Written questions by Osborne.

Whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of extending the fuel duty freeze on CPI inflation.

I refer the honourable member to the answer given to UIN 9699 on 23 June 2026.

Whether the forthcoming changes to earned settlement will preserve eligibility to apply for settlement after five years under Appendix Settlement Protection for people granted five years’ permission t

On 5 March 2026, the Home Office updated the Immigration Rules to reduce the length of refugee and humanitarian protection permission to stay, for adults and accompanied asylum seeking children who claimed asylum from 2 March 2026, from 5 years to 30 mont...

What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the continued freeze in fuel duty on (a) CPI inflation and (b) the cost of living.

The extension of the temporary 5 pence per litre cut to fuel duty rates until 31 December 2026 will help to reduce pressure on costs at the pump and provides certainty to motorists. The measure will have a direct effect on the Consumer Price Index (CPI); ...

Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June to Question 6798 on Travellers: Caravan Sites, how many new Gypsy and Traveller sites and pitches have been built since September 2024.

My Department does not hold the information requested.

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the length of time Credit Reference Agencies retain information on defaults; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of limiting that length of time,

Credit files play an important role in supporting informed and responsible lending decisions. They should contain factual information, including records of defaults, which typically form a key part of lenders’ assessments of creditworthiness. Organisation...

Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendation issued by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2024 to ‘ensure the provision of ade

The Government is committed to ensuring that prejudice and discrimination have no place in our society. The Equality Act 2010 provides protection against discrimination for people because of various characteristics, including race, which covers colour, na...

What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Post Office Ltd’s franchising model in maintaining community access to Post Office services where branches are located within retail premises that su

The Government recognises the impact that post office and retail closures can have on employees, communities and access to essential services. The proposed closure of certain Morrisons stores is a commercial decision by the retailer rather than Post Offic...

Whether he has had discussions with Morrisons on its reported plans to close 100 Morrisons Daily stores, including the store on Edinburgh Road in Jarrow; and what assessment he has made of the potentia

While this is a commercial decision for Morrisons, we understand that this will be a concerning time for workers and their families. A broad range of support is available for those affected, including through Jobcentre Plus and the Rapid Response Service....

What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the UK’s standing in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of international perceptions of the UK’s record on LGBT+ rights following the latest ILGA-Europe rankings.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

Whether she plans to introduce any measures aimed at improving legal protections for LGBT+ people following the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe rankings.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of publishing a strategy for improving LGBT+ equality outcomes in response to the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

What assessment she has made of the reasons for the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

With reference to the findings of the latest ILGA-Europe report, whether she plans to strengthen protections for transgender people.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

What plans she has to work with civil society organisations to improve the UK’s ranking in future ILGA-Europe reports.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

What discussions she has had with LGBT+ organisations on reversing the UK’s decline in the ILGA-Europe rankings.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

What steps she is taking to improve the UK’s position in the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe rankings.

The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights, which include strengthening protections against anti-LGBT+ hate crimes and progressing...

Whether she has considered using the Armed Forces Bill to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to milit

The sinking of merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the grave sites of those who have be...

If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of designating the wreck of the SS Tilawa, sunk in 1942, as a protected heritage site in recognition of its status as a Commonwealth wartime loss.

The sinking of the SS Tilawa, and many other merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the gr...

What steps his Department is taking to ensure that Capita plc processes Civil Service pension cases in (a) a timely and (b) an efficient manner; and what that timeframe will be.

The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...