10 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedIf 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.
ReplyThe 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...
10 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth 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.
ReplyWe 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...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Building Safety Regulator.
ReplyThe 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...
9 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth 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
ReplyI refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 18 May in response to Question 77.
8 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWhat 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.
ReplyThe 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...
8 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to help improve the quality of community policing on the streets of a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
ReplyThe 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 ...
8 Jun 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent engagement the Prime Minister has had with his European counterparts on the war in Ukraine.
ReplyI refer the Hon Member to the Joint E3 Leaders’ Statement with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine from 7 June 2026, available on gov.uk.
8 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWhat discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues about the potential merits of a Commonwealth first approach to a) trade and b) economic growth.
ReplyThe 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...
8 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth 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.
ReplyForeign, 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...
8 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans she has to engage with the Government of Zimbabwe following their election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.
ReplyForeign, 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...
8 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhat specific measures she is taking to support young people into a careers in farming a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
ReplySpecialist land-based providers, such as South Staffordshire College and Reaseheath College, are supporting around 700 learners aged 16 to 18 in Staffordshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme to complete programmes in agriculture-related subjects, alongside learn...
8 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking with her Commonwealth counterparts to help improve animal welfare.
ReplyAs 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. ...
8 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans she has to engage with the Government of Portugal following its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.
ReplyForeign, 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...
8 Jun 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat recent progress she has made on the seizure of Russian assets in the United Kingdom; and the impact of those assets for the Ukrainian war effort.
ReplyThe Government remains determined to ensure Russia is held accountable for the damage it has caused, and continues to cause, in Ukraine. We will continue work and coordinate with G7 and EU partners to ensure that Ukraine gets the funding it needs, ensurin...
8 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWho represented the Government at the Zero Waste Forum.
ReplyUK officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs joined the Zero Waste Forum on 5 – 7 June.
8 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth 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.
ReplyForeign, 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...
8 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans she has to engage with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago following its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-202
ReplyForeign, 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...
8 Jun 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to make help adults with disabilities in Newcastle-under-Lyme to access their personal child trust funds.
ReplyHMRC 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...
8 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of fishing quotas in the Atlantic on a) the price of cod and b) fish and chip businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
ReplyQuotas are set in line with scientific advice to ensure the long-term sustainability of stocks and can influence supply, which may place upward pressure on cod prices. However, the UK is a net importer of whitefish and prices are largely driven by global ...
8 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat steps he is taking to strengthen defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and members of the Commonwealth.
ReplyAs set out in the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the UK Ministry of Defence is taking a more deliberate, targeted and coherent approach to deepening its international relationships with a range of allies and partners, including members of the Commonwealth.