Every parliamentary written question tabled by Gareth Davies 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 he has made of the potential impact of of delivering Army Reserve basic training from a single site at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright on resilience.
The consolidation of Army Reserve basic training at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, will not result in training being delivered exclusively from a single location. While the Army Training Regiment will relocate from Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, G...
Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to UIN 5711, what assessment he has made of the value for money of disposing of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 9 June 2026, to Question 5729: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other ...
What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the response by the British Chambers of Commerce to the Milburn Review.
I welcome Milburn’s clear diagnosis and the British Chambers of Commerce’s endorsement. This is not a temporary problem and partnerships between employers and education providers are critical. We will consider Alan Milburn’s full recommendations in the au...
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Confederation of British Industry's Growth Indicator forecast that private sector activity will fall by a net balance o
We know many businesses are facing difficulties and the situation in the Middle East is adding to their costs. We continue to promote growth through our Industrial Strategy, regulatory reform and other steps to ensure the UK remains competitive and its ec...
What steps he is taking to support SMEs in (a) Lincolnshire and (b) other rural areas with changes in (i) employment and (ii) energy costs.
The government is supporting small businesses, including those in Lincolnshire and rural areas, to start, scale and grow as part of the Plan for Small Businesses.We are delivering our Plan to Make Work Pay by extending the protections already offered by m...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of business energy costs on private sector activity.
The Government recognises that electricity prices are an important factor in private sector activity of UK-based businesses and is dedicated to bringing electricity costs for recipients closer in line with those charged in competitor countries. We engage ...
What assessment he has made of the Institute of Directors' finding that 75 per cent of businesses cite UK economic conditions as a negative factor affecting their organisation.
We know many businesses are facing difficulties and the situation in the Middle East is adding to their costs. We continue to promote growth through our Industrial Strategy, regulatory reform and other steps to ensure the UK remains competitive and its ec...
Where the Army Reserve School of Catering will be located following the planned closure of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
167 Royal Logistic Corps and the Army Reserve School of Catering will be located at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore.
What recent assessment she has made of the impact of inflation on household living costs.
Headline inflation decreased from 3.3% in March to 2.8% in April, driven mainly by lower household energy bills and a fall in services inflation. Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation fell from 3.7% in March to 3.0% in April.The Government has already...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in the Defence training estate on the likelihood of achieving the Strategic Defence Review 2025's reserve personnel targets.
Last year, this Government set out a clear, long-term vision to transform Defence through the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025, establishing a path for the next decade and beyond. The SDR is clear that Reserve Forces are integral to a future force, wit...
What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of employer national insurance contribution increases on business recruitment.
In their October 2024 Economic and Fiscal Outlook, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimated the impact that the increase in employer NICs would have on labour supply. In their latest forecast (taking into account all government policies expect...
What assessment she has made of the impact of the level of taxes on the disposable incomes of working households.
The Office for National Statistics publishes the “Effects of taxes and benefits on UK household income” report which sets out the level of taxes paid and benefits received by household type and income group. This includes direct and indirect taxes, as wel...
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the statement by the Governor of the Bank of England's that recent experience of high inflation may make households and businesses more
Low and stable inflation is vital for growth and investment. The independent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the Bank of England are responsible monetary policy, and the MPC has the government’s full support as it acts to return inflation to target sus...
What plans he has for the future basing of 167 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps following the closure of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
167 Royal Logistic Corps and the Army Reserve School of Catering will be located at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore.
What assessment she has made of the implications for economic growth of tax reaching a forecast 38.5 per cent of GDP.
The government has made fair and necessary choices on tax so it can deliver on the public’s priorities. The UK’s current tax-to-GDP ratio remains in the middle of the pack within the G7. Whilst the government does not publish forecasts of economic growth,...
What assessment he has made of the capacity of the Army Training Centre Pirbright to accommodate (a) the Army Reserve basic training programme currently delivered at Army Training Regiment Grantham and (b) the re
The co-location of the Army Reserve training capability with regular Army Training at Pirbright enables more efficient and flexible delivery of training. Resourcing and capacity to meet future requirements, including the recommended 20% increase in the Ar...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in global energy prices on rural households that are not connected to the gas grid in Lincolnshire.
The Government recognises that recent global events have increased volatility in international energy markets, which has placed upward pressure on the price of off-grid fuels. The Government announced £53 million of support for vulnerable off-grid custome...
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the rise in 30-year gilt yields to 5.772 per cent on 12 May 2026.
The government does not comment on specific financial market movements. Gilt yields are determined by a wide range of international and domestic factors.
What assessment she has made of the cumulative impact on business of tax measures announced in the Autumn Budgets of 2024 and 2025.
The Government has assessed the cumulative impacts of measures announced over recent Budgets on businesses and households. Taken together, these measures raise revenue to support the public finances in a fair way, whilst providing targeted support. The Go...
What assessment she has made of the impact of the level of gilt yields on forecast debt interest costs over the period 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Forecasts are produced independently by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which incorporates market expectations for gilt yields alongside other determinants of debt interest, including inflation and the stock and composition of government debt....