Andrew Snowden MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what role local and regional authorities will have in decision-making under the framework established by the Railways Bill.
Answer: The Secretary of State wants to bring decision-making as close as possible to the communities those decisions impact. The Railways Bill underpins the move towards a more locally focused railway, creating the statutory basis for structured partnerships wit...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what governance arrangements are proposed for Great British Railways under the Railways Bill.
Answer: The Railways Bill is focused on simplifying governance. The Bill sets out the functions of Great British Railways (GBR): what we expect it to do and its general duties: what we expect it to consider and achieve. It also sets out that the Transport Secreta...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adding safeguards to pension transfers into different types of occupational pension schemes.
Answer: The Government will act to protect pension savers wherever evidence indicates there may be a risk. The current consultation, “Protecting Pension Savers: Proposed Amendments to the Conditions for Pension Transfer Regulations”, focuses on targeted changes t...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of pension scam cases reported in each year since 2021.
Answer: Data from Action Fraud indicates that reported levels of pensions fraud have increased since 2021, rising from 296 cases in 2021 to 517 cases in 2025. However, this should not be taken as evidence of a corresponding rise in underlying criminal activity. P...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the average travel distance for patients accessing SABR treatment for prostate cancer.
Answer: The clinical commissioning policy for stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for localised prostate cancer was supported by an Equality and Health Inequalities Impact Assessment. This identified several potential benefits for patients, including fewer ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure equitable access to SABR for prostate cancer patients across all regions of England.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on the number of National Health Service radiotherapy centres that currently have the equipment and workforce to deliver stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). The Department expects that radiotherapy treatment...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS radiotherapy centres currently have the (a) equipment and (b) workforce required to deliver SABR for prostate cancer treatment.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on the number of National Health Service radiotherapy centres that currently have the equipment and workforce to deliver stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). The Department expects that radiotherapy treatment...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: RadiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what timetable has been set for each NHS radiotherapy centre in England to begin offering stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for eligible prostate cancer patients.
Answer: In 2027, we will streamline the process for approving new uses of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). We will also ensure that centres are incentivized to use SABR, including for eligible prostate cancer patients.We know that SABR is often a better...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of legislation relating to online content creators featuring children in their content without parental consent.
Answer: The Government takes children's safety and privacy very seriously. Organisations processing personal data, including content creators acting in a business capacity, must comply with the UK's data protection legislation. This includes ensuring processing i...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWorld Cup: British Nationals AbroadHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support the Home Office and British Police Forces are providing (i) the USA, (ii) Mexico and (iii) Canada to ensure the safety of British citizens attending the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Answer: During the tournament, a deployment from UK policing will support the host nations. This will include a mobile team working closely with the hosts in cities where the England team plays, engaging with travelling fans, and providing reassurance and advice....
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNorth America: World CupForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what engagement she has had with officials in (i) the USA, (ii) Mexico and (iii) Canada to discuss the safety of British citizens attending the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Answer: The UK Government, including officials, embassy staff, and policing partners, are in regular contact with their Canadian, Mexican and US counterparts on a range of issues, including security and public safety planning for the World Cup, and the arrangemen...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Higher EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any of the courses funded by the Strategic Priorities Grant will require students to obtain security clearance.
Answer: The Strategic Priorities Grant funds additional capacity from home-fee students in level 4 to 6 engineering and computing courses. The nature of these undergraduate degrees and technical qualifications does not require access to classified information and...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Higher EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the geographical distribution of the additional student places funded through the Strategic Priorities Grant competition.
Answer: As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy skills package, the Ministry of Defence is investing £80 million into the Strategic Priorities Grant. This is administered by the Office for Students (OfS), who are responsible for designing and evaluating the co...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of family accommodation for defence personnel.
Answer: As of 1 June 2026, 96.2% of Service Family Accommodation properties meet or exceed the Decent Homes Standard.The Department is delivering a step change in the quality and management of military housing through implementing the recommendations of the Defen...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many private companies are contracted by her Department to provide hotel accommodation for asylum seekers in the UK.
Answer: Hotel accommodation is directly contracted by four providers, Serco, Mears, CRH and CTM. Further details relating to the contractual arrangements with these companies are provided below:SercoAASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract NW -...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHuman TraffickingHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle human trafficking.
Answer: Modern slavery and Human Trafficking are a vicious crime that dehumanises people. Our government remains committed to tackling this crime in all its forms, and to giving survivors the support and certainty they need to recoverWe are taking forward a multi...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAlternatives to Prosecution: LancashireHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many community resolutions have been used by Lancashire police force in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Home Office collects information on the number of notifiable offences, and their investigative outcomes including community resolutions, recorded by the police in England and Wales The latest data for Lancashire police force can be found here https://...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWitnessesAttorney GeneralTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8377More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what special measures Crown Prosecution Service prosecutors offer to vulnerable witnesses to support them in giving evidence.
Answer: Witnesses are eligible to apply for special measures to support them to give their best evidence during criminal proceedings.Special measures, under the YJCEA, include:Screens to prevent the witness seeing or being seen by the defendantVideo link to enabl...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Subsistence AllowancesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many officials in (a) her Department and (b) the non-departmental public bodies for which she is responsible claimed reimbursement for travel subsistence expenses in each
Answer: The requested data could only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: TravelCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8366More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Prime Minister's and his Department's budget is for ministerial travel for (a) the Government Car Service, (b) private hire vehicles, (c) taxis, (d) rail, (e) aviation and (f) other for (i) 2024-25 and
Answer: Ministerial travel is carefully considered to ensure both efficiency and the interests of the taxpayer are prioritised.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: TravelDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her Department's budget is for ministerial travel for (a) the Government Car Service, (b) private hire vehicles, (c) taxis, (d) rail, (e) aviation and (f) other for (i) 2024-25 and (ii) 2025-26.
Answer: The department does not hold a centrally disaggregated budget for ministerial travel across all of the categories requested. Information on travel expenditure is recorded and published in line with the government’s transparency requirements. The budget fi...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8358More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will provide a list of time taken by government Departments to respond to correspondence from hon. Members from quickest to slowest.
Answer: The Government publishes data on responses to correspondence from Members of Parliament and Peers against the 20 working day target annually, available here. This data is broken down by department.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceTreasuryTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8355More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average time to reply to correspondence from hon. Members was in each month since July 2024.
Answer: HM Treasury fully recognises the important role Parliament has in holding Government to account and the need for ministers to provide full and timely responses to requests for information. HM Treasury does not track average response times but in line with...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefamation: Social MediaMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of current libel laws in the context of social media.
Answer: Defamation – which covers both libel and slander – concerns the publication of material that adversely affects a person’s reputation. Individuals who believe they have been defamed online can bring a claim under the tort of defamation, provided it meets t...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Guarantee: Per Capita CostsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the average cost per participant under the Jobs Guarantee.
Answer: Elements of the costs set out are publicly available in the Jobs Guarantee Grant Guidance published on gov.uk. This includes:employer onboarding costs of up to £250 per participantsupport and administration costs of between £2,150 to £2,650 per participan...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
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