Gregory Stafford MP: written questions

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MBR Acres: Animal WelfareHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department holds data on the maximum temperatures recorded in the animal accommodation at MBR Acres in each week of June and July 2026.
Answer: The Regulator for animals in science holds some temperature monitoring data for MBR Acres for the June and July 2026 period, although this information is not collected and held on a routine basis.Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA), ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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MBR Acres: Animal WelfareHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the report of the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s 10 July 2026 visit to MBR Acres will be published.
Answer: The Home Office does not routinely publish audit or inspection reports relating to individual licensed establishments. Requests for information, including information relating to inspections and audits, are considered on a case-by-case basis. Decisions ar...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
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Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment His Majesty’s Government has made of the findings relating to Joshua Wong in its latest Six-Monthly Report on Hong Kong.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps His Majesty’s Government is taking to monitor the case of Joshua Wong.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consular assistance His Majesty’s Government has provided in relation to the case of Joshua Wong.
Answer: We do not routinely make public the specifics of individual cases for data protection reasons.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations His Majesty’s Government has made to the Hong Kong authorities ahead of the forthcoming hearing of Joshua Wong.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment His Majesty’s Government has made of whether the treatment of Joshua Wong is consistent with Hong Kong’s international obligations.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment His Majesty’s Government has made of the application of the rule of law in the case of Joshua Wong.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations His Majesty’s Government has made to the Hong Kong authorities regarding the case of Joshua Wong.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Revenue and Customs: Annual ReportsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25292More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s qualified opinion on the regularity of HM Revenue and Customs’ 2024-25 Resource Accounts.
Answer: HMRC devotes significant effort to addressing error and fraud. Its strategy focuses on preventing error and fraud from entering the system, promoting compliance, and responding to non-compliance. Reforms to Research & Development (R&D) relief have...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Taxation: Fraud and MaladministrationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25291More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that HM Revenue and Customs addresses the levels of error and fraud identified by the National Audit Office in its 2024-25 Resource Accounts.
Answer: HMRC devotes significant effort to addressing error and fraud. Its strategy focuses on preventing error and fraud from entering the system, promoting compliance, and responding to non-compliance. Reforms to Research & Development (R&D) relief have...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25290More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants working for No.10 North are ordinarily resident in London.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Operating CostsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25289More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the estimated total cost to the public purse is of No.10 North over the next five years, including capital expenditure, staffing, travel, accommodation, security and premises costs.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25288More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what measurable outcomes will be used to assess the effectiveness of No.10 North; and when she expects the Government to publish its first assessment of those outcomes.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25287More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the potential for duplication of functions between No.10 North and existing offices and teams within Government departments.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25286More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which functions have been transferred to No.10 North from (a) HM Treasury, (b) the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and (c) any other Government department; and what assessment has been made
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: MinistersCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25285More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the average cost to the public purse of holding a ministerial meeting at No.10 North, including travel, accommodation, security and other associated costs.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: MinistersCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25284More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many ministerial meetings have been held at No.10 North since its establishment; and how many ministers have travelled from London to attend those meetings.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Prime Minister: No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25283More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many days the Prime Minister has worked from No.10 North since its establishment; and how many days he expects to work there in each of the next 12 months.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: TravelCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25282More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the additional carbon emissions arising from regular travel between London and Manchester by ministers and civil servants working from No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: ICTCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25281More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what additional expenditure has been incurred on IT, telecommunications and secure communications infrastructure as a result of establishing No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25280More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what additional expenditure on security has been incurred as a result of establishing No.10 North in Manchester; and what the estimated annual cost of those security arrangements is.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: BuildingsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25279More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether No.10 North will pay rent or any other charge for its occupation of space at GCHQ's Heron House.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: BuildingsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25278More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what agreement has been reached with GCHQ regarding the use of Heron House by No.10 North; and whether any costs will be incurred by the Government as a result.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25277More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants have been transferred from existing departments to No.10 North; and how many of those posts were previously based in London.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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