Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Lifelong Learning Entitlement: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of learners in Fylde constituency who will be eligible for maintenance support under the LLE.
Answer: The department has made no estimate of the number of eligible learners in the Fylde constituency for maintenance support under the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).As part of this government’s Plan for Change, we want to provide opportunity to people a...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLifelong Learning EntitlementDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the readiness of the student finance system for the launch of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.
Answer: The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will transform the student finance system in England, broadening access to high-quality, flexible education and training. The LLE will launch in the 2026/27 academic year for learners studying courses starting on or...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Racial DiscriminationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Lord Mann's review of antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS, whether he plans to review other government institutions.
Answer: There are no plans at this stage to commission HMG’s independent adviser on antisemitism Lord Mann to review other government institutions. There are other reviews in progress. The Department for Education has commissioned an independent review led by Sir...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: Racial DiscriminationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to implement the recommendations in Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS.
Answer: The Government supports all recommendations from the Lord Mann review, accepting in full the recommendations for the Department and NHS England, subject to consultation and further stakeholder engagement where appropriate. Work to implement the recommenda...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear FusionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure broad public participation in the consultation on the draft EN-8 National Policy Statement.
Answer: The consultation is open for anyone interested to respond to. The consultation has been shared directly with all respondents to the previous consultation on developing a National Policy Statement for fusion energy, as well as with industry and relevant pu...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: EqualityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Integrated Care Boards discharge their statutory duty under the Health and Care Act 2022 to reduce inequalities in access to commissioned speciali
Answer: The United Kingdom faces significant health inequalities, with life expectancy and healthy life expectancy varying widely both within and between communities. Through our 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to tackling the social determinants of health,...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the progress towards NHS England's 2018 commissioning target of 1,000 Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion procedures per annum.
Answer: Oversight of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) activity and delivery sits with integrated care boards and NHS England regional commissioning teams, who work in close collaboration with cardiac networks to monitor activity and equity of access for pat...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRented Housing: Hygiene and Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of powers available to local authorities to address accumulations of waste and unsanitary conditions in rented residential properties.
Answer: The statutory nuisance regime under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 gives local authorities powers to take act on waste accumulations in premises. The Government believes these powers are sufficient to take action where needed.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of damp, mould and cold housing conditions on people living with (a) COPD and (b) chronic respiratory illnesses.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has not made an assessment on the impact of damp, mould and cold homes on people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) specifically, but has quantified the health burden in the English population fr...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordImprovement NoticesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help ensure that landlords comply with improvement notices issued by local authorities.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 122973 on 31 March 2026 and Question UIN 2020 on 27 May 2026.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Engagement FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether organisations affiliated with political parties, elected representatives or political campaigns will be eligible to receive grants from the Democratic Engagement Fund; an
Answer: The Democratic Engagement Fund is open to applications from civil society organisations delivering community-based, politically neutral projects in England. As set out in the Fund’s eligibility criteria, organisations must operate independently of politic...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Engagement FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the principal causes are of the democratic disengagement that the Democratic Engagement Fund is intended to address.
Answer: There is no single cause of democratic disengagement. Evidence, including from Electoral Commission and academic research, shows that a range of interrelated factors can influence whether people participate in democratic life. These barriers are often mot...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric BicyclesHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of powers available to the police to stop suspected illegally modified e-bikes.
Answer: The police should treat any suspected illegally modified e-bike as a motor vehicle. Anyone driving a motor vehicle must have a valid driving licence and motor insurance. As an individual cannot get a licence for an e-bike, it is illegal to drive a modifie...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriverless Vehicles: Highway CodeDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review the Highway Code adjusted for the presence of driverless cars.
Answer: Since 2022, The Highway Code has included provisions relating to automated vehicles.The Department keeps the Highway Code under regular review to ensure it remains up to date with developments in automated vehicle technology. As automated vehicle legislat...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Certificates: Sick LeaveDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Fit Note Reform Pilots, published on 21 May 2026, HCWS56, how many employers in Lancashire and South Cumbria are expected to participate in the pilot.
Answer: The fit note reform pilots are designed to support individual employees to remain in, or return to, work. This will include engaging with their employers, where appropriate, as part of that process, rather than targeting employers or businesses directly. ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Certificates: Sick LeaveDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Fit Note Reform Pilots, published on 21 May 2026, HCWS56, how many Community Work and Health Team staff will be recruited in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Answer: The total budget for the Fit Note Reform Pilots in 2026–27 is £3 million, distributed across four pilot areas. Funding allocations differ between each area, reflecting local workforce configurations, delivery models and expected patient volumes agreed wit...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Certificates: Sick LeaveDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Fit Note Reform Pilots, published on 21 May 2026, HCWS56, how much of the £3 million allocated to the pilot programme will be allocated to Lancashire and
Answer: The total budget for the Fit Note Reform Pilots in 2026–27 is £3 million, distributed across four pilot areas. Funding allocations differ between each area, reflecting local workforce configurations, delivery models and expected patient volumes agreed wit...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIntimate Image AbuseDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of existing takedown procedures in preventing the re-uploading of non-consensual intimate images.
Answer: The Government is determined to tackle non-consensual intimate image abuse. As priority illegal content under the Online Safety Act, services must assess the risk of NCII on their platforms, ensure swift removal and take proportionate steps to prevent re-...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFlexible Working: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the number of workers in Fylde who may lose access to flexible work opportunities as a consequence of the reforms.
Answer: The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts of the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will publish further analysis in due course as we implement these measures. This includes considerat...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFair Work Agency: Operating CostsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the annual operating cost of the Fair Work Agency.
Answer: As set out in the department’s Strategic Steer, the Fair Work Agency has a budget of £60.1 million in 2026/27. The budget reflects the agency’s expanding remit and the additional functions it will take on. The uplift is intended to ensure the agency is pr...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorking HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what analysis has been undertaken regarding the potential impact of guaranteed-hours requirements on recruitment practices.
Answer: The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts from the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will publish further analysis in due course as we implement these measures. This includes consider...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity Generation: WeatherDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the proportion of UK electricity generation that will be dependent on weather-related sources under the pathway assumed for Carbon Budget 7.
Answer: Total electricity generation is estimated to be between 540 to 610 TWh in 2040. The exact mix is subject to further policy and strategy development for the 2040s (including the next delivery plan) as well as private investment decisions. The government is...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNatural Gas: BoilersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of households that will be required to replace a gas boiler before the end of its natural lifespan in order to meet Carbon Budget 7.
Answer: We have been clear on several occasions that we will not force anyone to rip out a working boiler to deliver our carbon budgets, including in the Warm Homes Plan that we published earlier this year. Instead, this Government is focused on incentivising mov...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an Equality Impact Assessment has been undertaken in relation to the introduction of the prostate cancer targeted screening programme.
Answer: Through the introduction of England's first ever targeted prostate cancer screening programme, and through the major package of investment of over £20 million to expand research and improve treatment announced on 2 June 2026, the Government is taking an i...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what timetable he has established for the national roll-out of the targeted prostate cancer screening programme.
Answer: Through the introduction of England's first ever targeted prostate cancer screening programme, and through the major package of investment of over £20 million to expand research and improve treatment announced on 2 June 2026, the Government is taking an i...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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