Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Temporary Accommodation: CostsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the cost to local authorities of providing temporary accommodation in 2025–26.
Answer: In 2025/26, temporary accommodation was funded across different funding sources, including the Local Government Financial Settlement and the Homelessness Prevention Grant. Allocations for the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2025/26 can be found here. En...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what proportion of affordable housing delivered in the last year was provided through Section 106 agreements.
Answer: The number of affordable homes delivered through Section 106 agreements can be found in Live Table 1000C on gov.uk here. Pre-announced scheduled revisions to the time series will be published on 25 June 2026.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: LancashireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many homes with planning permission remain unbuilt in (i) Lancashire and (ii) Fylde constituency.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 122315 on 1 April 2026.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: Local GovernmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written answer 7796 of 11 June 2026, whether his Department has received representations from local housing authorities regarding staffing shortages in private re
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 2020 on 27 May 2026.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of powers under the Online Safety Act in protecting young people from online harms.
Answer: Children’s safety and wellbeing online is a government priority. The Online Safety Act provides robust foundations, but we have always been clear that there is more to do. That is why on 15 June we set out our plan in response to the ‘Growing up in the On...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration she has given to criminal liability for technology company executives who do not comply with child-safety requirements.
Answer: The Prime Minister announced on Monday 8 June that Britain would become the first country in the world to make it impossible for children to take, share and view nude imagery. We will work with tech companies for three months to ensure that comprehensive ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIntimate Image Abuse: Offences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential effectiveness of device-level nudity blocking technology in preventing child sexual exploitation.
Answer: The Prime Minister announced on Monday 8 June that Britain would become the first country in the world to make it impossible for children to take, share and view nude imagery. We will work with tech companies for three months to ensure that comprehensive ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAmusement Arcades: Coastal AreasDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support amusement arcades in coastal towns.
Answer: The family entertainment sector makes important contributions to local communities, particularly in seaside towns. The sector has seen a number of closures in recent years and as such, the Government is keen to explore ways to support the sector’s sustain...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the eligibility criteria are for funding through the Sovereign AI programme.
Answer: Backed by £500 million, the Sovereign AI Fund seeks to grow and anchor strategically significant UK AI firms in the UK by combining direct equity investment with targeted non‑equity measures such as R&D grants, early procurement opportunities and acce...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which sectors have been prioritised for support under the AI adoption programme.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring the UK is the fastest adopter of AI in the G7. To achieve this, the Government appointed AI Champions in the growth-driving Industrial Strategy sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Creative Indus...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Economic GrowthDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on economic growth over the next decade.
Answer: The OECD estimates that AI adoption could add 0.4 to 1.3 percentage points to the UK’s productivity growth. These estimates are highly uncertain, but this would be the equivalent of adding £55-140 billion to UK GVA in 2030. As well as this, since the pres...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs that could be lost through increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
Answer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has potentially transformative benefits for the economy and wider society, and the government is doing all it can to ensure that the United Kingdom is at the forefront of this technological transition. Whilst there is little e...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of teaching in schools on recognising AI technologies on social media.
Answer: The revised relationships, sex, and health education guidance, published July 2025 for teaching from September 2026, will teach children about online harms including deepfakes, AI, the characteristics of social media, the risks associated with over-relian...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBiometrics: PrivacyHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of live facial recognition technology on privacy rights.
Answer: The Police Reform Bill will introduce a new legal framework to underpin law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, making it clear when use of these technologies can be justified, including creation of a single, expert...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: BiometricsHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what provisions relating to live facial recognition will be included in the forthcoming Police Reform Bill.
Answer: The Police Reform Bill will introduce a new legal framework to underpin law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, making it clear when use of these technologies can be justified, including creation of a single, expert...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what role local and regional authorities will have in decision-making under the framework established by the Railways Bill.
Answer: The Secretary of State wants to bring decision-making as close as possible to the communities those decisions impact. The Railways Bill underpins the move towards a more locally focused railway, creating the statutory basis for structured partnerships wit...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what governance arrangements are proposed for Great British Railways under the Railways Bill.
Answer: The Railways Bill is focused on simplifying governance. The Bill sets out the functions of Great British Railways (GBR): what we expect it to do and its general duties: what we expect it to consider and achieve. It also sets out that the Transport Secreta...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adding safeguards to pension transfers into different types of occupational pension schemes.
Answer: The Government will act to protect pension savers wherever evidence indicates there may be a risk. The current consultation, “Protecting Pension Savers: Proposed Amendments to the Conditions for Pension Transfer Regulations”, focuses on targeted changes t...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of pension scam cases reported in each year since 2021.
Answer: Data from Action Fraud indicates that reported levels of pensions fraud have increased since 2021, rising from 296 cases in 2021 to 517 cases in 2025. However, this should not be taken as evidence of a corresponding rise in underlying criminal activity. P...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the average travel distance for patients accessing SABR treatment for prostate cancer.
Answer: The clinical commissioning policy for stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for localised prostate cancer was supported by an Equality and Health Inequalities Impact Assessment. This identified several potential benefits for patients, including fewer ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure equitable access to SABR for prostate cancer patients across all regions of England.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on the number of National Health Service radiotherapy centres that currently have the equipment and workforce to deliver stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). The Department expects that radiotherapy treatment...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS radiotherapy centres currently have the (a) equipment and (b) workforce required to deliver SABR for prostate cancer treatment.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on the number of National Health Service radiotherapy centres that currently have the equipment and workforce to deliver stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). The Department expects that radiotherapy treatment...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what timetable has been set for each NHS radiotherapy centre in England to begin offering stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for eligible prostate cancer patients.
Answer: In 2027, we will streamline the process for approving new uses of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). We will also ensure that centres are incentivized to use SABR, including for eligible prostate cancer patients.We know that SABR is often a better...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of legislation relating to online content creators featuring children in their content without parental consent.
Answer: The Government takes children's safety and privacy very seriously. Organisations processing personal data, including content creators acting in a business capacity, must comply with the UK's data protection legislation. This includes ensuring processing i...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorld Cup: British Nationals AbroadHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support the Home Office and British Police Forces are providing (i) the USA, (ii) Mexico and (iii) Canada to ensure the safety of British citizens attending the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Answer: During the tournament, a deployment from UK policing will support the host nations. This will include a mobile team working closely with the hosts in cities where the England team plays, engaging with travelling fans, and providing reassurance and advice....
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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