Wendy Morton MP: written questions 2026
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National Grid: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent estimate his Department has made of the cost of decarbonising the electricity grid by 2030.
Answer: NESO's analysis confirmed delivering clean power by 2030 is deliverable, more secure, and could see a lower cost of electricity, and lower bills. We are committed to working with industry to grow our clean energy system with once-in-a-generation levels of...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce industrial electricity prices.
Answer: Our mission for Clean Power by 2030 will get us off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel prices, to cut bills for businesses and households for good. The Government remains committed to supporting industrial electrification and addressing barriers to investme...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: RegulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the level of regulation of rented homes on landlords.
Answer: The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here. The government’s policy statement, impact assessment, and response to the Decent Homes Standard consultation can be found on gov.uk here. The government’s response to the 2025 consultati...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent progress his Department has made in delivering 1.5 million new homes by the end of this Parliament.
Answer: I refer the Rt. hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 19066 on 20 December 2024.
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordShopliftingHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support police forces in tackling shoplifting and retail crime.
Answer: Police recorded crime figures recorded 529,994 shoplifting offences for year ending June 2025. This represents a 13% increase from the previous year.Charges for shop theft rose by 25% (up to 107,090 charges). That is why we’re committed to restoring visib...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: West MidlandsHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in antisocial behaviour in the West Midlands over the past five years.
Answer: Information on the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour recorded by police forces in England and Wales, by force and by year can be found in the year ending March 2025 annual supplementary tables published by the Office for National Statistics (ON...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: West MidlandsHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of police officer numbers in the West Midlands Police force area and planned officer numbers for 2026/27 and 2027/28.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this.Published statistics show, as at 30 Septembe...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: DismissalHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she will review the current frameworks for the (a) removal and (b) censure of a Chief Constable when Rt hon. and hon. Members have been misled by police evidence.
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 recordWest Midlands Police: Maccabi Tel Aviv Football ClubHome OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the matter of banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, what recent discussions she has had with the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner on the adequacy of the accountability and oversi
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 recordPolice: 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
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