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Written questions by Cross.

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

Department:All (235)Treasury (80)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (52)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (35)Department for Transport (16)Scotland Office (11)Cabinet Office (9)Department for Work and Pensions (6)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (6)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (5)Ministry of Justice (4)Department of Health and Social Care (4)Ministry of Defence (3)

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9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What representations he has made to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and other relevant bodies on having the War Pension Unemployability Supplement formally recognised as a qualifying benefit equivale

Reply

The status of the War Pension Unemployability Supplement as a qualifying benefit for passporting purposes is set through regulations by the relevant departments. The Ministry of Defence does not have the authority to amend this status and has not made for...

2 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What his Department's policy is on ensuring that veterans in receipt of the War Pension Unemployability Supplement have access to the same passported benefits as recipients of equivalent Department for Work and P

Reply

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the importance of supporting veterans in receipt of the War Pension Unemployability Supplement (UnSupp) and continues to work with relevant parties to ensure veterans receive appropriate support. However, responsib...

8 Sept 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether his Department's assessment of what constitutes NATO qualifying defence expenditure includes investment in (a) energy infrastructure and (b) energy security projects such as Great British Energy.

Reply

Spend on energy infrastructure and energy security projects does not constitute NATO qualifying core defence spend.The Government has long argued that investment in things like energy security is vital to national security and this will be considered for inclusion under NATO's new 1.5% definition on resilience.

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