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Questions for oral answer on a future day as of Thursday 4 March 2021.
The order of these questions may be varied in the published call lists.
[R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.
Questions for Answer on Monday 8 March
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
- Richard Fuller (North East Bedfordshire): What assessment she has made of the effect of the removal of the requirement that Kickstart applicants bid to deliver a minimum of 30 jobs on the accessibility of that scheme to a wider range of employers.(912984)
- Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood): What recent assessment she has made of disabled people's experience of the personal independence payment application process.(912985)
- Rob Butler (Aylesbury): What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers.(912986)
- Owen Thompson (Midlothian): What steps she is taking to ensure that pensioners receive adequate welfare support during the covid-19 outbreak.(912987)
- Karl McCartney (Lincoln): What steps she is taking to reduce the number of repeat assessments that benefit claimants with severe conditions are required to undergo.(912988)
- Christina Rees (Neath): What plans she has to publish her Department’s review of the special rules for terminal illness.(912989)
- Peter Gibson (Darlington): What assessment she has made of the effect of the removal of the requirement that Kickstart applicants bid to deliver a minimum of 30 jobs on the accessibility of that scheme to a wider range of employers.(912990)
- Selaine Saxby (North Devon): What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers.[R] (912991)
- Imran Ahmad Khan (Wakefield): What assessment she has made of the effect of the removal of the requirement that Kickstart applicants bid to deliver a minimum of 30 jobs on the accessibility of that scheme to a wider range of employers.(912992)
- Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw): What assessment she has made of the implications for her Department’s policies of Budget 2021.(912993)
- Bob Blackman (Harrow East): How many and what proportion of benefit claimants are in rent arrears.(912994)
- Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge): What recent estimate she has made of employment rates in the UK.(912995)
- Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington): What steps her Department is taking to ensure universal credit payments are not reduced in the event of a claimant receiving two payments in the same monthly assessment period as a result of a wage payment being delayed by a bank holiday or weekend.(912996)
- Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough): What assessment she has made of the effect of the removal of the requirement that Kickstart applicants bid to deliver a minimum of 30 jobs on the accessibility of that scheme to a wider range of employers.(912997)
- Julian Sturdy (York Outer): What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers.(912998)
- Ian Paisley (North Antrim): What discussions her Department has had with the Department for Communities on the Kickstart scheme.(912999)
- Matt Vickers (Stockton South): What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers.(913000)
- Peter Grant (Glenrothes): What assessment she has made of the implications for her Department’s policies of Budget 2021.(913001)
- Sally-Ann Hart (Hastings and Rye): What steps she is taking to support universal credit claimants during the covid-19 outbreak.(913002)
- Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers.(913003)
- Antony Higginbotham (Burnley): What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers.(913004)
- Catherine West (Hornsey and Wood Green): What assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the financial barriers to people’s compliance with the requirement to self-isolate; and if she will make a statement.(913005)
- Zarah Sultana (Coventry South): What recent assessment her Department has made of the (a) accuracy and (b) efficiency of contracted-out health assessments for (i) employment and support allowance and (ii) personal independence payment.(913006)
- Chris Clarkson (Heywood and Middleton): What steps she is taking to support the Government’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.(913007)
- Kate Osamor (Edmonton): What steps she is taking to support people on legacy benefits.(913009)
- Florence Eshalomi (Vauxhall): What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on disabled people and their carers.(913010)
- Rushanara Ali (Bethnal Green and Bow): What recent steps she has taken to reduce youth unemployment.(913011)
- Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton): What estimate she has made of the number of families in temporary accommodation subject to the (a) benefit cap and (b) two-child limit.(913012)
- Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan): What assessment she has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the level of welfare support required by disabled people.(913013)
- Christian Wakeford (Bury South): What steps she has taken to strengthen protections for pension savers.(913014)
- Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish): What recent steps she has taken to reduce youth unemployment.(913015)
- Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of statutory sick pay.(913023)
At 3:15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
- James Daly (Bury North): If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.(913044)
- Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West): (913045)
- Mr David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden): (913046)
- Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): (913047)
- Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire): (913048)
- Christian Wakeford (Bury South): (913049)
- Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West): (913050)
- Andy Carter (Warrington South): (913051)
- Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley): (913052)
- Chris Green (Bolton West): (913053)
- Matt Vickers (Stockton South): (913054)
- Ian Lavery (Wansbeck): (913055)
- Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish): (913056)
- Chris Bryant (Rhondda): (913062)
- Christian Matheson (City of Chester): (913063)
Questions for Answer on Tuesday 9 March
Oral Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
- Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford): What assessment he has made of implications for his policies of the financial barriers to people’s compliance with the requirement to self-isolate during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.(913154)
- Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley): What fiscal steps he is taking to support the charity sector in response to the covid-19 outbreak.(913155)
- Geraint Davies (Swansea West): What assessment he has made of the regional equity of infrastructure investment (a) in Wales and (b) throughout the UK.(913156)
- Tom Hunt (Ipswich): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.(913157)
- Laura Trott (Sevenoaks): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.(913158)
- Gary Sambrook (Birmingham, Northfield): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support job retention during the covid-19 outbreak.(913159)
- Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian): What recent discussions he has had with his Scottish Government counterpart on the effect of UK fiscal policy on living standards in Scotland.(913160)
