Adam Jogee MP: written questions 2026
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Pre-school Education: StaffordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the benefits to the youngest children in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire of learning through play.
Answer: The government recognises the important role of learning through play in supporting young children’s development and is investing £900 million to enable all local authorities, including Newcastle‑under‑Lyme and Staffordshire, to deliver Best Start Family ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: WomenDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking alongside Staffordshire County Council to ensure that more girls and young women take up sport at secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: Our focus is on ensuring that children and young people have equal opportunities to participate in high-quality PE, sports and physical activities and our new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network will be focused on engaging children who are less likel...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Newcastle-under-LymeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support he can provide Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council in the development of a market strategy.
Answer: Markets make an important economic and social contribution to our high streets and towns. They help to grow their local economy, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, as well as social engagement and inclusion. Local authoriti...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMarket TownsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what specific support he plans to provide market towns like Newcastle in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Answer: Markets make an important economic and social contribution to our high streets and towns. They help to grow their local economy, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, as well as social engagement and inclusion. Local authoriti...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSecondary Education: SportsDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking alongside Staffordshire County Council to ensure that more girls and young women take up sport at secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: StaffordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the benefits to the youngest children in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire of learning through play.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent actions she has taken to support a two-state solution to the war between Palestine and Israel.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave on this issue at the last session of departmental oral questions on 21 April.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChurch of England: AbuseChurch CommissionersTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129957More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, when she expects the redress scheme for survivors of church-related abuse to be open to applications.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordRoads: StaffordshireDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to support Staffordshire County Council to maintain roads and highways in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Answer: This Government is committed to tackling the poor state of our local roads. That is why we have confirmed a record investment of £7.3 billion for local highways maintenance for the next four years. Newcastle-Under-Lyme sits within Staffordshire, which is ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice and Crime Commissioners: StaffordshireHome OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to support the Police, Crime and Fire Commissioner in Staffordshire.
Answer: The Home Office works with all Police and Crime Commissioners and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners, both directly and through the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, to support them in their work and to further police reform.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: StaffordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to help ensure Staffordshire County Council is able to effectively support children and young people with additional needs in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMarket TownsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what specific support he plans to provide market towns like Newcastle in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMarkets: Newcastle-under-LymeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support he can provide Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council in the development of a market strategy.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Service of Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what engagement he has had with the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland following the events that took place on Saturday 25th April 2026.
Answer: I pay tribute to the extraordinary efforts of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, led by Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, and our security partners in countering the threat from terrorism in Northern Ireland. My officials were in contact with the PSNI in...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what most recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to my answer to the Urgent Question on 27 April about the recent attacks on two police stations. Those responsible for these shameless and cowardly attempts to kill and injure must be brought to justice and I urge anyone with...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUnited Nations: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether His Majesty’s Government has a preferred candidate to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Answer: The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUnited Nations: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what engagement she has had with her European counterparts in relation to the election of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Answer: The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUnited Nations: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what are the priorities of His Majesty’s government for the election of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Answer: The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCeramics: StaffordshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to support the ceramics industry in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire since his appointment.
Answer: The British Industry Supercharger currently supports some ceramics businesses in Great Britain, including in Staffordshire, including in the technical and advanced ceramics, and brick production sectors, for the indirect costs of various electricity polic...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGreen BeltMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to the answer of 20 April 2026 to WPQ 126191, what guidance will be issued to local authorities, including Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council, to ensure the pr
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 94093 on 1 December 2025 and UIN 103333 on 14 January 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAvanti West Coast: InternetDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will work with Avanti to improve internet connectivity on board their trains on the route between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston
Answer: The DFT Operator (DFTO), on behalf of the Secretary of State, meet with Avanti West Coast (AWC) regularly to discuss services for passengers, including onboard Wi-Fi connectivity. AWC is upgrading its onboard Wi-Fi system which is intended to improve conn...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Visitors: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to health visitors for families in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Answer: Families in England must receive at least five health visits, with additional support provided according to need. Health visiting service delivery data is available, and published annually, for upper tiers of local government, such as the Staffordshire Co...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Visitors: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of health visitors in England.
Answer: The child health workforce, including health visiting teams, is central to how we support families to give their children the best start in life. Health visitors’ contact with parents, carers, and children of all ages is a source of vital advice and suppo...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: Lough NeaghDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the cleanliness of Lough Neagh.
Answer: We are closely engaged with our counterparts across the UK, including the Northern Ireland Executive, on the shared challenge of improving water quality. Baroness Hayman visited Lough Neagh with Minister Muir in March 2025 to see and discuss the particula...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAbsent Voting: MembersLeader of the HouseTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128475More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what steps he will take to allow Members to vote by proxy if a family member is dying or has died.
Answer: The Government is always seeking to ensure that the balance is right and that we retain a robust voting system. Any changes to the voting system must be given careful consideration and should only ever be taken forwards when there is a clear consensus for...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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