it is in our national interest, while sticking to the red lines set out in our manifesto. The new agreements on food and drink, emissions trading and electricity will reduce barriers ...

What assessment he has made of the potential implications of dynamic alignment for parliamentary scrutiny of EU law.

The government has made a sovereign choice to align with EU rules where it is in our national interest, while sticking to the red lines set out in our manifesto. The new agreements on food and drink, emissions trading and electricity will reduce barriers ...

What assessment he has made of the compatibility of dynamic alignment mechanisms with the European Union with the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.

The government has made a sovereign choice to align with EU rules where it is in our national interest, while sticking to the red lines set out in our manifesto. The new agreements on food and drink, emissions trading and electricity will reduce barriers ...

How many small and medium sized businesses have ceased trading in a) England and b) the parliamentary constituency of Romford since 2024.

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 18th May is attached.

Which Government departments, agencies, non‑departmental public bodies and other public authorities have been instructed to implement the new “UK Government” brand identity; and if he will publish any guidance issued on timelines for implementation, exemptions permitted, and arrangements for oversight or enforcement.

For information relating to the UK Government branding update, I refer the Hon. Member to Questions HL14450, HL14451 and HL14452. For information relating to stakeholder engagement, I refer the Hon. Member to Question 112168. Government communications use “UK Government” as the primary identity for public-facing communications. This is not an introduction of a new UK Government brand identity. The Government Communication Service routinely reviews its branding to ensure it remains effective, accessible and fit for purpose across all channels, including digital platforms.

With reference to reported spending of £532,000 on the GOV.UK brand refresh, of which £421,750 was attributed to the Cabinet Office and £110,250 to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether any additional costs have been incurred or authorised in relation to the wider “UK Government” branding programme.

For information relating to the UK Government branding update, I refer the Hon. Member to Questions HL14450, HL14451 and HL14452. For information relating to stakeholder engagement, I refer the Hon. Member to Question 112168. Government communications use “UK Government” as the primary identity for public-facing communications. This is not an introduction of a new UK Government brand identity. The Government Communication Service routinely reviews its branding to ensure it remains effective, accessible and fit for purpose across all channels, including digital platforms.

Whether his Department has conducted any evaluations, stakeholder reviews or assessments of the public understanding, effectiveness or impact of the new UK Government brand identity since its introduction; and if he will publish any related correspondence or internal assessments.

For information relating to the UK Government branding update, I refer the Hon. Member to Questions HL14450, HL14451 and HL14452. For information relating to stakeholder engagement, I refer the Hon. Member to Question 112168. Government communications use “UK Government” as the primary identity for public-facing communications. This is not an introduction of a new UK Government brand identity. The Government Communication Service routinely reviews its branding to ensure it remains effective, accessible and fit for purpose across all channels, including digital platforms.

If he will publish a list of engagements for the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement Protocol Specialised Committee in 2025 and 2026.

The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement established six Specialised Committees to supervise the implementation of distinct elements of the agreement. Each committee is co-chaired by officials from the UK Government and the European Commission. The list of meetings, agendas and joint statements of the Specialised Committees can be found on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/withdrawal-agreement-joint-committee#meetings-of-the-withdrawal-agreement-joint-committee.

Pursuant to the Answer of 16 January 2025 to Question 22583 on Government Departments: Procurement, whether he has had further discussions with the Institution of Civil Engineers on releasing a new edition of the Construction Playbook.

A refreshed Construction Playbook is now due to be published in Summer 2026. Officials will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Institute of Civil Engineers, to ensure that the Playbook continues to reflect procurement best practice in the usual way.

If he will estimate the number of people who have died due to mercury poisoning in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency in every year since 2010.

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 31st October is attached.

How many people have died as a result of misuse of prescription medication in England in each year since 2020.

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 30th October is attached.

Whether he plans to change the Office for National Statistics’ Annual Population Survey to a mixed-method design.

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 27th October is attached.

If his Department will take steps to re-establish the Church of Ireland as the established church of Northern Ireland.

The United Kingdom has two established churches, the Church of England and the Church of Scotland. The church was disestablished in Ireland in 1871 and in Wales in 1920. There are no plans to change the current arrangements.

What assessment has been made of the potential impact of dynamic alignment with EU law under the 2025 UK-EU Common Understanding on the constitution.

As part of the deal we secured at the first UK-EU summit in May, we agreed to dynamically align with the EU in specific areas where it makes sense, and where there is a benefit to the UK economy. Exporters have been clear that this will reduce the regulatory burden. This deal includes an SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) agreement, which will make it easier for food and drink to be imported and exported by reducing the red tape, and linking our respective Emissions Trading Systems. Together these measures are set to add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040.The Common Understanding is clear that where the UK Government decides to align with EU rules as part of a new agreement this will give due regard to the UK’s constitutional and Parliamentary procedures. The UK will be involved, as a sovereign nation outside of the European Union, at an early stage and contribute to the decision-shaping process of European Union legal acts.The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will have a limited role in assisting an independent arbitration tribunal responsible for deciding a dispute between the UK and the EU. The CJEU does not rule on the substantive outcome of the dispute - that is a matter for the independent arbitration panel.

If he will reintroduce Lords Spiritual from the Church of Ireland to the House of Lords.

Bishops of the Church of Ireland previously sat in the House of Lords as Lords Spiritual, from the coming into force of the Union with Ireland Act 1800 until the disestablishment of the Church in 1871. Given the Church of Ireland is no longer part of the established church, there are no plans to reintroduce Church of Ireland bishops to the House of Lords as Lords Spiritual.

What estimate his Department has made of the value of trade between the UK and Tuvalu in each year since 2020.

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman or lady Parliamentary Question of 26th June is attached.