Every parliamentary written question tabled by James Wild this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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With reference to her Oral Statement of 21 May 2026 on Middle East: Economic Response, Official Report, columns 731-733, what estimate she has made of the amount of annual revenue from the proposed changes to the ta
The reforms to the taxation of foreign branch profits will ensure that profit attributable to UK activities is effectively taxed in the UK. The reforms are expected to raise hundreds of millions of pounds per year, supporting the Government's package of e...
Food and Rural Affairs, what progress she has made on securing an agreement for a multiuse pet passport valid for travel to the EU.
I refer the hon. Member to the response given on 18 June 2025 to the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster for PQ UIN 1432.
How many of the prisoners released in error since July 2024 (i) were returned to prison and (ii) remain at large.
Annual totals for releases in error are published each July in the HMPPS Annual Digest, available via Prison and Probation Performance Statistics - GOV.UK , and currently provide data up to March 2025. A further transparency data report was also published...
What steps he is taking to reduce the time taken for the Prison Service to inform the police when a prisoner has been released in error.
Where a release in error occurs and an individual is confirmed as being unlawfully at large, prisons are required to notify the police immediately in accordance with the Joint Protocol for the Management of Unlawfully at Large cases agreed with the Nation...
How many applications have been received by (i) English local authorities and (ii) Norfolk County Council for support through the Heating Oil Crisis Fund; and how much has been paid to date in (a) total
The Department does not hold information on the number of applications received by English local authorities, including Norfolk County Council, for support through the Heating Oil Crisis Fund, nor on the amounts paid to date at either the national or loca...
Further to the Written Statement of 18 May 2026 titled HM Treasury Review of the Ring-Fencing Regime, if she will publish any correspondence or representations received from banks or banking representatives regardin
The Government collaborated closely with the Bank of England in the development of the reforms and engaged with ring-fenced banks and other stakeholders during the Ring-Fencing Review. HM Treasury does not routinely publish correspondence it has with indu...
When he intends to respond to the correspondence from the hon. members for North West Norfolk and Brigg and Immingham of 17 March 2026 regarding tariffs on imports of UAN.
The Government received correspondence regarding an application for a duty suspension as part of the 2025-2026 business suspension application window. We cannot comment on the application as the assessment process is currently ongoing, but we expect to an...
Whether the Chief Executive of HMRC is informed of the outcome of investigations into the tax affairs of politically exposed persons.
The Chief Executive of HMRC will be informed of investigation outcomes when it is appropriate to do so, for example, if there are areas of particular complexity. HMRC also publishes their Code of Governance for Resolving Tax Disputes. This covers the role...
What HMRC's policy is on commenting on the outcome of tax investigations where a member of the public has publicly referred to the findings.
HMRC cannot comment on the tax affairs of individuals or businesses. This includes confirming or denying whether investigations are taking place or providing details of their outcome. It also includes circumstances where the tax affairs of an individual o...
Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on the Horticulture Sector Growth Plan.
The Farming and Food Partnership Board has now held its second meeting, with continued progress being made on the development of the Horticulture Sector Growth Plan. Meetings with horticulture sector experts are helping shape an industry-led, sector- driv...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve the resilience of UK food supply chains.
The Food Sector is one of the UK's 13 Critical National Infrastructure sectors. Defra works with industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement in preparedness for, and response to, ...
With reference to the oral response of the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury during the debate on Draft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026, on 27 April 2026, Official Report, c
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) awarded the contract for the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme following a competitive procurement process conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and wider government procurement rules.As a result of this process, the ...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the A47/A1101 Elm Road Junction scheme from the Road Investment Strategy pipeline on the level of road safety, congestion, and economic growth.
As part of development work between 2020 and 2025, all of the proposals within the pipeline of future enhancement schemes listed in the second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) were assessed against a range of factors, including their affordability, deliverability and value for money. They were also assessed and tested as part of an objective impact analysis against their broader alignment to Government objectives including impacts on road user safety and wider economic growth. In 2023, improvements to the A47 at the Elm Road Junction were overall assessed as not representing value for money. The decision was therefore taken to remove them from the future Pipeline. National Highways will continue, however, to work closely with the relevant local authorities to consider options for improving the performance of this section of the A47.
