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Written questions by Shannon.

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

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13 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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What discussions he has had with regulators regarding the adequacy of consumer protection in online marketplaces.

Reply

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 makes clear that online marketplaces must exercise professional diligence in relation to consumer transactions promoted or made on their platforms.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and loca...

13 May 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
Asked

Media and Sport, what funding has been allocated in the current financial year to support regional museums.

Reply

Museums funding is fully devolved to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.In England, DCMS announced earlier this year that it would allocate £160 million to accredited local museums in England from 2026/27 to 2029/30. Funding programmes for the current f...

13 May 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
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Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposed reforms to gambling regulation on consumers experiencing harms associated with gambling disorder.

Reply

The Government is acutely aware of the impact that gambling harm can have on individuals, families and communities. We therefore consider a wide range of evidence when assessing the impact of gambling regulation on those experiencing harm.

13 May 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of rising energy costs on theatres and performing arts venues.

Reply

We are closely monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses and community organisations caused by the instability in the Middle East, and much will depend on the length of the ongoing crisis. We are increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant...

28 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Pending
Asked

What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of mobile phones in classrooms on pupil (a) attainment and (b) behaviour.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

28 Apr 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
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Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the sustainability of local journalism.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

28 Apr 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Pending
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Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to improve digital literacy among young people to help them identify online misinformation.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

28 Apr 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Pending
Asked

Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Ofcom on the implementation of new online safety duties for social media platforms.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

28 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Pending
Asked

What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of qualified teachers for modern foreign languages in secondary schools.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

28 Apr 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
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Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help support independent television production companies with their production costs.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

28 Apr 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
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Media and Sport, what recent estimate she has made of trends in the level of online scams targeting elderly people.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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What steps her Department is taking to support universities with financial sustainability.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What additional funding has been allocated to local authorities to support pupils with special educational needs in the last three years.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What the most recent national rate of persistent pupil absence is in state-funded schools.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What steps she is taking to support schools in tackling pupil absenteeism.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of mental health support services for pupils in secondary schools.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What the average level of student debt is for graduates who attended institutions regulated by the Office for Students.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

How many students from disadvantaged backgrounds entered higher education in the most recent academic year.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of financial pressures on universities in England.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

27 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What steps her Department is taking to improve ventilation and air quality in school buildings.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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