Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Police: West MidlandsHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the apology from the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police for providing erroneous evidence used to justify the Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban on t
Answer: The Government recognises that public confidence in policing is fundamental to the effectiveness of the police and to the principle of policing by consent.I met the Acting Chief Constable, Scott Green, for West Midlands Police on 21 January. I was assured...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Order: TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has issued to policing bodies on the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) generative technologies in (i) gathering and (ii) analysing intelligence related to public
Answer: The Government recognises that public confidence in policing is fundamental to the effectiveness of the police and to the principle of policing by consent.I met the Acting Chief Constable, Scott Green, for West Midlands Police on 21 January. I was assured...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSkilled Workers: West MidlandsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with local employers in the West Midlands on tackling skills shortages.
Answer: We recognise the important role that local employers have in addressing skills shortages, that is why Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are increasing the voice and influence that employers directly have in their local skills systems. The West Midlan...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment SchemesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of current employment support programmes in former industrial areas.
Answer: Our Get Britain Working Labour Market Insights publication contains a range of analysis of how labour markets are performing in different types of labour market across the country - including former industrial areas - Get Britain Working: Labour Market In...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Aldridge-BrownhillsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help increase uptake of apprenticeships among young people in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
Answer: This government is transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new growth and skills levy that will give greater flexibility to employers and support young people, including those in the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency, at the beginning of their careers...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: West MidlandsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of local labour market participation rates in the West Midlands.
Answer: The information requested is published and available at:https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/default.asp Guidance for users can be found at:https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/home/newuser.aspThe estimated participation rates can be found by selecting “Query data” on the NO...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs.
Answer: The department has recently announced £200 million of investment over the course of this Parliament to upskill staff in every school, college and nursery, ensuring a skilled workforce for generations to come. This builds on our £3 billion investment to cr...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels in the availability of specialist school places in constituencies such as Aldridge-Brownhills.
Answer: It is the responsibility of local authorities to ensure there are sufficient school places for pupils in their area, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. If a local authority identifies a shortage of places, resulting in a sign...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AssessmentsDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108199More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support local authorities to reduce SEND assessment backlogs.
Answer: The department publishes annual SEN2 data on education, health and care (EHC) plan assessments, including timeliness of assessment. These data underpin our monitoring of local authority performance, support targeted intervention, and strengthen transparen...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCycling: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure all children can access cycle training at school.
Answer: This government is committed to increasing activity levels for all children. Schools have the flexibility to decide on the activities they provide to deliver a rounded and enriching education to suit their pupils’ needs.The government currently funds a cy...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SafetyDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is her Department taking to ensure that all pupils leave school with life-saving road safety skills.
Answer: I refer the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills to the answer of 14 October 2025 to Question 77400.
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPhysical EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the benefits to educational outcomes of regular physical activity.
Answer: Physical education (PE) and sport are vital elements of a rounded and enriching education that every child deserves. As outlined in the government's response to the curriculum and assessment review recommendations, the department will be strengthening the...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFly-tippingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help reduce fly-tipping in suburban and semi-rural areas.
Answer: Fly-tipping is a serious crime which blights communities and places significant costs on both taxpayers and businesses. Local authorities are responsible for tackling fly-tipping in their local areas and we want to see an effective enforcement strategy at...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWaste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed waste reforms on local authorities such as Walsall Council.
Answer: The Government remains committed to supporting councils in delivering the collection and packaging reforms. Between Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) and Simpler Recycling, we have already invested over £1.4 billion in English local au...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support councils to improve recycling rates.
Answer: The Simpler Recycling reforms will ensure that across England, people will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school. Every household and workplace (businesses and relevant non-domestic premises like schools and hospitals) acr...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: West MidlandsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the consistency of household waste collection services across the West Midlands.
Answer: Under Simpler Recycling, Section 45A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (amended by the Environment Act 2021) will require all local authorities in England to make arrangements for a core set of materials to be collected for recycling from household...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in reference to HCWS1230, 8 January 2026, when the Farming Roadmap will be published; what timescales it will set out for future changes to farm support; and how it will provide long-t
Answer: The Farming Roadmap will set the course of farming in England for the next 25 years. Over the last year, the Government has held workshops with farmers, industry leaders and farming and environmental groups to identify themes and content the roadmap shoul...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHill Farming: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to HCWS1230, what funding she has allocated to the place-based uplands approach announced at the Oxford Farming Conference; what objectives it is intended to achieve; an
Answer: The Government knows how important upland landscapes are for farming, nature and rural economies, and is committed to investing in this work to deliver meaningful benefits for upland communities. By empowering local decision‑making, Defra will unlock the ...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture and FoodDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to HCWS1230, when the Farming and Food Partnership Board will be established; what criteria will be used to ensure balanced representation across the farming and food se
Answer: Defra is committed to resetting the relationship between the Government and food and farming sectors as a genuine partnership. More details on the timeline for establishing the new board will be made available as soon as possible.
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to HCWS1230, how her Department will define small farms for the purposes of reopening the Sustainable Farming Incentive; what assessment she has made of barriers to part
Answer: The Government will publish a precise definition of a small farm before the first application window opens in June. This is one of the details the Government will be testing with key stakeholders. As confirmed at the Oxford Farming Conference, the Governm...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to HCWS1230, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive on levels of domestic food prod
Answer: Some of the main improvements the Government is making to the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer are: A simpler and more focused offer, with fewer actions and less complexity. There will still be plenty of choice – but with a stronger focus on ...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate has she made of the number of places that will be available for a) young British nationals and b) young EU nationals in each of the next five years under the new Erasmus scheme; and what assessmen
Answer: We have now concluded negotiations with the European Commission on the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027. This commitment covers the 2027/28 academic year. Any participation in Erasmus+ into the next Multiannual Financial Framework from 2028/34 will ne...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGreen BeltMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to proposals to modernise planning committees and introduce a national scheme of delegation, whether applications affecting green belt land could be determined by
Answer: On 28 May 2025, my Department published a technical consultation on proposals for reform of planning committees. It can be found on gov.uk here. The consultation has now closed, and we are analysing the responses with a view to consulting on draft regulat...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGreen BeltMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the new cross-boundary strategic planning mechanisms proposed in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, what assessment he has made of the level of the risk that
Answer: The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 requires strategic planning authorities to have regard to the need to ensure their spatial development strategies are consistent with national policies, including those relating to Green Belt and green spaces. Ther...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGreen BeltMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Impact Assessment accompanying the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, what assessment he has made of the proportion of additional housing delivery expected t
Answer: The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 requires strategic planning authorities to have regard to the need to ensure their spatial development strategies are consistent with national policies, including those relating to Green Belt and green spaces. Ther...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
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