Adam Jogee MP: written questions
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Warm Home Discount SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the future of the Warm Home Discount scheme, in the context of the upcoming Autumn Budget 2024.
Answer: This winter’s scheme was launched today, 14 October, and we expect it again to support over three million households. We are exploring options to improve the design of the scheme beyond the current regulations which expire in 2026.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
Answer: The Warm Home Discount Scheme in England and Wales was reformed in 2022 to provide more rebates automatically. It currently focusses support towards those on lowest incomes who receive means-tested benefits and living in a property estimated to be relativ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount Scheme: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many people in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency are in receipt of the Warm Home Discount.
Answer: The most recent published statistics on Warm Home Discount can be found here: Warm Home Discount statistics, 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Table 5 shows that 4,992 households in Newcastle-under-Lyme received Warm Home Discount in the 2023-24 scheme y...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth: Public AppointmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which candidate to be the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth the UK will support.
Answer: The decision on appointing the Commonwealth Secretary-General remains a matter for all members by consensus. The UK looks forward to working with the next Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Pollution ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to ensure that improving respiratory health of people in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency, (b) Staffordshire and (c) England is central to the NHS Long-term Plan.
Answer: The Ten Year Health Plan will consider the change needed to meet the three health mission goals: a fairer system where everyone lives well for longer; a National Health Service that is there when people need it; and fewer lives lost to the biggest killers...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Pollution ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to tackle (a) poor indoor air quality and (b) its impact on the health and wellbeing of people in (i) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency, (ii) Staffordshire and (iii) England.
Answer: Air pollution has reduced significantly since the 1980s, but remains one of the most significant environmental risks to public health in the United Kingdom. Improving the environment in which we live, work, and play is critical to supporting people to liv...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Health EducationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 July 2024 to Question 1094 on Air Pollution, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of a national public awareness campaign on the healt
Answer: We recognise the importance of raising awareness of air pollution and associated health impacts. In addition to our commitment to deliver a new Clean Air Strategy, we are undertaking a review of how we communicate air quality information to ensure members...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Youth ParliamentLeader of the HouseTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6980More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, whether she plans to bring forward a motion to allow the UK Youth Parliament to debate in the House of Commons Chamber.
Answer: The use of the Chamber by the UK Youth Parliament requires the agreement of the House of Commons. I would be happy to bring forward a motion to facilitate this in due course.
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to defibrillators in (a) Newcastle-under -Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: No assessment has been made on the adequacy of access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Newcastle-under -Lyme or Staffordshire. The Government is committed to improving access to AEDs in public spaces, and reducing inequalities in access to t...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: VATTreasuryTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6978More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of removing VAT from defibrillator sales in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme, (b) Staffordshire and (c) England.
Answer: The Government currently provides VAT reliefs to aid the purchase of defibrillators. For example, when an AED is purchased with funds provided by a charity and then donated to an eligible body no VAT is charged. Furthermore, all state schools in England h...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs: Primary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to extend free breakfast clubs in primary schools in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire for pupils in (i) special schools and (ii) alternative provision.
Answer: The government is clear on the impact that breakfast clubs can have to support children to arrive at school ready to learn, which is why we are committed to introducing free breakfast clubs in every school with primary aged pupils.From April 2025, free br...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTransport: MadeleyDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will meet the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme to discuss the adequacy of the (a) bus network and (b) existing transport infrastructure in Madeley.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering better buses for passengers throughout England, and I would be happy to meet to discuss local bus services in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMineworkers' Pension Scheme: StaffordshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to return money the Government (a) has received and (b) will receive from the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme to mineworkers in (i) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency and (ii) Sta
Answer: Pursuant to my answer to PQ UIN 5215 of 18 September 2024, our Manifesto committed to reviewing the surplus sharing arrangements and transferring the Investment Reserve back to scheme members. We are committed to ending the injustice of the Mineworkers' P...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Newcastle-under-LymeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve service life for serving personnel from Newcastle-under-Lyme and their families.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving service life for our Service personnel and the families who support them. We have already awarded the largest Armed Forces pay increase in 22 years, ensuring that the starting Armed Forces’ salary is in line with ...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCommon Framework for Debt Treatments beyond the DSSIForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments on delivering debt relief to lower income countries.
Answer: Tackling unsustainable debt is a key development priority for this government. The G20 Common Framework, created in November 2020, brought the Paris Club and G20 together to coordinate debt restructurings for the first time. The Common Framework has deliv...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the World Health Organisation about levels of starvation in Sudan.
Answer: The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has created a humanitarian disaster in Sudan with over 9 million people facing emergency or famine conditions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is carrying out vital work in Sudan,...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEast Africa: Gender Based ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackle violence against women and girls in (a) Uganda and (b) East Africa.
Answer: The UK is committed to addressing violence against women and girls both in Africa and elsewhere. A pioneering UK-funded programme that reduced gender-based violence by half is now being scaled up through a new £67 million global investment, including in E...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDevolution: Local GovernmentCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6970More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Prime Minister plans to hold the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions.
Answer: The first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions took place on Friday 11 September, convening regional Mayors from across England and the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales and the First and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. This first ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUSA: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to appoint an Ambassador to the United States.
Answer: The appointment of the next HMA Washington has not been decided. An appointment will be made in due course.
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to ensure that people in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency are paid the HS2 compensation that they are owed.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that anyone owed compensation, whether in Newcastle-under-Lyme or anywhere along the HS2 route, should receive it as soon as possible once it falls due. I will continue to impress upon HS2 Ltd the necessity of worki...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGabon: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for (a) his policies and (b) the Commonwealth of the change in political leadership in Gabon on 30 August 2024.
Answer: The UK has reassessed its relationship with Gabon following the coup in August 2023. The UK condemns military takeovers and, alongside other Commonwealth member states, welcomed the decision to partially suspend Gabon from the Commonwealth. However, we re...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Middle East on the situation in Lebanon.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary spoke to Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati on 28 September, expressing deep concern over rising tensions and civilian casualties in Lebanon. They discussed the need for a negotiated solution to restore stability and security across the ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Visits: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will visit (a) the New Vic Theatre and (b) the Philip Astley Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: I will ask my officials to keep both the New Vic Theatre and the Philip Astley Centre in mind when planning future visits.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Trade BarriersNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the haulage industry in Northern Ireland about barriers to trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
Answer: I and the Minister for the Cabinet Office engage regularly with representatives from a wide range of industries involved in the movement of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. On Monday 29 July, the Minister for the Cabinet Office met with repre...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6963More
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: The UK Government continually assesses the implementation of free trade agreements in order to maximise their benefit for business and support economic growth. We exploit opportunities to protect and secure further access to these markets, and will align ...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
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