2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the p
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what role Trading Standards bodies w
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what the timetable is for legislatio
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Fairer taxes for high value homes, published on 20 May 2026, what estimate she has made of the number of households in (a) Basildon, (b) Thurrock, and (c) Essex
ReplyFewer than 1% of all properties across England will be affected by the High Value Council Tax surcharge. The Valuation Office will undertake a targeted valuation exercise to identify properties within scope.
2 Jun 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Fairer taxes for high value homes, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms on pensioners living i
ReplyThe High Value Council Tax Surcharge applies to less than 1% of properties across England. To support those who may struggle to pay, including pensioners on low disposable incomes, the Government proposes that those with household incomes below £35,000 or...
2 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the financial impact on local authorities relying on out-of-area temporary accommodation placements.
ReplyLegislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area, except where there are clear benefits for the person seeking assistance (for example, in cases of domestic abuse...
2 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, pursuant to Answer of 28 May 2026 to Question 3072, what plans he has to include guidance on maximum recommended distances for out-of-area placements in the Temporary Accommodati
ReplyLegislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area, except where there are clear benefits for the person seeking assistance (for example, in cases of domestic abuse...
2 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, pursuant to Answer of 28 May 2026 to Question 3072, what assessment he has made of the average distance homeless households are being placed from their home local authority area
ReplyLegislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area, except where there are clear benefits for the person seeking assistance (for example, in cases of domestic abuse...
2 Jun 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Fairer taxes for high value homes, published on 20 May 2026, what safeguards she will put in place to ensure accurate valuation of properties..
ReplyThe Valuation Office will undertake a targeted valuation exercise to identify properties within scope of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Professional valuers will use the best available information, drawing on a range of data sources and applying in...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the s
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what criteria will be used to determ
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what discussions he has had with the
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the adm
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, whether he plans to introduce financ
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what safeguards will be in place to
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what the new investigatory powers of
ReplyBearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
2 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat plans he has to inform patients when the ultimate beneficial ownership of a company processing their NHS data changes.
ReplyNational Health Service organisations should be ensuring all relevant information governance requirements are met in relation to their processing of patient data, including completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) where appropriate. Article 35...
2 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat plans he has to require NHS bodies to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments when ownership of contracted data processors changes.
ReplyNational Health Service organisations should be ensuring all relevant information governance requirements are met in relation to their processing of patient data, including completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) where appropriate. Article 35...
1 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWith reference to the press release entitled Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts, published on 20 May 2026, what measures will be used to assess the effectivenes
ReplyThe Department will collect and consider relevant data on the scheme from August and in subsequent months, enabling an assessment of the scheme’s impact.
1 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion pound trade deal, published on 21 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of th
ReplyThe UK–GCC Free Trade Agreement will make trade cheaper, faster and more predictable, supporting exports and imports of food and consumer goods.The Gulf imports 80% of its food and drink. The agreement will reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, enabling ...