Andrew Snowden MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Cybersecurity: InfrastructureCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10504More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of cyber resilience standards among operators of critical national infrastructure.
Answer: The Government is working tirelessly to improve the cyber resilience of our most critical services and systems, including the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure. The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill will update the e...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVoting Methods: Pilot SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which local authorities have been selected to participate in pilot schemes testing alternative voting arrangements under the Representation of the People Bill.
Answer: The Representation of the People Bill is currently undergoing its parliamentary passage and does not include any power to pilot alternative voting arrangements. The Government worked with four local authorities - Cambridge, Milton Keynes, North Hertfordsh...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with technology companies on the implementation timetable for measures intended to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on personal devices.
Answer: The Prime Minister announced on 8 June 2026 that the UK would become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their devices. This will prevent predators from being able to exploit and abuse v...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEuro 2028Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the written answer of 16 June 2026 to question 7828, if she will publish the independent assessment to demonstrate how benefit will be spread equitably.
Answer: The Government is clear that UEFA EURO 2028 must deliver meaningful benefits for the whole of the United Kingdom, not just the host cities. Over 70% of matches are set to take place outside of London and the South East, with the tournament’s legacy progra...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Diagnostic CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many additional Community Diagnostic Centres he plans to establish during this Parliament.
Answer: As of June 2026, 171 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) are open, with a further three CDCs due to open in 2026/27. The Department and NHS England are also working to approve additional CDCs and details on the number and location of these CDCs will be an...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Neighbourhood Health Centres the Government plans to establish in England.
Answer: The Government plans to establish 250 neighbourhood health centres across England by 2035. This is a core part of the 10-Year Health Plan, designed to shift care closer to local communities and reduce hospital pressure. The rollout timeline and milestones...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity HospitalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many community hospitals are currently operational in England.
Answer: Community hospitals are small local hospitals or units providing a range of clinical services to their local population. These services may include community beds, clinics, minor injuries services, diagnostic facilities, day care, mental health services, ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, where the Government's new Place Unit will be based.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what arrangements are in place to help ensure local communities are represented in the work of the Place Unit.
Answer: The Place Unit will act as convenors between government departments and local stakeholders. It will build on and extend MHCLG’s strong existing engagement with communities and local leaders, ensuring the insights, priorities and voice of communities acros...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what budget has been allocated to the newly established Place Unit.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: FinanceCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10295More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many local authorities are expected to participate in the first phase of the Test, Learn and Grow Capability Fund.
Answer: The Test, Learn and Grow Regional Capability Fund is intended to build capability on test and learn and public sector innovation across the country. It will first be available to existing TLG partners, eight Mayoral Strategic Authorities and two local aut...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how the £61 million Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund will be allocated between regions; and how much Fylde constituency will receive.
Answer: The Government has introduced the Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, backed by £61 million, to empower communities to take ownership of valued local assets such as pubs, shops and community centres, helping to reverse the decline in shared public...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing Associations: TenantsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he expects to launch consultation on extending the Right to Manage to housing association tenants.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS117) made on 16 June.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ProcurementMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what safeguards will be put in place to ensure local authority autonomy is maintained when procurement functions are undertaken at a regional level.
Answer: The Procurement Act 2023 reformed the rules that govern public procurement, replacing the old bureaucratic and process-driven EU regime. Supported by greater transparency and a bespoke approach to procurement, the Act provides greater flexibility for buye...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: ProcurementMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what measures are being considered to improve value for money in the procurement of temporary accommodation.
Answer: The government is committed to helping councils invest in good-quality, value-for-money temporary accommodation, reducing reliance on expensive Bed and Breakfast and nightly paid accommodation, and supporting local authorities to develop effective deliver...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Community DevelopmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria will be used to select the 25 places participating in the Community Power Pilots; and if communities in the Fylde constituency can be considered.
Answer: We will publish more information on Community Power Pilots, including the places we will be working with and the criteria that will be used, in due course.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: Safety MeasuresDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve safety measures at (a) coastal piers and (b) other locations identified as presenting a heightened drowning risk.
Answer: Water safety and drowning prevention is a shared responsibility across government and partners, including local authorities, emergency services, regulators and asset owners. As the two largest navigation authorities, both the Canal and River Trust and the...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: SwimmingDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department collects data on swimming proficiency by (a) socioeconomic background, (b) ethnicity and (c) region.
Answer: The department does not collect data on socio-economic background and ethnicity with regards to swimming proficiency. We do collect information through the PE and sport premium digital expenditure reporting return at regional level. The department is proc...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSwimming Pools: ClosuresDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the impact of recent swimming pool closures on the delivery of swimming and water safety education; and what steps her Department is taking to support publicly acc
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to swimming facilities, which are great spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and learn the key life skill of water safety. Swimming facilities play an important role with...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: SwimmingDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of pupils met the national curriculum requirement to swim 25 metres by the end of Key Stage 2 in the most recent year for which data is available.
Answer: Swimming and water safety are vital life skills, and every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim and know how to keep themselves safe around water before they leave primary school. The latest figures indicate that 73% of children can swim 25 ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Cancers: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to NICE cost-effectiveness thresholds on access to medicines for rare cancers.
Answer: National Health Service patients will get improved access to life-changing treatments as a result of the changes to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) cost-effectiveness threshold announced in the United States and United Kingdom ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: Clinical TrialsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of clinical trials relating to brain tumours that are currently recruiting participants in England.
Answer: The Department is supporting the delivery of brain tumour clinical trials through the National Institute for Health and Care Research, (NIHR) which funds research and research infrastructure to support patients and the public to participate in high-qualit...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Cancers: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether a National Specialty Lead for rare cancers has been appointed, in the context of the Rare Cancers Act 2026.
Answer: The Government will implement the Rare Cancers Act 2026 by ensuring that a National Specialty Lead for Rare Cancers is appointed by summer 2026.The National Specialty Lead will be based in the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Researc...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much public funding has been allocated to brain tumour research in each of the last five financial years.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering brain cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation an...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDentistry: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has assessed the potential merits of establishing new dental schools in areas with persistent shortages of NHS dentists.
Answer: We have recently announced that two new dental schools, in Portsmouth and East Anglia, have each been allocated 25 new dental school places. These new dental schools are located in areas that previously did not have Government-funded dental training place...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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