Joe Morris MP: written questions

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Written questions

Kinship CareDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many kinship carers are registered in (a) Hexham constituency, (b) Northumberland, (c) Newcastle, (d) the North East and (e) England.
Answer: The department does not collect local authority level data on the number of children in all types of kinship care placements. As such, we are unable to provide figures for Hexham constituency, Northumberland, Newcastle, or the North East. Some local autho...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
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Business: EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has had discussions with relevant stakeholders on supporting businesses to create well-paid jobs in (a) Hexham constituency, (b) Northumberland, (c) Newcastle, (d) the North East
Answer: The Government’s Plan for Small Businesses, published in July, sets out the measures that Government is taking to support small businesses across the UK. This includes legislation to end the scourge of late payments which costs the UK economy £11bn annual...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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Small Businesses: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the growth of small and medium businesses in (a) Hexham constituency, (b) Northumberland, (c) Newcastle, (d) the North East and (e) England.
Answer: The Government’s Plan for Small Businesses, published in July, sets out the measures that Government is taking to support small businesses across the UK. This includes legislation to end the scourge of late payments which costs the UK economy £11bn annual...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support alternative network providers to deploy broadband in (a) Hexham constituency, (b) Northumberland, (c) Newcastle, (d) the North East and (e
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring 99% of UK premises receive gigabit coverage by 2032.In July, we published a consultation on a draft updated Statement of Strategic Priorities to Ofcom that sets out the government’s view on the importance of competi...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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Broadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support alternative network providers to deploy broadband in rural areas.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring 99% of UK premises receive gigabit coverage by 2032.In July, we published a consultation on a draft updated Statement of Strategic Priorities to Ofcom that sets out the government’s view on the importance of competi...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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Kinship Care: HexhamDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many kinship carers are registered in Hexham constituency.
Answer: The department does not collect local authority level data on the number of children in all types of kinship care placements. As such, we are unable to provide figures for Hexham constituency, Northumberland, Newcastle, or the North East. Some local autho...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
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HorticultureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to publish a horticulture strategy.
Answer: The Government remains committed to our horticulture sector and the vital role it plays in strengthening food security through a reliable and sustainable supply of fresh home-grown produce. Horticulture is being considered as part of the Government Food S...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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Energy: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what representations he has received on the development of compressed air energy storage.
Answer: The Secretary of State has received correspondence from stakeholders across the energy sector on electricity storage technologies, including Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES). Details of Ministers' and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external indi...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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Financial Services: DisadvantagedTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74058More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she plans to take to measure the impact of the Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Answer: The development of the Financial Inclusion Strategy has been informed by a committee whose members are drawn from a range of organisations across the financial services sector and civil society. In addition, three sub-committees were established to inform...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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Financial Services: DisadvantagedTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74057More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that all aspects of the financial services sector are provided opportunities to contribute the delivery of the Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Answer: The development of the Financial Inclusion Strategy has been informed by a committee whose members are drawn from a range of organisations across the financial services sector and civil society. In addition, three sub-committees were established to inform...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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