- Robert Largan (High Peak): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to improve transport connectivity across the UK.(913161)
- Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw): What recent discussions he has had with his Scottish Government counterpart on the effect of UK fiscal policy on living standards in Scotland.(913162)
- Amy Callaghan (East Dunbartonshire): What recent discussions he has had with his Scottish Government counterpart on the effect of UK fiscal policy on living standards in Scotland.(913163)
- Greg Smith (Buckingham): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.(913164)
- Sally-Ann Hart (Hastings and Rye): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to improve transport connectivity across the UK.(913165)
- Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham): What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on requiring private creditors to cancel debt owed by developing countries during the covid-19 pandemic.(913166)
- Judith Cummins (Bradford South): What assessment he has made of implications for his policies of the financial barriers to people’s compliance with the requirement to self-isolate during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.(913167)
- Simon Jupp (East Devon): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to improve transport connectivity across the UK.(913168)
- Kate Hollern (Blackburn): What assessment he has made of implications for his policies of the financial barriers to people’s compliance with the requirement to self-isolate during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.(913169)
- Stephen Doughty (Cardiff South and Penarth): What fiscal steps he is taking to help support people ineligible for his Department's covid-19 income support schemes.(913170)
- Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish): What assessment he has made of the potential merits of continuing support for the self-employed as covid-19 public health restrictions are lifted; and if he will make a statement.(913171)
- Mark Menzies (Fylde): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.(913172)
- Mr John Baron (Basildon and Billericay): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on plans to increase the National Living Wage.(913173)
- Mark Eastwood (Dewsbury): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to improve transport connectivity across the UK.(913174)
- David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner): What fiscal steps he is taking to support the UK’s economic recovery.(913175)
- Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley): What fiscal steps his Department is taking to improve transport connectivity across the UK.(913176)
- Mr Simon Clarke (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland): What assessment he has made of his Department's progress in levelling up the economy of the Tees Valley.(913177)
- Janet Daby (Lewisham East): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing the level of statutory sick pay.(913179)
- Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire): What fiscal steps he is taking to help provide new employment opportunities to people affected by the covid-19 outbreak.(913180)
- Imran Ahmad Khan (Wakefield): What steps his Department is taking to increase funding for UK infrastructure.(913181)
- Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Washington and Sunderland West): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the adequacy of financial support arrangements for people who are self-isolating during the covid-19 outbreak.(913182)
- Imran Hussain (Bradford East): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the potential economic benefits of including a Bradford city centre stop on the proposed Northern Powerhouse Rail line.(913183)
- Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East): What assessment he has made of the potential merits of continuing support for the self-employed as covid-19 public health restrictions are lifted; and if he will make a statement.(913185)
- Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross): If he will introduce a Government-backed insurance scheme for the live events industry.(913199)
- Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): If his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of making permanent the five per cent reduced rate of VAT for the tourism and hospitality sector.(913203)
At 12:15pm
Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
- Stephen Timms (East Ham): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.(913124)
- Alex Norris (Nottingham North): (913125)
- Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): (913126)
- Saqib Bhatti (Meriden): (913127)
- Greg Smith (Buckingham): (913128)
- Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire): (913129)
- Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central): (913130)
- Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian): (913131)
- Stuart Anderson (Wolverhampton South West): (913132)
- Ian Lavery (Wansbeck): (913133)
- Zarah Sultana (Coventry South): (913134)
- Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North): (913135)
- Ian Levy (Blyth Valley): (913136)
- Nick Fletcher (Don Valley): (913140)
Questions for Answer on Wednesday 10 March
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
- Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from new free trade agreements.(913074)
- Sarah Atherton (Wrexham): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from COP26.(913075)
- Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of economic support for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.(913076)
- Rob Roberts (Delyn): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Union connectivity review.(913077)
- John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Union connectivity review.(913078)
- Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian): What assessment he has made of the effect of Budget 2021 on public spending in Scotland.(913079)
- Kirsten Oswald (East Renfrewshire): What assessment he has made of the effect of Budget 2021 on public spending in Scotland.(913080)
- Dr Neil Hudson (Penrith and The Border): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Union connectivity review.(913081)
- Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from COP26.(913082)
- Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross): What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure the adequacy of telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas of Scotland.(913089)
- Alex Cunningham (Stockton North): What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the effect on creative workers in Scotland of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.(913097)
- Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington): What recent steps his Department has taken to support the Scottish hospitality sector.(913101)
- Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood): If he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on ensuring that public sector broadcasters uphold obligations on impartiality during election periods in Scotland.(913105)
- Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish): What discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on preparations for COP26 in Glasgow.(913107)
- Wes Streeting (Ilford North): What recent discussions he has had with Scottish exporters on the effect of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on their ability to trade.(913109)