Wendy Morton MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Syria: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to ensure access of humanitarian aid into Syria.
Answer: The UK is calling on all parties to support humanitarian access, including access and protection for humanitarian workers in all regions of Syria. We are working closely with humanitarian and international partners to monitor the situation, assess impacts...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Syria.
Answer: The UK is calling on all parties to support humanitarian access, including access and protection for humanitarian workers in all regions of Syria. We are working closely with humanitarian and international partners to get a fuller picture of the situation...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: Peacekeeping OperationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help secure a peaceful political process in Syria.
Answer: The UK has been at the forefront of the response to fast moving events in Syria, speaking regularly to regional and other partners about the situation. The Foreign Secretary has spoken to the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria and a numbe...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Middle East on the situation in Syria.
Answer: The UK has been at the forefront of the response to fast moving events in Syria, speaking regularly to regional and other partners about the situation. The Foreign Secretary has spoken to the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria and a numbe...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMauritius: TreatiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his planned timetable is for laying the agreement with Mauritius before Parliament for ratification.
Answer: Following signature, the Treaty will be laid before Parliament in the usual way, consistent with the Constitutional Reform and Governance (CraG) Act 2010. The Government also intends to bring forward a Bill to implement the Treaty in domestic law, as soon...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Development in response to the Rt hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills during the Oral Statement of 28 November 202
Answer: I have raised the issue of humanitarian access with key regional actors, including during my visit to South Sudan and Ethiopia in August, as well as in bilateral engagements with Egypt at the Humanitarian Forum in Cairo in December. The Foreign Secretary ...
Answered 2 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers were housed in hotels as of 30 November 2024.
Answer: This Government inherited an asylum system under unprecedented strain, with thousands stuck in a backlog without their claims being processed.The Home Secretary took immediate action by restarting asylum processing and scrapping the unworkable Rwanda poli...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum hotels were opened in (a) July, (b) August, (c) September, (d) October and (e) November 2024.
Answer: This Government inherited an asylum system under unprecedented strain, with thousands stuck in a backlog without their claims being processed.The Home Secretary took immediate action by restarting asylum processing and scrapping the unworkable Rwanda poli...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum hotels had been closed as of 4 July 2024.
Answer: This Government inherited an asylum system under unprecedented strain, with thousands stuck in a backlog without their claims being processed.The Home Secretary took immediate action by restarting asylum processing and scrapping the unworkable Rwanda poli...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordChina: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of UK sanctions on Chinese (a) people and (b) businesses.
Answer: UK sanctions are designed and targeted to deter and disrupt malign behaviour, and to demonstrate our defence of fundamental principles, including democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The FCDO regularly reviews the effectiveness and impact of our s...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTsai Ing-wenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to facilitate an inward visit to the UK from former President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen.
Answer: The UK's longstanding position on Taiwan has not changed. The UK does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan but a strong unofficial relationship based on deep and growing ties in a wide range of areas and underpinned by shared democratic values. There...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGhana: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Russian interference in the upcoming Ghanaian general election.
Answer: Foreign actors, including Russia, attempt to use information manipulation and interference to manipulate social discourse, skew national and international debates on subjects of critical importance, and try to undermine democratic institutions and nationa...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Hostage TakingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the incoming US Administration on securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Answer: Whilst we have not had any official discussions with the incoming US administration regarding the release of hostages, our position remains clear. It is appalling that hostages taken by Hamas terrorists on 7 October are still being held captive, including...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGambling: TaxationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact on charity lotteries of introducing a statutory levy on gambling operators.
Answer: As set out in the Government’s response to the consultation on the statutory levy, we will introduce a statutory levy charged to all licensed gambling operators. Society lotteries will be charged the levy at the lowest rate of 0.1%, in recognition of the ...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPrize Money: ResearchDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to publish research commissioned by her department to gather evidence about the (a) size and (b) nature of the prize draw sector.
Answer: The Department is still considering the findings of the independent research, which looked at the size and nature of the prize draw market, as well as possible gambling harm associated with these products. This research is informing our policy considerati...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: Diplomatic RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the (a) expulsion of a UK diplomat by Russia and (b) travel bans issued by Russia on UK officials and Mi
Answer: The UK condemns harassment of diplomats in the strongest terms including the malicious and completely baseless accusations made against FCDO staff in Russia. We do not comment on specific Russian travel bans. No Minister will be visiting Russia in the cur...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGavi, the Vaccine Alliance: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing funding to Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance’s replenishment campaign for the 2026-2030 strategic period.
Answer: The UK is a longstanding proud donor to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, committing £1.65 billion from 2021-2025 which is helping save up to 8 million lives from vaccine preventable diseases. In 2026-2030, Gavi aims to immunise up to 500 million more children,...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support the work of UK diplomatic staff based in Russia.
Answer: The Kremlin shows a persistent pattern of unacceptable and unjustified behaviour against UK diplomats in Russia, who undertake vital work in extremely challenging circumstances. Following specific incidents of concern, the Russian Ambassador has been summ...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRomania: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to support the work of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe in ensuring free and fair elections in Romania.
Answer: The UK is a strong supporter of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). While ODIHR did not send an election observation mission to Romania on this occasion, the UK will continue to work closely with the OSCE to support dem...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMauritius: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Mauritius.
Answer: After his recent election, the UK sent congratulatory messages to Prime Minister Ramgoolam. The Prime Minister's Special Envoy, Jonathan Powell, then visited Mauritius and met Prime Minister Ramgoolam on 25 November. We look forward to developing our shar...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLebanon: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) Lebanon and (b) the Middle East on ensuring that aid can be brought into Lebanon.
Answer: The UK continues to engage with international partners on alleviating the suffering of those most in need in Lebanon, including refugees and vulnerable Lebanese communities. I attended the International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People and Sovere...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLebanon: Aid WorkersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure the safety of UK humanitarian workers in Lebanon.
Answer: Any British national in Lebanon, regardless of the purpose of their stay, is entitled to consular support from the British Embassy. We provide detailed and up-to-date travel advice on gov.uk, which gives useful information for British Nationals to inform ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Sexual OffencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support international action to tackle conflict-related sexual violence.
Answer: This Government's commitment to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is resolute. To drive international action, Lord Collins has been appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conf...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordColombia: Gender Based ViolenceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in Colombia on tackling violence against women and girls.
Answer: Colombia is a focus country for the UK for work to support Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Colombia launched its first WPS National Action Plan on 30 November. In support of the plan, the UK provided £270,000 to co-fund consultation workshops with women'...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of UK sanctions on Russia.
Answer: Working with partners, our Russia sanctions are restricting Putin's war machine - degrading his military and putting grit in the system by increasing equipment costs and delays and reducing equipment quality. Sanctions have deprived Russia of over $400 bi...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
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