Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
General Practitioners: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed increase to employers National Insurance contributions on general practices in Fylde constituency.
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 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed increase to employers National Insurance contributions on hospices in Lancashire.
Answer: We have taken necessary decisions to fix the foundations in the public finances at the Autumn Budget, enabling the Spending Review settlement of a £22.6 billion increase in resource spending for the Department from 2023/24 outturn to 2025/26.The employer ...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed increase in employer National Insurance contributions on social care providers in Fylde constituency.
Answer: To enable local authorities to deliver key services such as adult social care, the Government is making available up to £3.7 billion of additional funding for social care authorities in 2025/26, which includes an £880 million increase in the Social Care G...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Bus Services Bill on passengers with disabilities in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving public transport services so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. The Bus Services (No.2) Bill, which was introduced on 17 December, will give local lea...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: FyldeDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve road infrastructure in Fylde constituency.
Answer: In 2024 National Highways completed the £162m Windy Harbour to Skippool off-line bypass around the village of Little Singleton, removing a major bottleneck on the A585 into Fleetwood. Other routes serving the region, such as the M55 have been considered a...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FyldeDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce the cost of rail services in Fylde constituency.
Answer: Most regulated rail fares increased by 4.6 per cent on 2 March 2025. This was the lowest absolute increase in three years and delivers a fair balance between taxpayers and passengers. This increase will support the Government’s long-term plans to achieve ...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: FyldeDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support people to use electric vehicles in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating the roll-out of affordable and accessible charging infrastructure so that everyone, no matter where they live or work, can make the transition to an electric vehicle. As of March 2025, the Government and industr...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGastrointestinal System: DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans NHS England has to consult with patient organisations on gastroenterology reform in the Elective Care Reform Programme; and how he plans to include patients in decision-making.
Answer: We have prioritised cutting waiting lists and getting back to the standard that at least 92% of people should wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment. We have delivered an extra 2.5 million operations, scans, and appointments between July ...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGastrointestinal System: DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timeline is for implementing gastroenterology reforms through the Elective Care Reform Programme; and how he plans to monitor progress.
Answer: We have prioritised cutting waiting lists and getting back to the standard that at least 92% of people should wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment. We have delivered an extra 2.5 million operations, scans, and appointments between July ...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGastrointestinal System: DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which areas of gastroenterology he plans to prioritise in the Elective Care Reform Programme.
Answer: We have prioritised cutting waiting lists and getting back to the standard that at least 92% of people should wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment. We have delivered an extra 2.5 million operations, scans, and appointments between July ...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAvanti West Coast: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 March 2025 to Question 36175, what steps she is taking to improve the Network Rail infrastructure reliability.
Answer: Network Rail manages the UK’s railway infrastructure, and the Office of Rail and Roal (ORR) oversees delivery. Government has committed to continue record levels of investment, providing £44.1bn across the five-year control period spanning 2019 to 2024.Th...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAvanti West Coast: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 March 2025 to Question 36175, what conclusions were drawn from the minister's meeting with AWC and Network Rail.
Answer: The Rail Minister discussed Avanti West Coast (AWC) and Network Rail’s (NR) joint performance plans, including actions such as substantial driver recruitment and training on the new Evero fleet, timetable step ups and NRs first 60 miles plan.AWC's cancell...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAvanti West Coast: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 March 2025 to Question 36175 on Avanti West Coast: Standards, what conclusions were drawn from the minister's meeting with Avanti West Coast.
Answer: The Rail Minister discussed Avanti West Coast (AWC) and Network Rail’s (NR) joint performance plans, including actions such as substantial driver recruitment and training on the new Evero fleet, timetable step ups and NRs first 60 miles plan.AWC's cancell...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of infrastructure developments on agricultural land in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Government does not comment on individual projects which have yet to be consented via the independent planning process. The Government has launched a consultation on land use in England which will inform the publication of the Land Use Framework this ...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Products: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to encourage people to buy Lancashire produce.
Answer: As we set out in our Plan for Change, we are focused on supporting our farmers, supporting rural economic growth and boosting Britain’s food security. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed, has confirmed to businesses a...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: LancashireTreasuryTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38173More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on levels of business confidence in rural communities in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Autumn Budget delivered fiscal stability. Recent surveys from EY and PwC show overall business and investor confidence is rising. The government has taken significant steps to support rural businesses across the country. We are restoring stability and...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to reduce fly-tipping in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: Local authorities are often best placed to respond to incidences of fly-tipping. They have a range of enforcement powers which we encourage them to make good use of. We are seeking powers in the Crime and Policing Bill to provide enforcement guidance, whi...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on farmers’ mental health in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting the mental health of those working in farming and agriculture. The Government continue to fund the Farmer Welfare Grant. This currently funds four charities to deliver projects which support mental health and bui...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the number of farmers who will be affected by changes to (a) agricultural property relief and (b) business property relief in (i) Fylde constituency and
Answer: Assessing the impact of the new Inheritance Tax policy, which comes into force from 6 April 2026, relies on a number of factors such as ownership structure and debt levels. Without such information, which the Government does not hold at that level, area l...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: TaxationTreasuryTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37750More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reclassification of double cab pick ups on (a) small businesses and (b) family farms in Lancashire.
Answer: Double Cab Pick Up vehicles (DCPUs) have in the past been treated as goods vehicles for tax purposes, rather than cars. Following a judgement by the Court of Appeal, Double Cab Pick Ups must be treated as cars, rather than goods vehicles, for certain tax ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: LancashireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of eligible people who have applied for and are waiting to receive the winter fuel payment for winter 2024-25 in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: On 27 February 2025 we published Pension Credit applications and award statistics. This publication provides application volumes up to 23 February 2025. Pension Credit Applications and Awards - February 2025.
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: LancashireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential impact of means testing the Winter Fuel Payment on NHS services in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Government has had to make difficult decisions in view of the state of the public finances that it inherited, including the decision to target the Winter Fuel Payment on those on the lowest incomes. The decisions mean we are able to provide additional...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: LancashireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on employment rates in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: As part of the Government’s ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, the Employment Rights Bill will make work more secure, boost wages, and help working people thrive. In Fylde, our Jobcentre Employer and Partnership Teams work with a range of employe...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: LancashireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of recent trends in the level of in the unemployment rate in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The information requested is published and available at: https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/default.aspGuidance for users can be found at: https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/home/newuser.asp
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of means testing the Winter Fuel Payment on levels of pensioner poverty in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: On 19 November 2024, the Secretary of State wrote to the Work and Pensions Select Committee to share internal government modelling produced by the Department outlining the number of pensioners in the UK estimated to move into poverty as a result of the po...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
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