Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
National Housing Delivery Fund: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria she plans to use to allocate National Housing Delivery Fund funding to SME housebuilders in Fylde.
Answer: With regard to support for small and medium-sized housebuilders, I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 2 June 2025 (HCWS673).With regard to the National Housing Delivery Fund, the government will set out further details at t...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to ensure that SMEs in Fylde can access (a) the National Housing Delivery Fund and (b) other financial support mechanisms.
Answer: With regard to support for small and medium-sized housebuilders, I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 2 June 2025 (HCWS673).With regard to the National Housing Delivery Fund, the government will set out further details at t...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the reforms announced in her Department's press release entitled Government backs SME builders to get Britain building, published on 28 May 2025, what steps she
Answer: With regard to support for small and medium-sized housebuilders, I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 2 June 2025 (HCWS673).With regard to the National Housing Delivery Fund, the government will set out further details at t...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: SalesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to prevent the sale of illegally modified electric bikes.
Answer: The UK’s product safety framework requires businesses, including those that modify electric bikes, to only place safe and compliant consumer products on the market. The Office for Product Safety and Standards and Local Authority Trading Standards have pow...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric BicyclesHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the use of illegally modified electric bikes.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with their counterparts on a regular basis and discuss a wide range of topics.The police have powers under the Police Reform Act 2002 to deal with vehicles being used anti-socially and under the Road Traffic Act 1988 to deal w...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Road Traffic OffencesHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the powers the police have to prevent the use of illegally modified electric bikes that do not conform to regulations on roads.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with their counterparts on a regular basis and discuss a wide range of topics.The police have powers under the Police Reform Act 2002 to deal with vehicles being used anti-socially and under the Road Traffic Act 1988 to deal w...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Road Traffic OffencesDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of current regulations on the use of illegally modified electric bikes on public highways.
Answer: A modified e-cycle is only road-legal where it complies in full with the requirements set out in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983. Where this is not the case, the e-cycle is classed as a motor vehicle and needs to be approved and reg...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: SalesDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the guidance entitled EAPC standards and legal requirements, published on 10 December 2024, in relation to preventing the sale of illegally modified electr
Answer: The Department believes that there is no need for such an assessment. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) market surveillance unit inspects vehicles, trailers and equipment to ensure they meet safety and environmental standards. This includes s...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how he plans to align the ODA budget with the UK’s wider foreign policy objectives in (a) regions where development assistance and diplomatic priorities intersect and (b) oth
Answer: The alleviation of poverty is the foundation of our development work and the primary focus of our Official Development Assistance spend is always to maximise each pound's impact on those living in poverty.Our development work is also a key part of the UK'...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2025 to Question 36190 on Development Aid, what (a) consultation and (b) engagement his Department is having with (i) development experts,
Answer: We are engaging with partners and stakeholders as we reorient the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget and determine allocations. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) ministers and officials continue to meet stakeholders on a wide r...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2025 to Question 36190 on Development Aid, what criteria his Department uses to asses (a) effectiveness, (b) impact and (c) value for money
Answer: As part of the ongoing Spending Review and resource allocation processes, we are taking a rigorous approach to ensure all Official Development Assistance (ODA) delivers value for money, with a focus on maximising the impact of our work on those living in ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is planning new trade (a) agreements and (b) partnerships with countries other than (i) the US and (ii) China to help UK SMEs offset tariffs on goods manufactured in those counties.
Answer: The UK's Trade Strategy will mark a reset in our approach to international trade and set out the future priorities for our trade policy. This strategy will also set out how trade can stimulate economic growth through delivery of targeted business benefits...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered negotiating a tariff-free or lower-tariff trade corridor with the US for UK SMEs that rely on international supply chains.
Answer: On 8 May, we concluded a landmark economic deal with the US which cuts tariffs for UK industry and cuts costs for businesses. What we have agreed will provide the foundation for a new reciprocal trading partnership between the US and the UK, protecting bu...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImport DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help UK exporters mitigate the potential impact proposed US tariffs on (a) consumer electronics and (b) agricultural goods.
Answer: On 8 May, we concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. We are continuing talks on a wider UK-US Economic Deal and we will continue our extensive engagement with businesses from across the UK throughout these remaining negotiations. We continue to su...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: LancashireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what regional economic development schemes are in place to support small creative businesses in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: Small businesses are the backbone of our communities including those in the creative industries. The Government has a wide range of offers aimed at supporting SMEs in Lancashire and across the UK SMEs in Fylde can benefit from specialist business advice, ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to provide support to business to reassess their supply chain strategies following the introduction of new tariffs to existing supply chains in Fylde constituency.
Answer: We will continue our work with businesses in the North-West and across the country to understand their assessment of the impact of US tariffs on their operations. On 8 May we concluded a landmark economic deal with the US, which cuts tariffs for UK indust...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps to provide financial support to British SMEs relocating manufacturing out of China to avoid newly introduced tariffs.
Answer: There are no current plans to support businesses with relocating their production out of China specifically. However, the Government-backed British Business Bank helps businesses to access the finance they need to invest and grow, including to relocate pa...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance he provides to SMEs that face disruption as a result of changing tariff regimes.
Answer: The Government is conscious that this is an anxious time for all businesses, not just those trading with the USA. We have announced a range of measures to support SMEs dealing with cashflow difficulties linked to recent changes in global tariff rates, inc...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Import DutiesTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55188More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with her US counterpart on (a) tax exemptions and (b) relief measures for UK-based SMEs that rely on Chinese manufacturing.
Answer: The Chancellor regularly speaks with her counterpart, the US Treasury Secretary.This government will continue to act in Britain’s national interest – for workers, for businesses and for families.The Chancellor welcomes areas of collaboration such as the r...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: FyldeTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55187More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of tax relief to mitigate the impact of tariffs introduced within the same tax year in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The Government recently announced the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal, which is a major milestone for our special relationship The agreement of 8 May is the first step towards a legally binding Economic Prosperity Deal with the US which will look at increa...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArts and Publishing: Trade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of (a) targeted relief and (b) export support for the (i) creative and (ii) publishing industries affected by changes to international trade policy.
Answer: My department has a dedicated exports promotion programme for the creative industries to grow their exports. We will continue to use trade and economic partnership agreements to reduce trade barriers for creative industries businesses.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of support available to help small businesses reduce the impact of US tariffs in Fylde.
Answer: We will continue our work with businesses in the North-West and across the country to understand their assessment of the impact of US tariffs on their operations. The Government has announced a range of measures to support SMEs, including access to additi...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure the sustainability of funding for general practice beyond 2025/26 in the context of (a) rising demand for services and (b) increasing operational costs.
Answer: Departmental budgets beyond 2025/26 will be set through Phase 2 of the Spending Review, which will conclude and be published in June.The Department is committed to ensuring that primary care services receive appropriate support and resources. Every year t...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions does not disproportionately impact (a) smaller GP practices and (b) independent contractors.
Answer: We have made the necessary decisions to fix the foundations of the public finances in the Autumn Budget. Resource spending for the Department will be £22.6 billion more in 2025/26 than in 2023/24, as part of the Spending Review settlement. The employers’ ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 42350 on General Practitioners: Employers' Contributions, what steps he plans to take to monitor the effectiveness of the £889 million increase in
Answer: The changes to the contract will improve services for patients and make progress towards the Government’s Health Mission, supporting the three key shifts the Government wants to achieve, from analogue to digital, from sickness to prevention, and from hosp...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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