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Written questions by Campbell.

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

Department:All (859)Treasury (135)Department of Health and Social Care (92)Home Office (89)Department for Transport (75)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (58)Department for Business and Trade (55)Ministry of Defence (50)Department for Work and Pensions (49)Northern Ireland Office (45)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (40)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (39)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (31)

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12 Nov 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many potential cyber attacks from other states were intercepted by the National Cyber Security Centre in the six weeks before 4 July 2024.

Reply

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) continually monitors threats to our national security. The NCSC does not routinely disclose statistics relating to incidents. However, details on key findings and trends will be published in its Annual Review on 3...

11 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether he expects all F-35 aircraft to be delivered by the end of 2025.

Reply

The Prime Contractor of the F35, Lockheed Martin, has confirmed its intention to deliver the 48 UK aircraft ordered so far (Tranche 1) by the end of 2025.

8 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What funding he plans to allocate for brain tumour research in the 2025-26 financial year.

Reply

Research is crucial in tackling cancer. The Department spends £1.5 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with cancer being the largest area of spend at over £121.8 mill...

8 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
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Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure the upcoming charter review of the BBC considers the transparency around the deployment of staff to cover overseas events including future US Presidential electio

Reply

The BBC is operationally and editorially independent from the Government and decisions about its coverage of US Presidential elections are therefore a matter for the BBC.The BBC has a duty to deliver impartial and accurate news coverage and content under ...

8 Nov 2024·Treasury·Answered
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What estimate she has made of the the amount of increased taxation generated by the increase in the National Living Wage in 2025-26.

Reply

The latest forecasts for tax revenues were published alongside the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) October Economic and Fiscal Outlook. These forecasts are based on economic determinants, including wage growth and employment levels. Detailed tax ...

8 Nov 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his new US counterpart in January 2025 on potential steps to help implement the arrest warrant for President Putin of Russia issued by Inte

Reply

We encourage all countries to co-operate with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The UK is fully committed to holding Russia to account for its illegal and barbaric actions in Ukraine, and has provided support to the ICC to assist its work, including...

6 Nov 2024·Treasury·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2024 to Question 11832 on Living Wage, how many and what proportion of workers affected by the increase in the National Living Wage will become taxpayers in April 2025.

Reply

At Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced the National Living Wage will rise by 6.7% in April 2025 to £12.21 per hour, representing a pay rise to over 3 million workers. This pay boost is worth £1,400 a year for an eligible full-time worker.The Government...

6 Nov 2024·Northern Ireland Office·Answered
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What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Economy Minister on using Northern Ireland's ultra fast broadband capability to expand the business sector.

Reply

Northern Ireland is leading the way for gigabit-capable broadband across the UK with over 90% coverage, made possible by substantial UK Government funding.Digital connectivity is vital for stimulating economic growth, which is why the Chancellor has annou...

6 Nov 2024·Northern Ireland Office·Answered
Asked

When the first meeting of InterTrade UK will take place.

Reply

I confirmed the appointment of Baroness Foster as the chair of Intertrade UK on 19 September and work is continuing to appoint the remaining members of the body. We will announce these appointments and further details - including the timing of the first a...

5 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
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Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on (a) allegations that Channel One Russia Worldwide has breached the conditions of its TLCS licence and (b) the imposition of statutory sanctions on GB Ne

Reply

The Secretary of State has had no discussions with Ofcom regarding Channel One Russia Worldwide or the imposition of statutory sanctions on GB News.Ofcom is the UK’s regulator for broadcasting and by law carries out its duties independently of the Governm...

5 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

How many foreign nationals released from prison in 2023 and deported have subsequently returned to the UK.

Reply

The information requested on the number of returning foreign national offenders is not available from published statistics.A deportation order requires a foreign national offender to leave the UK and prohibits them from entering the UK while it remains in...

31 Oct 2024·Northern Ireland Office·Answered
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What plans he has for the (a) establishment and (b) work of the Castlereagh Foundation.

Reply

The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 contains provisions for the Establishment of the Castlereagh Foundation. The Executive Office is responsible for taking forward the necessary arrangements to implement the commenced provisions under th...

31 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Whether she plans to expand the pilot No Interest Loan Scheme to Northern Ireland.

Reply

The government recognises the importance of affordable credit in helping people across the UK manage their finances. A government-funded No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) pilot is being conducted by Fair4All Finance and its partners in England, Scotland, and...

31 Oct 2024·Northern Ireland Office·Answered
Asked

When his Department last reviewed the (a) structures, (b) weaponry and (c) capability of (i) loyalist and (ii) republican terror groups in Northern Ireland; and if he will publish that review.

Reply

The ‘Paramilitary Groups in Northern Ireland’ report was published in 2015 by the UK Government in order to provide a one-off factual assessment from the UK security agencies and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on the structure, role and pur...

30 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of whether the UK meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 target.

Reply

The Department has made no recent assessment of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 target of a 50% reduction of food waste by 2030. Latest data from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) showed that between 2007, the baseline used for repo...

30 Oct 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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What estimate he has made of how many people will be paid the increased national living wage in April 2025.

Reply

We estimate that over 3 million workers will receive a pay rise due to the increase in the National Living Wage in April 2025. The number of workers paid at the National Living Wage in April 2025 is expected to be lower as some of these workers will recei...

30 Oct 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to make representations to the next US President on appointing a US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs.

Reply

We continue to work constructively with Joe Kennedy III, the current US Special Envoy, and look forward to his upcoming visit to Northern Ireland. Economic growth is a key component of our foreign policy agenda and the central mission of this Government. ...

29 Oct 2024·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
Asked

How many new applications for Pension Credit were made between 10 September 2024 and 10 October 2024.

Reply

Data on how many pension credit applications have been made between 1 April 2024 and 22 September 2024 was recently published on gov.uk, Weekly Pension Credit claims received from 1 April 2024 to 22 September 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This shows that be...

29 Oct 2024·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
Asked

What the average weekly Pension Credit payment was in April 2024.

Reply

Pension Credit data for April 2024 is not currently available. The latest data is from February 2024, when the average weekly Pension Credit payment was £76.20. The next iteration of Pension Credit statistics containing data to May 2024 will be available ...

29 Oct 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on how many UK Parliamentarians are subject to sanctions by (a) Russia and (b) China.

Reply

There are currently six (previously seven) UK Parliamentarians who are sanctioned by China. Russia does not always publicly or privately inform HMG of those sanctioned. However, HMG is aware of over 460 UK Parliamentarians having been sanctioned by Russia...

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