Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
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Dentistry: Labour TurnoverDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS dentists have left NHS practice in each of the last five years.
Answer: National Health Service dental statistics identify dentists who performed NHS dental activity in a given financial year. Within these statistics a ‘leaver’ is defined as a performer who carried out NHS dental activity in the previous financial year but no...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made on implementing the NHS dental contract reforms announced in December 2025.
Answer: From April 2026, we began introducing the package of reforms announced in December to address some of the pressing issues that dentists and dental teams have been experiencing. These reforms will prioritise those with the greatest need, shifting care away...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on providing 700,000 additional urgent NHS dental appointments.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring people can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs) commissioned additional urgent dental appointments and there is now an urgent care safety net available in all areas ...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10018More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the level of the Personal Allowance before the scheduled end of the threshold freeze in 2031.
Answer: The previous government froze income tax thresholds from 2021/22 until 2027/28 – this means they were not due to rise until April 2028 at the earliest. The Government is asking everyone to contribute to maintain funding for the NHS and reduce debt, and it...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: PensionersTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10017More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of state pensioners who will pay income tax in each financial year from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
Answer: The Chancellor has set out that individuals whose only income is the basic or new State Pension, without increments, will not pay income tax over this Parliament. The number of individual Income Tax payers by age can be found in Table 2.1 of the Income Ta...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNumeracy: Adult EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department made of the potential impact of the Multiply programme on adult numeracy participation before the programme was discontinued.
Answer: Multiply was funded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and ran for three years, from April 2022 to March 2025. The programme boosted existing efforts to address low levels of adult numeracy in England. Multiply delivered 288,605 enrolments across the thre...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOpen UniversityDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the Open University on participation in higher education among adults without traditional entry qualifications.
Answer: The department recognises the important role of the Open University (OU) in widening participation in higher education (HE), particularly among adults without traditional entry qualifications.HE should be a gateway open to all with the ability and desire ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLifelong Learning EntitlementDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what targets her Department has set for participation in modular courses funded through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement from January 2027.
Answer: The government has set an ambition for two-thirds of young people to participate in higher-level study by age 25, with 10% going into Level 4 or Level 5 study by 2040. The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will replace and transform the existing student...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of adult learners who will be affected by the reduction in adult skills funding in the 2026–27 financial year.
Answer: We are committed to investing in education and skills training for adults. There is no reduction to the Adult Skills Fund in Financial Year 2026-27. Alongside the core Adult Skills Fund the government is providing significant investment in adult learning ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpirits: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small distilleries.
Answer: Small distilleries play an important role in the UK’s food and drink sector and the Government supports them through its wider SME offer. DBT provides access to the Business Growth Service, which brings together advice, guidance and support to help busine...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpiritsTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9926More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider extending the Small Producer Relief to small distilleries.
Answer: Producers making spirits-based products below 8.5% alcohol by volume are already eligible to claim Small Producer Relief on products such as ready-to-drink cocktails. The 8.5% ABV limit ensures these reliefs are targeted at lower strength products. This i...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: ClosuresTreasuryTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9463More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the number of rural pubs that have permanently closed in each month since July 2024.
Answer: ONS data shows there were over 600 more hospitality businesses in 2025 than in 2024. We continue to closely monitor the health of different sectors across the UK economy, including pubs and hospitality, and regularly engage with these sectors – including ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9456More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 2026 business rates revaluation on rural pubs.
Answer: I refer you to my answer to PQ UIN 117188.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: LancashireDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many children in Lancashire are in a residential children's home over 20 miles from their family home.
Answer: The department does not hold information on the total number of children placed in a residential home in Lancashire. We do hold information on the number of children who are looked after by placement type.On 31 March 2025, the number of children looked af...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many local authorities are meeting their responsibility to collect household and food waste separately under Simpler Recycling.
Answer: We are encouraged by recent data provided by our partners Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to see that most councils in England (excluding those granted transitional arrangements for food waste collections) are either already compliant with S...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPalace of Westminster: FalconsHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9451More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to ensure the protection of peregrine falcons nesting in the Palace of Westminster.
Answer: Parliament complies with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, working through the Schedule 1 licence holder for peregrine falcons in close liaison with Natural England to ensure adherence to legal requirements relating to breeding and disturbance. The l...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish High Commission Nairobi: FurnitureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Government press release entitled Bid to supply soft furnishings and accessories to the British High Commission Nairobi, if she will assess the potentia
Answer: Like other government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office conducts its procurement processes in line with public procurement regulations and the principles of proportional, transparent, fair, and non-discriminatory competition. T...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Engagement FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer to Question 7774 of 12th June 2026, whether organisations that have previously undertaken political campaigning, lobbying or electoral activities will be e
Answer: The Department intends to be transparent in the delivery of the Democratic Engagement Fund. In line with standard government grant practice, details of successful applicants and funding allocations are expected to be published following award decisions in...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Engagement FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written answer to 7774 of 12th June 2026, whether the Department plans to publish the names of organisations awarded funding through the Democratic Engagement Fun
Answer: The Department intends to be transparent in the delivery of the Democratic Engagement Fund. In line with standard government grant practice, details of successful applicants and funding allocations are expected to be published following award decisions in...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital ID Advisory GroupCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9147More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what budget has been allocated to support the work of the Digital ID Advisory Group.
Answer: The running of the Digital ID Advisory Group will be supported by the Cabinet Office’s existing Digital ID Task Force. The Group is not a decision-making body and minutes will not be published.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital ID Advisory GroupCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9146More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the minutes, recommendations and advice of the Digital ID Advisory Group will be published.
Answer: The running of the Digital ID Advisory Group will be supported by the Cabinet Office’s existing Digital ID Task Force. The Group is not a decision-making body and minutes will not be published.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital ID Advisory GroupCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9144More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria were used to select members of the Digital ID Advisory Group.
Answer: The running of the Digital ID Advisory Group will be supported by the Cabinet Office’s existing Digital ID Task Force. The Group is not a decision-making body and minutes will not be published.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what transitional arrangements will be available to farmers with expiring Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements who are unsuccessful in securing an SFI 2026 agreement.
Answer: Defra intends to support farmers with soon-to-expire Environmental Land Management revenue agreements to access the full SFI26 offer. The department is developing functionality on the SFI26 application service to allow farmers to apply for land in these a...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the budget allocated to the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 in meeting demand from farmers seeking to enter the scheme.
Answer: Defra is increasing Environmental Land Management schemes budget by around 150%, rising from £800 million in 2023/24 towards £2 billion by 2028/29. The SFI26 offer has been developed with farmers and industry and is backed by a £240 million budget for new...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on armed forces morale.
Answer: Work to finalise the Defence Investment Plan is continuing at pace, and the Prime Minister has been clear that he is determined to publish the DIP before the NATO summit in July. Morale in the Armed Forces increased in the last survey, and we have announc...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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