Adam Jogee MP: written questions
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Hunting: South AfricaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent engagement her Department has had with SADC Heads of Mission to the United Kingdom about Trophy Hunting.
Answer: The Department’s most recent engagement with a number of SADC State representatives on trophy hunting was a meeting held by Baroness Hayman in May 2025 to discuss the Government’s commitment to banning the import of hunting trophies from species of conser...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGolf: Women and Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to encourage a) women and b) young people to play golf.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that as many women and young people as possible have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities, including golf.We provide the majority of support for grassroots sport through our A...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBrownfield SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he can provide an update on the a) effectiveness and b) adequacy of Department's 'brownfield' first approach to development.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that substantial weight should be given to the value of using suitable brownfield land within settlements, including the development of under-utilised land and buildings to meet the need for homes ...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Guarantee Scheme: StaffordshireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of when young people in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire will be able to benefit from the Youth Guarantee scheme.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question UIN 114579 which provides details of the Government’s recent announcements on the Youth Guarantee. As part of the Youth Guarantee, the Government is expanding support for youn...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to maintain the level of the state pension in real terms for pensioners in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: Ensuring a decent State Pension for pensioners as a foundation for a secure retirement is a priority for this Government. The Government is committed to protecting the value of the State Pension in real terms. That is why, for the duration of this Parliam...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinerals: Supply ChainsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department has taken, alongside her SADC counterparts, to help secure supply chains of critical minerals.
Answer: The UK works closely with allies to strengthen critical minerals cooperation bilaterally and through fora such as the G7, G20 and related taskforces. This includes strong, mutually beneficial critical minerals partnerships across the Southern African Deve...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNATOForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking, alongside her European counterparts, to help strengthen the NATO alliance.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 21 April in response to Question 908775.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Arab counterparts about the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Fore...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts about the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Fore...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Fore...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the a) deterrents and b) sentences issued to repeat offenders.
Answer: Prolific offenders represent nearly 10% of offenders but account for just over 50% of all sentences. That clearly cannot continue. Their offending, while not high harm, hurts local communities through shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.Sentencing in in...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with a) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and b) members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the potential impact of jet fuel shortages on travel between Great Britain an
Answer: The Government is monitoring the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including jet fuel. In coordination with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero we have worked with fuel suppliers, airlines and airports to understand l...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with her European counterparts on the potential impact of jet fuel shortages on travel between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
Answer: The Government is monitoring the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including jet fuel. In coordination with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero we have worked with fuel suppliers, airlines and airports to understand l...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOffice for Veterans’ Affairs: LocationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of moving the headquarters of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs to an English county outside of Greater London.
Answer: Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) staff are principally based in both London and York, along with some additional locations. With the roll out of VALOUR Field Officers, there will be OVA representation across the UK by the end of 2026.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMuseums and Galleries: StaffordshireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support the museum sector in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: In January, the DCMS Secretary of State announced a historic £1.5 billion funding package for culture over this parliament, £160 million of which is earmarked for local museums around the country. This includes further rounds of the Museum Estate and Deve...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFootball: StaffordshireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support grassroots football in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. The constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme has received a total of £1,194,497 through ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the number of schools days missed due to (a) poor roads and (b) inadequate road safety measures.
Answer: The department does not hold information on the number of school days missed due to poor roads and inadequate road safety measures.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she plans have discussions with (a) the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, (b) the Local Government Association and (c) the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of potholes on road
Answer: Ministers regularly engage with colleagues across government, local government partners, and relevant stakeholders on a range of issues relating to the condition, management and performance of the transport network, including its wider social and economic...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: StaffordshireDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is ensuring that the (a) Strategic Road Network and (b) local road network in (i) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (ii) Staffordshire is (A) free of potholes and (B) safe for road users.
Answer: The Government’s recently published third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) invests £27 billion in the management and improvement of England’s Strategic Road Network to make journeys safer, smoother and more reliable for the people and businesses that depen...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: StaffordshireHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the powers available to Staffordshire Police to seize dangerous dogs.
Answer: The police have appropriate powers to seize dangerous dogs, including under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and the general seizure power in section 19 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. The exercise of these powers is an operational decision for t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Stations: StaffordshireHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police front desks were open 24 hour in Staffordshire in each year between 2019 and 2024; and their locations.
Answer: The Home Office does not collect information on police front desks.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOfcom: PowersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Ofcom's powers.
Answer: The adequacy of Ofcom’s powers is kept under review. For example, the Mobile Market Review call for evidence launched in February 2026 will enable the government to ensure that our policy and regulatory framework supports the sector. And, for example, Ofc...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken on the roll out of the Animal Welfare Strategy for England.
Answer: The Animal Welfare Strategy sets out the priority issues we will address, focusing on the changes and improvements we aim to achieve by 2030. Policies will be delivered throughout this time. The Government has already launched consultations on phasing out...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFurs: SalesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to ban the sale of fur.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to Steve Witherden on 31 March 2026, PQ UIN 122919.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHonours: Newcastle-under-LymeCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126210More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many honours were awarded to people (a) living and (b) working in Newcastle-under-Lyme in each year between 2019 and 2024.
Answer: Transparency data is published alongside each New Year Honours List and King’s Birthday Honours List, giving an individual breakdown of recipients' names, level of award, their short citation and the city and country in which their correspondence address ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
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