Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Wind PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether protections exist to prevent energy companies from selling windfarm projects once planning permission is received.
Answer: It is a commercial matter for energy companies if they decide to sell a project, in whole or in part, and at what point in the project’s lifecycle.
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: FyldeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2024 to Question 20865 on Wind Power: Fylde, what assessment he has made of the (a) capacity of the National Grid connection at Penwortham and (b) suffic
Answer: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) considered the onshore and offshore network as a whole when conducting the assessment of options to connect the Morgan and Morecambe offshore wind projects to the onshore grid as part of its Holistic Network Desi...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy costs on business in Fylde.
Answer: Wholesale energy costs have decreased for non-domestic consumers since the global energy crisis, but we recognise that some businesses may be struggling to pay their bills. The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the bes...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support high street businesses in Fylde.
Answer: Revitalising our high streets is a priority for this government. We are delivering across government to create better conditions for high street businesses to thrive. The new Crime and Policing Bill will give better protection for businesses and retail wo...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to reduce employment regulations for businesses in Fylde.
Answer: The Plan to Make Work Pay is central to our Plan for Change to grow the economy, raise living standards and create opportunities for all. It will tackle low pay, poor working conditions and poor job security, creating long-term growth and investment to su...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help reduce employment costs for businesses in Fylde.
Answer: The Plan to Make Work Pay is central to our Plan for Change to grow the economy, raise living standards and create opportunities for all. It will tackle low pay, poor working conditions and poor job security, creating long-term growth and investment to su...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: FyldeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take step to help prevent non-crown Post Office closures in Fylde.
Answer: Government protects the sustainability of the branch network by providing funding on the basis that Post Office meets minimum access criteria for example including in Fylde, that across the country, 99% of the population live within three miles of their n...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure the safety of teachers and pupils in schools in Fylde constituency.
Answer: Violent incidents in schools are rare, but all schools should be places of safety and learning. Education settings are designed to be secure environments with robust safeguarding frameworks. They should have policies on security measures, supported by cle...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools left the breakfast club early adopters scheme due to funding constraints in Fylde constituency prior to 24 February 2025.
Answer: This government is clear on the impact that breakfast clubs can have to support children to arrive at school ready to learn. That is why we committed to introducing free breakfast clubs in every state-funded school with primary aged pupils. The early adop...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: FyldeDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to reduce pupil absenteeism in Fylde constituency.
Answer: Tackling absence is at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity in all areas. If children are not in school, it does not matter how effective or well-supported teaching and learning is, they will not benefit. Thanks to t...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of mobile phones in schools on recent trends in the levels of pupil attainment in Fylde constituency.
Answer: Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes and lunchtime, as set out in the ‘Mobile phon...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: LancashireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 February 2025 to Question 31587 on Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: Lancashire, which places of worship received funding in Fylde constituency; and what the awa
Answer: In the Fylde constituency, 8 listed places of worship to a total value of £68,994.54 have received awards through the grant scheme. These were Fairhaven United Reformed Church receiving £1,759.30; Roman Catholic Church of St Anne receiving £9,092.24, Well...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether British manufacturers will be given priority in new defence infrastructure contracts.
Answer: The additional investment in defence announced by the Prime Minister on 25 February 2025 will both protect UK citizens from threats and create a secure and stable environment in which businesses can thrive, supporting the Government’s number one mission t...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTyphoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's Oral Statement of 25 February 2025 on Defence and Security, if he will order additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
Answer: To provide the UK with the most relevant and capable Combat Aircraft force, the Ministry of Defence continually reviews the expected threat and the ability of our forces to counter it. Any further purchases would be set out in the usual way.
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: LancashireDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce the cost of rail services in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: We are committed to reforming the overcomplicated fares system with a view to simplifying rail fares across the country. Whilst it is our ambition through public ownership to deliver a more affordable railway, any long-term changes or concessions made to ...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: LancashireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the planned changes to the Listed Places of Worship grant scheme on listed places of worship in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lanca
Answer: The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme was established to provide grants towards VAT paid on repairs and maintenance to the nation's listed places of worship. 94% of applications have been under £25,000, and most claims are for under £5,000.A total of ...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTourism: FyldeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support the tourism industry in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The Government is implementing the most significant overhaul of regional destination management in a generation, creating a portfolio of nationally supported, strategic and high-performing Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) in partnership with Vis...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSoil: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February 2025 to Question 26765 on Soil: Conservation, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of thresholds for Sustainable Farming Incentive schemes;
Answer: The Government continues to roll out ELM schemes, including Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), to support farmers in actions including improving soil health and supporting flood and drought resilience. ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSoil: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February 2025 to Question 26765 on Soil: Conservation, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of thresholds for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
Answer: The Government continues to roll out ELM schemes, including Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), to support farmers in actions including improving soil health and supporting flood and drought resilience. ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSoil: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February 2025 to Question 26765 on Soil: Conservation, what steps he is taking to ensure that family farms below the threshold required to access (a) Countr
Answer: The Government continues to roll out ELM schemes, including Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), to support farmers in actions including improving soil health and supporting flood and drought resilience. ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: FyldeTreasuryTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28404More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an estimate of the revenue from applying VAT to independent schools in Fylde constituency in the next financial year.
Answer: The Government does not have an estimate of the revenue from this measure specifically from the Fylde constituency. At the Autumn Budget the Government published a detailed response to the consultation conducted between July and September. Annexed to this...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: FyldeTreasuryTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28402More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an estimate of the revenue from applying business rates to independent schools in Fylde constituency in the next financial year.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government reconfirmed that it is removing private schools’ eligibility for charitable rate relief under business rates in England from April 2025. This intervention will raise around £140 million per year.Business rates retenti...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: FyldeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the change is in the rate of unemployment in Fylde since the Autumn Budget 2024.
Answer: No estimate is available of the unemployment rate in Fylde since the Autumn Budget 2024. The latest estimates of unemployment, covers the period October 2023 – September 2024. This is available via ONS Nomisweb site: https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/default.asp...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payments: FyldeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in Fylde constituency are awaiting winter fuel payments for 2024-25.
Answer: We do not hold the data requested at constituency level. However, where the customer is eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment, the Department aims to make this payment within 2 weeks of the award of their qualifying benefit. Customers won't miss out on Winte...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordInternal Drainage Boards: FyldeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support is available from his Department to set up a new Internal Drainage Board for the Fylde coast.
Answer: Internal Drainage Boards (IDB) are local independent statutory public bodies, mainly funded by the beneficiaries of their work; this includes farmers who pay drainage rates and local authorities that pay special levies. Determining where new IDBs should b...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
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