Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Fly-tipping: Construction and DemolitionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackle commercial fly-tipping involving construction and demolition waste.
Answer: This Government recently announced plans to move the regulation of waste carriers, brokers and dealers from a light-touch registration system into environmental permitting. This will mean that people who transport or control more than a certain volume of ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood PolicingHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data she used to determine which areas had the highest unmet need for neighbourhood policing resources in the 2025-26 settlement.
Answer: Grant funding allocations for neighbourhood policing in 2025/26 were calculated using the Police Funding Formula.The approach to delivery in 2025/26, which will be year 1 of a 4-year programme, is designed to deliver an initial increase to the neighbourho...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the removal of Winter Fuel Payments on older residents in (a) urban, (b) rural, (c) northern and (d) southern areas.
Answer: Winter Fuel Payment statistics are published annually, for the previous winter, and cover parliamentary constituencies, Local Authority areas, regional breakdowns, and international payments, amongst other things. The next release of annual Winter Fuel Pa...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has consulted with (a) local authorities and (b) planning professional bodies on the proposed delegation reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Answer: On 13 February 2025, the government published a Planning Committees Planning Reform Working Paper inviting views on models for a national scheme of delegation, which the government has committed to introduce to support better decision making in the planni...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordJob Creation: Aldridge-BrownhillsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the high growth accelerator programme in the West Midlands on the number of new jobs created in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
Answer: The High Growth Accelerator is a great example of locally led business growth delivered by the West Midlands Combined Authority through Business Growth West Midlands. Last year’s pilot saw fifty SMEs on track to boost investment and turnover by £20m with ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNew Businesses: Aldridge-BrownhillsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the high growth accelerator programme in the West Midlands on the number of new SMEs created in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
Answer: The High Growth Accelerator is a great example of locally led business growth delivered by the West Midlands Combined Authority through Business Growth West Midlands. Last year’s pilot saw fifty SMEs on track to boost investment and turnover by £20m with ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Aldridge-BrownhillsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the high growth accelerator programme in the West Midlands on the levels of investment secured by SMEs in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
Answer: The High Growth Accelerator is a great example of locally led business growth delivered by the West Midlands Combined Authority through Business Growth West Midlands. Last year’s pilot saw fifty SMEs on track to boost investment and turnover by £20m with ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWest Midlands Fire ServiceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many times she has met with West Midlands Fire Service Chief Fire Officer between July 2024 and April 2025.
Answer: I am responding as the Minister now with responsibility for Fire. I can confirm that to my knowledge the Secretary of State for the Home Department did not meet with the West Midlands Fire Service Chief Fire Officer during that period. The Home Secretary ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWest Midlands Fire ServiceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a new oversight board at the West Midlands Fire Service on the quality of service provided.
Answer: I am responding as the Minister now with responsibility for Fire. It is the government’s priority to drive meaningful culture change across the fire and rescue sector. Our fire professionals work under significant pressure and in challenging circumstance...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWest Midlands Fire Service: Conditions of EmploymentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to (a) support staff morale and (b) help tackle concerns from staff in the West Midlands Fire Service.
Answer: I am responding as the Minister now with responsibility for Fire. It is the government’s priority to drive meaningful culture change across the fire and rescue sector. Our fire professionals work under significant pressure and in challenging circumstance...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBuildings: SafetyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of implementing a single standard for building safety remediation set independently by her Department on the process of remed
Answer: The developer remediation contract sets the standard that developers must meet when remediating buildings covered by the contract. Remediation of external defects must be undertaken in line with PAS 9980 and remediation of internal defects must be underta...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugees: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has considered extending the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.
Answer: We are committed to standing with Ukraine and providing stability for those we have welcomed to the UK and those who still need our sanctuary.The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, which opened to applications on 4 February 2025, provides up to an...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps is she taking to support Ukrainians in the UK to obtain Skilled Worker visas.
Answer: We are committed to standing with Ukraine and providing stability for those we have welcomed to the UK and those who still need our sanctuary.The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, which opened to applications on 4 February 2025, provides up to an...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his Department's policy is on entering the premises of (a) animal shelters and (b) rescue homes to assess (ii) animal welfare and (ii) conditions.
Answer: Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, local authorities and the police have powers to investigate allegations of animal cruelty or poor welfare, including powers of entry to premises such as animal shelters and rescue homes. Section 18 of the Act allows anim...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the challenges faced by the Ukrainian community in securing employment opportunities as a result of their immigration status.
Answer: The Home Office will continue engaging with our stakeholders and partners to ensure employers are fully informed and can continue to support Ukrainians. We have also updated the online guidance for employers with details of the Ukraine Permission Extensio...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tippingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of a (a) national debate and (b) action plan on fly-tipping.
Answer: This Government has not made an assessment of the potential merits of a national debate or action plan on fly-tipping. We are committed to forcing fly-tippers to clean up the mess that they have created as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. We ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping and LitterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a litter and fly-tipping champion in Government.
Answer: This Government has not made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a litter and fly-tipping champion in Government. Local authorities are usually best placed to respond to litter and fly-tipping problems in a way tailored to the communities...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordLitter: TrainingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49743More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a national litter awareness course.
Answer: This Government has not made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national litter awareness course. Local councils have a range of enforcement powers to tackle littering, including civil penalties of up to £500 that can be issued to the ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping: FinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing penalties for fly-tipping.
Answer: We have committed to forcing fly-tippers to clean up the mess they have created. This will build on the sanctions already available which include fixed penalty notices of up to £1000, seizing and crushing of vehicles and prosecution which can lead to a si...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tippingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a fourth round of grants under the fly-tipping grant scheme.
Answer: This Government has not made an assessment of the potential merits of a fourth round of grants. The Government is making available £69 billion to council budgets across England – a 6.8% cash terms increase, to help fund key responsibilities like tackling ...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordInnovation: Aldridge-BrownhillsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits for businesses in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency of the £10m grant issued to the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator this year.
Answer: We were delighted to extend the Innovation Accelerator pilot into 2025/26, investing an extra £30 million in growing high-potential clusters in the West Midlands, Glasgow City Region and Greater Manchester.The West Midlands Innovation Accelerators is supp...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGrowth and Skills LevyDepartment for EducationTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing measures in connection with the Growth and Skills Levy to protect funding for (a) SMEs and (b) young people.
Answer: This government has committed to widening the apprenticeships offer into a growth and skills offer, which will offer greater flexibility to employers and learners and align with the industrial strategy.As a first step, this will include shorter duration a...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49738More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he has taken to ensure employers are aware of the available National Insurance relief when hiring apprentices under the age of 25.
Answer: HMRC maintains comprehensive Gov.uk guidance to help employers understand the Class 1 NICs relief for apprentices under the age of 25, which has been in place since 2016. It can be found here: Paying employer National Insurance contributions for apprentic...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: West MidlandsHome OfficeTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the West Midlands Police’s per capita increase in neighbourhood officers for 2025/26 ranks (a) above or (b) below the national average.
Answer: The Government has provided £200 million for 2025/26 to kickstart the recruitment of 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs by the end of the Parliament. Force-level allocations have been determined using the Police Funding Formula.The ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that neighbourhood policing funding allocations are proportionate to the (a) population size and (b) specific urban needs of each police force area.
Answer: The Government has provided £200 million for 2025/26 to kickstart the recruitment of 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs by the end of the Parliament. Force-level allocations have been determined using the Police Funding Formula.The ...
Answered 12 May 2025
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