With reference to the response of the Minister for Pensions of 23 March 2026, Official Report, column 95, on the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pension Contributions) Bill, whether her estimate of the proportion of contributions over £2,000 that are from additional rate taxpayers also includes higher rate taxpayers.
The government is taking a pragmatic, balanced approach by introducing a cap which protects ordinary workers and limits the impact on employers, while ensuring that the system remains fiscally sustainable. 87% of pension contributions made via salary sacrifice above £2,000 are forecast to come from higher and additional rate taxpayers. The £2,000 cap protects 74% of basic rate taxpayers using salary sacrifice. This means that three quarters of those earning up to £50,270 a year who use salary sacrifice will be unaffected.
With reference to the answer of the Minister for Care in response to the hon. Member for Bridgwater of 24 February 2026, Official Report, column 169 on Access to NHS Dental Service, if his Department will provide constituency level data on access to NHS dental services for North West Norfolk constituency.
I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question 121871.
Food and Rural Affairs, what her proposed timeline is for the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
The Government has confirmed that Biodiversity Net Gain will apply to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. A full consultation response and implementation timeline is expected to be published shortly.
What proportion of the £53 million support package to be administered under the Crisis and Resilience Fund for off-gas grid households using heating oil will be allocated to Norfolk.
Of the £53 million of funding to support low-income households reliant on oil for heating, £27 million has been allocated to England and will be delivered via the Crisis and Resilience Fund. This is in addition to £842 million a year that has already been committed through the Crisis and Resilience Fund at Spending Review 2025, which all unitary and upper tier authorities in England will receive to support vulnerable and low-income households facing financial shocks, including rising essential costs such as energy. Norfolk has been allocated £3,055,625 to distribute to households the local authority considers most in need. Allocations have been published on gov.uk (Crisis and Resilience fund to support low-income heating oil households).
If he will publish a full timeline for the roll out of the Crisis Resilience Fund and when Local Authorities can start making payments to households.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund will come into effect on 1 April in England. In most cases, local authorities will start making payments to households from 1 April. However, they can also provide payments now to specifically support households facing rising oil-heating costs.
What engagement her Department has had with (a) the British Ports Association, (b) individual port operators and (c) river and canal authorities regarding the proposal to remove landfill tax exemptions relevant to dredging and port maintenance.
The Government recognises the vital role that the ports sector plays in supporting the government’s objectives on transport and infrastructure. At the Budget, the Government announced it would legislate to remove the Landfill Tax exemption for stabilisers used in dredged material from April 2027. This decision followed a consultation on reforms to Landfill Tax during which the government engaged with a range of stakeholders from key sectors. This decision will not prevent the use of stabilisers, but it will encourage businesses to limit their use to what is necessary. The Government does not expect the change to have a significant impact on flood risk management as most material removed during routine waterway maintenance of rivers and canals is reused locally and deposited adjacent to the channel, avoiding the need for disposal at landfill sites.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact on UK ports and harbour authorities of removing the landfill tax exemption for dredged material and stabilisers used in the treatment of dredgings from April 2027.
The Government recognises the vital role that the ports sector plays in supporting the government’s objectives on transport and infrastructure. At the Budget, the Government announced it would legislate to remove the Landfill Tax exemption for stabilisers used in dredged material from April 2027. This decision followed a consultation on reforms to Landfill Tax during which the government engaged with a range of stakeholders from key sectors. This decision will not prevent the use of stabilisers, but it will encourage businesses to limit their use to what is necessary. The Government does not expect the change to have a significant impact on flood risk management as most material removed during routine waterway maintenance of rivers and canals is reused locally and deposited adjacent to the channel, avoiding the need for disposal at landfill sites.