Andrew Snowden MP: written questions 2025
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Exploitation: Criminal InvestigationHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria her Department used to allocate the funding for the national expansion of the TOEX Capabilities Environment.
Answer: The Home Office is providing the Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) programme with £8.8 million this year to increase law enforcements capability to respond to organised exploitation, including by providing dedicated intelligence, analytical and techn...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: Criminal InvestigationHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the scope of Operation Beaconport is.
Answer: Operation BEACONPORT is the name assigned by operational partners to the National Police Operation, overseen by the NCA, as recommended by Baroness Casey in her report that followed her Independent Audit of Group Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse ...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSentencing: Parliamentary ScrutinyMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Justice Secretary introduces democratic lock over Sentencing Council, published on 2 September 2025, what plans she has for enabling Parliament to (a) scr
Answer: The Lord Chancellor has brought forward measures in the Sentencing Bill to ensure that there is stronger democratic and judicial oversight of sentencing guidelines the Sentencing Council produces.The Council will be placed under a statutory obligation to ...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSupermarkets: BiometricsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what safeguards are in place to ensure that facial recognition technology used in supermarkets does not contribute to discriminatory outcomes based on race, gender, age, or disability.
Answer: FRT systems should not undermine people’s rights or discriminate unfairly. Under data protection law, organisations need to evaluate the risks to people and their rights deriving from the specific contexts. Supermarkets should be able to demonstrate that ...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: BiometricsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has had discussions with civil liberties organisations on the use of facial recognition technology in commercial settings.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology engages with a range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, regarding privacy and data protection matters. The government recognises the benefits of deploying FRT systems in commercial...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: BiometricsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if his Department will issue guidance to retailers on ethical standards for the use of facial recognition technology.
Answer: The use of live facial recognition technology (LFRT) in retail is governed by multiple legal frameworks, including data protection, employment, equalities, and human rights law. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the data protection regulator, h...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: BiometricsHome OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has issued guidance to retailers on the use of live facial recognition technology for (a) security and (b) commercial purposes.
Answer: The Home Office has not issued guidance to retailers on the use of live facial recognition technology, as systems used privately are entirely separate from law enforcement systems.However, all users of FR must comply with the law and the ICO has provided ...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the current Child Maintenance Service income-based model on middle-income paying parents.
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service operates on the principle that both parents have financial responsibility for their child, including their food and clothing, as well as contributing towards the associated costs of running the home that the child lives in. F...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment has the government made of the impact of increasing the cap on a single bus fare from £2 to £3 on bus journeys across England.
Answer: The Department is currently undertaking an evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts. This will include analysis of bus usage. The evaluation will focus on understanding the national impacts of the scheme. The final monitoring and evaluatio...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: LancashireDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on taking steps to help ensure that transport links are adequate to support funding for cricket facilities at The
Answer: The Department provides funding to local authorities to deliver their local transport priorities. For Lancashire Combined County Authority, this includes over £257 million through the Local Transport Grant between 2025/26 – 2029/30. It is for local leader...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBluetongue Disease: VaccinationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to develop an effective vaccine for bluetongue virus serotype 3.
Answer: Defra began working with vaccine manufacturers in 2024 to ensure BTV-3 vaccines were available at the earliest opportunity, and three vaccines have been available in England since September 2024. These vaccines are widely available through normal veterina...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: RegistrationDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the DVLA’s updated vehicle registration guidance on the UK’s (a) classic and (b) historic vehicle sector.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)’s new guidance supports historic vehicle keepers and the wider industry with clearer registration processes that reflect modern restoration and modification practices.The feedback from the historic and classi...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data her Department holds on the demographics of people who have taken bus journeys which were eligible for the price far cap.
Answer: The Department is currently undertaking an evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts. This will include analysis of bus usage. The evaluation will focus on understanding the national impacts of the scheme rather than changes at the level of...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) weekly, (b) monthly, (c) annual bus journeys eligible for the price fare cap were taken in (i) England, (ii) Lancashire and (iii) Fylde between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2025.
Answer: The Department is currently undertaking an evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts. This will include analysis of bus usage. The evaluation will focus on understanding the national impacts of the scheme rather than changes at the level of...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCricket: LancashireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps to help ensure that funding provided for The Dome in Farrington will affect wider Lancashire.
Answer: The indoor cricket dome in Farington will form part of a new high-quality professional and community cricket facility which benefits the local area and offers the opportunity to connect elite cricket with grassroots cricket, expanding opportunities for pl...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what funding has been allocated to the new homes accelerator during the Spending Review period.
Answer: The New Homes Accelerator (NHA) is a collaboration between the government, Homes England, the Greater London Authority, local authorities, developers, and other key stakeholders. It aims to unblock and accelerate the delivery of housing developments that ...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the new homes accelerator will prioritise (a) specific geographical areas and (b) types of housing need.
Answer: The New Homes Accelerator (NHA) is a collaboration between the government, Homes England, the Greater London Authority, local authorities, developers, and other key stakeholders. It aims to unblock and accelerate the delivery of housing developments that ...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the objectives are of the new homes accelerator programme; and how success will be measured against those objectives.
Answer: The New Homes Accelerator (NHA) is a collaboration between the government, Homes England, the Greater London Authority, local authorities, developers, and other key stakeholders. It aims to unblock and accelerate the delivery of housing developments that ...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordExports: LancashireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) veterinary certification guidance, (b) trade missions and (c) inclusion in mentorship schemes on Lancashire producers.
Answer: We will continue to work with Defra colleagues to support businesses and producers where appropriate.Trade missions are promoted widely to companies in Lancashire through direct marketing and partners. Following the mission to Food & Hospitality China...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCheese: LancashireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure that Lancashire cheesemakers can access the benefits of the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement on equal terms with other UK artisan e
Answer: We will agree a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers. GB goods such as dairy are currently subject to 100% documentary ...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBluetongue Virus: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) monitor and (b) help control the spread of Culicoides midges, the vectors of bluetongue virus serotype 3, in high-risk areas.
Answer: Defra’s bluetongue disease control measures aim to limit the spread of BTV infection through proportionate and evidence-based control measures, whilst balancing the burdens of controls against the benefits of slowing the spread of bluetongue and minimisin...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBluetongue Virus: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to respond to the outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the UK.
Answer: Defra’s approach to bluetongue virus (BTV) considers the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice and aim to limit the spread of infection through proportionate and evidence-based control measures with the aim of slowing the spread of disease thro...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBluetongue Virus: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to prevent the spread of bluetongue BTV3 disease among animals in England.
Answer: Defra’s disease control measures aim to limit the spread of infection, whilst balancing the burdens of controls against the benefits of eradication of bluetongue. Defra acted quickly to contain bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) when the first case was detecte...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of ongoing contracts for the provision of migrant hotel services were awarded through (a) competitive tender, (b) direct award and (c) emergency procurement.
Answer: The provision of asylum accommodation is primarily delivered through the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services contracts. These were competitively tendered and awarded in 2019. These contracts are in place for a 10 year term and details can be found i...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department holds information on any (a) complaints and (b) concerns received from people housed in migrant hotels on the (i) conduct and (ii) quality of services provided by (A) private co
Answer: The provision of asylum accommodation is primarily delivered through the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services contracts. These were competitively tendered and awarded in 2019. These contracts are in place for a 10 year term and details can be found i...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
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