Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 25 June 2025 to Question 60503 on Housing: Construction, what steps her Department is taking to (a) monitor and (b) prevent future cost pressures on mat
Answer: The government is working with industry to ensure the housebuilding sector has access to the construction materials needed to build 1.5 million safe and decent homes in this parliament.We expect suppliers to increase capacity to meet demand and there is e...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit: Interest RatesTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64757More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of households relying on high-cost credit to meet living expenses.
Answer: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is responsible for regulating the consumer credit sector. The FCA requires firms to carry out an assessment of the creditworthiness of a prospective borrower before entering into a regulated credit agreement with them...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal SavingsTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64756More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of average savings held by (a) low-income households and (b) pensioners for meeting emergency or unforeseen costs.
Answer: The Government is committed to incentivising saving and investment, helping people to save for their future goals and build greater financial resilience. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) support people of all incomes and at all stages of life to save. T...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal SavingsTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64755More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to incentivise saving.
Answer: Individuals can save up to £20,000 into an Individual Savings Account each year, and any savings income received is tax free. Along with the Personal Savings Allowance of up to £1,000, and the Starting Rate for Savings of up to £5,000 for those with earne...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFood and Energy: PricesTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64754More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to reduce the burden of (a) food costs, (b) energy bills and (c) credit costs on households.
Answer: We know increased costs in essential areas are worrying and cause hardship for many families with children. That is why the Government is taking a comprehensive approach—supporting those in immediate need while addressing the structural changes necessary ...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFood and Energy: PricesTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64753More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of food price and energy inflation on (a) low-income households, (b) pensioners and (c) disabled people.
Answer: We know increased costs in essential areas are worrying and cause hardship for many families with children. That is why the Government is taking a comprehensive approach—supporting those in immediate need while addressing the structural changes necessary ...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the proportion of overall household spending by lower income households on energy costs.
Answer: DESNZ’s fuel poverty statistics include an affordability measure of the number of households in England required to spend over 10% of income on energy costs. In 2024, this was estimated at 8.99 million households (36.3%). The review of the fuel poverty st...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what contribution GB Energy has made to reducing (a) gas, (b) electricity and (c) fuel bills since its establishment in May 2025.
Answer: Great British Energy (GBE) is a key part of our plan to protect bill payers from volatile international fossil fuel markets by accelerating clean power deployment. By investing in and developing clean energy projects GBE will ensure UK taxpayers and billp...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Government AssistanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support British farmers producing (a) cereal, (b) milk, (c) butter, (d) beef and (e) other staple food items.
Answer: Ministers and Defra officials regularly engage with food retailers and producers on a wide range of food supply issues, including affordability and access to staple items such as cereal, milk, butter, and beef. These discussions form part of our ongoing e...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the reduction in ODA on his Department’s work on human rights.
Answer: We will further human rights by listening to our partners, investing in genuine partnerships, identifying joint goals, and working over the long term to drive meaningful change. We will also encourage states to uphold their international human rights obli...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGavi, the Vaccine Alliance: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the (a) annual spending allocation profile and (b) planned timeline is for the £1.25 funding pledge to Gavi.
Answer: We are currently working with Gavi and the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIM) Fund Manager to determine the proportion of our £1.25 billion pledge that will be provided through existing and new IFFIM pledges and the annual profile of ...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGavi, the Vaccine Alliance: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of the UK's pledge at the Gavi summit on 25 June 2025 will be delivered through the International Finance Facility for Immunisation.
Answer: We are currently working with Gavi and the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIM) Fund Manager to determine the proportion of our £1.25 billion pledge that will be provided through existing and new IFFIM pledges and the annual profile of ...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 24 June 2025 to Question 59861 on Development Aid, which multilateral organisations he will prioritise funding.
Answer: We will prioritise multilaterals in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget, while driving reform of the multilateral system to strengthen its most important parts - humanitarian, health, climate, and the international financial institutions - to...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 24 June 2025 to Question 59861 on Development Aid, what reforms he plans to drive in the multilateral system, whether he plans to do this in concert
Answer: The UK is a strong supporter of the international system, but we want to see reform. That is why we are prioritising multilateral organisations with our spending in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget, while driving reform to strengthen its m...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordLondon Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign DebtTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64744More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what dates have been set for (a) the inaugural meeting and (b) any future meetings of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt.
Answer: The launch event for the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt took place on 23rd June. Dates for future meetings are still being finalised.
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordLondon Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign DebtTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64743More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what budget has been allocated for the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt.
Answer: No government funding has been allocated to the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt. As set out in my written ministerial statement of 23rd June, the Coalition is convened by the Sustainable Sovereign Debt Hub and funded by CIFF (The Children’s...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Taliban on the treatment of (a) LGBT+ people, (b) women and girls and (c) people from ethnic Hazara communities.
Answer: Ministers do not engage with the Taliban, but Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials regularly press the Taliban to respect the human rights of all Afghans, most recently in June. The Government is working with international partners to ma...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, published on 16 June 2025, what steps he is taking to s
Answer: The Government condemns the Taliban's appalling repression of Afghan women and girls. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials regularly press the Taliban to respect the human rights of all Afghans, including women and girls, especially the ...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordConflict Resolution: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan, report to Parliament 2024 to 2025, published on 17 June 2025, what support the UK is giving to a ‘Specia
Answer: The UK is committed to tackling gender-based violence at home and overseas, including in areas of conflict and crises. We have been a proud contributor to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women (UNTF) since 2014, with the UK committing £2 million...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Rights: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan, report to Parliament 2024 to 2025, published on 17 June 2025, what representations were made to the Spec
Answer: In March, during the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls, Baroness Harman, hosted a closed meeting which gathered States, UN, and civil society representatives to highlight the shocking level of threats and repri...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCrimes against Humanity: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan, report to Parliament 2024 to 2025, published on 17 June 2025, what steps he is taking to ensure the UK h
Answer: The UK welcomed the United Nations (UN) Sixth Committee's unanimous agreement in November 2024 to move to the negotiation of a legally binding Convention on Crimes Against Humanity. The UK sees real benefit in developing such a Convention, which has the p...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development and Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using (a) savings groups and (b) other asset-based community development strategies to complement his wider humanitaria
Answer: Community-led approaches are effective and sustainable ways to provide assistance. People in crisis often rely on social support networks and the informal economy to survive. From savings groups and informal credit systems to community food-sharing, these...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSouth Sudan: Internally Displaced PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using asset-based community development strategies to support displaced people in South Sudan.
Answer: In South Sudan, we support the World Food Programme's asset creation and livelihoods interventions, which help local communities to become more self-sufficient and resilient. This includes constructing wells, roads and supporting small businesses. We are ...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights BillDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on (a) average wages and (b) inflation.
Answer: My department has published a set of Impact Assessments that provide a comprehensive analysis on the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This analysis includes con-sideration of impacts on wages and macro-economic impacts. This analysis is ava...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry and Retail Trade: Employers' Contributions and Minimum WageDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) retailers and (b) hospitality with the potential impact of changes to (i) National Insurance Contributions and (ii) National Minimum
Answer: ONS data for May 2025 shows CPI food price inflation was 4.4%, up from 3.4% in April 2025. This is due to range of factors, including the strength in some commodity prices, this year’s exceptionally dry spring and geopolitical concerns etc. We have protec...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
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