Wendy Morton MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Asylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the number of hotels that will be required to accommodate asylum seekers in the period between now and the end of 2024.
Answer: The government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly, and fairly including reducing the use of hotels over time. Additionally, the government will be reviewing current Home Office arrangements to ensure ef...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum hotels were in operation on (a) 1 January, (b) 4 July and (c) 31 August 2024.
Answer: The government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly, and fairly including reducing the use of hotels over time. Additionally, the government will be reviewing current Home Office arrangements to ensure ef...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments on the health and wellbeing of pensioners.
Answer: This Government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the governme...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: Take-upDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has allocated additional (a) staff and (b) budget to helping to increase the uptake of Pension Credit.
Answer: The Department has secured funding for increased staffing and our communications strategy which will support our programme of activity to drive up Pension Credit claims.The Government is determined to ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support the...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing financial support measures for pensioners who are no longer eligible for Winter Fuel Payments.
Answer: This government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Over the next five years, we expect over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pensions ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: EligibilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes to pensioners' eligibility for the Winter Fuel Allowance on the health and well-being of pensioners in (a) Aldridge-Brownhills constitue
Answer: This Government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the governme...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: Aldridge-BrownhillsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the financial impact of changes to pensioners' eligibility for the Winter Fuel Allowance on pensioners in (a) Aldridge-Brownhills constituency and (b) the UK.
Answer: This Government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the governme...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMpox: Disease ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure pandemic preparedness in the context of the mpox outbreak in Africa.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will continue to keep the global situation and our domestic preparations under close review, and ministers across the Government are working together to coordinate our response.The UKHSA is engaged with our internatio...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMpox: VaccinationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support countries affected by mpox with access to vaccines.
Answer: The UK is second largest donor to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, providing £1.65 billion over 2021-2025. We are working closely with Gavi to enable access to mpox vaccines for the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries at risk. The UK have ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has for the West Midlands Rail Hub.
Answer: Following approval of an Outline Business Case, £123m was released to Network Rail in March 2024 to commence detailed design of Midlands Rail Hub’s first phase (for additional services between Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, and Worcester), while subsequent...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreen Belt (London and Home Counties) Act 1938Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to amend the Green Belt (London and Home Counties) Act 1938.
Answer: The Government set out details of proposed reforms relating to brownfield, grey belt, and the Green Belt in the consultation on our approach to revising the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system that began on Tuesday ...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the infrastructure (a) requirements and (b) costs of her proposed housing reforms.
Answer: As set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including the provision of supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner.Local development plans s...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGreen BeltMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to implement her proposed changes to planning policy on the green belt within the National Planning Policy Framework.
Answer: The Government set out details of proposed reforms relating to brownfield, grey belt, and the Green Belt in the consultation on our approach to revising the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system that began on Tuesday ...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDerelict LandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure that brownfield land is prioritised for development through full financing on brownfield reclamation.
Answer: The Government invests billions of pounds to reclaim brownfield land and make it available for new housing and the creation of employment floor space. Funding is provided through a range of programmes including the £1.5 billion Brownfield, Infrastructure ...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
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