Adam Jogee MP: written questions
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Written questions
Roads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many potholes in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency, (b) Staffordshire and (c) England have been repaired since July 2024.
Answer: The Government’s road condition statistics consider a broader definition of road condition than numbers of potholes, and so official data on this aspect of road condition is not available for the time periods requested. However, as announced in March, loc...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Leavers: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support care leavers in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that, regardless of where they live, care leavers have access to stable housing, health services, support to build lifelong loving relationships, and opportunities in education, employment, and training.All local au...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to advance sexual and reproductive health in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: Local authorities across England are responsible for commissioning comprehensive, open access sexual and reproductive health services to meet local demand, and it is for them to decide on commissioning arrangements based on an assessment of local need.The...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDairy FarmingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the state of the UK dairy sector.
Answer: This Government recognises that food security is national security, and that this requires a resilient and healthy food system that works with nature and supports our farmers, including those in the UK’s world leading dairy sector. Our dairy industry is a...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Relations: DownpatrickNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent engagement he has had with communities in Downpatrick, Co Down on community (a) safety and (b) cohesion.
Answer: I speak regularly with people across Northern Ireland and am encouraged by the work of grassroots communities to support a safer, more cohesive and reconciled future for all. I have carried out over 100 visits to 16 constituencies across Northern Ireland ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWest BankForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the (a) political, (b) economic and (c) humanitarian situation in the West Bank.
Answer: The previous Foreign Secretary discussed the situation in the West Bank, including the economic situation, with Prime Minister Mustafa in April, and the current Foreign Secretary did likewise with President Abbas on 8 September.
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWest BankForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Arab League on the (a) political, (b) economic and (c) humanitarian situation in the West Bank.
Answer: The previous Foreign Secretary discussed the situation in the West Bank, including the economic situation, with Prime Minister Mustafa in April, and the current Foreign Secretary did likewise with President Abbas on 8 September.
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWest BankForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the leadership of the Palestinian Authority on the (a) political, (b) economic and (c) humanitarian situation in the West Bank.
Answer: The previous Foreign Secretary discussed the situation in the West Bank, including the economic situation, with Prime Minister Mustafa in April, and the current Foreign Secretary did likewise with President Abbas on 8 September.
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWest BankForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the leadership of the Palestinian Authority on the (a) political, (b) economic and (c) humanitarian situation in the West Bank.
Answer: The previous Foreign Secretary discussed the situation in the West Bank, including the economic situation, with Prime Minister Mustafa in April, and the current Foreign Secretary did likewise with President Abbas on 8 September.
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Army Museum: StaffordshireMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to ensure that the work of the National Army Museum is accessible to communities in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: I will answer the hon. Member's Question on behalf of my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport as the National Army Museum (NAM) which is located in Chelsea, London is sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. The NAM works ti...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Army MuseumDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent engagement she has had with the leadership of the National Army Museum.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has had no recent engagement with the National Army Museum, an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body and sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. Officials meet regularly with the three service museums to ...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: StaffordshireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Sport England in supporting grassroots sport in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone, including children and young people. Everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical ...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSport EnglandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent engagement she has had with the leadership of Sport England.
Answer: The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone, including children and young people. Everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical ...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential health impact of improved access to grassroots sport for young people in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme, (b) Staffordshire and (c) England.
Answer: The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone, including children and young people. Everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical ...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBovine Tuberculosis: TestingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial support he is giving to farmers to conduct tuberculosis tests on their cattle.
Answer: The Government funds the cost of routine bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing through contracts with veterinary delivery partners. The Government also pays compensation for cattle compulsorily slaughtered to control the spread of bTB.
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: BricksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with local government representatives on mandating the use of British made bricks in house building programmes.
Answer: The government is working with industry to ensure the housebuilding sector has access to the construction materials needed to build 1.5 million safe and decent homes in this parliament. We expect suppliers to increase capacity to meet demand, and we have ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: BricksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to increase the use of British made bricks in house building projects using government finance in whole or in part.
Answer: The government is working with industry to ensure the housebuilding sector has access to the construction materials needed to build 1.5 million safe and decent homes in this parliament. We expect suppliers to increase capacity to meet demand, and we have ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordParliamentary Estate: BricksHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72645More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will take steps to ensure that British made bricks are used to make repairs to the Parliamentary estate.
Answer: Parliament sources materials that are appropriate to the specific building, taking into account its listed status and any relevant heritage considerations. All sourcing decisions are guided by the building’s unique requirements, including material compati...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: BricksCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72644More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what consideration his Department gives to the use of British made bricks when repairs are carried out to the Government estate.
Answer: The Government Property Agency aims to utilise and support British businesses where applicable. Whilst there is no specific consideration towards bricks made in Britain, we aim to utilise our supply chain to support local business where possible. Furtherm...
Answered 26 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRoyal Air Forces AssociationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the leadership of the Royal Air Forces Association on its charitable work.
Answer: The Royal Air Force (RAF) enjoys a long-standing and collaborative relationship with the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) recognising the critical role the organisation plays in supporting the RAF community, including Serving Personnel, veterans, and t...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHeating: Health HazardsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential link between overheating homes and the risk of death.
Answer: DESNZ will publish the Warm Homes Plan in October to help people find ways to save money on energy bills and upgrade our buildings into comfortable, low-carbon buildings fit for the future.The Department has been carrying out research to respond to the re...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72641More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support consumer businesses in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme, (b) Staffordshire and (c) England.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality sector and local businesses across the UK. To deliver on our manifesto pledge, we intend to introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) propert...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCitizenship: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she will take to reintroduce citizenship education to schools in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme, (b) Staffordshire and (c) England.
Answer: Citizenship education provides a framework to prepare pupils to be active, informed and responsible citizens. The national curriculum for citizenship is mandatory at key stages 3 and 4 and primary schools can choose to teach it. In secondary citizenship, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCitizenship: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the importance of citizenship education in our schools.
Answer: Citizenship education provides a framework to prepare pupils to be active, informed and responsible citizens. The national curriculum for citizenship is mandatory at key stages 3 and 4 and primary schools can choose to teach it. In secondary citizenship, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTogo: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the French Government on the political situation in Togo.
Answer: The UK engages with the African Union (AU) on a range of regional issues, including political developments in West Africa.While the Foreign Secretary has not held direct discussions with African Union counterparts specifically on Togo, UK officials regula...
Answered 25 Sept 2025
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