Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Waste Disposal: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of resources available to local authorities to enforce waste disposal regulations.
Answer: This question has been interpreted as relating to whether an assessment has been made regarding adequate infrastructure availability for local authorities to meet their Simpler Recycling requirements. We are working with WRAP (Waste and Resources Action P...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether additional funding has been allocated to the Environment Agency to tackle waste crime in the current financial year.
Answer: Defra works closely with the Environment Agency (EA) to ensure it is equipped to carry out its functions effectively and deliver for the public and the environment. The EA’s total budget for 2025 to 2026 has increased to £2,274 million and includes £10 mi...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the conviction rate was for waste crime offences in each of the last five years.
Answer: The conviction rates for the last five years are as follows: 2020 – 82%2021 – 81%2022 – 86%2023 – 83%2024 – 84%
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of prosecutions for waste crime offences in England and Wales.
Answer: Of the additional £5.6 million allocated to the Environment Agency (EA) this year to tackle waste crime, £2 million has allowed the EA to recruit an additional 43 operational staff and achieve focus on enforcement. Prosecution is not always the most effec...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department with Cabinet colleagues to help seek justice for every victim of grooming gangs.
Answer: On 16 June 2025, the Home Secretary made a statement to Parliament announcing Government's acceptance of all the recommendations made in Baroness Louise Casey's independent National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in England and W...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: West MidlandsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 4 July 2025 to Question 62958 on Affordable Housing: West Midlands, when he will publish a figure for the funding that has been allocated to the West Mi
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 2 July (HCWS771).
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordInfrastructure: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of infrastructure developments on agricultural land.
Answer: The government places great importance upon our agricultural land. The National Planning Policy Framework is clear that planning policies and decisions should recognise the benefits of the Best and Most Versatile Agricultural Land (land in grades 1, 2 and...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many affordable homes have been built since July 2024.
Answer: Statistics on gross additional affordable housing supply in England between April 2024 and March 2025, including the number of affordable homes built, will be published by December 2025.
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many affordable homes she plans to deliver in this Parliament.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 2 July (HCWS771).
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFiscal PolicyTreasuryTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67888More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of fiscal uncertainty on levels of business confidence.
Answer: Ensuring fiscal stability is a core part of delivering economic stability and providing a strong foundation for growth. The Government has been clear that the fiscal rules are non-negotiable.We also introduced a series of responsible reforms to the fiscal...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUnfair DismissalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he made of the potential impact of delaying the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill’s provisions on unfair dismissal protections on levels of business confidence.
Answer: There is no delay to implementation. On 1 July the Government published “Implementing the Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap”. It provides clarity for employers and workers on when Government will consult on the implementation of Bill measures, and when meas...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: 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
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