Adam Jogee MP: written questions 2026
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PovertyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of people living in relative poverty in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme, b) Staffordshire and c) England.
Answer: We are committed to tackling poverty and we know that good work can significantly reduce the chances of people falling into poverty. The Get Britain Working White Paper set out plans to reform employment, health and skills support to tackle rising economi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of Pramipexole on people living with Parkinson's.
Answer: Pramipexole is one of a range of medicines that help manage the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for ensuring that medicines and healthcare products meet appropriat...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCeramics: StaffordshireTreasuryTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124394More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps she has taken to support the ceramics industry in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Answer: The government engages closely with the ceramics sector. As set out in the Industrial Strategy, we are increasing support for our most energy-intensive industries eligible for the British Industry Supercharger package, including some of those in the ceram...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHuntington's Disease: Neighbourhood Health CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to ensure neighbourhood health centres meet the needs of people with Huntington's disease.
Answer: The Neighbourhood Health Service will ensure that people can better access care that is joined up, personalised, and designed to proactively meet their needs. It will improve access by making it easier to speak to a general practitioner (GP), providing mo...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHuntington's Disease: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is his department taking to ensure that people with Huntington’s disease in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire have a named healthcare professional who coordinates their care.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such as Huntington’s Disease, including in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire. Better coordination of care is a priority under the UK Rare Diseases Framework.On 26 ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPlaygrounds: Newcastle-under-LymeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking with cabinet colleagues to improve the a) safety and b) provision of playgrounds for young people in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: Local authorities work locally to support adults and children to lead more active lives through access to nature, parks, and play spaces. We are investing in local government. The Spending Review 2025 provides over £5 billion of new grant funding over the...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Treatments: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his department’s requirement for opportunity cost neutrality in NICE’s severity modifier on investment in treatments for more severe condition
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for East Grinstead and Uckfield on 13 January 2026 to Question 103809.
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRepublic of Ireland: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to improve bilateral defence cooperation between the UK and Ireland.
Answer: On 13 March 2026 the Secretary of State for Defence, and the Irish Minister for Defence, announced the signing of the refreshed UK-Ireland Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The updated MOU focuses on maritime cooperation, cyber defence, air domain inform...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Valve Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to ensure that innovation in early detection and treatment technologies for heart valve disease is translated into timely and equitable patient access.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, wearables are one of the “big bets” for the future of the National Health Service. They are a powerful tool to support prevention, early intervention, and self-management of long-term conditions.By 2028, we aim to ma...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOrthopaedics: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department will take to mitigate the risk of supply delays of bone cement, and other medical supplies.
Answer: The Government has very well-established processes in place to help manage disruption to the supply of medical products when it occurs, always very seriously considering the needs of individual patients.The Department’s National Supply Disruption Response...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOrthopaedics: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact the Heraeus bone cement supply delays will have on the elective waiting time targets.
Answer: It is the responsibility of National Health Service systems to manage the bone cement supply delays in their local context. NHS England has been working closely with systems to manage the temporary supply disruption affecting certain Heraeus bone cement p...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOrthopaedics: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to help keep patients informed of the delays to their joint surgeries due to Heraeus bone cement supply delays.
Answer: It is the responsibility of National Health Service systems to manage the bone cement supply delays in their local context. NHS England has been working closely with systems to manage the temporary supply disruption affecting certain Heraeus bone cement p...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to the Answer of 21 October 2025 to Question 81646, what specific policies, programmes or commitments have resulted from the Government’s engagement with Pakistan’s H
Answer: The UK engages with the Government of Pakistan on the rights of religious minorities, including the treatment of Christian and Hindu prisoners, at Ministerial and official levels as appropriate. We do not comment on private diplomatic exchanges, but this ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (Network and Information Systems) Bill, a) what estimate she had made of the shortage of the cybersecurity skills which will be
Answer: The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill was introduced in November 2025 to increase UK defences against cyber attacks. The Bill has been developed in close collaboration with regulators to ensure that they have the right i...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRecycling: EmploymentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the additional jobs that will be required in the reuse and repair sectors as the UK moves to a more circular economy.
Answer: This Government is committed to transitioning towards a circular economy where resources are kept in use for longer and waste is designed out. This systemic change, with investment in green jobs and vital infrastructure, builds a path to economic growth, ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take steps to help ensure the provision of green skills to deliver a more circular economy.
Answer: This Government is committed to transitioning towards a circular economy where resources are kept in use for longer and waste is designed out. This systemic change, with investment in green jobs and vital infrastructure, builds a path to economic growth, ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: LandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will meet with the Tenant Farmers Association to discuss the potential merits of compensation for tenant farmers who lose land due to non-agricultural development.
Answer: The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) raised the important matter of compensation for tenant farmers when they recently met with me, one in a series of regular meetings. The Secretary of State is also due to meet with the TFA, providing another opportunity...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the risk that the revised Nutrient Profiling Model could reduce the availability of credible, lower-calorie alternatives within popular categories; and if he will set
Answer: The Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) is a tool that determines whether foods or drinks are ‘healthier’ and not high in saturated fat, free sugars, or salt, or foods and drinks that are ‘less healthy’ and high in saturated fat, free sugars, or salt. The new ...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSugar: LabellingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will commission technical guidance for industry on consistent measurement of free sugars to ensure compliance and enforcement can be undertaken fairly.
Answer: On 27 January, the Government published the new nutrient profiling model (NPM). This included associated NPM technical guidance to support businesses to understand the new NPM and apply it to their products and worked examples on how to calculate free sug...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of adopting the revised Nutrient Profiling Model on (a) product reformulation, (b) healthier product innovation and (c) investment in the UK food
Answer: As set out in our Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England, we will take decisive action on the obesity crisis, easing the strain on our National Health Service and creating the healthiest generation of children ever. As part of this, the Gover...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNutrition: Public ConsultationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will publish the analysis of responses to the 2018 consultation on the Nutrient Profiling Model before any decision to adopt that model; and if he will make a statement.
Answer: The Government published responses to the 2018 consultation on 27 January 2026 alongside the Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) 2018 Review and Consultation Outcome and the associated NPM technical guidance.The Government launched the consultation on applying...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFractures: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made towards achieving universal access to Fracture Liaison Services by 2030, and what milestones his Department has set for Integrated Care Boards to reach this commitment.
Answer: Fracture liaison services are commissioned by integrated care boards, which are well-placed to make decisions according to local need.Our 10-Year Health Plan committed to rolling out fracture liaison services across every part of the country by 2030.Offic...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks and Smoking: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support he is giving to local authorities in Staffordshire to take enforcement action against the sale of a) tobacco b) fruit flavoured vapes and c) alcohol to under 18s.
Answer: The Government is supporting local authorities to take enforcement action against the underage sales of tobacco, vapes, and alcohol.On tobacco and vapes, the Government is providing up to £10 million annually until 2028/29 for Trading Standards, to suppor...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOil: RussiaTreasuryTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119045More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with her US counterpart on sanctions on Russian oil.
Answer: The Chancellor continues to reiterate the UK’s commitment to placing economic pressure on Russia to end its illegal war on Ukraine. She regularly engages her US counterpart, including through joining a G7 Finance Ministers call on 9 March which discussed ...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: RepatriationDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support a) airlines and b) travel agents in ensuring the return of British citizens in the Middle East.
Answer: My Department and I have continued to engage with the aviation sector throughout the conflict to understand the impacts on their operations, plans for minimising disruption, and the support they are providing to their customers. This collaboration and eng...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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