Wendy Morton MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Business: ClosuresCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67886More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department holds on the number of businesses which have ceased trading each day since July 2024.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon lady’s Parliamentary Question of 15th July is attached.
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordManufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with businesses on the S&P Global Flash UK PMI.
Answer: Details of the meetings held by Ministers of the Department for Business and Trade are available on transparency pages of gov.uk and are released as part of the Government’s transparency agenda.
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on reducing household energy bills.
Answer: The Government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower will bring energy security, protect billpayers, create good jobs, and help to protect future generations from the cost of climate breakdown. Delivering clean power by 2030 will protect bil...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Intensive Industries: EnergyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy costs on energy intensive industries.
Answer: Government is well aware of the issue of high industrial energy costs, and the challenges that poses for Energy Intensive Industries (EII). That is why we continue to offer support to electro-intensives through the EII compensation scheme and the Supercha...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordIndustry: ElectricityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce industrial electricity prices.
Answer: Government is well aware of the issue of high industrial energy costs, and the challenges that poses for Energy Intensive Industries (EII). That is why we continue to offer support to electro-intensives through the EII compensation scheme and the Supercha...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordConflict Resolution: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on which dates the Ministerial Women Peace and Security National Action Plan steering board has met since July 2024.
Answer: Ministers are unwavering in their commitment to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.A robust governance structure is in place to ensure accountability and transparency in delivery of the WPS National Action Plan (NAP). This includes a commitment to...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordConflict Resolution: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to have discussions with (a) NGOs, (b) parliamentarians, and (c) women and girls before his refresh of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Se
Answer: The UK remains committed to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda through implementation of the fifth WPS National Action Plan.This government is committed to engaging widely ahead of refreshing the National Action Plan. We held our first r...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordConflict Resolution: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to publish the refreshed National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
Answer: The UK remains firmly committed to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda as reflected in the UK's fifth WPS National Action Plan. The Government intends to build on this ambition through a refreshed National Action Plan, advancing implementation and ...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOccupied Territories: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Rt Hon Member for Aldridge-Brownhill of 2 July 2025 on West Bank: Forced Displacement, Official Report, column 770, if he will
Answer: On 28 April, the UK announced a package of support for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including £101 million for humanitarian aid, support for Palestinian economic development and strengthening Palestinian Authority governance and reform. As part o...
Answered 29 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOccupied Territories: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Rt Hon Member for Aldridge-Brownhills on 2 July 2025 on West Bank: Forced Displacement, Official Report, column 770, what steps
Answer: The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. Not enough aid is getting in and vital services such as water supplies, ambulances and hospitals are at risk of shutting down due to fuel shortages. On 12 July, the UN stated that fuel shortages in Gaza had...
Answered 29 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: Civil LibertiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Policy paper entitled UK and Palestinian strategic cooperation: memorandum of understanding’ published on 28 April 2025, what steps he is taking to disc
Answer: The UK supports the Palestinian Authority's (PA) commitment to delivering its ambitious and necessary 'National Program for Development and Reform'. As part of the UK-PA Memorandum of Understanding (UK-PA MoU), the PA underlined the importance of democrat...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK and Palestinian strategic cooperation: memorandum of understanding, published on 28 April 2025, what expectations he has on edu
Answer: The UK supports the Palestinian Authority's (PA) commitment to delivering its ambitious and necessary 'National Program for Development and Reform'. As part of the UK-PA Memorandum of Understanding, the PA underlined its commitment to delivering its refor...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK and Palestinian strategic cooperation: memorandum of understanding, published on 28 April 2025, what steps he is taking with hi
Answer: The UK supports the Palestinian Authority's (PA) commitment to delivering its ambitious and necessary 'National Program for Development and Reform'. As part of the UK-PA Memorandum of Understanding, the PA committed to convening Presidential and Parliamen...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK and Palestinian strategic cooperation: memorandum of understanding, published on 28 April 2025, what information his Department
Answer: The UK supports and commends the Palestinian Authority's (PA) commitment to delivering its ambitious and necessary 'National Program for Development and Reform', based on its seven strategic development initiatives and four institutional performance and s...
Answered 29 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: RefugeesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent estimate has he made of the number of displaced Palestinians in (a) Türkiye, (b) Syria and (c) Jordan; and what steps he is taking to provide support to these cou
Answer: The Government has been clear that civilians in Gaza must be protected, and that Palestinians should not be forced to relocate from Gaza to third countries. Jordan hosts over 3.5 million refugees from regional conflicts, including 2.3 million Palestinian ...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of maintaining the UK’s level of support for the Global Fund for the 2026-28 period on global health security.
Answer: The UK remains committed to tackling global health challenges and will continue to work with all international partners towards the collective goal of a healthier, safer and more prosperous world. Over the coming months, we will work through decisions on ...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a timetable for announcing a UK pledge for the Global Fund’s upcoming replenishment for the 2026-28 period.
Answer: The UK has long been a strong supporter of the Global Fund and we are proud to be co-hosting the 8th replenishment this year in partnership with South Africa. Over the coming months, we will work through decisions on how the Official Development Assistanc...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHIV/AIDS: DrugsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help support manufacturing capacity for (a) Lenacapavir and (b) other long-lasting HIV prevention drugs.
Answer: Long-acting technologies could be game-changers in the global response to HIV, but only if they reach the countries and communities that need them most, including young women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa and the most vulnerable and marginalised groups ...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAfrica: HIV/AIDSForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of using (a) Lenacapavir, (b) other long-lasting HIV prevention drugs, (c) PrEP and (d) other daily HIV preve
Answer: Long-acting technologies could be game-changers in the global response to HIV, but only if they reach the countries and communities that need them most, including young women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa and the most vulnerable and marginalised groups ...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAfrica: HIV/AIDSForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of taking steps with his with African counterparts to support the use of (a) Lenacapavir and (b) other long-lasting
Answer: Long-acting technologies could be game-changers in the global response to HIV, but only if they reach the countries and communities that need them most, including young women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa and the most vulnerable and marginalised groups ...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps with his international counterparts to provide security to humanitarian agencies in Sudan.
Answer: The UK condemns in the strongest terms attacks on aid workers in Sudan. The warring parties are required to uphold international humanitarian and human rights obligations and to implement relevant UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR), including UNSCR 2...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Gender Based Violence and Sexual OffencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is he taking to help tackle (a) sexual and (b) gender-based violence in Sudan.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. member to her previous question, 53517, to which our response outlined the UK's commitment to tackling gender-based violence in Sudan, and Ministerial engagement on the issue. Furthermore, through the Sudan Free of Female Genital Mutil...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, dated 16 June 2025, what changes he plans to make in the context of his comments on (a) working as an in
Answer: We have been clear that we must transform what development means to respond to the global context. For too long it has been the Global North telling the Global South how to work - we will work in partnership, not paternalism.When moving from donor to inve...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, dated 16 June 2025, what multilateral organisations he plans to prioritise.
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 global financial system - to help lower-i...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee of 16 June 2025, how the £200 million uplift in non-ODA spending in 2025-26 will be allocated across the
Answer: The £200 million non-Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending uplift is from 2026/27 onwards as was agreed in the latest Spending Review. There is no £200 million uplift in 2025/26. Decisions on the allocation of non-ODA programme will be agreed dur...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
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