Every parliamentary written question tabled by Richard Holden this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment she has made of confidence among Hong Kongers in the United Kingdom in the Government's mechanisms for reporting and responding to incidents of transnational repression; and what steps
The Government recognises the importance of confidence in reporting mechanisms for transnational repression (TNR), including among Hong Kongers in the UK. Officials engaged with victims, community leaders, and civil society during the Defending Democracy ...
With reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Active Travel – Active England: the third cycling and walking investment strategy, published on 12 June 2026, how much of the projected £4.555 billion is
Table 1 in Active Travel – Active England: The Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy details projected funding of £1.107 billion provided by the Department to Active Travel England. This includes more than £760 million devolved to local authoritie...
What steps she is taking to ensure that the regulatory regime for autonomous vehicles is underpinned by testing and assurance frameworks that are flexible enough to keep pace with rapid technological iteration.
The UK is taking a leading role at the United Nations Commission for Europe (UNECE) in the development of international vehicle regulations on automated vehicles. Through setting internationally harmonised requirements we are ensuring consistent safety re...
Whether the £32 million of Government funding for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs forms part of the projected £4.555 billion investment in active travel set out in the Third Cycl
It does not.
Pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2026 to Question 7495, whether any transport projects approved by her Department since 5 July 2024 have utilised the proportionate and flexible approach to business case assess
I refer the Honourable Member to the answers given on:27th May 2026 to question 28014th April 2026 to question 544611th April 2026 to question 7495
How many buses are currently operating in England; how many and what proportion are fully electric; and how many and what proportion of those electric buses are manufactured by Yutong.
National Bus Statistics - https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/annual-bus-statistics-year-ending-march-2025/annual-bus-statistics-year-ending-march-2025#bus-fleet - provides information on the number of buses operating in England. DVLA registration da...
What estimate she has made of the number of secure HGV parking spaces in England; how many secure lorry parking spaces have been created since July 2024; and whether her Department plans to take steps to increa
The Department for Transport published the National Survey of Lorry Parking on 29 September 2022 which identified 16,761 HGV on-site parking spaces in England. A new National Survey of Lorry Parking is currently underway to provide up to date data on the ...
Whether she has had discussions with the National Police Chiefs' Council on whether it retains identities of Freedom of Information applicants for the purposes of duplicate request checks, repeat requ
The National Police Chief’s Council is an independent public authority for the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act. The Home Office has no record of any discussions with the NPCC regarding their handling of FOI requests.
What investments the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre has made in the development or use of digital testing and simulation environments to accelerate development timelines for the deployment of autonomous v
The Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre (DAIC) plays a central role in enabling and coordinating AI adoption across Defence. While digital testing and simulation environments are an important part of developing autonomous systems, including autonomous ...
If he will urge the withdrawal of all remaining UK judges from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal.
No serving UK judges sit on the Hong Kong Court of Appeal. Two judges who previously sat in the UK are non-permanent judges of the Court. The Court publishes a list of non-permanent judges at: https://www.hkcfa.hk/en/about/who/judges/npjs/index.html.Retir...
Pursuant to the Answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2131, if she will publish (a) the policy framework within which airports operate as at 4 July 2024 and (b) the current policy framework within which airports op
The 1999 Guidance on Airport Transport Forums and Airport Surface Access Strategies establishes a clear framework for airport operators and local stakeholders to collaborate on surface access planning. This partnership approach continues to work effective...
When she plans to respond to Question 1255 from the Hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire.
Question 1255 was answered on 17 June.
Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides on taking factors other than merit into consideration when it comes to fire service appointments and promotions.
The recruitment, appointment and promotion of fire and rescue service staff are matters for individual fire and rescue authorities, as employers. Decisions should be made fairly, transparently and in line with employment law.
When she plans to respond to Question 2523 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.
Question 2523 was answered on 15 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 6002 from the Hon. Member for Broadland and Fakenham.
Question 6002 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 4267 from the Rt hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay.
Question 4267 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 4521 from the hon. Member for Rushcliffe.
I can confirm that I responded to the Hon. Member for Rushcliffe on 12th June.
When she plans to respond to Question 2497 from the hon. Member for Poole.
Question 2497 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 2496 from the hon. Member for Poole.
Question 2496 was answered on 17 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 2375 from the Hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire.
The Hon Member received a response to Question 2375 on 17th June 2026.