Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which countries have had reductions in Official Development Assistance in 2024-25 compared to 2023-24; and what the total reduction is in each case.
Answer: The FCDO's Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations for 2024/25 were published on 6 February 2025. We will publish final ODA programme spend for 2024/25 in the Annual Report & Accounts in summer 2025. Equality impact assessments are...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will publish a list of (a) programmes and (b) countries that have had their budgets adjusted since July 2024 including the reasons for each adjustment.
Answer: The former Minister for Development set out the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) indicative Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations for 2024/25 in a Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS421) on 6 February 2025.We wil...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFisheries: Atlantic OceanDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to tackle unregulated fishing activities in the South West Atlantic Ocean.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that fishing activities on the high seas in the South West Atlantic are appropriately regulated. This is necessary to safeguard stocks and their significant contribution to the Falkland Islands’ economy...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFalkland Islands: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what funding has been allocated from the Official Development Assistance budget for conservation projects in the Falkland Islands.
Answer: The Falkland Islands are financially self-sufficient and do not receive Official Development Assistance. The UK Government has partnered with the Falkland Islands on several conservation projects including those supported through Defra's Darwin Plus progr...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Council: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for the British Council for supporting his Department’s objectives for UK soft power.
Answer: The British Council's Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the British Council's financial sustainability.The Government is committed to working with the British Council to ensure its financial sustainability. These issues are being considered ...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Council: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to introduce a longer-term funding model for the British Council.
Answer: The British Council's Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the British Council's financial sustainability.The Government is committed to working with the British Council to ensure its financial sustainability. These issues are being considered ...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Council: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the social and economic impact of the British Council’s work on the UK’s soft power and international relations.
Answer: The British Council plays a leading role in promoting UK values and interests through its work in arts and culture, education, and promotion of the English language.The British Council's 2023 Global Perceptions report survey demonstrates that cultural rel...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to provide humanitarian support to Northwest Nigeria.
Answer: The UK's Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) provides support to those in urgent need of assistance in the North-East of Nigeria, one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. Through HARP, we have reached approximately one million people, redu...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNigeria: Food InsecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase funding for food security and nutrition programmes in conflict-affected regions in Nigeria.
Answer: The UK is committed to tackling the important issue of food insecurity in Nigeria. Firstly, we are supporting the World Bank provide assistance to deliver essential nutrition services through health facilities. Secondly, the UK is supporting a nutritious ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHumanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with international partners on increasing humanitarian aid to Sudan and its neighbouring countries.
Answer: The UK is playing a leading role in response to the crisis in Sudan. Through a commitment of £226.5 million, we are delivering lifesaving aid to over one million people. Next month, the Foreign Secretary will convene Foreign Ministers in London to host an...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Official Development Assistance allocated to Afghanistan reaches people who are most in need.
Answer: The UK has a committed and responsible approach to supporting humanitarian aid and essential services for vulnerable Afghans. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is delivering £171 million in aid this financial year (2024-25) and remains comm...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Impact AssessmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has undertaken an impact assessment of changes to Official Development Assistance allocations in 2024-25.
Answer: The Prime Minister has set out a new strategic vision for government spending on defence and security and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending R...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria were used to determine the regional and country-level allocations of Official Development Assistance for 2024-25.
Answer: The FCDO's Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations for 2024/25 were published on 6 February 2025. We will publish final ODA programme spend for 2024/25 in the Annual Report & Accounts in summer 2025. Equality impact assessments are...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCharities: Food Insecurity and NutritionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is he taking to engage philanthropic organisations in (a) global nutrition and (b) food security investments.
Answer: The UK Government works closely with philanthropic organisations on food security investments and to deliver global nutrition outcomes.On global nutrition, we partner with the Gates Foundation and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation, via the Child N...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: NutritionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure stable long-term funding for international nutrition programmes.
Answer: The Prime Minister has set out a new strategic vision for government spending on defence and security and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending R...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Climate Change and NutritionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to integrate nutrition initiatives with climate adaptation in its international development programs.
Answer: The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office reports annually in its Nutrition Accountability Report on the level of International Climate Finance (ICF) that is nutrition sensitive. Data is published two years in arrears and on most recent figures 3 pe...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAfrica: Climate ChangeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to collaborate with African nations on the Kampala Declaration.
Answer: Through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Africa Food Trade and Resilience programme, we have been working with the Africa Union Commission on the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) process that led to the Kam...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: FoodForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking with multilateral development banks to better support small agrifood businesses in developing countries.
Answer: The UK works closely with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to influence policy discussions and investments in food and agriculture, including in support of small agrifood businesses and producer organisations, which are critical to building resilient...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNomaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans his Department has to collaborate with (a) Médecins Sans Frontières and (b) other organisations to enhance healthcare access and resources for noma-affected region
Answer: The UK is committed to combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and working with global partners towards achieving the global goal target to end the epidemic of NTDs by 2030, including for Noma. The UK is a signatory to the Kigali Declaration on NTDs ...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33033More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed increases to employer National Insurance contributions on businesses (a) supporting and (b) employing apprentices; and whether she plans to allocate a
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) was published alongside the introduction of the Bill containing the changes to employer NICs. The TIIN sets out the impact of the policy on the exchequer, the economic impacts of the policy, and the impacts on indi...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPeople Smuggling: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to strengthen deterrents against people smugglers involved in illegal Channel crossings; and what steps the Government is taking with its international counterparts
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (UIN UCSW406) made by the Home Secretary on 30 January 2025 on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33031More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to Business Property Relief on the private sector.
Answer: The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, and fixing the public finances. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advant...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33030More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to Business Property Relief on businesses in the broader farming sector including agricultural (a) suppliers and (b) machinery.
Answer: The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, and fixing the public finances. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advant...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Aldridge-BrownhillsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support farmers in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency, in the context of proposed changes to agricultural property relief and business property rel
Answer: We are clear that the vast majority of those claiming Agricultural and Business Property Relief will not be affected by our reforms. Three quarters of estates will continue to pay no inheritance tax at all, while the remaining quarter will pay half the in...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: AldridgeDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has plans to include Aldridge station in the proposed Wrexham to London Euston open access line.
Answer: Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway, the applicant behind the Wrexham to Euston proposal, is an aspirant open access operator and as such has no direct contractual arrangement or direct financial support from Government. Therefore, although the Dep...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
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