Adam Jogee MP: written questions 2024
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ConveyancingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of using digitisation to speed up the conveyancing process.
Answer: The government recognises that the current home buying and selling process in England is slow, costly and stressful, and that conveyancing is one reason for this.Digitalisation can make the home buying and selling process more transparent and efficient fo...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordConveyancing: Digital TechnologyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with the Land Registry on digitising the conveyancing process.
Answer: The government recognises that the current home buying and selling process in England is slow, costly and stressful, and that conveyancing is one reason for this.Digitalisation can make the home buying and selling process more transparent and efficient fo...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordConveyancing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to improve outcomes in the conveyancing process.
Answer: The government recognises that the current home buying and selling process in England is slow, costly and stressful, and that conveyancing is one reason for this.Digitalisation can make the home buying and selling process more transparent and efficient fo...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordVaccination: Side EffectsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the support given to people who have experienced a (a) severe adverse reaction and (b) bereavement after receiving a vaccine on levels of vacc
Answer: The United Kingdom has one of the most extensive immunisation programmes in the world, with uptake rates amongst the highest globally.No specific assessment has been made of the impact of the support given to people who have experienced a severe adverse r...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordVaccine Damage Payment SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the the adequacy of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.
Answer: The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) continues to process a significant number of claims, with 11,251 claims related to COVID-19, adult flu, and other diseases processed between 1 November 2021 and 13 December 2024.The Department is working with the N...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHome Education: RegistrationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a home education register.
Answer: The government is committed to the introduction of statutory children not in school registers, maintained by each local authority in England. These registers will include those children who are being educated at home, and parents will have a duty to provi...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCrime: Newcastle-under-LymeAttorney GeneralTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18760More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what recent steps she has taken to help ensure the effective prosecution of (a) wildlife, (b) heritage, (c) rural and (d) waste crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with the police and other partners to address the blight of rural crime – broadly classified as any crime and anti-social behaviour occurring in rural areas. We are introducing tougher measures to clamp down on anti...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSecondary Education: StaffordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the average staff to student ratio was in secondary schools in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire in each year since 2010.
Answer: Information on the school workforce, including the pupil to adult and pupil to teacher ratios at national, regional, local authority and individual school level, is published in the ‘School Workforce in England’ statistical publication here: https://explo...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation and Research: DevolutionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on (a) science and innovation and (b) research and development.
Answer: The Secretary of State met with each of his ministerial counterparts in the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive.These discussions have been highly constructive, in keeping with the Prime Minister’s reset in relations with ...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation and Research: DefenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the role of science and innovation in the defence sector.
Answer: Cutting-edge science, innovation and technology are central to modern defence and UK national security. DSIT is working closely with MOD to input into its Strategic Defence Review, to help MOD leverage the strengths of the UK S&T ecosystem to achieve ...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation and ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of an international strategy for science and innovation.
Answer: Science and innovation are fundamentally international endeavours, and the Government has an open-arms approach to international science. The Government’s strategy is to strengthen ties with international partners and rebuild the UK’s reputation as a stro...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation and Research: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of science and innovation on job creation in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: Science and innovation are vital to our mission to kickstart economic growth and create jobs in every part of the country.For example, Research England invested £5 million into the HyDEX programme, which Keele University leads on behalf of the Midlands-ba...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation and ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of science and innovation on regional inequalities.
Answer: Increasing productivity right across the UK is fundamental to our mission to kickstart economic growth. We know businesses grow faster because of science and innovation. In the 6 years after receiving their first R&D grant funding, the average busines...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation and ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of research and development on the Government's growth agenda.
Answer: R&D is fundamental to achieving the Government’s mission of kickstarting economic growth and we know businesses grow faster because of science and innovation. In the 6 years after receiving their first R&D grant funding, employment increases in th...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEqual Pay: GenderWomen and EqualitiesTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15328More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of closing the gender pay gap on women who (a) live, (b) learn and (c) work in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: According to the most recent ONS assessment, the median gender pay gap for all UK employees is 13.1% in April 2024. We are committed to going further and faster to close the gender pay gap. There are a number of measures within our landmark Employment Rig...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEqual Pay: GenderWomen and EqualitiesTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15327More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of a cross-Government strategy to close the gender pay gap.
Answer: According to the most recent ONS assessment, the median gender pay gap for all UK employees is 13.1% in April 2024. We are committed to going further and faster to close the gender pay gap. There are a number of measures within our landmark Employment Rig...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNurses: SchoolsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the School and Public Health Nurses Association on the number of school nurses in schools in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency, (b) Staffordshire and (c)
Answer: We are committed to creating the healthiest generation of children ever. The child health workforce, including school nurses, who lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for five to 19-year-olds, is central to how we support children, young peopl...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the implementation of existing free trade agreements.
Answer: I refer my Hon. Friend to my response to Question 6963 on 5 November 2024: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-10-04/6963
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Envoy on Freedom of Religion or BeliefForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government plans to appoint a Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.
Answer: The Government will champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. As the Deputy Prime Minister said in Parliament on 20 November, envoy roles are under Ministerial co...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAir PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of adopting the guidelines entitled WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (?PM2.5 and PM10)?, ozone, nitrogen diox
Answer: The Government is committed to meeting current legal targets for air quality, including the targets recently set under the Environment Act 2021, and will review the policy measures needed to achieve them. We will deliver a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordManchester Airport: ParkingDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will have discussions with representatives from Manchester Airport on the potential impact of the level of parking charges at Manchester Airport on passengers from (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency a
Answer: Most airports in the UK are managed and operated as private businesses, and parking arrangements are subject to contractual agreements between airport operators and car parking companies covered by consumer laws. Whilst the Department does engage regularl...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a 21-day diagnosis-to-treatment pathway for people with pancreatic cancer.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale on 24 October 2024 to Question 10063.
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent steps he has taken to ensure that people in Newcastle-under-Lyme can access the Warm Homes Plan.
Answer: The Government’s ambitious Warm Homes Plan will upgrade millions of homes across the country, including in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The plan will make homes cleaner and cheaper to run, from installing new insulation to rolling out solar and heat pumps. We wi...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of palliative care services available to people in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifica...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to help improve men's health; and if he will use the upcoming Men's Health summit to commission a new men's health strategy consultation.
Answer: The Government's mission is getting the National Health Service back on its feet, so that it is there for everyone. The Government looks forward to its discussions with everyone interested in men’s health, to hear views and ideas on how to improve outcome...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
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