Adam Jogee MP: written questions
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Livestock WorryingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislation to extend livestock worrying offences to include roads and paths.
Answer: The Government recognises the distress livestock worrying can cause animals and their keepers. We are considering the most effective ways to deliver our commitments in this area and will be setting out next steps in due course.
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping: FinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of local authorities ring fencing fly-tipping fines to pay for environmental recovery.
Answer: This policy was introduced under the previous government. The department has not yet made any formal assessment on the implications of this policy. Defra supports and encourages local authorities to investigate all incidents of fly-tipping, including thos...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCash Dispensing: Newcastle-under-LymeTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3472More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to increase access to cash in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: While the ongoing trend in payments in the UK has been away from cash and towards digital payment methods, the government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those who may be in vulnerable groups. For t...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCash Dispensing: Newcastle-under-LymeTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3471More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an estimate of the number of pay to use ATMs in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: The operator of the UK’s largest ATM network, LINK, publishes data on the number of ATMs across each parliamentary constituency. This includes a breakdown of the number of pay-to-use ATMs operated by the LINK network. In the constituency of Newcastle-unde...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordLesotho: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Lesotho since his appointment.
Answer: The UK values its relationship with the Kingdom of Lesotho. The UK-Lesotho partnership is strong, focused on promoting Commonwealth values, partnering to deliver economic growth, and building a more climate resilient world. The Foreign Secretary looks for...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordZambia: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Zambian counterpart since his appointment.
Answer: Zambia is an important strategic partner with whom we engage regularly at Ministerial level on a broad range of bilateral, regional and multilateral issues. On 9th August 2024, Lord Collins of Highbury, had an introductory call with HE Mulambo Haimbe - th...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBarbados: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Barbados since his appointment.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary spoke to Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados on 6 July. They discussed a wide range of issues including Hurricane Beryl, the climate agenda and antimicrobial resistance.
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordJamaica: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Jamaican counterpart since his appointment.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary spoke to Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on 2 August. They discussed the importance of the UK-Jamaica bilateral relationship and climate issues including Hurricane Beryl.
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSouth Africa: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his South African counterpart since his appointment.
Answer: South Africa is a critical partner for the UK, whom we engage regularly at senior official and Ministerial level. The UK and South Africa have a deep and longstanding partnership based on shared values. We are working together to promote democratic princi...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordZimbabwe: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Zimbabwean counterpart since his appointment.
Answer: Since the Foreign Secretary's appointment, he has written to his Zimbabwean counterpart to reaffirm his commitment to working with the country in order to boost trade and investment, enhance strong people to people links and to tackle the climate crisis. ...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth War Graves CommissionMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission since his appointment.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence recognises the important work conducted by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) in maintaining the graves and memorials of fallen sailors, soldiers and aviators from the two world wars, in 23,000 locations acros...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordKeele University: Domestic VisitsDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to visit (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Keele University.
Answer: My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education and other governmental Ministers visit a wide variety of education settings across a broad geography. Ministers are grateful to receive many invitations to different establishments and will contin...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCommonwealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) adequacy and (b) implications for his policies of the candidates seeking appointment as the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
Answer: HMG is considering each candidate seriously in line with the UK's priorities. Who will be the next Secretary-General is a decision for Commonwealth Heads of Government to make by consensus at CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) in Samoa, in O...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordOlder People: AdvocacyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of appointing a commissioner for older people.
Answer: The Department has no current plans to assess the potential merits of appointing a commissioner for older people in England. DWP offers employment support for eligible older people through the network of Jobcentres across the UK and through contracted emp...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase the availability of Produodopa for people with Parkinson’s disease in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidance recommending foslevodopa–foscarbidopa (Produodopa) for patients with Parkinson’s disease meeting specified clinical criteria, in November 2023. Produodopa is now available to ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of procuring Produodopa via the NHS on the treatment of Parkinson's disease in Newcastle-Under Lyme constituency.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidance recommending foslevodopa–foscarbidopa (Produodopa) for patients with Parkinson’s disease meeting specified clinical criteria, in November 2023. Produodopa is now available to ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with (a) Staffordshire County Council and (b) Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council on their potential role in increasing the number of people claiming pension credit in Newc
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions wrote to all local authorities on 20 August. The letter acknowledged the vital role local authorities play in supporting their communities. The Government recognises that many loca...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordLandfill: FinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data his Department holds on the number of fines issued to landfill site operators by the Environment Agency for a breach of permit conditions in each of the last ten years.
Answer: The Environment Agency is able to take a range of enforcement action against non-compliances by site operators, in line with its Enforcement and Sanctions Policy. Some enforcement action may lead to a prosecution resulting in a fine imposed by the court. ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of claimants known to her Department who applied for personal independence payments but died with six months of making their application.
Answer: Table 1 shows the number of claimants who died within 6 months of their PIP application per year up to 2023, the last year for which complete data is available. Table 1 Year of PIP ApplicationNumber of Claimants who died within 6 months of PIP applicatio...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordTrastuzumab DeruxtecanDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Enhertu in reducing the number of women who lose their lives to breast cancer in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency and b) England.
Answer: Whilst we have made no specific assessment, the clinical trial evidence considered by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) shows that Enhertu increases how long people live and how long they have before their cancer gets worse comp...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFreezing of Assets: RussiaTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3454More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much tax was taken on the interest accrued on Russian assets frozen in UK banks in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)’s, part of HM Treasury, announced in its 2022-2023 Annual Review that between February 2022 and October 2023, £22.7 billion in frozen funds had been reported in relation to the Russia sanctions regim...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBusiness: StaffordshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to (a) meet the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce to discuss further cooperation and (b) visit businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: DBT is committed to driving long-term, inclusive and secure economic growth in all parts of the country, and engagement with Mayors, businesses and communities in all regions, including the West Midlands, is therefore a priority. DBT officials are in regu...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to help ensure that people with Parkinson’s in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency receive (a) an early diagnosis and (b) swift treatment.
Answer: NHS England’s RightCare toolkit and Getting It Right First Time programme aim to improve care for people with Parkinson’s disease by reducing variation and delivering care more equitably across the country.The National Institute for Health and Care Excell...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBladder Cancer: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to help ensure that people with bladder cancer in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency receive (a) an early diagnosis and (b) swift treatment.
Answer: We will get the National Health Service catching cancer on time, diagnosing it earlier and treating it faster so more patients survive this horrible set of diseases, including bladder cancer, and we will improve patients’ experience across the system.Nati...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChemicals: LabellingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 February 2023 to Question 138258 on Labelling: Packaging, what the UK's policy has been on matters relating to the meetings of the potential hazards issues working group esta
Answer: The UK is an active participant of the potential hazard issues informal working group at the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (UN GHS) and supported a mandate issued to the Organisation for Economic Co...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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