Andrew Mitchell MP: written questions
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Culture: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to improve access to arts and culture for young people in the West Midlands.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that all children and young people can access high-quality arts and culture. Between 2023/24 and 2025/26, Arts Council England invested over £170 million in arts organisations and projects across the West Midlands, ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: Sutton ColdfieldTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15679More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help increase economic growth in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
Answer: We want people in all corners and nations of the UK to feel the benefits of economic growth so we can raise living standards and ensure opportunities are felt everywhere. We have the right economic plan to do exactly that, particularly through devolution,...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: BirminghamDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether guidance has been issued to Birmingham City Council on maintaining non-digital access routes for digitally excluded residents.
Answer: Everybody should be able to access the public services they need with ease.While local authorities – including Birmingham City Council – have autonomy for how they design and deliver services, all public bodies must comply with the Public Sector Bodies Ac...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Midlands Police: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she is taking steps to increase funding for ongoing training in West Midlands Police to support career progression for local officers.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring there are consistent, high standards in policing. That is why, since being elected, the government has increased funding to forces by £2 billion. West Midlands Police will receive up to £883.9 million in 2026-27, a...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: Agency WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust spent on agency staff in each of the last five years.
Answer: The following table shows the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s spend on agency/contract staff since 2021/22, according to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s last five published annual reports and accounts:YearActu...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the availability of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure on consumer uptake of electric vehicles in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
Answer: As of 1 April 2026, there were 102 public EV chargers in Sutton Coldfield. To build on this, the West Midlands Combined Authority has received over £18 million to deliver additional local charging infrastructure through the Local EV Infrastructure Fund.
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordProbate: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the current average processing time is for probate applications.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on probate grant volumes, timeliness and open caseload in our quarterly Family Court statistics bulletin: Family Court Statistics Quarterly - GOV.UK
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Sutton ColdfieldTreasuryTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11598More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in (a) employer National Insurance contributions and (b) the National Minimum Wage on hospitality businesses in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
Answer: The Government recognises hospitality as a vital foundation sector, supporting millions of jobs, driving local economies (including in Royal Sutton Coldfield) and sustaining high streets and communities across the UK. The Government has taken a number of ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: BirminghamDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much additional funding has been allocated to Birmingham City Council from the £7.3 billion the Government has announced to support local highways maintenance.
Answer: For this financial year, West Midlands Combined Authority will receive an additional £17 million in their Integrated Settlement to fund highways maintenance in Birmingham. This amount was calculated using the Department’s local highways maintenance fundin...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: West MidlandsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the level of the demand on water resources in the West Midlands; and what are the principal contributors to that demand.
Answer: The level of demand on water resources is currently very high in the West Midlands. South Staffs Water and Severn Trent Water, whose supply areas both include the West Midlands, are classed as seriously water-stressed in the Environment Agency’s 2021 wate...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: West MidlandsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to encourage business investment in (a) Royal Sutton Coldfield and (b) the West Midlands.
Answer: The Government is supporting business investment in Royal Sutton Coldfield and the wider West Midlands region through close engagement with local partners, including the West Midlands Combined Authority, to promote investment opportunities and strengthen ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Sutton ColdfieldDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will estimate the number of people that will benefit from Sector-based Work Academy Programmes in Royal Sutton Coldfield over the next 5 years.
Answer: Sector Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) are a successful employment support offer through which participants gain the skills and experience needed to move into work. Nearly 100,000 SWAPs were delivered in 2025/26, an increase of almost 15,000 on the ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: BirminghamMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether guidance has been provided to Birmingham City Council in relation to advertising the range of council tax reductions that are available to local residents.
Answer: While guidance has not been issued specifically to Birmingham City Council in relation to advertising council tax reductions to local residents, the government recently issued an information letter to councils (here) to remind of the need to make council ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordZimbabwe: CommonwealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent progress she has taken to assist Zimbabwe's return to the Commonwealth; and for what reason her Department vetoed the proposal that Zimbabwe should return at the
Answer: As I stated in my response of 2 February in response to the Rt Hon Member's Question 109061, the UK would welcome a Commonwealth assessment mission returning to Zimbabwe in due course to follow up on its recommendations from its last visit and the subsequ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: West MidlandsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of digital connectivity for businesses in the West Midlands.
Answer: The Government recognises that high quality digital connectivity is essential for businesses in the West Midlands and across the whole of the UK. Our ambition is for all populated areas to have access to higher quality standalone 5G by 2030 and we have a ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrimary Education: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many primary schools in Royal Sutton Coldfield have access to mental health support teams.
Answer: The department is providing access to specialist mental health professionals in every school by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Rollout is delivered with the NHS through Integrated Care Systems, prioritising areas based on need, disadvantag...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: Batteries and Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust will receive funding for new batteries and solar panels as part of the Clean Energy Upgrades for Hospitals and Military Sites sche
Answer: In 25/26 the Great British Energy Solar scheme invested £130m in solar and battery storage projects across NHS trusts in England. This included funding for two projects at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. In 2026/27, a further £25m is...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of non-staffing costs on the sustainability of schools in Sutton Coldfield constituency.
Answer: The department has published the Schools’ Costs Technical Note, outlining its national-level affordability forecasts and including data on non-staff expenditure, such as energy. This year’s publication and historical editions are available at: https://www...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Crime: ConferencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason the conference on illicit finance has been postponed.
Answer: As confirmed in the statement below, published on 22 May, the Illicit Finance Summit has been rescheduled to December to enable the broadest possible participation.https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-host-illicit-finance-summit-in-december.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTourism: West MidlandsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to promote (a) Royal Sutton Coldfield and (b) the West Midlands as destinations for British holidaymakers in summer 2026.
Answer: DCMS recognises the contribution of the West Midlands, and the constituency of Sutton Coldfield, to the visitor economy. The upcoming summer 2026 season represents a milestone moment for the region. Birmingham’s hosting of the 2026 European Athletics Cham...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: West MidlandsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of unemployment in the under 25s in the West Midlands.
Answer: The ONS publish labour market statistics for 16–24-year-olds in the West Midlands. These can be found here: HI05 Regional labour market: headline indicators for the West Midlands - Office for National Statistics.This government will not leave an entire ge...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordQatar: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 63More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to conclude the $100 million joint development deal between the UK and Qatar.
Answer: The UK is proud of its humanitarian and development partnership with the State of Qatar. Our ambition to deliver $100 million in joint humanitarian and development projects, announced in December 2024, is currently being implemented through programmes in ...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Older PeopleCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 38More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of unemployment in the over 50s in the West Midlands.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.A response to the Rt. Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 13th May is attached.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: West MidlandsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 37More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the resilience of the national grid infrastructure in the West Midlands to withstand disruption.
Answer: Energy resilience is a top priority for Government. Government works continuously with industry to improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastructure to a range of evolving risks and future system changes. The National Energy Syste...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: West MidlandsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 36More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve access to freezing and storage capacity for tumour tissues for oncology services in the West Midlands, in order to improve outcomes for hard-to-t
Answer: The Department has taken steps to improve tissue freezing for oncology services for all cancers, including hard-to-treat cancers. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the fresh-freezing, or snap-freezing, of tissue samples have already been developed ...
Answered 26 May 2026
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