Gregory Stafford MP: written questions

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No 10 North: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25276More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many additional posts have been created as a result of the establishment of No.10 North; and what the annual salary cost of those posts 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: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25275More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much has been spent on relocation and resettlement packages for civil servants moving to work at 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: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25274More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants have (a) relocated permanently to Manchester, (b) relocated temporarily to Manchester and (c) been required to work periodically from No.10 North as a result of its establishment.
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: ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25273More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much has been spent to date on (a) rail travel, (b) air travel, (c) taxis and private hire vehicles, (d) hotels and other accommodation and (e) subsistence in connection with 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: HotelsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25272More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the annual cost of hotel accommodation for ministers and civil servants travelling to Manchester in connection with 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: TravelCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25271More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the annual cost of travel by ministers and civil servants between London and Manchester in connection with 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: Cost EffectivenessCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25270More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, (i) what estimate she has made of the annual savings to the public purse resulting from the establishment of No.10 North; and (ii) if she will set out how those savings will be achieved.
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: Cost EffectivenessCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25269More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the value for money of establishing No.10 North; and what criteria will be used to assess whether it has delivered value for money.
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 25268More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (i) a full business case was prepared for the establishment of 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: Operating CostsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25267More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the estimated annual running cost is of No.10 North; and what assessment has been made of how this compares with the cost of operating the Government solely from existing government offices 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: ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25266More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the total cost has been to date of establishing No.10 North, broken down by (a) refurbishment and fit-out, (b) IT and communications, (c) security, (d) furniture and equipment, (e) staffing and recruitment,
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 25265More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the total estimated cost to the public purse is of establishing and operating No.10 North in each financial year from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
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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Car Washes: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of restricting the use of mains water by commercial car washes during periods of water scarcity.
Answer: Managing water demand through non-essential use bans can only be granted if there is a risk of a serious deficiency of water supply due to an exceptional shortage of rain and following a thorough assessment process which considers detailed advice from the...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of the People’s Republic of China regarding the release of Jimmy Lai.
Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he raised the detention of British citizen Jimmy Lai with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China on 23 July 2026.
Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Hong Kong: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he held discussions with the Chinese Foreign Minister on human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong on 23 July 2026.
Answer: During his meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Foreign Secretary discussed a range of issues, including areas where we disagree, such as the ongoing imprisonment of Jimmy Lai. Engagement with China matters precisely so we can make progress on issue...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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China: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a full transcript of his meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister on 23 July 2026.
Answer: During his meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Foreign Secretary stressed the importance of long-term cooperation on global issues, including de-escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Russia to end their invasion of Ukraine. He als...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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China: TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he had with the Chinese Foreign Minister on economic and trade issues during their meeting in July.
Answer: On 23 July, the Foreign Secretary met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed a range of global security issues which have implications for the UK's economic prosperity, including Russia's illegal war against Ukraine and the conflict in the Mi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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China: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the speech by the Chinese Foreign Minister on the 23rd July 2026.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July. The Government's policy towards China remains consistent and long term. We will coopera...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the case of Jimmy Lai.
Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he had with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the case of Jimmy Lai.
Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Animal Experiments: ShellfishHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that evidence on existing industry-led welfare standards is considered as part of her phased approach to considering policy on decapods used in scientific procedures
Answer: The Government has committed to a phased, proportionate and evidence-based approach to developing welfare arrangements for decapod crustaceans used in science.Existing industry led welfare standards and evidence of current practice will inform this work. ...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on the rollout of Rapid Deployment Cells across the prison estate.
Answer: As set out in the December 2024 10-Year Prison Capacity Strategy, we are committed to delivering an additional 14,000 prison places and aim to do so by 2031; we have already delivered c.3,300 of these since taking office.As of 1 September 2026, the Rapid ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Parking: PaymentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of consumer protections for motorists issued with private parking charges where payment systems are unavailable or malfunctioning.
Answer: The Government is making an assessment of consumer protections for motorists issued with private parking charges where payment systems are unavailable or malfunctioning and will set out its position in the Private Parking Code of Practice which we intend ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Parking: Codes of PracticeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress has been made on the introduction of the Private Parking Code of Practice following the conclusion of the consultation.
Answer: The Government is making an assessment of consumer protections for motorists issued with private parking charges where payment systems are unavailable or malfunctioning and will set out its position in the Private Parking Code of Practice which we intend ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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