Edward Morello MP: written questions
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Railways: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with rail operators on service reliability affecting West Dorset.
Answer: The Department works closely with train operators and Network Rail to improve reliability and performance on services across the network, including those serving West Dorset. Improvement activity includes targeted work to address infrastructure reliabilit...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve train services to West Dorset.
Answer: The Department works closely with train operators and Network Rail to improve reliability and performance on services across the network, including those serving West Dorset. Improvement activity includes targeted work to address infrastructure reliabilit...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to implement a ringfenced grant for community rural bus services.
Answer: The Government recognises that every community has distinct public transport needs. It wants to empower local leaders to work with operators to design networks that reflect local circumstances. This includes considering a range of service types, such as l...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to increase support for community and rural bus services in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government recognises that every community has distinct public transport needs. It wants to empower local leaders to work with operators to design networks that reflect local circumstances. This includes considering a range of service types, such as l...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of rural bus connectivity in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government recognises that every community has distinct public transport needs. It wants to empower local leaders to work with operators to design networks that reflect local circumstances. This includes considering a range of service types, such as l...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to improve bus service provision in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government recognises that every community has distinct public transport needs. It wants to empower local leaders to work with operators to design networks that reflect local circumstances. This includes considering a range of service types, such as l...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHotels: West DorsetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of tourism sector challenges facing hotels in West Dorset.
Answer: DCMS maintains an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders, industry partners, and the Visitor Economy Advisory Council to closely monitor and address the challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sectors, including hotels in West Dorset. To support these v...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHotels: West DorsetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department is providing to hotels in West Dorset.
Answer: DCMS maintains an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders, industry partners, and the Visitor Economy Advisory Council to closely monitor and address the challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sectors, including hotels in West Dorset. To support these v...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of economic growth opportunities in West Dorset.
Answer: DBT works closely with other Government Departments and local partner organisations, including Local Authorities, to collect intelligence and data, identify issues, and support the development and delivery of initiatives to open up opportunities for econo...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support businesses in West Dorset.
Answer: This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges sma...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to review support available for rural pubs in constituencies such as West Dorset.
Answer: The Department keeps the adequacy of support for rural pubs under regular review, working closely with HM Treasury and industry representatives including through the Hospitality Sector Council. Since April 2026, every pub has benefited from a 15% cut to t...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the financial sustainability of pubs in West Dorset.
Answer: The Department has not made a specific assessment of the financial sustainability of pubs in West Dorset. However, the Government recognises the pressures facing pubs and the wider hospitality sector and continues to engage closely with industry represent...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department is providing to pubs in West Dorset.
Answer: Since April 2026, every pub has benefited from a 15% cut to their business rates bills, followed by a two year real terms freeze. Around three‑quarters of pubs will see their bills stay the same or fall, saving the average pub around £1,650 this year. A r...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support seasonal hospitality businesses in rural constituencies such as West Dorset.
Answer: We are delivering permanently lower business rates multipliers for over 750,000 retail, hospitality and leisure properties, backed by a £4.3 billion support package over three years, including transitional relief to protect businesses from large bill incr...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of rising costs on hospitality businesses in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government recognises that hospitality businesses, including those in West Dorset, continue to face cost pressures arising from wider economic conditions. While the Department has not made a specific assessment for West Dorset, we remain in regular di...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent support his Department is providing to hospitality businesses in West Dorset.
Answer: We are delivering permanently lower business rates multipliers for over 750,000 retail, hospitality and leisure properties, backed by a £4.3 billion support package over three years, including transitional relief to protect businesses from large bill incr...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: InnovationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support innovation in the solar sector.
Answer: The UK has huge potential for solar power, and the Government is committed to working with industry to radically increase our existing solar capacity to meet our Net Zero goals utilising innovation funded through UK Research & Innovation and Innovate ...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to finance for solar startups.
Answer: The Government recognises that access to finance is vital for all UK start-ups, including those in the solar energy sector. Our Small Business Plan sets out measures to improve the finance landscape for SMEs, including a £4 billion finance boost to increa...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what consumer protections are in place for households experiencing problems arising from work carried out under Government-backed home energy improvement schemes.
Answer: Work under Government–backed schemes requires TrustMark registration and needs to comply with PAS 2035/2030 and MCS arrangements.Where work under Government-backed schemes falls short, installers are responsible for putting it right. Consumers can raise c...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of consumer protection arrangements for households affected by defective work carried out under Government-backed home energy improvement sche
Answer: Failures in the Energy Company Obligation 4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme highlighted significant weaknesses in the consumer protection framework for home upgrades. Government has subsequently worked closely with the Retrofit System Reform Advis...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: New BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent support his Department has provided to startups in the solar sector.
Answer: The Government supports startups in the solar sector by creating a strong market framework and enabling innovation-led growth. This includes support through UK-wide innovation funding delivered by UK Research and Innovation and Innovate UK, open to busine...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to finance for micro businesses in West Dorset.
Answer: This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of the challenges facing rural micro businesses in West Dorset.
Answer: This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department is providing to micro businesses in West Dorset.
Answer: This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreenhouse Gas Emissions: New BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of barriers facing climatetech startups.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role of climate technology start-ups in delivering clean energy and economic growth. DESNZ will shortly launch the Cleantech Innovation Challenges to target mission-critical innovation. We are engaging with innovato...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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