Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Public Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10979More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential financial liabilities associated with bringing outsourced services back into the public sector.
Answer: This government believes that insourcing of public services can maximise value for money for the taxpayer and deliver the highest quality public services possible.Contracting authorities will be responsible for ensuring that the delivery model they adopt ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10978More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the cost of developing and publishing departmental Insourcing Strategies.
Answer: This Labour Government is committed to delivering the biggest wave of insourcing of public services in a generation, ending outsourcing by default.Contracting authorities will develop their insourcing strategies from 2027/28. We expect this to form part o...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10977More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Public Interest Test will be published in full for each service assessed.
Answer: To ensure transparency of decision-making, results of the Public Interest Test will be published centrally.
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes PlanDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether additional consumer protection measures will be incorporated into the Warm Homes Plan.
Answer: We are committed to reforming the consumer protection system to support the delivery of the Warm Homes Plan. We are currently consulting on proposals to strengthen consumer protections for home upgrades delivered through government schemes through Governm...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many households are expected to be eligible for remediation through the National Energy Foundation where installers are no longer trading and no valid guarantee exists.
Answer: Eligible homes are those with non-compliant ECO4 or GBIS solid wall insulation, where the original installer cannot rectify the measure and the guarantee is missing, fraudulent or was cancelled by the original installer. These circumstances remain rare, w...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInsulation: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many properties in Fylde constituency have been identified as potentially requiring inspection under the Find and Fix programme.
Answer: The Department does not hold area-specific data for the Find and Fix programme. TrustMark oversees the operational delivery of Find and Fix, including monitoring audit outcomes and remediation progress, and holds the detailed operational data relating to ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what powers the proposed consumer protection service will have to compel installers and delivery partners to undertake remedial works.
Answer: We are consulting on proposals to strengthen consumer protections for home upgrades delivered through government schemes through Government oversight of the market. This includes introducing contractual arrangements between a new Government-led service an...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the report by the National Audit Office entitled Energy efficiency installations under the Energy Company Obligation, published on 14 October 2025, what assessment he has ma
Answer: The Department takes the report's findings seriously. It sets out connected, systemic failures in the design and operation of some schemes. The consumer protection system was overly complex, with fragmented roles and accountability. Government oversight w...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Married PeopleHome OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing fiancé visa holders to work where they have a pending application to switch to a spouse and partner visa.
Answer: The intention of a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa is to allow a marriage or civil partnership to take place in the UK. It is not a route to settlement.Where the requirements of the Immigration Rules are met, entry clearance will be granted for a...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the written answer of 17 June 2026 to question 9454, if she will publish a list of councils that are compliant and those which are not.
Answer: Defra does not hold nor intend to publish a list of local authorities that are compliant with their requirements under Simpler Recycling. Local authorities are independent bodies and are accountable to their electorate rather than to Ministers or governme...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce processing times for family visa applications.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, including service standards for processing visa applications, where applicable. The department is also in the process of implementing technology changes to improve efficienc...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Pastoral CareDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure Newly Qualified Teachers are supported with pastoral care in the workplace.
Answer: The government is determined to raise school standards for every child to ensure they are prepared for the future. The factor that makes the biggest difference to a child’s education is high-quality teaching. That is why we are committed to providing Earl...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends for demand for state school places in Fylde constituency.
Answer: As part of the school capacity survey 2025 available at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-capacity/2024-25, Lancashire Local Authority submitted information on school capacity and forecast demand for school places...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTreasury: StaffTreasuryTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10514More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will provide a breakdown of staff employed by her department by region.
Answer: The figures for staff employed at HM Treasury by region are published in the annual Civil Service Statistics. A link to the information is provided https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/civil-service-statistics-2025. The data can be found in Table 12a.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Fusion: Job CreationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs expected to be supported by the UK's fusion energy programme by 2030.
Answer: With our recently published Fusion Strategy and record government investment, the UK’s fusion energy programme is expected to support over 10,000 jobs by 2030.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: InfrastructureCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10504More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of cyber resilience standards among operators of critical national infrastructure.
Answer: The Government is working tirelessly to improve the cyber resilience of our most critical services and systems, including the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure. The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill will update the e...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVoting Methods: Pilot SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which local authorities have been selected to participate in pilot schemes testing alternative voting arrangements under the Representation of the People Bill.
Answer: The Representation of the People Bill is currently undergoing its parliamentary passage and does not include any power to pilot alternative voting arrangements. The Government worked with four local authorities - Cambridge, Milton Keynes, North Hertfordsh...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with technology companies on the implementation timetable for measures intended to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on personal devices.
Answer: The Prime Minister announced on 8 June 2026 that the UK would become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their devices. This will prevent predators from being able to exploit and abuse v...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEuro 2028Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the written answer of 16 June 2026 to question 7828, if she will publish the independent assessment to demonstrate how benefit will be spread equitably.
Answer: The Government is clear that UEFA EURO 2028 must deliver meaningful benefits for the whole of the United Kingdom, not just the host cities. Over 70% of matches are set to take place outside of London and the South East, with the tournament’s legacy progra...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Diagnostic CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many additional Community Diagnostic Centres he plans to establish during this Parliament.
Answer: As of June 2026, 171 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) are open, with a further three CDCs due to open in 2026/27. The Department and NHS England are also working to approve additional CDCs and details on the number and location of these CDCs will be an...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Neighbourhood Health Centres the Government plans to establish in England.
Answer: The Government plans to establish 250 neighbourhood health centres across England by 2035. This is a core part of the 10-Year Health Plan, designed to shift care closer to local communities and reduce hospital pressure. The rollout timeline and milestones...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity HospitalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many community hospitals are currently operational in England.
Answer: Community hospitals are small local hospitals or units providing a range of clinical services to their local population. These services may include community beds, clinics, minor injuries services, diagnostic facilities, day care, mental health services, ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, where the Government's new Place Unit will be based.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what arrangements are in place to help ensure local communities are represented in the work of the Place Unit.
Answer: The Place Unit will act as convenors between government departments and local stakeholders. It will build on and extend MHCLG’s strong existing engagement with communities and local leaders, ensuring the insights, priorities and voice of communities acros...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what budget has been allocated to the newly established Place Unit.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
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