Andrew Snowden MP: written questions 2025
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Employment: Postural Tachycardia SyndromeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of postural tachycardia syndrome on people’s ability to work.
Answer: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) can significantly limit a person's ability to work, though the degree of impact will vary among individuals. For some, symptoms are debilitating and prevent them from working entirely, while others can work with adjust...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPostural Tachycardia Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is available through the NHS for patients with postural tachycardia syndrome requiring (a) ongoing management and (b) rehabilitation.
Answer: We are investing in additional capacity to deliver appointments to help bring waiting lists and times down. The Elective Reform Plan, published in January 2025, sets out the specific productivity and reform efforts needed to return to the constitutional s...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPostural Tachycardia Syndrome: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early diagnosis rates for postural tachycardia syndrome.
Answer: We are investing in additional capacity to deliver appointments to help bring waiting lists and times down. The Elective Reform Plan, published in January 2025, sets out the specific productivity and reform efforts needed to return to the constitutional s...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: ProcurementDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria his Department is using to evaluate (a) effectiveness and (b) value in the new NHS medical technology procurement model.
Answer: The Department is developing Value Based Procurement Standard Guidance to improve the National Health Service’s consistency in the procurement of medical technology in England, shifting the focus from buying the cheapest to considering wider factors to en...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: ProcurementDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which 13 NHS Trusts have been selected to pilot the value-based procurement guidance.
Answer: The Department is developing Value Based Procurement Standard Guidance to improve the National Health Service’s consistency in the procurement of medical technology in England, shifting the focus from buying the cheapest to considering wider factors to en...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSwansDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to protect swans.
Answer: In England all wild birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, including Swans. This makes it an offence to kill, injure or take wild birds and to take or damage their eggs and nests.Defra supports the valuable work of the National W...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: TenantsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how the Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector will ensure that the voices of small-scale and marginal tenant farmers are represented in policy discussions and recommendations.
Answer: The Commissioner will proactively engage across the sector as part of his wider role to gather intelligence and insights on how the sector operates within the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England. All tenant farmers and other part...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOrgans: Proof of IdentityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of the introduction of digital ID on levels of registration for the organ donors' register.
Answer: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is the organ donation organisation for the UK responsible for the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR), which is available at the following link:https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/For the purposes of this re...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: TenantsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what formal powers the Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector will have to (a) investigate complaints and (b) enforce the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice.
Answer: As a non-statutory role, the Commissioner will promote and encourage good relations between tenants, landlords, and advisors, and provide a neutral and confidential point of contact for anyone who has concerns that the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Cod...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordElections: Identity CardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed digital ID cards will be considered valid ID to vote at polling stations.
Answer: Once the new Digital Credential is available, we intend to add it to the list of accepted forms of ID for use in voting in elections. We will confirm the details of this closer to the launch of the new digital credential when further development has been ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate her Department has made of the total projected cost of implementing a national digital identity system.
Answer: The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year. The eventual total cost will depend on the design, build and delivery of the system, matters which will be included in the consultation.
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: RegulationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help football clubs prepare for the introduction of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: Following Royal Assent of the Football Governance Act, every effort is being made to ensure that the Independent Football Regulator is up and running as soon as possible. Consistent and extensive engagement has been maintained with football clubs and comp...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department plans to take to protect people's (a) biometric and (b) personal data in any future digital ID scheme.
Answer: Privacy and security are integral to the Government’s proposals. People’s privacy and data will be protected in line with the UK’s data protection laws as well as using state-of-the-art encryption and authentication technology that’s already protecting mi...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: Proof of IdentityHome OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of digital ID cards on illegal immigration.
Answer: The Digital ID programme is part of a broader strategy to tackle illegal immigration. By making it harder for people without the right to work to gain employment, the government plans to reduce incentives for unlawful entry. Mandating digital ID for rig...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what engagement his Department has had with (a) teachers and (b) trade unions on the introduction of digital ID cards.
Answer: The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year and has begun engaging with several key stakeholders already. We will continue to engage with a range of organisations over the coming weeks and months, includin...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what engagement her Department has had with police representative bodies on the introduction of digital ID cards.
Answer: The Digital ID programme is part of a broader strategy to tackle illegal immigration. By making it harder for people without the right to work to gain employment, the government plans to reduce incentives for unlawful entry. Mandating digital ID for rig...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Government has conducted an Equality Impact Assessment of the introduction of digital ID cards.
Answer: The Government will deliver a comprehensive inclusion programme to help ensure everyone eligible is able to access the new digital ID.The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year, setting out the proposed a...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the estimated annual cost per user is of maintaining the digital ID system.
Answer: The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year. The eventual total cost and savings will depend on the design, build and delivery of the system, matters which will be included in the consultation. We expect t...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of financial risk for the introduction of digital ID cards.
Answer: The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year. The eventual total cost and savings will depend on the design, build and delivery of the system, matters which will be included in the consultation. We expect t...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she plans to take to ensure value for money in procurement contracts related to digital ID.
Answer: The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year. The eventual total cost and savings will depend on the design, build and delivery of the system, matters which will be included in the consultation. We expect t...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFarms: TenantsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of rent increases in agricultural tenancies on UK food production; and what support the Government is offering tenant fa
Answer: Defra monitors farm rents in England annually and the most recent farm rents data publication shows changes in farm rents per hectare vary according to the type of tenancy agreement, type of farmland and by location. A range of economic factors can affect...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what policies are in place to review or revoke asylum status in cases where the individual travels to their home country after being granted asylum in the UK.
Answer: The UK has a proud history of providing protection to those who genuinely need it, for as long as it is needed, in accordance with our international obligations. However, if there is any evidence to suggest that an individual who has been recognised as a ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector Fraud Authority: Local GovernmentCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81460More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will set how the Public Sector Fraud Authority is working with local authorities to prevent fraud at the local level.
Answer: The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) works closely with local authorities to prevent fraud through the National Fraud Initiative (NFI), which is one of the PSFA’s key data and analytics services. The NFI specialises in data matching, which involves co...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: FraudCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81459More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Record fraud crackdown saves half a billion for public services, published on 24 September 2025, if he will set out how the AI fraud prevention tool will
Answer: The Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator is another example of how this government is staying one step ahead of fraudsters, making sure public funds are protected and used to deliver public services for those who need them most. The Fraud Risk Assessment Acc...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many people have been denied access to social housing waiting lists due to previously unlawfully subletting social housing in the last year.
Answer: My Department does not hold data on the number of people who have been denied access to social housing waiting lists due to previously unlawfully subletting social housing in the last year.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
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