In Parliament - Justin Madders

A log of Justin's interventions in the House of Commons can be found below.

Department for Business and Trade: Reviews

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

This Government has outlined its ambitions through the Plan for Change, which sets out an ambitious set of milestones - across the missions - for this Parliament. As the House would expect,...

Department for Business and Trade: Artificial Intelligence

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department for Business and Trade is committed to improving its productivity, including through AI and effective use of data. A range of AI tools are available for use by Ministers and...

Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

Ministers and officials have discussions with Royal Mail on a regular basis in its capacity as the universal service provider. However operational issues such as error charges and complaints...

Fertility: Medical Treatments

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

Data from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) states that around 52,500 patients had in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and 3,000 had donor insemination (DI) treatment, at HFEA...

Department for Business and Trade: Carbon Emissions

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

The department does not maintain records of expenditure on measures to achieve net zero. The department’s estate is managed and maintained by the Government Property Agency (GPA). The GPA...

Department for Business and Trade: Foster Care

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department for Business and Trade allows foster carers to take paid special leave for both training and to settle a new foster child into their home. Employees also have the statutory right...

Postal Services: Frome and East Somerset

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

Ofcom are the independent regulator of postal services, and the Government do not collect or hold this type of information. Ofcom has a duty to ensure the provision of a financially sustainable...

Department for Business and Trade: Training

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

I refer the Hon Members to the answer given by the Department of Health and Social Care on 16 January 2025, Official Report, PQ 24604.

Employment: Mental Health Services

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

Despite the challenging fiscal environment, the government has committed to the importance of protecting funding on mental health. The Department of Health and Social Care have chosen to...

Fertility: Medical Treatments

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

Data from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) states that around 52,500 patients had in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and 3,000 had donor insemination (DI) treatment, at HFEA...

Postal Services: Standards

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

The government is committed to a sustainable universal service for users throughout the UK, including those in remote and rural areas. It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal...

Business

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has met the Chancellor's Head of Business Engagement in the course of his ministerial role. The Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury...

Royal Mail: Standards

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

In November I met with Royal Mail’s CEO and stressed the importance of a reliable postal service including for first and second class mail. As the independent regulator for the postal...

Industrial Disputes

Department for Business and Trade

Justin Madders received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government published an impact assessment on 21 October 2024, setting out its assessment of the expected impacts of the repeal of the Trade Union Act 2016 via the Employment Rights Bill.

Competition and Markets Authority Chairman

Commons debates

We are really serious about growth. This is about sending the message that we want to make sure that Britain is open for investment, and that we will work with partners across the world to...

Competition and Markets Authority Chairman

Commons debates

I thank the hon. Member for her question. It is important that consumers and small businesses operate on a level playing field; it is also correct that we are very keen to see more growth...

Competition and Markets Authority Chairman

Commons debates

I will certainly pass that request on. That might be something that Ofgem would also have an interest in.

Competition and Markets Authority Chairman

Commons debates

That is certainly something that the CMA has been dealing with, and I am sure that we will be able to provide my hon. Friend with an update shortly.

Competition and Markets Authority Chairman

Commons debates

That is a very important point. Consumers see the petrol prices every time they leave their home in their motor vehicle. There is a disparity there that sometimes needs explanation, and certainly...

Competition and Markets Authority Chairman

Commons debates

The appointment of the permanent chair will take place in the normal manner, as all other appointments do.