Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve early diagnosis of prostate cancer in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme, b) Staffordshire and c) England.
Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government has committed to meeting the cancer waiting times standards in England by the end of this Parliament, by modernising the whole cancer pathway so that patients are diagnosed and treated more quickly.
Through the National Cancer Plan for England, patients across England will benefit from faster and more convenient tests, checks, and scans by expanding diagnostic capacity, using real-time data to spot delays, and rolling out technologies like robotic surgery, genomic testing, and faster, less invasive diagnostics, using magnetic resonance imaging to detect clinically significant prostate cancer.
On 2 June 2026, the Government announced up to a £20 million investment to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including up to £18 million to expand the TRANSFORM trial so that all eligible Black men will be invited to take part in stage 2. The TRANSFORM trial, which is co-funded by Prostate Cancer UK and the National Institute of Health and Care Research, the Department’s research arm, is testing the best ways to detect prostate cancer earlier and save more lives, while avoiding unnecessary treatment and the associated harms.
The Government has accepted the recommendation of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to introduce England’s first targeted prostate cancer screening programme. This decision has been taken after considering the evidence presented by both the UK NSC and patient advocate groups. The programme is expected to begin roll-out in 2027 and will use an IT call and recall system that will systematically invite eligible men for tests.
Cancer Alliances up and down the country are working with their local systems to ensure that everybody, no matter their postcode, has access to high-quality cancer care.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of a single national reporting system for incidents of waste crime.
Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Comprehensive guidance on how to report waste crime is available on GOV.UK here. The guidance provides clear signposts towards different reporting routes, based on the nature of the crime and which authority is responsible for enforcement. A single, national reporting system would simply triage reports towards these established routes, which at present is done most efficiently by the person reporting the crime at hand. Crimestoppers has launched a national campaign, encouraging the public to play their part by anonymously reporting suspicious activity via 08000 555 111, helping to protect communities and tackle waste crime.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the (a) effectiveness and (b) performance of the Rural Payments Agency.
Answered by Stephen Morgan - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regularly meets with Cabinet colleagues to address farming and food security, underlining the Government’s commitment to supporting British agriculture; ensuring the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) operates effectively and meets performance targets is a key departmental priority.
The Secretary of State recently met with Oliver Munn, the new Chief Executive Officer of the RPA. The constructive discussion provided an opportunity to set out clear expectations for the Agency’s delivery and ongoing transformation. Regular meetings with Mr Munn have been scheduled to review performance and ensure RPA delivery remains on track.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, 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.
Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
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 viability of a two-state solution.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the political parties of Northern Ireland about the violence and disorder that has taken place in Belfast.
Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
I met with the leaders of the main Northern Ireland political parties on Thursday 11 June to discuss the horrendous knife attack in North Belfast and the subsequent disorder. I welcome that they have all condemned the violence we saw in the strongest of terms.
Our thoughts continue to be with the victim of this terrible attack, as well as with his family and the wider community. There is absolutely no place for this kind of brutality in our society and absolutely no justification for the subsequent disorder seen in parts of Northern Ireland, which specifically targeted ethnic minorities, put lives at risk and damaged communities.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to appoint a Trade Envoy to Canada.
Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
There are no plans at present to appoint a Trade Envoy for Canada.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he plans to take with the Northern Ireland Executive to help tackle the potential impact of the a) attempted murder in North Belfast and b) the subsequent violence and disorder on the young people of Northern Ireland.
Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
It is vital that we work together with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our communities across the United Kingdom. I meet regularly with Northern Ireland Executive Ministers to discuss a range of priority issues, including support for young people.
I met with NI Party Leaders on 11 June and discussed the attack in North Belfast and the subsequent disorder, including its impact on local communities.
On 18 June I met a range of representatives of the community and voluntary sector, of the health service and the emergency services to discuss what happened. It is very important that we all call out this racist violence for what it is.
In addition to the £113 million over three years for Additional Security Funding, a further £4 million has been allocated to PSNI for this financial year, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the PSNI given the significant challenges they faced in confronting the disorder in order to protect the community.
This emergency funding will help with the costs incurred by the PSNI during the disorder, including the cost of the Mutual Aid support from police officers from Scotland and northern England and overtime of police officers throughout the disorder.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to increase the number of places that young people in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire can go to outside of school.
Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Through Youth Matters, this Government is delivering more and better places for young people.
We are investing in 250 new or refurbished youth centres alongside 50 Young Futures Hubs.
We are streamlining local funding by merging our major youth funds, while injecting Dormant Assets funding into more enriching activities.
Our Enrichment Expansion Programme is on track to boost after-school opportunities across the country, and the Local Youth Transformation Pilot is currently testing approaches with local authorities to improve their local youth offers.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent steps her Department has taken to help ensure that the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games support grassroots sports in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
The Government is proud to support the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games which is aiming to both build on the legacy of the Glasgow 2014 Games and also leave its own, including inspiring participation in grassroots sport.
I was delighted to recently visit the offices of the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company and hear about plans to ensure that the Games deliver a meaningful impact for local communities across Glasgow, Scotland and the UK.
This includes the Games’ Schools Programme which provides learning resources from the Organising Company and the British Council to allow classrooms across all parts of the UK to be involved in the Games.
More broadly, the Government is committed to capitalising on the impact of hosting major sporting events by ensuring that everyone has access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. This includes both Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire which have received £533,778 and £891,680 respectively through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme since 2024/25.
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church is taking to help support victims of genocide.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.