Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Africa: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what assessment she has made of the reduction in ODA allocated to Africa from £818 million in 2026-
Answer: In order to fund an essential increase in defence spending, this Government has taken the difficult decision to reduce the UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget to the equivalent of 0.3 per cent of Gross National Income by 2027.While the share o...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), whether the structure of the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund differs from previous replenishme
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 30 March in response to Question 122631.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what assessment she has made of the impact of the UK’s funding profile on the Global Fund’s ability
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 30 March in response to Question 122631.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what steps the Government is taking to ensure predictability of funding to the Global Fund across t
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 30 March in response to Question 122631.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026, HCWS1425, whether any portion of the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund will be frontloaded in the ear
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 30 March in response to Question 122631.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what the planned annual payment schedule is for the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund for the 20
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 30 March in response to Question 122631.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what proportion of total ODA is expected to be delivered through multilateral organisations in each
Answer: Multilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations that were not detailed in the 19 March statement will be confirmed in due course. Details of our ODA programming can be found on GOV.UK's Development Tracker and we report ODA spending on a ca...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), which multilateral allocations are subject to further consideration, including climate and educatio
Answer: Multilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations that were not detailed in the 19 March statement will be confirmed in due course. Details of our ODA programming can be found on GOV.UK's Development Tracker and we report ODA spending on a ca...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), why no allocation is provided to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance in 2026-27, followed by £195 million in
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to Footnote 6 in the document accompanying the statement to which her question refers.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026, HCWS1425, what the reason is for the variation in contributions to the International Development Associa
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to Footnote 6 in the document accompanying the statement to which her question refers.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what proportion of total ODA is allocated to non-FCDO departments in each year from 2026-27 to 2028
Answer: The Government has taken the difficult decision to reduce Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the equivalent of 0.3 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) by 2027 to fund an essential increase in defence spending. Departmental ODA allocations in the...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), why the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s ODA allocation decreases from £93 milli
Answer: The Government has taken the difficult decision to reduce Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the equivalent of 0.3 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) by 2027 to fund an essential increase in defence spending. Departmental ODA allocations in the...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what assessment she has made of the impact of reductions in ODA allocations to the Department of He
Answer: The Government has taken the difficult decision to reduce Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the equivalent of 0.3 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) by 2027 to fund an essential increase in defence spending. Departmental ODA allocations in the...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 March 2026 (HCWS1425), what factors explain the change in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s ODA allocatio
Answer: The Government has taken the difficult decision to reduce Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the equivalent of 0.3 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) by 2027 to fund an essential increase in defence spending. Departmental ODA allocations in the...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordShopliftingHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with retailers on the potential impact of recent trends in the level of retail crime and shoplifting.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of close partnership with the retail sector in tackling retail crime. Home Office Ministers and officials, regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including major nationwide retailers, trade association...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of policy on new North Sea oil and gas licences on (a) employment in the offshore energy sector, (b) energy security, (c) tax revenues from
Answer: The government has committed to not issue new licences to explore new fields. We will need a wide range of skills to build the future offshore energy sector, and we are launching a North Sea Jobs Service, matching workers to secure well-paid jobs. New lic...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1172More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the (i) UK Emissions Trading Scheme, (ii) Carbon Price Support mechanism, (iii) Renewable Obligation, (iv) Zero Emission Vehicle mandate and (v) wider Net Zero
Answer: Measures including the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, Carbon Price Support, the Renewables Obligation, and the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate contribute to reducing emissions, improving energy security and supporting investment in cleaner technologies. We k...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: TaxationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the cumulative impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025, increases in employer National Insurance contributions and changes to business rates reli
Answer: The Government has published a comprehensive package of analysis on the Employment Rights Act: Employment Rights Act 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK.This analysis shows that the Act is expected to benefit young workers significantly. The Government rema...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of (a) Personal Independence Payment, (b) Universal Credit health-related and (c) wider working-age welfare expenditure in each financial year t
Answer: Estimates of the cost to the public purse of Personal Independence Payment, Universal Credit health-related, and wider working-age welfare expenditure in each financial year to 2030-31 are published in: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2026 - GOV.U...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: StrikesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the cost to the NHS and the public sector of industrial action by doctors and other healthcare workers since July 2024; what assessment he has made of the potential imp
Answer: Since the agreement made with resident doctors in July 2024 there have been four rounds of strikes. The resident doctors have been on strike for five days each in July, November, and December 2025, and for six days in April 2026. These have an estimated t...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will set out how his Department measures value for money in adult education provision; what weighting is given to learner outcomes, employment and self-employment outcomes, community impact and pr
Answer: We are investing in education and skills training for adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The ASF funds education and skills training for eligible adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3, to help them gain the skills they need for work,...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of barriers to accessing adult education funding opportunities on locally-based training providers; what steps his Department is taking to improve tra
Answer: We are investing in education and skills training for adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The ASF funds education and skills training for eligible adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3, to help them gain the skills they need for work,...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of adult education funding in England is allocated to (a) small and medium-sized providers and (b) large national providers; whether her Department collects data on funding allocation by
Answer: We are investing in education and skills training for adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The ASF funds education and skills training for eligible adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3, to help them gain the skills they need for work,...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that adult education funding allocations reflect provider quality, compliance and learner outcomes; what action is taken when providers receiving public funding ar
Answer: We are investing in education and skills training for adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The ASF funds education and skills training for eligible adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3, to help them gain the skills they need for work,...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the 2025-26 16 to 19 funding settlement, what estimate she has made of the real-terms change in per-student funding for further education colleges after inflation and energy cost increases are
Answer: The average total programme funding for all 16 to 19-year-olds, including those at further education colleges, school sixth forms and other providers, has increased from £6,219 in the 2024/25 academic year to £6,762 in the 2025/26 academic year, an increa...
Answered 20 May 2026
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