Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Neighbourhood PolicingHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what metrics are being used to assess the effectiveness of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.
Answer: The Government published the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee Performance Framework in April 2025, which sets out how forces will be held to account. It includes measures on crime and other key indicators, including growth of neighbourhood policing. The f...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of the 3,123 additional neighbourhood officers represent (a) new recruits and (b) redeployed officers from other roles.
Answer: On 7 April 2026, the Home Office published an ad-hoc statistical release on the growth in neighbourhood policing personnel in England and Wales, as at 28 February 2026, compared with 31 March 2025. This information is based on provisional management infor...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many of the additional neighbourhood policing personnel announced since April last year have been recruited to (a) Lancashire Constabulary and (b) each police force in England and Wales.
Answer: On 7 April 2026, the Home Office published an ad-hoc statistical release on the growth in neighbourhood policing personnel in England and Wales, as at 28 February 2026, compared with 31 March 2025. This information is based on provisional management infor...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate has been made of the costs incurred by councils for the provision of the services outlined in the Funding instruction for local authorities: Asylum Dispersal Grant 2026-2027.
Answer: The Asylum Dispersal Grant supports local authorities with a contribution to the costs and pressures of accommodating asylum seekers across all eligible accommodation types in their area. The grant is not intended to meet full costs, but to provide a cont...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of levels of payments to local authorities outlined in the Funding instruction for local authorities: Asylum Dispersal Grant 2026-2027.
Answer: The Asylum Dispersal Grant supports local authorities with a contribution to the costs and pressures of accommodating asylum seekers across all eligible accommodation types in their area. The grant is not intended to meet full costs, but to provide a cont...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many illegal migrants have (a) arrived in and (b) left the UK under the government's one in, one out deal.
Answer: As of 6 March, 380 people have been transferred from France to the UK via the new safe, legal route and 377 people have been returned to France. It is not appropriate to provide a continual update on each phase of the operation, not least as it involves s...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBorder Security Command: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she mas made of the performance of the Border Security Command since it was established in July 2024; and on what metrics she judges its performance.
Answer: Since the Border Security Command was established in July 2024, we have brought together a wide range of partners to organised immigration crime (OIC) and reduce small boat crossings. We have already delivered a significant amount of activity; in 2025, th...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of exemptions and higher mileage allowances for Motability Scheme users with significant healthcare travel needs, including applying the previous aver
Answer: Responsibility for the terms and administration of the Scheme sits with Motability Foundation and its Board of Governors. The changes to the leasing package were announced on 26 March and include reducing the mileage allowance from 20,000 per year to 10,0...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSubscriptions: MisrepresentationAttorney GeneralTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125066More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what recent guidance has been issued to prosecutors regarding enforcement against companies engaging in misleading subscription practices.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 sets out new consumer protection rules for subscription contracts. Once the rules are in force, traders will have to provide clear information about subscription contracts before a consumer signs up,...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSubscriptions: PaymentsTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125065More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring banks to implement stronger safeguards or alerts for recurring payments initiated after free trials.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) 2024 sets out new consumer protection rules for subscription contracts. Once the rules are in force, traders will have to provide clear information about subscription contracts before a consumer s...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: MisrepresentationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to prevent websites from imitating legitimate digital services in order to mislead consumers into entering paid subscriptions.
Answer: The Online Safety Act lists certain fraud offences as ‘priority offences’, meaning regulated services must prevent users encountering user-generated fraudulent content, swiftly remove it when appearing, and mitigate and manage the risk of their services f...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSubscriptions: Misleading AdvertisingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on enforcement action against companies operating misleading subscription models.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) 2024 sets out new consumer protection rules for subscription contracts. Once the rules are in force, traders will have to provide clear information about subscription contracts before a consumer s...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSubscriptions: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the prevalence of deceptive online subscription practices, including misleading free trials and unclear recurring payment terms.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) 2024 sets out new consumer protection rules for subscription contracts. Once the rules are in force, traders will have to provide clear information about subscription contracts before a consumer s...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordContinuing CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with NHS England on improving continuity of care between secondary care and primary care following A&E attendance.
Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, set out clear ambitions as part of the 10-Year Health Plan around moving the National Health Service from analogue to digital, harnessing technology to allow patients to better manage t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce safeguards to ensure that patients presenting with symptoms indicative of serious conditions, including heart arrhythmias, are prioritised appropriately in GP triage s
Answer: General practices (GPs) are independent contractors to the National Health Service and are responsible for the safe operation of their appointment and triage arrangements, including ensuring that patients with symptoms suggestive of any serious conditions...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of GP appointment systems for patients who do not have access to the internet.
Answer: We understand that not all patients have access to or want to use online services. The GP Contract is clear that patients should always have the option of telephoning or visiting their practice in person, and all online tools must always be provided in ad...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWritten QuestionsLeader of the HouseTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124248More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what steps he is taking to ensure named day Written Parliamentary Questions are answered in a timely manner.
Answer: Parliament has a right to scrutinise Ministers, and hold the Government to account. I expect Hon. Members to receive timely and helpful responses to their questions.I have written to all Members of Cabinet and spoken with Departmental Parliamentary Clerks...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWritten QuestionsLeader of the HouseTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123803More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what steps hon. Members can take to seek answers to Named Day parliamentary questions in instances where those questions are not answered by the day named in the question.
Answer: Parliament has a right to scrutinise Ministers, and hold the Government and public bodies to account. I expect Hon. Members to receive timely and helpful responses to their questions.The House of Commons Procedure Committee monitors departmental performan...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWritten Questions: StandardsHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123792More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many times the Government has failed to answer a named day written parliamentary question on time during this session for which the latest data is avai
Answer: The Procedure Committee takes the lead in the monitoring of Government responses to written parliamentary questions, including the timeliness of responses to named day questions. The Committee is currently analysing departments’ performance in responding ...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInsulation: Park HomesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Government plans to reintroduce grant schemes for the insulation and cladding of park homes.
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan, the biggest investment in home upgrades ever, aims to provide an offer for every type of household, including park homes. Residents can apply for support via the Warm Homes: Local Grant, which provides grant support for a range of upg...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Park HomesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that residents of park homes are eligible for energy efficiency support schemes.
Answer: The Government’s Warm Homes Plan (WHP) is the biggest ever investment in home upgrades and includes an offer for every household. Park home residents may be eligible for support with home upgrades through the Warm Homes: Local Grant. Additionally, all eli...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeating: Park HomesTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123523More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has assessed the adequacy of financial support for residents of park homes in relation to heating costs.
Answer: The government has acted quickly to provide £53m in timely, targeted support to low-income households struggling with the rising price of heating oil and at risk of losing access to heating and hot water.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool MilkDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to explicitly recognise the role of school milk provision within the revised School Food Standards.
Answer: The department is committed to raising the healthiest generation ever and are continuing our work to revise the School Food Standards. We are engaging experts across the sector and are developing our plans to consult on the changes.We know milk is excelle...
Answered 8 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPets: TransportDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on coordinating policy relating to the evacuation of pets during international emergencies.
Answer: During international emergencies Defra officials work closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to coordinate policy and manage live operational issues, including in relation to emergency pet movements.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: PetsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department plans to introduce temporary or emergency exemptions to existing rules preventing pets from travelling on evacuation flights.
Answer: All relevant requests for consular assistance are considered on a case by case basis, depending on the circumstances.
Answered 2 Apr 2026
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