Adam Jogee MP: written questions
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Tunisia: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the (a) political and (b) security situation in Tunisia.
Answer: The UK and Tunisia share an ambition to build the bilateral relationship across trade, energy and security portfolios. The UK monitors the political and security situation in Tunisia closely. As noted by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador last October, the ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSouth Korea: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the (a) political and (b) security situation in South Korea.
Answer: I look forward to the opportunity of working with the newly elected Korean administration to develop our UK-ROK relationship even further. I hope to work together with the new government to build on the strong foundations of the Downing Street Accord and ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEcuador: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the (a) political and (b) security situation in Ecuador.
Answer: The UK and Ecuador have an excellent bilateral relationship, and we work closely on shared issues including the environment and climate, the fight against drugs and organised crime, and delivering economic growth. The Minister of State for Security met mi...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMyanmar: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the (a) political and (b) security situation in Myanmar.
Answer: We continue to closely monitor and assess the political and security context in Myanmar and ensure this informs UK policy.In assessing the security and humanitarian access constraints, we have continued to prioritise delivering humanitarian aid mainly thr...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth: Gabon and TogoForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of the contributions made by (a) Togo and (b) Gabon on the work of the Commonwealth since their admittance as full members.
Answer: The UK values the contribution of all Commonwealth members. Working together we can maximise the impact of the Commonwealth for the benefit of all members.Togo attended its first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in 2024, represented by Pr...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIraq: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the (a) political and (b) security situation in Iraq.
Answer: The UK wants to see a stable, peaceful and prosperous Iraq. In partnership with the Iraqi Government, we aim to counter threats and foster stability and development, while promoting UK interests and values. We are encouraged by this period of relative sec...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLibya: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the (a) political and (b) security situation in Libya.
Answer: We are deeply concerned by the recent violence in Tripoli and we are continuing to monitor developments closely. We welcome the truces that have been agreed, urge all parties to respect them unconditionally and work towards agreeing a permanent ceasefire....
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of flight connections between England and Northern Ireland.
Answer: We recognise the importance of maintaining a thriving and competitive aviation sector in the UK that supports Union connectivity. The Department continues to joint-fund a Public Service Obligation route between London and Derry/Londonderry. During March 2...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUK East-West CouncilNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the East–West Council.
Answer: The East-West Council, established under the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper, first met in London in March 2024. It will meet for the first time in Belfast later this month. This forum provides exciting opportunities for Northern Ireland as we priori...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFemale Genital Mutilation: ProsecutionsAttorney GeneralTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55769More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what recent steps she has taken to help increase prosecution rates for offences relating to female genital mutilation.
Answer: This Government is dedicated to addressing female genital mutilation (FGM) and all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), aiming to halve VAWG in the next decade. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is actively working to increase FGM prosecuti...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMinistry of JusticeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has discussed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill with representatives of the Welsh Government.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not discussed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill with counterparts in the Welsh Government.The Government is neutral on the matter of assisted dying and the passage of the Bill.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has discussed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill with his counterpart in the Welsh Government.
Answer: The Government remains neutral on the matter of assisted dying and the passage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The Bill remains a matter for the hon. Member for Spen Valley who, as its sponsor, leads on policy and engagement in relation t...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUN Development ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the United Nations Development Programme.
Answer: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office maintain a close working relationship, with regular senior-level discussions to align on strategic priorities, coordinate development efforts, and respond joi...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether a British High Commissioner has been appointed in all Commonwealth member states.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regularly reviews its overseas network to ensure it reflects UK foreign priorities and provides effective representation across the Commonwealth. All Commonwealth member states, except the UK, have a...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: Public AppointmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many overseas diplomatic postings are waiting for a Head of Mission to be appointed.
Answer: Appointments to all Head of Mission roles, including Ambassadors and High Commissioners, are announced after the necessary internal processes have concluded, including approval through His Majesty The King and agreement from the host Government. The Forei...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCitizenship: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps she has taken to encourage youth democracy in schools in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
Answer: Democracy forms a central part of the national curriculum for citizenship at key stages 3 and 4. Primary schools can choose to teach citizenship at key stages 1 and 2, following the non-statutory framework for citizenship.Schools have considerable flexibi...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: Codes of PracticeHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55745More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, what recent steps the Commission has taken to increase awareness of (a) The Code of Conduct and (b)The Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members to hon. Members elected (i) at and (i) since
Answer: It is a Member’s responsibility to read and adhere to The Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members.All new Members were offered a 1:1 meeting with the Registry Team in the first month after the General Election. Every ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Southern AfricaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of negotiating country-specific trade agreements between the United Kingdom and (a) Zimbabwe, (b) Botswana, (c) Namibia, (d) Mozambique, (e) Angola
Answer: The UK’s existing trade agreements with the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique, and Eastern and Southern Africa successfully facilitate trade with Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, and we plan to continue to support thei...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55743More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to protect nature through her Department's housebuilding programme.
Answer: The revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 12 December 2024 is clear about the importance of protecting and enhancing biodiversity where it is affected by development and includes stringent protections for nationally designated sites and ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordInvestment: StaffordshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she has taken to encourage investment in (a) Staffordshire and (b) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Answer: The Office for Investment (OfI) works with stakeholders across Staffordshire and Newcastle Under Lyme to promote strategic Investment opportunities to create high quality job growth in the region. OfI has funded a strategic key account management initiati...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAssociation of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth AfricaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) works closely with the Commonwealth Secretariat, including on their efforts to strengthen anti-corruption agencies across Commonwealth countries. The UK's annual financial contribution to the Commonw...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Sustainable DevelopmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which Ministers attended the 4th Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition Forum on 20 May 2025.
Answer: Details of Ministerial meetings are published quarterly in arrears on gov.uk.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: CommonwealthDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to encourage trade between Commonwealth countries.
Answer: The UK is committed to working with Commonwealth partners and institutions to further strengthen intra-Commonwealth trade and investment. For example, at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the Foreign Secretary announced UK funding for the...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Investment: Caribbean and Southern AfricaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions she has had with her counterparts in (a) Southern African Development Community and (b) Carribbean Community countries on investment opportunities.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade discusses a number of issues with partners across the Caribbean and the Southern Africa community aimed at increasing bilateral investment. In addition, the UK’s Trade Envoys for those regions will seek to develop hig...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: International CooperationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with his counterparts from the (a) Southern African Development Community, (b) Caribbean Community and (c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries o
Answer: International engagement is vital to the UK’s science and technology priorities. The Secretary of State and Ministers regularly engage with partners around the world, including a variety of nations in the regions represented by the organisations outlined....
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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