Alan Strickland MP: written questions

Written questions

• Crown Prosecution Service: North EastAttorney GeneralTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88438More

  Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Crown Prosecution Service's performance in the North East.

  Answer: CPS North East is making measurable progress. In the twelve months to June 2025, CPS North East prosecuted 26,187 defendants with a conviction rate of 86.2%, which is comfortably above the national average of 82.9%. The below table provides details of th...

  Answered 17 Nov 2025

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• Cemeteries: County DurhamChurch CommissionersTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17310More

  Question: To ask the Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, if the Church will take steps to improve the maintenance of Quarrington Hill Graveyard in County Durham.

  Answer: The management of a churchyard that is legally open for further burials is the responsibility of the local Parochial Church Council. However the situation at Quarrington Hill Churchyard is complicated by it being situated on land subject to ongoing subsid...

  Answered 19 Dec 2024

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• Sports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901519More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of grassroots sports facilities.

  Answer: This Government recognises there is still a significant need for improved grassroots facilities across the UK, which is why we confirmed our continued support at Autumn Budget.The Government is committed to supporting grassroots facilities, which is why w...

  Answered 28 Nov 2024

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• Ukraine: Military AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901457More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support Ukraine.

  Answer: In chairing the UN Security Council on 18 November, the Foreign Secretary made clear that UK support for Ukraine is ironclad. We have stepped up the delivery of vital military equipment, led the way in investing in Ukraine’s defence industrial base, and i...

  Answered 26 Nov 2024

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