Questions to Ministers

In a written question to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Philip Dunne asks for his estimate of the cost of all public inquiries taking place in Northern Ireland.  read more »

Philip Dunne questions the Environment Agency's ability to implement the EU Floods Directive on time.  read more »

Philip Dunne asks the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he intends to put a limit on the fiscal stimulus available from the Government.  read more »

Philip Dunne questions the Government about its commitment to reducing retail crime following the withdrawal of funding for action against business crime.  read more »

Philip Dunne asks the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform about ensuring small suppliers are paid promptly by the Government and businesses.  read more »

Philip Dunne asks the Postal Affairs Minister if any discussions have taken place with a private equity firm about the possible sale of a stake in Royal Mail.  read more »

Philip Dunne questions the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about funding for shared ownership schemes.  read more »

Philip Dunne raises his concerns that any cuts to the probation service would limit its capacity to monitor and maintain community service orders.  read more »

Philip Dunne calls for a reversal of the decision to reject proposals to extend the safe operating life of the Wylfa nuclear power plant in north Wales.  read more »

Quoting figures that show that only 42,000 out of 94,000 community sentences were completed, Philip Dunne calls on the Government to focus on making sure those sentenced actually complete the sentences handed out to them.  read more »