Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Coastal Erosion and Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what timetable has been set for the completion of the review of the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England.
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) is undertaking a review of its statutory Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy for England. The EA is engaging with key stakeholders on the review of the FCERM Strategy and will continue to do so over the c...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of higher fuel costs on small and medium-sized enterprises in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The government recognises that high energy prices remain a concern for small and medium sized businesses. We are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its impact on international energy markets.Fuel markets are governed by competition an...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRed Diesel: Excise DutiesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the level of benefit to rail freight operators arising from the reduction in red diesel duty.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting rail freight, recognising its economic and environmental benefits and the role it plays in the resilience of the UK’s supply chain. On 20 May 2026, the Government announced that red diesel users, including rail fr...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many fuel retailers are participating in the Fuel Finder scheme.
Answer: Approximately 95% of all UK petrol filling stations (~7,900) are registered with Fuel Finder, including all the major operators, although the proportion of total fuel volume sold by those registered is expected to be materially higher. Under the Motor Fue...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3579More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government intends to maintain current levels of fuel duty beyond the end of 2026 if fuel prices remain elevated.
Answer: On 20 May, the Government announced support for households and businesses with their fuel costs, in response to the conflict in the Middle East. This included extending the temporary 5p cut to 31 December 2026, providing universal support and ensuring the...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3577More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure that reductions in fuel duty are reflected in pump prices.
Answer: On 20 May, the Government announced support for households and businesses with their fuel costs, in response to the conflict in the Middle East. This included extending the temporary 5p cut to 31 December 2026, providing universal support and ensuring the...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesTreasuryTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3576More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Governor of the Bank of England on the inflationary effects of higher fuel prices.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank of England meet regularly to discuss economic developments including inflation. There are also regular discussions between the Bank of England and the Treasury on the drivers of inflation, inclu...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government has considered extending support to coach operators and other commercial transport sectors affected by higher fuel costs.
Answer: The Government understands the importance of coach services to the economy and recognises the vital services they provide – such as getting children to school. My department is working to assess and understand the risks of higher fuel costs to local trans...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: OwnershipDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of higher electricity prices on the affordability of electric vehicle ownership.
Answer: The Government offers grants for zero emission vehicles and chargers alongside tax incentives including salary sacrifice. The £3 billion five-year zero emission vehicle funding package supports eligible cars, vans, trucks, and wheelchair accessible vehicl...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Justice: Information SharingMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to improve information-sharing between agencies involved in youth safeguarding and justice.
Answer: The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 introduces an information sharing duty that requires safeguarding partners – Children’s Social Care, health, schools and early years, policing, and justice – to share information relevant to a child’s safety a...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSentencing: Young OffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of short custodial sentences on youth reoffending rates.
Answer: More than two-thirds of children released from custodial sentences of twelve months or less in 2023/24 went on to reoffend within a year. They provide limited time for rehabilitation and can disrupt education, family ties, and support networks, which are ...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCrime: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice on aligning the new child criminal exploitation offence with existing modern slavery legislation.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling the gangs who are luring children into violence and crime. That is why we have legislated for a new offence of child criminal exploitation in the Crime and Policing Act. The Act also provides for new civil orders (c...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung Offenders: Crime PreventionMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what metrics will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of early intervention programmes in preventing youth offending.
Answer: Individual early intervention programmes are evaluated using metrics most relevant to delivery and intended outcomes. The Ministry of Justice’s Turnaround programme, which was rolled out in 2022, closely monitors data including on numbers of children prog...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Justice: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how the additional £46 million investment in the Turnaround programme will be allocated across local authority areas.
Answer: In February 2026 the Ministry of Justice announced multi-year funding of £46 million until March 2029 for the Turnaround programme, having already invested £71 million between 2022 to 2026. The additional £46 million will be allocated to local authority a...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons the Defence Investment Plan has not yet been published.
Answer: We are working to finalise the Defence Investment Plan (DIP). We will publish it as soon as we can, but our aim is to ensure decisions in the DIP are robust and support the development of both current and future capabilities, helping to drive the transfor...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether former reservists subject to recall under the Armed Forces Bill will apply retrospectively to Reservists who served before the bill passed.
Answer: Former reservists who left before the Armed Forces Bill 2026 was passed will not be subject to recall retrospectively. However, those who have left service may choose to opt in to recall liability if they wish. Those personnel who are currently serving wi...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: CrimeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of illegal activities in high street businesses on legitimate businesses.
Answer: The criminal exploitation of the high street has a significant impact on communities and erodes public trust in legitimate businesses. It undermines competition, discourages investment, and contributes to the decline of once-thriving high streets.The Home...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironmental Stewardship SchemeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Environmental Stewardship agreements at protecting wildlife habitats and increasing biodiversity.
Answer: Environmental Stewardship (ES) is a legacy scheme which operated in England under the framework of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. It was introduced in 2005 and closed to new applications in 2014. The scheme has been subject to ongoing monitoring and...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordExport Health CertificatesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the administrative impact of export health certificates on UK food producers.
Answer: Defra keeps export health certificate (EHC) processes under review and supports UK food exporters through the EHC Online digital service, GOV.UK guidance and an export support service. Defra officials have begun negotiations with the EU on an SPS agreemen...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of banning on trail hunting on countryside management.
Answer: On 26 March, Defra launched a Consultation on Proposals to Prohibit Trail Hunting in England and Wales which invites views on a range of matters including any potential environmental impacts of a ban. The consultation will be open until 18 June and Defra ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to help reduce road deaths of (a) cyclists and (b) pedestrians.
Answer: Government is committed to making our roads safer for all users and as a consequence reducing risks to cyclists and pedestrians. The new Road Safety Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on British ro...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCurlews: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to maintain and protect curlews on the Lancashire coast.
Answer: Defra Group has supported Lancashire County Council in their Local Nature Recovery Strategy, which sets out nature recovery priorities and specific proposals for habitat creation and improvement that will support many species, including curlew. Nationally...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPet Travel SchemeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent changes to travel with pets between Great Britain and the EU on the number pets able to travel to the EU.
Answer: On 22 April, the European Union (EU) implemented new rules which affect those travelling with their pets from third countries, such as Great Britain (GB), into the EU. This impacts rules on EU pet passports, Animal Health Certificates (AHCs), authorised p...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMuseum Estate and Development FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure beneficiaries of the Museum Estate and Development Fund provide information that is politically neutral.
Answer: The Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) supports non-national, accredited museums across England by providing funding to address urgent infrastructure and maintenance backlogs that exceed standard day-to-day budgets. The programme strictly finances ...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCreative Foundations FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the outcomes of the Creative Foundations Fund are distributed equitably across the country.
Answer: The first round of the Creative Foundations Fund awarded £96 million to 74 arts and cultural organisations in England. Of these, 58 projects—accounting for 78% of the total projects awarded—were located outside of London. Arts Council England, the fund’s ...
Answered 28 May 2026
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