Written questions by Jogee.

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring children and young people with a visual impairment in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire get the support that they need.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Marie Curie's Fix End of Life Care campaign.

We welcome Marie Curie’s Fix End of Life Care campaign. We are working closely with Marie Curie, alongside a number of other stakeholders, in the development of our Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End of Life Care.We will continue t...

What discussions he has had with political parties in Northern Ireland on the a) knife attack on Monday 8 June and b) violence and disorder on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 June 2026.

I met with the leaders of the main Northern Ireland political parties on Thursday, 11 June to discuss the knife attack in North Belfast and the subsequent disorder. I welcome that they have all condemned the violence witnessed last week in the strongest o...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the UK's priorities for the G20 Summit in the US.

The G20 Leaders’ Summit will take place in Florida in December, preceded by the meeting of Foreign Ministers in Georgia in October, and the meeting of Finance Ministers in North Carolina in August.All these meetings will have at their heart the need to re...

Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with cabinet colleagues on the impact of waste crime on community cohesion.

The Government is committed to tackling waste crime and the serious harm it causes to communities, the environment and the economy. Through the Waste Crime Action Plan, we are working to strengthen enforcement powers, improve coordination between agencies...

Representing the Church Commissioners, what recent engagement the Church of England has had with the Roman Catholic Church of England and Wales.

The relationship with the Roman Catholic Church is warm and one that has grown closer in recent decades, exemplified by the reciprocal attendance by both Archbishops at each other's Instillation in Westminster and Canterbury, followed by the pilgrimage to...

Representing the Church Commissioners, ?what steps the Church of England is taking to help support families in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire with the cost of living.

The Church delivers community projects across the country to support individuals and families with the cost of living. Across the country churches are delivering around 31,000 community projects, including 8,000 food banks, 4,000 parent and carer groups a...

If he will make an assessment of the potential benefits to people in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire of a move to public procurement of electricity.

The Government is taking action to ensure that procurement and investment deliver benefits for communities across the UK, including promoting supply chain resilience, supporting domestic industry, and recognising social value in procurement decisions. A m...

Representing the Church Commissioners, ?what steps the Church of England is taking to ensure that its churches are accessible for disabled people in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

The Church of England is committed to improving accessibility so that all who wish to attend churches, whether for worship or community activities, are able to do so.Parishes may apply to the Parish Accessibility Fund for up to £50,000 or a Small Grant of...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the Gulf Cooperation Council in the context of increased settler violence in the West Bank.

We continue to have regular discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council and its member states on a range of issues including the situation in Palestine. We are committed to working together to support the rights of the Palestinian people and the viabili...

Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Building Safety Regulator.

The Building Safety Regulator is now operating as an arm’s-length body under MHCLG, with greater operational flexibility and clearer accountability. The Department and the Building Safety Regulator have implemented a substantial programme of operational i...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of levels of progress made by the Government of Pakistan in tackling discrimination a

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 18 May in response to Question 77.

What recent engagement the Prime Minister has had with his European counterparts on the war in Ukraine.

I refer the Hon Member to the Joint E3 Leaders’ Statement with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine from 7 June 2026, available on gov.uk.

What assessment he has made of the potential benefits of a 'Commonwealth first' approach to trade; and what steps he is taking to develop such an approach.

The UK’s Trade Strategy sets out the Government’s approach to maximising trade opportunities in support of growth and economic security. The UK already has formal trade arrangements with the vast majority of Commonwealth members. This includes through FTA...

What steps she is taking to help improve the quality of community policing on the streets of a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.

The Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee makes sure that every neighbourhood, including those across Staffordshire, has named and contactable officers dedicated to tackling the issues facing their communities. By the end of this Parliament there ...

What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues about the potential merits of a Commonwealth first approach to a) trade and b) economic growth.

The UK’s Trade Strategy sets out the Government’s approach to maximising trade opportunities in support of growth and economic security. The UK already has formal trade arrangements with the vast majority of Commonwealth members. This includes through FTA...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans she has to engage with the Government of Austria following their election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) ministers and officials have been in touch with their counterparts in Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad & Tobago and Zimbabwe following their election as non-permanent members of the UN Securit...

What steps she is taking to make help adults with disabilities in Newcastle-under-Lyme to access their personal child trust funds.

HMRC promotes awareness of the Child Trust Fund scheme through targeted communications and highlights HMRC's 'Find a Child Trust Fund' service which helps people search for details of their Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider so that they can take ownership o...

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking with her Commonwealth counterparts to help improve animal welfare.

As set out in this Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy, Defra is committed to working collaboratively in international fora, including with Commonwealth countries, to champion the importance of high standards of animal welfare and promote best practice. ...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans she has to engage with the Government of Kyrgyzstan following its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) ministers and officials have been in touch with their counterparts in Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad & Tobago and Zimbabwe following their election as non-permanent members of the UN Securit...