Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
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Home EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the annual cost of the statutory duty introduced in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 to provide support to home-educating families who request it.
Answer: The Children Not in School measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require local authorities in England and Wales to maintain registers of children who are not in school, including home-educated children.The depar...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Education: RegistrationDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, by what date will local authorities have to produce registers of Children Not in School.
Answer: Mandatory local authority Children Not in School registers will be implemented in England by the end of this Parliament.To implement the registers, we will hold a consultation in due course on draft statutory guidance and on the policy content of regulati...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: LicensingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the growth in the use of electricity supply licence exemptions by corporate energy consumers in the last five years.
Answer: The Government is aware of concerns around the use of electricity supply exemptions. There is ongoing engagement with stakeholders on supply exemption transactions, particularly Class A small supply exemptions that allows generators to supply up to 5MW of...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordParamedical Staff: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help Newly Qualified Paramedics (NQPs) into work.
Answer: Decisions on the employment of newly qualified paramedics are a matter for individual National Health Service trusts which manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliv...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of further education colleges on supporting students not in employment, education or training.
Answer: The government is investing nearly £9 billion in 16 to19 education in the 2026/27 academic year 2026/27. This will fund the increasing numbers of 16 to 19-year-olds taking part in education. Alongside this, the government is taking important steps to supp...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what consideration she has given to funding further education colleges on an in-year basis where student enrolments exceed forecast allocations.
Answer: We recognise that where an institution makes a particularly significant expansion in student numbers in a single year, that can cause cost pressures. For that reason, we provide exceptional in-year growth funding for institutions that grow student numbers...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to introduce demand-led funding arrangements for further education colleges enrolling additional 16–24 year old learners in priority skills sectors.
Answer: We are providing nearly £9 billion in 16 to 19 programme funding in the 2026/27 academic year. This includes the high value courses premium to encourage and support delivery of selected study programmes and T Levels.We recognise that where an institution ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegulatory Innovation OfficeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Regulatory Innovation Office in reducing regulatory approval times for emerging technologies.
Answer: The Regulatory Innovation Office works with regulators and government to cut approval times for game-changing tech. For example, RIOs AI Capability Fund supports regulator adoption of AI tools, streamlining their processes and speeding up decision making ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSynagogues: SecurityHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to protect St Annes' Synagogue in St Annes on Sea and the Jewish community in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to the safety and security of Jewish communities across the UK, including Fylde, and to tackling antisemitism wherever it occurs. Everyone should feel safe to practise their faith and participate in public life free from intimi...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTree Planting: GrantsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much funding has been allocated through the Tree Production Capital Grant in each funding round since the scheme’s inception.
Answer: The Tree Production Capital Grant was launched in 2022. The total value of funding allocated through signed grant agreements in each financial year is as follows: 2022/23: £1,509,3742023/24: £2,871,8332024/25: £2,938,3972025/26: £1,953,960Total: £9,273,56...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: InfrastructureDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what transport infrastructure projects in the 2024 Labour Party manifesto have been (a) completed, (b) commenced, (c) delayed or (d) cancelled.
Answer: The 2024 Labour Party election manifesto made the following two pledges for transport infrastructure projects. To fix an additional 1 million potholes across England each year, funded by reallocating money from the previously cancelled A27 bypass. We are ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many additional police officers have been recruited since July 2024.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes data on the number of police officers, as at 31 March and 30 September each year in the ‘Police Workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletin, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collection...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many new homes have been built in (a) Fylde constituency, (b) Lancashire and (c) England since July 2024.
Answer: My Department publishes a quarterly release entitled ‘Housing supply: Indicators of New Supply, England’, which includes estimates of new build starts and completions in England, Lancashire and in each local authority district. Statistics from the quarter...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Development Consent OrdersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the economic impact of the extension to the deadline for the decision on granting a Development Consent Order to the Morgan-Morecambe transmission assets.
Answer: The application for development consent was assessed in the usual way against all relevant planning considerations. An extension to the deadline for deciding the application was announced on 14 May by written ministerial statement to Parliament. It would ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance she is offering passengers whose flights are impacted by jet fuel shortages.
Answer: UK airlines are clear that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel, and there is no need for passengers to change upcoming travel plans. It is important however that passengers are aware of their rights during any disruption and that is why t...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGordon BrownLeader of the HouseTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1554More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what mechanisms are available to members of the House of Commons to scrutinise Gordon Brown in his role as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation.
Answer: Ministers have a duty to Parliament to account, and be held to account, for the policies, decisions and actions of their departments and agencies. Individual ministers are responsible and accountable to Parliament for the Direct Ministerial Appointments...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWes StreetingCabinet OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1553More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish the minutes of the meeting of the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on 13 May 2026.
Answer: No. I refer the Hon Member to the exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and the former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, published on gov.uk
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBaroness HarmanCabinet OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1552More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will set out the terms of reference for the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Women and Girls.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press releases published on gov.uk, outlining the roles.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWes StreetingCabinet OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1551More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much will be paid to the Rt hon. Member for Ilford North following his resignation as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Answer: Details of ministerial severance payments are published in the relevant department’s annual report and accounts.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to increase the number of specialist domestic violence courts.
Answer: This Government is committed to enhancing support for victims of domestic abuse and improving the criminal court’s response to domestic abuse cases.We have launched Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, combining the strongest elements of other protective ord...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and Security: FinanceTreasuryTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1548More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with European counterparts on the development of international finance partnerships to support defence and security cooperation.
Answer: Challenging times for global and European security call for novel solutions, which is why the UK is working with Finland, the Netherlands and other likeminded NATO allies on collective defence financing and procurement, exploring a new mechanism to suppor...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGordon BrownTreasuryTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1547More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Prime Minister on the remit of the Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation.
Answer: The Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation will advise on how global finance cooperation can build a stronger Britain, boosting the country’s security and resilience. The Chancellor has a range of positive discussions with the...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGordon BrownCabinet OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1546More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any conflicts of interest assessment was undertaken prior to Gordon Brown’s appointment as Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments which sets out the process for making DMAs, available on gov.uk here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/direct-ministerial-appointments
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHantavirus: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure members of the public are aware of symptoms of hantavirus.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively monitoring the situation and is supporting the passengers’ clinical and public health assessment and isolation.UKHSA has taken the lead in providing regular updates to the public through broadcast media in...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFostering Innovation FundDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when successful applicants to the Fostering Innovation Fund will be announced.
Answer: Lancashire County Council will be able to apply for the Innovation Fund as part of the Foster with Us fostering hub. The department encourages applications from areas working in partnership with other organisations, such as charities or independent foster...
Answered 20 May 2026
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