Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Tanzania: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of levels of (a) political freedom and (b) democratic governance in Tanzania, in the co
Answer: The UK continuously keeps policies regarding partner countries under review, including the implications of domestic political and governance developments. The Minister for Africa will continue to raise specific concerns with his ministerial counterparts.
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTanzania: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Government of Tanzania on the arrest of (a) opposition leader Tundu Lissu and (b) foreign nationals involved in supporting demo
Answer: Our High Commission in Dar es Salaam regularly discusses issues of governance with the Government of Tanzania and has raised the case of opposition leader Tundu Lissu at senior levels, as well as the recent case of foreign national activists in Tanzania. ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBalkans: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 6 May 2025 to Question 48102 on Balkans: Politics and Government, when this year's UK-hosted Berlin Process will take place.
Answer: The 2025 Berlin Process Summit will take place in the UK this autumn. It will be preceded by meetings in the UK of Economic, Interior and Foreign Ministers from all members of the Berlin Process, and over ten events for government and non-government parti...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution from the Minister of State for Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement on 15 May 2025, Official Report, col 525, when he plans to upd
Answer: In the conclusions of the sanctions enforcement review, the Government committed to explore options for more effective join up on intelligence, including the merits of a new joint sanctions intelligence function. This scoping will take place during the cu...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories' Oral Statement of 15 May 2025 on Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement, Official Report,
Answer: In the conclusions of the sanctions enforcement review, the Government committed to publish a government-wide sanctions enforcement strategy. The development of this strategy will take place during the current financial year. I will keep the House updated...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOffice of Trade Sanctions ImplementationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories' Oral Statement of 15 May 2025 on Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement, Official Report, columns 524-526,
Answer: The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) was established on 10th October 2024 with new powers to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of trade sanctions. OTSI is working with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and other r...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChelsea Football Club: SalesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with (a) the trustees of Chelsea Football Club, (b) his Portuguese counterpart and (c) the European Commission on the proceeds of the sale of that
Answer: The Government is determined to see the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine, following Russia's illegal full-scale invasion.We are deeply frustrated that it has not been possible to reach agreement on this ...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChelsea Football Club: SalesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his target date is for distributing the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club; and how he plans to allocate those funds.
Answer: The Government is determined to see the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine, following Russia's illegal full-scale invasion.We are deeply frustrated that it has not been possible to reach agreement on this ...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to ensure that Hamas has no role in the future governance of Gaza.
Answer: Recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza must be based upon a solid political and security framework acceptable to both Israelis and Palestinians, which provides long-term peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians alike. We are clear that H...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSub-Saharan Africa: Viral DiseasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help support diagnostic testing of fevers in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Answer: The UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is a long-term supporter of Product Development Partnerships to develop novel health technologies for diseases where commercial markets fail. This support has led to the developmen...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMalaria: VaccinationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help support the roll-out of UK-made malaria vaccines.
Answer: The UK is Gavi's largest investor, committing £1.65 billion to the current strategic period covering 2021-2025. Gavi coordinates the global malaria vaccination (RTS,S and R21) programme, providing essential financial support for the procurement, transport...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTropical Diseases: ResearchForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of UK-based research and development into neglected topical diseases on (a) global health security and (b) jobs in the U
Answer: Investment in UK based neglected diseases research and development (R&D) has led to many groundbreaking innovations which have helped to improve and save many lives around the world. On global health security - work on early candidates for malaria vac...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWeather: MalariaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the potential link between extreme weather events and the number of malaria cases.
Answer: The UK recognises the important links between extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, and the number of malaria cases. The UK has spearheaded global efforts to recognise the impacts of climate change on health, through the UN Climate Change...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBotswana: Community Health ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help support community health initiatives in Botswana.
Answer: UK investment in the Global Fund continues to support community health initiatives in Botswana. The UK pledged £1 billion towards the Global Fund at the last replenishment cycle in 2022 and continues to invest in other multilateral funding essential to Bo...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria he plans to use to assess the effectiveness of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
Answer: The amendments to the Syria Sanctions Regulations are intended to help Syrian economic recovery and support the flow of essential investment. This is vital for building stability in Syria and the wider region. We will continue to closely monitor the situa...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to help establish a stable government in Syria.
Answer: We are supporting the Syrian Government to work towards an inclusive, representative, and non-sectarian political transition that has respect for human rights and transitional justice at its core. On 25 April, we lifted some sanctions to promote economic ...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent estimate he has made of the number of (a) groups and (b) militias operating in Syria.
Answer: The situation in Syria is extremely fluid and, as such, we are not in a position to provide numbers of militias or other groups operating in Syria. We will continue to work with the Government of Syria and international partners to support security and st...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Food AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2025 to Question 49361 on Sudan: Development Aid, whether the £120 million of food aid is the only funding allocated to Sudan for the 2025-26
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are determining whether more funding for financial year 2025/26, in addition to the £120 million announced at the London Sudan Conference in April, will be allocated and further information will be provided...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Russian disinformation on the ability of humanitarian agencies to function in Ukraine.
Answer: Foreign information manipulation and interference, including disinformation, is just one of the growing range of divisive and destabilising tools in Russia's hybrid warfare strategy. Disinformation can undermine perceptions of the neutrality of aid worker...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidTreasuryTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53873More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of using gross national income forecasts to determine future levels of Official Development Assistance.
Answer: To enable the government to invest more in security and defence, while remaining committed to our fiscal rules, the Prime Minister has taken the difficult decision to reduce Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the equivalent of 0.3% of GNI by 2027. F...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) effectiveness and (b) value for money of Official Development Assistance given to women-led organisations.
Answer: Thorough assessments of both the effectiveness and value for money of programmes, including those supporting women-led and women's rights organisations, are an integral part of our programme management process.There is strong evidence showing that women-l...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Falkland IslandsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered sourcing energy from the Falkland Islands.
Answer: I have made no such consideration. The UK sources the oil and gas we use from domestic onshore and offshore fields and on the international market. The UK also trades electricity with several nearby countries, as well as the Isle of Man. This is all done ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNew Businesses: West MidlandsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps is he taking to support start-up companies in (a) the West Midlands and (b) Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
Answer: Last year, the Business Secretary announced a new Business Growth Service, which will make it easier for businesses including start-up companies across the West Midlands and the UK to get support and advice to grow, export and thrive.The West Midlands Gro...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53869More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the number of SMEs that were awarded public sector contracts in (a) the West Midlands and (b) Aldridge-Brownhills constituency in each of the last five years.
Answer: Information on public sector suppliers within a regional location and/or specific constituency is not held centrally. The Find a Tender service programme includes search and filter capabilities by location, supplier type and contract.
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordKnives: West MidlandsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the levels of knife crime in the West Midlands in the last five years.
Answer: Halving knife crime over the next decade is a key part of the Government’s Safer Streets Mission and driving down serious violence across the UK, including in the West Midlands, will play a key role in meeting this ambition.In the West Midlands, the gover...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
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