Every parliamentary written question tabled by Kevin Hollinrake this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 121–140 of 3,003 · this parliament
If he will place in the Library a copy of the information and documentation provided by the hon. Member for Makerfield to (a) the Cabinet Office PET team and (b) the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Statements
On 15 February 2026, the Prime Minister asked civil servants in the Cabinet Office to establish the facts in this case. Following the conclusion of that process, the Prime Minister referred the matter to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards. T...
Whether his Department plans to require pension schemes to provide clearer advance notification to members when established policies on discretionary increases are (a) changed and (b) withdrawn.
The Government recognises the concerns of members of defined benefit pension schemes whose benefits accrued before 1997 are not subject to indexation.The design of pension benefits, including whether discretionary increases may be awarded and whether empl...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of safeguards for members of defined benefit pension schemes where trustees recommend discretionary increases and those increases are actuarially affordable b
The Government recognises the concerns of members of defined benefit pension schemes whose benefits accrued before 1997 are not subject to indexation.The design of pension benefits, including whether discretionary increases may be awarded and whether empl...
Whether any (a) civil servant and (b) Minister (i) has occupied and (ii) is occupying any of the official Ministerial residences in Admiralty House since September 2025.
Admiralty House is not currently allocated to any member of the Government. Admiralty House is occasionally used overnight by Civil Servants where there is operational need. A record of this information is not held. This is in-line with the usage of Admir...
What role the Pensions Regulator plays in overseeing decisions where discretionary increases are declined despite scheme affordability; and whether that role will be expanded.
The Government recognises the concerns of members of defined benefit pension schemes whose benefits accrued before 1997 are not subject to indexation.The design of pension benefits, including whether discretionary increases may be awarded and whether empl...
What recent estimate he has made of the number of defined benefit pension schemes in surplus where discretionary increases have been proposed by trustees but not implemented due to employer refusal.
The Government recognises the concerns of members of defined benefit pension schemes whose benefits accrued before 1997 are not subject to indexation.The design of pension benefits, including whether discretionary increases may be awarded and whether empl...
With reference to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 113783 on Cabinet Office: Reviews, whether any staff involved with the Humble Address also undertook due diligence on Lord Mandelson.
The Cabinet Secretary has asked the Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary, to lead on the response to the Humble Address. Staff from across the Cabinet Office are involved in compliance with the Humble Address motion as necessary. Civil Servants remain bound...
Whether he plans to review the legislative framework governing employer consent requirements in relation to discretionary increases in defined benefit pension schemes.
The Government recognises the concerns of members of defined benefit pension schemes whose benefits accrued before 1997 are not subject to indexation.The design of pension benefits, including whether discretionary increases may be awarded and whether empl...
Whether (a) special advisers and (b) civil servants are required to record engagement with Labour Together where such engagement is not covered by quarterly reporting transparency requirements.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided for HL15096 which details the Government's policy on engagement with external stakeholders.
What estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of notifying pensioners of small upratings to the State Pension; and whether he has considered reducing the cost through alternative methods of
We notify individuals of decisions about their benefit, which ensures that they know how much they are entitled to and when and how payment will be made. Letters also inform claimants about their legal responsibilities, such as having to report relevant c...
What estimate her Department has made of the number of proposed projects involving the use of dogs that are not progressed to licence application stage following review by Animal Welfare and Ethical R
The Home Office has not made an estimate of the number of proposed projects involving dogs that do not proceed to licence application stage following review by Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies (AWERBs) due to the availability of non-animal alterna...
How many project licence applications involving the use of dogs under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 were (a) withdrawn and (b) amended following feedback relating to the availability of
The Home Office does not centrally record the number of applications withdrawn, nor amendments to project licence applications by reference to specific issues raised during or after assessment, including the availability of non‑animal alternative methods....
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the EU’s 2027 requirement that portable batteries in electronic appliances must be removable and replaceable by the end-user usi
No assessment has been made on the potential impact of the EU Batteries Regulation on the implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act. We will continue to work with DHSC to identify any emerging impacts. Defra is working with the Devolved Governments to r...
Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department provides to businesses managing dual compliance requirements.
Defra is working closely with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Office for Product Safety and Standards to develop new guidance relating to compliance with the EU Batteries Regulation in Northern Ireland. Webpages are ke...
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the operational feasibility of retailers providing battery takeback services, particularly where products are sold through physical and onlin
Under current producer responsibility legislation for batteries in Great Britain, retailers of portable batteries must already offer takeback services for waste portable batteries if they sell or supply 32kg or more of portable batteries per year. Retaile...
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of regulatory divergence between Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the EUBR's sustainability and hardware requiremen
Defra commissioned a research project to inform our ongoing assessment on the impacts of regulatory divergence between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland on the EU Batteries Regulation. Defra is working with the Devolved Governments to review the UK’...
Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to (a) decide and (b) publicise that decision on harmonisation with the EU Regulation 2023/1542 on batteries.
Defra is working with the Devolved Governments to review the UK’s producer responsibility legislation for batteries. As part of this review, my officials held a series of workshops with industry earlier this year to explore the impacts of regulatory align...
What discussions she plans to have with the debt advice sector on the 5-year statutory review of the scheme.
The Debt Respite Scheme (‘the Breathing Space scheme’) was launched in May 2021 to give those in problem debt the space to engage with professional debt advice by providing a temporary relief from creditor enforcement action. Given the link between mental...
Pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 113783 on Cabinet Office: Reviews, whether the Propriety and Ethics team provided a substantive report on allegations made about the conduct of the former Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office.
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 113783 on Cabinet Office: Reviews, whether any staff involved with the Humble Address also undertook due diligence on Lord Mandelson.
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.