Adam Jogee MP: written questions 2024
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Breakfast Clubs: Primary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to extend free breakfast clubs in primary schools in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire for pupils in (i) special schools and (ii) alternative provision.
Answer: The government is clear on the impact that breakfast clubs can have to support children to arrive at school ready to learn, which is why we are committed to introducing free breakfast clubs in every school with primary aged pupils.From April 2025, free br...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTransport: MadeleyDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will meet the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme to discuss the adequacy of the (a) bus network and (b) existing transport infrastructure in Madeley.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering better buses for passengers throughout England, and I would be happy to meet to discuss local bus services in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMineworkers' Pension Scheme: StaffordshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to return money the Government (a) has received and (b) will receive from the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme to mineworkers in (i) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency and (ii) Sta
Answer: Pursuant to my answer to PQ UIN 5215 of 18 September 2024, our Manifesto committed to reviewing the surplus sharing arrangements and transferring the Investment Reserve back to scheme members. We are committed to ending the injustice of the Mineworkers' P...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Newcastle-under-LymeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve service life for serving personnel from Newcastle-under-Lyme and their families.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving service life for our Service personnel and the families who support them. We have already awarded the largest Armed Forces pay increase in 22 years, ensuring that the starting Armed Forces’ salary is in line with ...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCommon Framework for Debt Treatments beyond the DSSIForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments on delivering debt relief to lower income countries.
Answer: Tackling unsustainable debt is a key development priority for this government. The G20 Common Framework, created in November 2020, brought the Paris Club and G20 together to coordinate debt restructurings for the first time. The Common Framework has deliv...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the World Health Organisation about levels of starvation in Sudan.
Answer: The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has created a humanitarian disaster in Sudan with over 9 million people facing emergency or famine conditions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is carrying out vital work in Sudan,...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEast Africa: Gender Based ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackle violence against women and girls in (a) Uganda and (b) East Africa.
Answer: The UK is committed to addressing violence against women and girls both in Africa and elsewhere. A pioneering UK-funded programme that reduced gender-based violence by half is now being scaled up through a new £67 million global investment, including in E...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDevolution: Local GovernmentCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6970More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Prime Minister plans to hold the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions.
Answer: The first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions took place on Friday 11 September, convening regional Mayors from across England and the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales and the First and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. This first ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUSA: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to appoint an Ambassador to the United States.
Answer: The appointment of the next HMA Washington has not been decided. An appointment will be made in due course.
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to ensure that people in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency are paid the HS2 compensation that they are owed.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that anyone owed compensation, whether in Newcastle-under-Lyme or anywhere along the HS2 route, should receive it as soon as possible once it falls due. I will continue to impress upon HS2 Ltd the necessity of worki...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGabon: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for (a) his policies and (b) the Commonwealth of the change in political leadership in Gabon on 30 August 2024.
Answer: The UK has reassessed its relationship with Gabon following the coup in August 2023. The UK condemns military takeovers and, alongside other Commonwealth member states, welcomed the decision to partially suspend Gabon from the Commonwealth. However, we re...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Middle East on the situation in Lebanon.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary spoke to Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati on 28 September, expressing deep concern over rising tensions and civilian casualties in Lebanon. They discussed the need for a negotiated solution to restore stability and security across the ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Visits: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will visit (a) the New Vic Theatre and (b) the Philip Astley Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: I will ask my officials to keep both the New Vic Theatre and the Philip Astley Centre in mind when planning future visits.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Trade BarriersNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the haulage industry in Northern Ireland about barriers to trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
Answer: I and the Minister for the Cabinet Office engage regularly with representatives from a wide range of industries involved in the movement of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. On Monday 29 July, the Minister for the Cabinet Office met with repre...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the implementation of existing free trade agreements.
Answer: The UK Government continually assesses the implementation of free trade agreements in order to maximise their benefit for business and support economic growth. We exploit opportunities to protect and secure further access to these markets, and will align ...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for his policies of rates of late diagnosis of prostate cancer; and what steps his Department is taking to tackle those rates.
Answer: No such assessment has been made. We recognise that late diagnosis of cancers, including prostate cancer, can impact treatment options, reduce a patient’s chances of survival, and potentially increase the cost of effective treatments. NHS England is takin...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what immediate term steps his Department is in addition to the Transform Trial to (a) speed up and (b) improve the efficiency of diagnostic pathways in prostate cancer.
Answer: The Government is committed to getting the National Health Service diagnosing cancer earlier and treating it faster, so that more patients survive with better outcomes, including for those with prostate cancer. The Department is supporting the NHS in taki...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a screening programme for prostate cancer on patient outcomes.
Answer: Screening for prostate cancer is currently not recommended by the UK National Screening Committees (UK NSC). This is because of the inaccuracy of the current best test, the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). A PSA-based screening programme could harm men, a...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to include provisions on workers' rights in the negotiation of free trade agreements.
Answer: The UK will continue to work internationally to strengthen workers’ rights and enhance labour standards globally. The Government will protect our labour standards in new trade agreements. The UK has chapters on labour in FTAs with Australia and New Zealan...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTradeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when his Department plans to publish a trade strategy.
Answer: We intend to publish the Trade Strategy in the Spring.The Trade Strategy will focus on the ways that trade is changing and how the UK can take a forward-facing approach to drive economic growth. It will be consistent with the Government’s Industrial Strat...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to consult with (a) civil society and (b) the representatives of workers over (i) active and (ii) prospective free trade agreement negotiations.
Answer: Economic growth is the first mission of this government and Free Trade Agreements have an important role to play in achieving that, alongside other levers of trade policy. The Department for Business and Trade deeply values the views of civil society and ...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to take steps to ensure Parliament has greater oversight of the UK’s trade negotiations.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s trade agreements, balancing the need for robust scrutiny with the need to ensure we can negotiate effectively in the UK’s best interests. The Department for Business and Trade is...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking, alongside the Transform Trial to (a) speed up and (b) improve the efficiency of diagnostic pathways in prostate cancer in the short term.
Answer: The Government is committed to getting the National Health Service diagnosing cancer earlier and treating it faster, so that more patients survive with better outcomes, including for those with prostate cancer. The Department is supporting the NHS in taki...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact on patient outcomes in (a)Newcastle-under-Lyme, (b) Staffordshire and (c) England of introducing a screening programme for prostate cancer.
Answer: Screening for prostate cancer is currently not recommended by the UK National Screening Committees (UK NSC). This is because of the inaccuracy of the current best test, the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). A PSA-based screening programme could harm men, a...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAsthma & Lung UKDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to meet with representatives of the charity Asthma and Lung UK.
Answer: The Secretary of State and the Ministerial team are in the process of meeting a wide range of stakeholders since their appointment to the department.
Answered 25 Sept 2024
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