Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Sports: LancashireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help support local sports (a) clubs and (b) initiatives in (i) Fylde and (ii) Lancashire.
Answer: This Government recognises that grassroots sports clubs and initiatives are central to communities up and down the country.The Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which invests ove...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the accessibility of transport for people with disabilities in Fylde.
Answer: Accessibility and inclusivity are key considerations for the government, especially as we seek to deliver against our key missions, including removing barriers to opportunity and delivering safer streets. The government is committed to making transport sa...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAfter School Clubs: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to provide additional funding for after-school activities in Fylde.
Answer: Any future decisions on departmental spending are subject to the spending review process.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: LancashireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help protect small and medium enterprises from cybersecurity threats in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The cyber security of the UK is a priority for the Government. The Government offers free guidance, tools and training to help businesses improve their cyber resilience. This includes a new Cyber Governance Code of Practice to help boards and directors ma...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: LancashireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to improve mobile connectivity in (a) rural and (b) semi-rural areas in (i) Fylde constituency and (ii) Lancashire.
Answer: We base our assessment of coverage in rural and urban areas on Ofcom's rurality definition. Ofcom reports that 5G (standalone and non-standalone) is available outside 92% of rural premises in the Fylde constituency from at least one operator. Our ambition...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnvironmental Land Management Schemes: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support farmers to transition to sustainable agricultural practices through the Environmental Land Management schemes in (a) Fylde constituency a
Answer: At February’s NFU Conference, the Secretary of State announced a raft of new policies to put money in the pockets of farmers in Fylde, Lancashire, and across the country. We remain committed to investing £5 billion of funding in the farming budget over tw...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Pollution and Storms: River RibbleDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent funding he has provided to local authorities in Fylde constituency to help tackle (a) water pollution and (b) storm overflows into the Ribble Estuary.
Answer: Water and sewerage companies are responsible for the maintenance of storm overflows and other assets. The Water (Special Measures) Act will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and culture of the water industry and the Independent Water Commis...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood Control and Coastal Erosion: FyldeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) flood resilience and (b) coastal erosion defences along the Fylde coast.
Answer: The Environment Agency regularly provides information to community emergency response and flood action groups within Fylde. Coastal communities have been identified as a priority and are included in the Environment Agency’s engagement planning strategy. T...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordActive Travel: LancashireDepartment for TransportTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to provide funding for active travel in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Department for Transport recently announced almost £300 million of funding to boost active travel across England, this includes £222.5 million to local authorities outside of London. In 2024/25, Lancashire County Council received over £1.4 million in ...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: LancashireDepartment for TransportTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much funding has been allocated to road (a) maintenance and (b) investment in (i) Fylde constituency and (ii) Lancashire in 2025–26.
Answer: The Government takes the condition of the country’s roads very seriously and is committed to supporting local highway authorities across the country in maintaining and renewing the local highway network and tackling the maintenance backlog. The Government...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: FyldeDepartment for TransportTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of inflation on the cost of maintaining local roads and highways in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The Government takes the condition of the country’s roads very seriously and is committed to supporting local highway authorities across the country in maintaining and renewing the local highway network and tackling the maintenance backlog. The Government...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily Hubs: Public TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support is available to local authorities to expand family hubs in areas with limited public transport access.
Answer: The government’s Plan for Change sets out a commitment to give children the best start in life. Delivering this will require strengthening and joining up family services to improve support through pregnancy and early childhood. This includes continuing to...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the condition of school buildings in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The department supports academy trusts, local authorities and voluntary-aided bodies, who are responsible for managing the safety and maintenance of their estates, with capital funding, rebuilding programmes and guidance on effective estate management.We ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of inflation on school budgets in Fylde constituency.
Answer: Having prioritised spending to meet the teachers pay award, schools will now be receiving £65.3 billion in 2025/26 compared to £61.6 billion in the 2024/25 financial year.The local authority that covers Fylde is Lancashire, and Lancashire is receiving £1....
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: LancashireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure adequate (a) infrastructure is and (b) public services are in place before the approval of large-scale housing developments in (i) F
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 26106 on 5 February 2025.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Housing: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what funding she has made available to support community-led housing schemes.
Answer: Community-led housing schemes can apply for government funding through a range of existing programmes, including the Brownfield Land Release Fund and the Affordable Homes Programme. On 25 March, we announced a £20 million support package for community-led...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHoliday Accommodation: LancashireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of short-term holiday lets on local housing availability in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: Whilst second homes and short-term lets can benefit local economies, the government appreciate that excessive concentrations in some areas of the country can impact the availability and affordability of homes, both to rent and buy.We remain committed to i...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDisposable Income: LancashireTreasuryTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54077More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of inflation on average household disposable income in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: Inflation has fallen from the peak of 11.1%, returning to the 2% target in September 2024, before increasing again to 3.5% in April. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility forecast that CPI inflation will peak at 3.8% in July this year before fa...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: LancashireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of inflation on small and medium businesses in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: DBT monitors the financial health of the SME population using a wide range of sources, including the SME Finance Monitor which stated that in 2024, 35% of SMEs rated costs as a major obstacle to running business in the next 12 months, compared with 38% in...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: FyldeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support care homes to (a) address workforce shortages and (b) provide high-quality care for elderly people in Fylde constituency.
Answer: English local authorities have responsibility under the Care Act 2014 to meet social care needs and statutory guidance directs them to ensure there is sufficient workforce in adult social care (ASC).The Government recognises the scale of reforms needed to...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: LancashireHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support her Department provides to victims of online fraud and scams in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The National Economic Crime Victim Care Unit (NECVCU), led by the City of London Police, is a national service that supports all 43 forces in England and Wales, which provides victims of all types of fraud and cybercrime with the support they need.The aim...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: LancashireHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce antisocial behaviour in town centres in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and the harm it causes is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission. As part of the Neighbourhood Policing Grant, £200 million has been allocated to forces for 2025/26 to support th...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCoastal Areas: SafetyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to improve water safety in coastal areas.
Answer: Responsibilities for water safety sit with various government departments and agencies including the Department for the Environment and Rural Affairs and the Health and Safety Executive, which has produced the Prevention of drowning document (link). In ad...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSwimming: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing free swimming lessons for young people in coastal areas.
Answer: Swimming and water safety lessons are compulsory at key stage 1 and 2 as part of the physical education (PE) national curriculum. Swimming and water safety are vital life skills. Every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim and know how to kee...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to support victims of domestic abuse in (a) Fylde and (b) other rural and coastal areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that all victims of domestic abuse, including those in rural and coastal areas such as Fylde, can access the support they need. Through the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, we are strengthening the rights of all vict...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
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