Adam Jogee MP: written questions
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Police Service of Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what engagement he has had with the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland following the events that took place on Saturday 25th April 2026.
Answer: I pay tribute to the extraordinary efforts of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, led by Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, and our security partners in countering the threat from terrorism in Northern Ireland. My officials were in contact with the PSNI in...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what most recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to my answer to the Urgent Question on 27 April about the recent attacks on two police stations. Those responsible for these shameless and cowardly attempts to kill and injure must be brought to justice and I urge anyone with...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUnited Nations: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether His Majesty’s Government has a preferred candidate to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Answer: The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUnited Nations: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what engagement she has had with her European counterparts in relation to the election of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Answer: The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUnited Nations: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what are the priorities of His Majesty’s government for the election of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Answer: The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCeramics: StaffordshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to support the ceramics industry in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire since his appointment.
Answer: The British Industry Supercharger currently supports some ceramics businesses in Great Britain, including in Staffordshire, including in the technical and advanced ceramics, and brick production sectors, for the indirect costs of various electricity polic...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGreen BeltMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to the answer of 20 April 2026 to WPQ 126191, what guidance will be issued to local authorities, including Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council, to ensure the pr
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 94093 on 1 December 2025 and UIN 103333 on 14 January 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAvanti West Coast: InternetDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will work with Avanti to improve internet connectivity on board their trains on the route between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston
Answer: The DFT Operator (DFTO), on behalf of the Secretary of State, meet with Avanti West Coast (AWC) regularly to discuss services for passengers, including onboard Wi-Fi connectivity. AWC is upgrading its onboard Wi-Fi system which is intended to improve conn...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Visitors: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to health visitors for families in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Answer: Families in England must receive at least five health visits, with additional support provided according to need. Health visiting service delivery data is available, and published annually, for upper tiers of local government, such as the Staffordshire Co...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Visitors: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of health visitors in England.
Answer: The child health workforce, including health visiting teams, is central to how we support families to give their children the best start in life. Health visitors’ contact with parents, carers, and children of all ages is a source of vital advice and suppo...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: Lough NeaghDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the cleanliness of Lough Neagh.
Answer: We are closely engaged with our counterparts across the UK, including the Northern Ireland Executive, on the shared challenge of improving water quality. Baroness Hayman visited Lough Neagh with Minister Muir in March 2025 to see and discuss the particula...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAbsent Voting: MembersLeader of the HouseTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128475More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what steps he will take to allow Members to vote by proxy if a family member is dying or has died.
Answer: The Government is always seeking to ensure that the balance is right and that we retain a robust voting system. Any changes to the voting system must be given careful consideration and should only ever be taken forwards when there is a clear consensus for...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHunting: South AfricaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent engagement her Department has had with SADC Heads of Mission to the United Kingdom about Trophy Hunting.
Answer: The Department’s most recent engagement with a number of SADC State representatives on trophy hunting was a meeting held by Baroness Hayman in May 2025 to discuss the Government’s commitment to banning the import of hunting trophies from species of conser...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGolf: Women and Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to encourage a) women and b) young people to play golf.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that as many women and young people as possible have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities, including golf.We provide the majority of support for grassroots sport through our A...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBrownfield SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he can provide an update on the a) effectiveness and b) adequacy of Department's 'brownfield' first approach to development.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that substantial weight should be given to the value of using suitable brownfield land within settlements, including the development of under-utilised land and buildings to meet the need for homes ...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Guarantee Scheme: StaffordshireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of when young people in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire will be able to benefit from the Youth Guarantee scheme.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question UIN 114579 which provides details of the Government’s recent announcements on the Youth Guarantee. As part of the Youth Guarantee, the Government is expanding support for youn...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Newcastle-under-LymeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to maintain the level of the state pension in real terms for pensioners in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Answer: Ensuring a decent State Pension for pensioners as a foundation for a secure retirement is a priority for this Government. The Government is committed to protecting the value of the State Pension in real terms. That is why, for the duration of this Parliam...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinerals: Supply ChainsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department has taken, alongside her SADC counterparts, to help secure supply chains of critical minerals.
Answer: The UK works closely with allies to strengthen critical minerals cooperation bilaterally and through fora such as the G7, G20 and related taskforces. This includes strong, mutually beneficial critical minerals partnerships across the Southern African Deve...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNATOForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking, alongside her European counterparts, to help strengthen the NATO alliance.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 21 April in response to Question 908775.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Arab counterparts about the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Fore...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts about the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Fore...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli SettlementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Fore...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the a) deterrents and b) sentences issued to repeat offenders.
Answer: Prolific offenders represent nearly 10% of offenders but account for just over 50% of all sentences. That clearly cannot continue. Their offending, while not high harm, hurts local communities through shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.Sentencing in in...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with a) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and b) members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the potential impact of jet fuel shortages on travel between Great Britain an
Answer: The Government is monitoring the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including jet fuel. In coordination with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero we have worked with fuel suppliers, airlines and airports to understand l...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with her European counterparts on the potential impact of jet fuel shortages on travel between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
Answer: The Government is monitoring the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including jet fuel. In coordination with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero we have worked with fuel suppliers, airlines and airports to understand l...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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