Written questions by Foody.

Whether her Department holds information on levels of congestion on Moor Farm Roundabout between the A19, A1 and A189.

The Department holds and publishes data on the average speed and delay for both the strategic road network, of which the A19 and A1 form part, and locally managed ‘A’ roads, of which the A189 forms part. Datasets are available on the Department for Transport’s website for the strategic road network (https://dft.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/portfolio/index.html?appid=0e99fa1f832d4f5cb240ab7e0fca0d46) and the local road network (https://dft.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/portfolio/index.html?appid=d16db07065864eb0a29df1ea9152590d). It is important to note that although figures are produced for average speed and average delay on both the Local ‘A’ and SRN networks, methodological differences between the Local ‘A’ road and SRN data prevents direct comparison between the two road types.

Whether (a) she, (b) Ministers and (c) officials from her Department have met with representatives from the co-operative and mutual sector since 4 July 2024.

The Government recognises the important contribution co-operatives make to the UK economy, serving local communities around the country and providing diversity to the UK business sector with their model of shared ownership. According to the latest Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report by Co-operatives UK, there are currently 7,370 co-operatives operating across the UK, with an annual income of £42.7 billion, a 2.2% increase from 2023 levels. The Government is committed to unlocking the full potential of the mutual and co-operative sector to support inclusive growth. My officials and I continue to engage regularly with the sector to understand their current barriers to growth and how these can be overcome. In her Mansion House speech, the Chancellor set out a package of measures aimed at supporting the growth of the mutuals and co-operative sector. This included welcoming the establishment of an industry-led Mutual and Co-operative Business Council, which will support the Government’s engagement with the sector. I had the pleasure of attending the first meeting of this Council with my officials on 6 March, where I met with representatives and experts from across the mutuals and co-operative sector to discuss areas for mutual growth.

Whether her Department has made an estimate of the contribution of the co-operative sector to recent trends in the level of GDP growth.

The Government recognises the important contribution co-operatives make to the UK economy, serving local communities around the country and providing diversity to the UK business sector with their model of shared ownership. According to the latest Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report by Co-operatives UK, there are currently 7,370 co-operatives operating across the UK, with an annual income of £42.7 billion, a 2.2% increase from 2023 levels. The Government is committed to unlocking the full potential of the mutual and co-operative sector to support inclusive growth. My officials and I continue to engage regularly with the sector to understand their current barriers to growth and how these can be overcome. In her Mansion House speech, the Chancellor set out a package of measures aimed at supporting the growth of the mutuals and co-operative sector. This included welcoming the establishment of an industry-led Mutual and Co-operative Business Council, which will support the Government’s engagement with the sector. I had the pleasure of attending the first meeting of this Council with my officials on 6 March, where I met with representatives and experts from across the mutuals and co-operative sector to discuss areas for mutual growth.

Communities and Local Government, if she will publish the Core Spending Power allocation to Newcastle City Council for the years (a) 2010-11, (b) 2017-18, (c) 2019-20, (d) 2023-24 and (e) 2025-26.

As part of the final Local Government Finance Settlement 2025-26, announced on 5 February, the government published the latest Core Spending Power figures which are available here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/core-spending-power-table-final-local-government-finance-settlement-2024-to-2025Included within the tables are figures for allocations dating back to 2015. Due to changes in the function and financing of local government, comparable data is not available prior to 2015-16.

Communities and Local Government, what the core spending power allocation was to Northumberland County Council in (a) 2010-11, (b) 2017-18, (c) 2019-20, (d) 2023-24 and (e) 2025-26.

As part of the final Local Government Finance Settlement 2025-26, announced on 5 February, the government published the latest Core Spending Power figures which are available here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/core-spending-power-table-final-local-government-finance-settlement-2024-to-2025Included within the tables are figures for allocations dating back to 2015. Due to changes in the function and financing of local government, comparable data is not available prior to 2015-16.

Communities and Local Government, what the core spending power allocation was to North Tyneside Council in (a) 2010-11, (b) 2017-18, (c) 2019-20, (d) 2023-24 and (e) 2025-26.

As part of the final Local Government Finance Settlement 2025-26, announced on 5 February, the government published the latest Core Spending Power figures which are available here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/core-spending-power-table-final-local-government-finance-settlement-2024-to-2025Included within the tables are figures for allocations dating back to 2015. Due to changes in the function and financing of local government, comparable data is not available prior to 2015-16.

How much funding was allocated to (a) the A19 North of Newcastle junctions scheme and (b) improvements to (i) Moor Farm and (ii) Seaton Burn during the allocation of RIS3 pipelines schemes before July 2024.

The second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) identified 32 schemes to be developed for possible delivery as part of a future Road Investment Strategy, including proposed improvements to both Moor Farm and Seaton Burn junctions as part of the A19 North of Newcastle scheme. Pipeline schemes are funded for their development stages only, and no funding is allocated for their full delivery. A provision of £472 million was originally made in RIS2 for the development of future road investment strategies. This covered development of pipeline schemes and National Highways assessment of the current performance and future investment priorities of its network through its Routes Strategy process. Development of individual Pipeline schemes is through a combination of internal National Highways project and analytical resource and external support and funding is not allocated at an individual scheme level.

What road accident data her Department holds for Moor Farm Roundabout for each of the last five years.

DfT reported road casualty statistics reports numbers of personal injury road traffic collisions in Great Britain that were reported to the police using the STATS19 reporting system. Damage only collisions are not held by the Department. The number of reported road collisions around Moor Farm Roundabout, including the slip roads, from 2019 to 2023 can be found in the table below. Reported road collisions on Moor Farm Roundabout, Northumberland 2019 to 2023.Source: DfT, STATS19 YearCollisions 201912 20203 20212 20223 20237

What her Department's timetable is for the consideration of potential RIS4 pipeline schemes.

Alongside other preparatory activities for RIS4, RIS pipeline schemes will continue to be considered on an ongoing basis throughout RIS3.