Every parliamentary written question tabled by Stuart Anderson this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5395 on Amodil Group, whether his Department plans to hold discussions with Amodil before 1 July 2026.
I confirm that officials at the Department for Business and Trade have contacted the company to offer them a meeting.
What steps he is taking to tackle rural disparities in cancer care.
The Department recognises that cancer outcomes remain poorest in some rural areas. To support improvement, the Government has provided £200 million of ring‑fenced funding for Cancer Alliances in 2026/27 to improve cancer pathway performance and reduce del...
When she plans to respond to the email from the hon. Member for South Shropshire dated 2 March 2026, case reference SA36545.
I can confirm that a response to the letter of 2 March 2026 from the hon. Member for South Shropshire was sent on 15th June 2026.
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing skills bootcamps for the public service vehicles sector that mirror those available to HGV drivers.
The Government recognises that the bus and coach sector has had issues recruiting and retaining drivers in recent years and is considering a number of measures to support driver recruitment. We are taking time to fully assess the challenges around driver ...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle littering in rural areas.
Local councils have legal powers to take enforcement action against offenders of littering including in rural areas.Anyone caught littering may be prosecuted in a magistrates’ court, which can lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £2,500 on convic...
What steps he is taking to help improve postal services in rural areas.
The government remains committed to ensuring a reliable and accessible universal postal service for users across the UK, including in rural areas.Ofcom’s changes to Royal Mail’s USO requirements are intended to meet customer needs, improve reliability of ...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for stainless steel tubes in the context of upcoming tariffs on steel imports.
The Government has considered the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for stainless steel products, including large rods and tubes, and that is being factored into the trade measure design.The measure has been designed to strike a balance betw...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for large stainless steel rods in the context of upcoming tariffs on steel.
The Government has considered the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for stainless steel products, including large rods and tubes, and that is being factored into the trade measure design.The measure has been designed to strike a balance betw...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of national security import controls to prevent dependence on Chinese companies for consumable equipment in the defence supply chain.
The Department assesses that existing national security import controls, alongside wider procurement and security frameworks, are robust and sufficient to manage risks of dependence on Chinese suppliers. Procurement is subject to strict due diligence, sup...
What steps he is taking to help ensure that the defence sector's supply chain for rare earth metals does not depend on China.
In line with Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) contributes to wider government work to diversify the UK critical minerals supply chain, including rare earth metals, and reduce reliance on a single source. We are workin...
Further to his comments at the Second Reading of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill on Thursday 21 May 2026, whether he intends to reach out to Amodil to discuss the impact of steel tariffs on t
As the Secretary for State stated on 21 May, we can look into any specific issues Amodil raises. This Government recognises the value of downstream, including stockholders, alongside a resilient steelmaking sector.We will be in touch with the company to t...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help support dairy farmers.
I refer the hon. Member to the reply previously given to the hon. Member for Wrexham, Andrew Ranger, on 23 February, PQ UIN 112856.
What steps she is taking to help improve road safety in South Shropshire constituency.
On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. This aims to improve road safety at a national level, so improvements should be seen in South Shropshire. The Strategy sets an amb...
What steps he is taking to help support the level of footfall on high streets in South Shropshire constituency.
Our Plan for Small Businesses, published in July 2025, places high streets at the centre of economic renewal, recognising them as vital centres of growth and employment.The Plan sets out how we will help improve footfall to high streets in South Shropshir...
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes in the number of police officers on trends in the level of crime in rural areas.
Decisions on the deployment of police officers and resourcing are matters for Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, who are best placed to determine how to respond to local need, including in rural communities. The Government’s Neighbourhoo...
What steps she is taking to increase the availability of accessible and funded training routes for Public Service Vehicles.
The Government recognises the critical role that Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers play in keeping passengers and communities connected, and we are committed to supporting a sustainable and skilled workforce. We are supporting access to training throug...
What steps he is taking to help residents change to smart meters in South Shropshire constituency.
Energy suppliers are obligated under their licence conditions to take all reasonable steps to install smart meters for their customers where a meter is fitted for the first time or when replacing an existing meter. To strengthen this obligation, the Gover...
Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support rural tourism businesses.
The Government recognises the vital role that tourism businesses play in attracting visitors to rural constituencies and supporting economic growth and local pride.Our forthcoming Visitor Economy Growth Strategy will highlight the importance of rural and ...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to assist village halls to upgrade their facilities.
This Government recognises the vital role of village halls as part of the social infrastructure in rural communities. In 2026-27 Defra has given a grant of £1.7m to Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), England’s largest rural grouping of commu...
What steps he is taking to increase opportunities for young people in South Shropshire constituency to join in-school and community-based Cadet Forces.
This Government fully recognises the benefits of cadets, not just for young people who participate, but for the whole of society. Participation in the Cadet Forces has significant positive impacts on young people, increasing their performance at school, a...