Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
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Cricket: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what measures are in place to ensure that communities in areas not receiving cricket dome funding benefit from the wider £400 million sports facilities programme.
Answer: The five new, all-weather cricket domes’ locations were chosen based on a range of factors relating to indices of deprivation and local sporting infrastructure need. These areas have some of the highest levels of deprivation and inactivity, which have red...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCricket: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what criteria were used to select Birmingham, Bolton, Derby, Newcastle and Nottingham as locations for the proposed cricket domes.
Answer: The five new, all-weather cricket domes’ locations were chosen based on a range of factors relating to indices of deprivation and local sporting infrastructure need. These areas have some of the highest levels of deprivation and inactivity, which have red...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers: Import DutiesTreasuryTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7837More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered the potential merits of suspending import tariffs on fertiliser products including urea and ammonium nitrate.
Answer: I refer the honourable member to the answer given to UIN 6206 on 10 June 2026.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: Standing ChargesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent increases in electricity standing charges on agricultural and horticultural producers in Great Britain.
Answer: Network charges are set by the independent energy regulator, Ofgem, in line with the Connection and Use of System Code. As part of setting electricity transmission price controls under its RIIO‑T3 (ET3) Final Determinations, Ofgem carried out an impact as...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRight to Buy Scheme: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of exempting newly built social homes from Right to Buy for 35 years in the Social Housing Bill on home ownership in the Fylde
Answer: My Department has made no such assessment.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: LancashireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Social Housing Bill on the use of temporary accommodation by local authorities in Lancashire.
Answer: The Social Housing Bill will help reduce the need for temporary accommodation across England, including in Lancashire, by protecting existing social housing stock and helping to increase the supply of new social homes.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEuro 2028Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of UEFA EURO 2028 on constituencies like Fylde without participating stadiums.
Answer: Football reaches communities like nothing else, and this government is determined to ensure that the benefits of hosting EURO 2028 are felt well beyond the host cities. Following an updated and upgraded independent assessment, UEFA EURO 2028 is now predic...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSportsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many sporting events her Department estimates may meet the framework conditions in clause 3 of the Sporting Events Bill over the next ten years.
Answer: In the first instance, the UK government intends to use the framework to deliver commitments for UEFA EURO 2028. It will also be used if the UK and Ireland’s bid to host the Women’s FIFA World Cup 2035 is successful, and others as we look to secure furthe...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLifelong 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
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