Written questions

1,102 written questions tabled, most recent first.

30 May 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Criminal Cases Review Commission

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she last met with the leadership of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

30 May 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Criminal Cases Review Commission

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the work of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

30 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

ADHD: Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of children and young people waiting for an ADHD assessment in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

30 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Zoos: Animal Welfare

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of updates to the Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain on animal welfare standards at zoos.

30 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Zoos: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to update the Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain.

30 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent engagement he has had with the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

30 May 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Palestinians: Recognition of States

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he has taken to advance recognition of the State of Palestine since 20 May 2025.

30 May 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Middle East: Politics and Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he has taken since 1 May 2025 to advance the implementation of a two-state solution to the crisis in the Middle East.

30 May 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

South Sudan: Politics and Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the political situation in South Sudan.

30 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Livestock Worrying: Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he plans to take to tackle livestock worrying in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

30 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Invest Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of Invest Staffordshire to her Department’s delivery of her priorities for (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshi

30 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Moorland: Fire Prevention

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reasons wildfire warning signs have been installed on English moorland.

30 May 2025 · Department for Education

Universities: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps she has taken to support universities with funding challenges.

30 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Commonwealth: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which Minister attended the 2025 Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting; and what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of outcomes from that meeting.

30 May 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Commonwealth: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the 2025 Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting.

30 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the potential cost to the public purse of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

30 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on the NHS budget.

22 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Homelessness: Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to tackle the causes of homelessness in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

22 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Children: Temporary Accommodation

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent steps she has taken to reduce the number of children living in temporary accommodation in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

22 May 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Artificial Intelligence: Nuclear Power

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to use nuclear energy to support the AI Opportunities Action Plan.

22 May 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Power

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of new nuclear development on local communities.

22 May 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Intensive Industries: Nuclear Reactors

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how (a) Small Modular Reactors and (b) Advanced Modular Reactors can support energy-intensive industries.

22 May 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Intensive Industries: Nuclear Power

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how nuclear energy can support the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries.

21 May 2025 · Women and Equalities

Age Without Limits Day

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will take steps to mark Age Without Limits Day.

21 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Health Services: Discrimination

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to help tackle ageism in healthcare services.

21 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Age Without Limits Day

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will support the aims of Age Without Limits Day.

19 May 2025 · Department for Education

Education World Forum

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her priorities are for the Education World Forum.

19 May 2025 · Church Commissioners

Churches: Staffordshire

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church has taken to encourage more people under 40 to attend Sunday services in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

19 May 2025 · Church Commissioners

Clergy: Staffordshire

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what the age profile is of members of the clergy in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

19 May 2025 · Church Commissioners

Clergy: Staffordshire

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church of England has taken to fill vacancies left by members of the clergy at parish churches in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.

Source: official written-questions record.