Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
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Sports: Rural AreasDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to increase funding levels for grassroots sports facilities in (a) Fylde and (b) other rural areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to and benefits from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.The Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: LancashireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the cost of care home placements in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: Fee rates are set by providers of adult social care, the majority of which are in the independent sector. The Department does not have powers to set or recommend the level of fees that care homes charge. However, all businesses are required to comply with...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: LancashireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the affordability of weekly care home fees in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: Fee rates are set by providers of adult social care, the majority of which are in the independent sector. The Department does not have powers to set or recommend the level of fees that care homes charge. However, all businesses are required to comply with...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: LancashireDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of waiting times for driving licence renewals in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)’s online services are the quickest and easiest way to renew a driving licence. There are no delays in successful online applications and customers should receive their driving licence within a few days. There...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAvian Influenza: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support farmers in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire impacted by avian flu.
Answer: There have been no confirmed cases of HPAI H5N1 in Fylde or Lancashire since the start of the outbreak. Following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry and other captive birds in the UK, Defra and the Animal and Plant Health...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAvian Influenza: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to reintroduce housing measures should avian influenza risk levels increase.
Answer: During periods of increased risk of avian influenza Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZ) mandating enhanced biosecurity, with or without mandatory housing, are utilised to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring. The risk of avian i...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAvian InfluenzaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's news story entitled Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England, updated on 22 May 2025, what criteria were used to determine the lifting
Answer: During periods of increased risk of avian influenza Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZ) mandating enhanced biosecurity, with or without mandatory housing, are utilised to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring. The risk of avian i...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAvian Influenza: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of avian influenza on poultry producers in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire since 2022.
Answer: There have been no confirmed cases of HPAI H5N1 in Fylde or Lancashire since the start of the outbreak. Following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry and other captive birds in the UK, Defra and the Animal and Plant Health...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAvian Influenza: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many confirmed cases of HPAI H5N1 have been reported in (a) Fylde, (b) Lancashire and (c) England since the start of the outbreak in November 2024.
Answer: As of 18 May 2025, there have been 57 cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in England since the start of the outbreak in November. There have been no confirmed cases of HPAI H5N1 in Fylde or Lancashire since the start of the outbreak
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAvian Influenza: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of surveillance measures in (a) detecting and (b) controlling outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1.
Answer: The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) leads Government action on animal disease control and carries out routine surveillance of disease risks in the UK and globally, to help the Government anticipate future threats to animal health. Defra continue to ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: StaffHome OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken to ensure that the hospitality sector has adequate access to (a) seasonal, (b) international and (c) other labour.
Answer: The Government’s Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, sets out how relevant sectors will need to develop workforce strategies to reduce their reliance on international labour, including the hospitality sector. Further details will be set out...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: TourismDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the pub sector on tourism to the UK.
Answer: DCMS recognises that pubs are an integral part of the UK’s cultural heritage and tourism offer. While no recent assessment has been made, pubs supports local economies particularly in rural and historic areas, by encouraging longer stays and increased vis...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Change of UseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to review planning regulations on the conversion of public houses to other uses.
Answer: Planning permission is always required for the material change of use of a public house to another use, and the government has no plans to change this.
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic HousesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of pubs on (a) social cohesion and (b) economic activities.
Answer: We recognise the vital role pubs play in driving economic growth and strengthening community cohesion across the UK, I co-chair the Hospitality Sector Council to discuss matters affecting the sector and to recognise their contribution to the economy, whic...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the merits of the PINS programme from the 1,600 schools participating in that programme.
Answer: The Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme is a national programme, backed by £9.5 million of investment in 2025/26. It is a cross-government collaboration between the department, the Department of Health and Social Care ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the merits of making (a) PINS training materials and (b) modules available to schools currently not participating in the programme.
Answer: The Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme is a national programme, backed by £9.5 million of investment in 2025/26. It is a cross-government collaboration between the department, the Department of Health and Social Care ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to support schools to improve neurodiversity inclusion in areas not selected for the current expansion of the PINS programme.
Answer: The department is committed to taking a community-wide approach, improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools, as well as ensuring special schools cater to children and young people with the most complex needs. We are working at pace to devel...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: LancashireDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether any schools in Lancashire are (a) currently part of and (b) will be included in the next phase of the PINS programme.
Answer: The Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme is a national programme, backed by £9.5 million of investment in 2025/26. It is a cross-government collaboration between the department, the Department of Health and Social Care ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools will be affected by the expansion of the PINS programme in the Fylde constituency
Answer: The Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme is a national programme, backed by £9.5 million of investment in 2025/26. It is a cross-government collaboration between the department, the Department of Health and Social Care ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how the £9.5 million in funding for the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools programme will be allocated across the additional 1,200 schools.
Answer: The Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme is a national programme, backed by £9.5 million of investment in 2025/26. It is a cross-government collaboration between the department, the Department of Health and Social Care ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the policy paper entitled Plan for Change, published on 5 December 2024, what steps his Department plans to take to evaluate the effectiveness of measures to deter wa
Answer: The Resources and Waste Policy Programme Evaluation is running to 2027 and is designed to help Defra understand what has and has not been successful about the design and delivery of objectives and commitments within the policy programme, including waste c...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to publish annual updates of regional waste crime heatmaps produced by the Environment Agency.
Answer: The Environment Agency have had a positive response to their recent article that included regional waste crime heatmaps and have committed to publishing future updates.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the reporting of waste crime in rural communities.
Answer: Local authorities in England are required to report fly-tipping incidents and enforcement actions to Defra, which are published annually at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/fly-tipping-in-england, this data excludes the majority of private-land in...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to allocate additional funding to the Environment Agency to support the enforcement of waste crime legislation.
Answer: Defra works closely with the Environment Agency to ensure it is equipped to carry out its functions effectively and deliver for the public and the environment.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: ProsecutionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many prosecutions have been brought against waste operators in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire since July 2024; and how many resulted in custodial sentences.
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) has brought prosecutions against six waste operators in Lancashire since July 2024. In one of these cases, illegal activity at a site in Fylde was part of the case. None of these prosecutions resulted in custodial sentences. Th...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
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