Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU on Scotland's fishing sector.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)

The UK Government remains steadfast in our commitment to maintaining world-leading food safety and animal health standards. All food and drink products imported into the UK must comply with our regulatory standards.

But we want to limit red tape for our exporters as much as possible. As my Right Honourable Friend the Chancellor advised the House on 24 March, we aim to conclude negotiations with the EU this year on the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement. This will positively impact food prices in our shops and make it easier to trade with our biggest market. This is good news for Scottish exporters in seafood and many other sectors.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the (a) name, (b) job title, (c) annual remuneration, (d) time commitment and (e) expected end date is for each direct ministerial appointment in his Department.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

As of 9 December 2025, The Department has ten direct ministerial appointments. The following table shows the name, job title, time commitment, whether they were renumerated, and expected end date for each direct ministerial appointment in the Department:

In line with our departmental policy, we have been unable to provide the annual renumeration and instead indicated which are renumerated.

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

Answered by Anna McMorrin - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office)

The Welsh tourism industry is thriving. The Welsh Government’s Visitor Levy could raise up to £33 million a year to reinvest in local communities and support tourism. In 2024, British residents alone took over 7 million overnight trips in Wales.

I’m pleased to see the UK Government recognising the Welsh Labour Government’s pioneering work on this issue, with a similar overnight levy being introduced in England, enabling mayors to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 28 November 2025 to Question 86239 on Deputy Prime Minister: Admiralty House, what the value was of that invoice.

Answered by Anna Turley - Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)

I refer the Honourable Member to the response to PQ 74185

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Inter Mediate is on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme register.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

It would not be appropriate to comment on whether specific entities have registered under the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

Certain information registered under the scheme is published on the public Foreign Influence Registration Scheme register, where the registration relates to political influence activities and where no exception to publication applies. Registrations under the enhanced tier are not published unless they relate to political influence activities, and there are circumstances in which registration details will not be made public, for example where publication could create a risk to the safety or interests of the United Kingdom.

The Government does not intend to provide details of registrations beyond those that appear on the public register, as doing so could identify information not intended to be published and undermine the scheme’s objectives.

However, the Government will be publishing an annual report on the operation of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, which will include, among other things, the number of registrations under both tiers, the number of information notices issued, and the number of persons charged with or convicted of offences under the scheme. The first report will be published as soon as practicable after 30 June 2026.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 7 November 2025, to Question 86672, on Palantir, whether Officials from the UK Embassy in Washington communicated with Global Counsel over the visit.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether nominated three referees were nominated as part of the vetting process for Lord Mandelson.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 March 2026, to Question 112206, on Palantir: Contracts, whether communications were sent by Lord Mandelson in relation to the contract with Palantir.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

As the Secretary of State for Defence has previously set out, Lord Mandelson had no influence or involvement in the Defence Enterprise Agreement with Palantir. Based on the information held by the Ministry of Defence, the Department is not aware of any communications sent by Lord Mandelson in relation to the contract with Palantir.

100th anniversary of the birth of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Found: (Chair) Sarah Bool (Conservative; South Northamptonshire) Juliet Campbell (Labour; Broxtowe) Charlie Dewhirst

Found: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire Attendees  Mr Alistair Carmichael MP (Chair)  Sarah Bool MP  Charlie Dewhirst

Found: University, Newport, Shropshire Att endees • Mr Alistair Carmichael MP (Chair) • Sarah Bool MP • Charlie Dewhirst

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Alistair Carmichael (Chair); Sarah Bool; Juliet Campbell; Charlie Dewhirst

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Alistair Carmichael (Chair); Sarah Bool; Juliet Campbell; Charlie Dewhirst

Found: (Chair) Sarah Bool (Conservative; South Northamptonshire) Juliet Campbell (Labour; Broxtowe) Charlie Dewhirst

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Alistair Carmichael (Chair); Juliet Campbell; Charlie Dewhirst; Sarah

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Alistair Carmichael (Chair); Juliet Campbell; Charlie Dewhirst; Sarah