Dan Norris MP: written questions
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Renewable Energy: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of renewable energy projects awaiting grid connection in NE Somerset and Hanham; and what steps he is taking to reduce connection delays.
Answer: Information on projects holding connection agreements is available at TEC Register | National Energy System Operator for transmission projects and National Grid - Embedded capacity register for distribution projects in the South-West. However, data is cat...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she collects data on local highways authority spending on highways maintenance additional to funding provided by central government.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for setting their own highways maintenance budgets, drawing on a combination of Department for Transport capital funding and their wider local resources. To support greater transparency, the Department introduced a requir...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSwimming: South WestDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support new bathing sites in the West of England.
Answer: To designate a site as a bathing water, an application must be submitted to Defra. Applications for new bathing sites are driven by the public and put forward for consultation if certain criteria are met, which can be found online at gov.uk. We are curren...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCrisis and Resilience FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that councils do not use the Crisis and Resilience Fund to replace LWA schemes.
Answer: My Department has worked closely with local authorities and other stakeholders on the detailed design of the Fund. We published scheme guidance in January to enable local authorities to prepare for delivery. The guidance makes clear that the Crisis and Re...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel OilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure people who rely on oil to heat their homes will be able to access a secure affordable supply in the context of the security situation in the Middle East.
Answer: The Government is closely monitoring heating oil supply and price in light of instability in the Middle East. We recognise that wholesale oil price volatility is placing pressure on domestic heating oil costs, and we are engaging with industry to ensure s...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTell Us Once ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people used the Tell Us Once Service in 2025 in (a) North East Somerset and Hanham constituency, (b) the West of England and (c) England.
Answer: The following data has been taken from the Tell Us Once (TUO) Change Reporting System: a) The information requested is not held centrally and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. b) 169,063 citizens used the service in the West of England. We ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCooperatives and Mutual Societies: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his planned timeline is for reporting on the Call for Evidence into business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals.
Answer: The Call for Evidence (CfE) was open across Great Britain for 12 weeks and closed on 18th February. DBT’s focus is now on analysing responses and these will inform any potential business support policy for the co-operative and mutual businesses.
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCooperatives: North East Somerset and HanhamTreasuryTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116692More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support the growth of co-operatives in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: The government recognises the contribution co-operatives make to local communities, to a diverse business sector and a resilient UK economy. In line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operatives and mutuals sector, HM Treasury is t...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCash Dispensing: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114770More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the potential impact of the distribution of ATMs which charge customers to withdraw money on people in (a) North East Somerset and Hanham a
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses.Under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with international counterparts on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation as part of the Responsible Business Conduct Review.
Answer: As part of the Responsible Business Conduct Review, the Government has engaged a number of international trading partners, including countries that have implemented human rights and environmental due diligence legislation. We shall update the House when t...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWestern ForestDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data her Department holds on survival rates for new trees planted in the Western forest.
Answer: The Western Forest was launched on 21 March 2025 and is in its first tree-planting season. This runs between October and April. Monitoring will commence after this period. Consistent with Defra’s tree planting grants it will provide annual payments for up...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIntestacyMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of data collected on intestacy for the purposes of understanding regional differences in access to will-making and estate planning.
Answer: Will-making and estate planning services are largely offered by private providers and, in some instances, charities may offer similar free services.The Government is not aware of any concerns regarding the availability of will-making and estate planning s...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has the department made of the potential impact of the government’s Warm Homes Plan on levels of fuel poverty in North East Somerset and Hanham.
Answer: DESNZ’s annual sub-regional fuel poverty statistics estimate the rates of fuel poverty in constituencies within England, and will therefore reflect the impacts of the Warm Homes Plan in time.The Department will publish monitoring statistics and evaluation...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMayorsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110715More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster's speech entitled Move fast. Fix things., published on 20 January 2026, what discussions he has had with regional mayors on lessons learned from Project
Answer: The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister’s (CSPM) speech set out how “Project Reset” would slash bureaucracy and enable civil servants to move fast. It will mean fewer repeated permissions required, giving those closer to real decision-making more freedo...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFreeview ServiceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if the department will make an assessment of the potential effect of turning off Freeview on areas with poor broadband connectivity.
Answer: Digital inclusion and ensuring that all households across the country have access to high-quality, reliable broadband is a priority for the Government. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is working closely with the Department for Science, Innovat...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support people with disabilities into work in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: Good work is good for health, so we want everyone to get work and get on in work, whoever they are and wherever they live. Backed by £240 million investment, the Get Britain Working White Paper launched in November 2024 is driving forward approaches to ta...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to mental health services for children in North East Somerset and Hanham.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country, including children and young people’s mental health services in the North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.As prioritised in our Medium-Term Planning ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that teachers and pupils are adequately equipped to use artificial intelligence tools safely and effectively in the classroom.
Answer: The department is taking comprehensive action to ensure teachers and pupils are equipped to use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and effectively. Our Generative AI policy position sets clear guidance on the opportunities and risks of AI, and provides p...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordJournalism and Press Freedom: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to international partners on the protection of journalists and media freedom in conflict zones.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 7 July 2025 in response to Question 63314.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLanguages: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating a national strategy for modern foreign language teaching in the context of levels of take-up of modern foreign language GCSEs.
Answer: The early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework which early years providers are required to follow includes a requirement for babies to be placed down to sleep in line with the latest government safety guidance here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditi...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: North East SomersetDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure Bath and North East Somerset council, rated red, for the local highway authority’s road condition ratings, improves its performance.
Answer: The Department published a new traffic light rating system for all local highway authorities in England on 11 January which rates authorities red, amber or green based on: the condition of their roads; how effectively they spend their record Government fu...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFreeviewDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the Freeview TV distribution system remains available to all.
Answer: The Department is leading a project to assess the future of TV distribution and we are committed to maintaining access for all. Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) is protected until at least 2034, safeguarding access for millions of households. Before a...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: SoftwareDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many Mobility as a Service (MaaS) apps are in development using public funding; and which locations they cover.
Answer: The Department is aware of several ‘Mobility as a Service’ apps at various stages of development and implementation across the country through regular engagement with local authorities. However, we do not maintain a comprehensive list of these. The geogra...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: South WestDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support AI development in the West of England.
Answer: The Government is putting artificial intelligence at the heart of our mission to grow the UK economy. We are backing British researchers and firms and catalysing regional AI clusters so communities across the country, including in the West of England, can...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNew Businesses: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support start ups in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 22nd of December 2025 to question UIN 99476.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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