Catherine McKinnell MP: written questions

Written questions

• Erasmus+ Programme: SchoolsDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84577More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to include schools in the Erasmus+ programme.

  Answer: The department has agreed to work towards association to Erasmus+, on mutually agreed financial terms. Negotiations are under way, and the terms of association are subject to further discussions.The current Erasmus+ programme is open to a broad audience a...

  Answered 12 Nov 2025

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• Motorcycles: Anti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77052More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour from (a) illegally modified and (b) off-road bikes in the Northumbria Police area.

  Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour and the harm it causes is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Crime and Policing Bill will give police greater powers to clamp down on anti-social behaviour involving vehicles o...

  Answered 13 Oct 2025

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• Northumbrian Water: SewageDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77051More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with Northumbrian Water on sewage from storm overflows in the Ouseburn.

  Answer: Ministers and officials have regular discussions with a range of stakeholders, including water companies, on many issues related to the water sector including sewage pollution. This Government has put in place the building blocks to clean up our rivers, l...

  Answered 13 Oct 2025

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• Project Gigabit: Newcastle upon Tyne NorthDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77050More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to roll out gigabit connectivity to remaining properties in Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.

  Answer: According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, almost 96% of premises in the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency can already access a gigabit-capable broadband connection (>=1,000 Mbps).We have created a pro-competition regulatory environm...

  Answered 13 Oct 2025

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