Adam Jogee MP: written questions 2024
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National Fire Chiefs CouncilHome OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the National Fire Chief Council.
Answer: Meetings are regularly published in a quarterly transparency returns.
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: StaffordshireCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7998More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the number of reported domestic violence incidents in Staffordshire.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 8th October is attached.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHate Crime: StaffordshireHome OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of reported hate crimes in Staffordshire.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes statistics on hate crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales at the Police Force Area level.Data for Staffordshire police can be found in Appendix Table 1 here: Hate crime, England and Wales, year ending Mar...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of compulsory voting in (a) local and (b) general elections.
Answer: No assessment of compulsory voting has been made.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of school nursing services in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: No assessment has been made by the Department. Local authorities are responsible for commissioning school nursing services based on local need and evidence. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities provides both commissioning guidance and a servi...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordStaffordshire PoliceHome OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with the (a) Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for the Staffordshire Police force area and (b) Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police.
Answer: Meetings are regularly published in a quarterly transparency returns.
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the time taken for visa applications to be processed for (a) adults and (b) children.
Answer: We are seeking to ensure visa applications are processes as quickly as possible. Customer service standards exist for all types of visa applications, however the time taken to process a visa application may take longer under certain circumstances such as ...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help improve standards of policing in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency and b) Staffordshire.
Answer: The Government committed to rebuilding confidence in policing as part of its safe streets mission and has been clear on its determination to raise standards in policing.This will include introducing mandatory professional standards on vetting and improvin...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFalkland Islands: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands.
Answer: I am in regular dialogue with members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and most recently held a video conference with MLAs and the Governor on 18 September. I have also met MLAs visiting the UK in person over recent months, and look fo...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordResearch: Economic GrowthDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the role of research and development investment in promoting economic growth.
Answer: The Secretary of State and the Chancellor of the Exchequer have regular discussions on a range of issues. Kickstarting economic growth is a key mission of this Government, with research and development (R&D) investment playing a central role in this.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUniversities: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure universities receive an adequate level of research funding.
Answer: University research is funded by UKRI through the dual support approach which balances strategic institutional research funding allocated by Research England with grant funding awarded by Research Councils for individuals and programmes within Higher Educ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordResearch: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to introduce 10-year funding settlements for research institutions.
Answer: The Government has committed to setting ten-year budgets for certain R&D activities, where long-term investment will better support the ability to form partnerships with industry, build and develop skills and talent, and foster international collabora...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordResearch: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the steps being taken to support the long-term sustainability of research funding in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme
Answer: The Secretary of State and the Chancellor of the Exchequer have regular discussions on a range of issues.The Government is determined to work with the sector to transition to sustainable research funding models. Universities will also need to take their o...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordStaffordshire Police, Fire and Crime CommissionerHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many times she has (a) met and (b) spoken to the Police, Crime and Fire Commissioner of Staffordshire since her appointment.
Answer: Meetings are regularly published in a quarterly transparency returns.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLebanon: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many UK citizens were in Lebanon on 1 October 2024.
Answer: As of 7 October, 2100 British nationals have registered their presence in Lebanon. Any remaining British nationals who want to leave are urged to register their presence immediately. Based on our contacts so far, we anticipate that only a fraction of thos...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWarm 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
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