Edward Morello MP: written questions 2026
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Broadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department uses street-level mobile coverage data when assessing connectivity in rural areas.
Answer: The regulator, Ofcom, is responsible for reporting on the state of mobile network coverage across the UK. Mobile network coverage data for the West Dorset constituency is available as part of Ofcom’s Connected Nations reporting, as well for specific addre...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: West DorsetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to improve mobile data coverage in West Dorset.
Answer: The regulator, Ofcom, is responsible for reporting on the state of mobile network coverage across the UK. Mobile network coverage data for the West Dorset constituency is available as part of Ofcom’s Connected Nations reporting, as well for specific addre...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of energy prices on rural households in West Dorset.
Answer: The latest fuel poverty statistics, estimate that 13.8% of rural households were in fuel poverty in England in 2025, compared to 9.4% of households overall. The latest subregional fuel poverty statistics, estimate that 10.5% of households (4,824) in the W...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help lower household energy costs in West Dorset.
Answer: Tackling affordability is this government’s number one priority. The Government acted at last year’s Budget by taking on average £150 of costs off energy bills, with those decisions now factored into bills for the years to come. The recent rise in the pri...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has undertaken a review of the frequency, altitude and safety of Royal Navy helicopter flights over residential areas in West Dorset in the last three years.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance is issued to Royal Navy helicopter crews on conducting training flights over civilian communities in West Dorset; and what steps are taken to minimise risks to residents.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLow Flying: West DorsetMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the safety implications of low-flying Royal Navy helicopter operations over populated areas adjacent to West Dorset.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLow Flying: West DorsetMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the safety implications of low-flying Royal Navy helicopter operations over populated areas in West Dorset.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNight Flying: Rural AreasMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact of night-time military helicopter training exercises on rural communities.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNight Flying: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance his Department provides to Royal Navy helicopter units on minimising noise disturbance to residents during night-time flying.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNight Flying: West DorsetMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of night-time Royal Navy helicopter activity on residents in West Dorset.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNight Flying: West DorsetMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 6704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve communication with communities in West Dorset regarding planned night-time Royal Navy helicopter training exercises.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordInternet: Offensive WeaponsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of online trends involving catapults on West Dorset consistency.
Answer: The Government recognises concerns about potentially harmful online trends, including those involving weapons or harmful behaviour. The Online Safety Act 2023 requires social media and search services to assess and mitigate the risks of illegal activity o...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: South WestDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reductions to Motability mileage allowances on disabled people living in rural constituencies in the South West.
Answer: Responsibility for the terms and administration of the Scheme sits with Motability Foundation and its Board of Governors. The Department for Work and Pensions meets quarterly with Motability Foundation, to discuss the Schemes operation. The changes to the...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the affordability of water bills in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures that water bills can place on households and continues to engage closely with water companies, Ofwat and consumer bodies to strengthen the consumer voice and support available. Ofwat’s Final Determinations for Price...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with water companies on reducing water bills for households in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures that water bills can place on households and continues to engage closely with water companies, Ofwat and consumer bodies to strengthen the consumer voice and support available. Ofwat’s Final Determinations for Price...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: PricesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help lower food costs for households in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government is taking action to address food prices by working with the food industry on supply chain resilience, regulatory burden, and structural drivers of food costs. Measures already taken as part of wider efforts to reduce pressure on prices due ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5236More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of inflation on food costs in West Dorset.
Answer: The Office for National Statistics does not publish inflation statistics at the level of individual constituencies such as West Dorset. At the UK level, consumer price inflation (CPI) for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell from 3.7% in March to 3.0% in...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5235More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of rurality on the cost of delivering services in rural areas.
Answer: The Government has taken significant steps to support rural areas. We have committed £2.7 billion per year to support sustainable farming and nature’s recovery, over £1.9 billion over four years for gigabit broadband and 4G connectivity, and £2.3 billion ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5234More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of rural cost of living pressures on people in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving living standards for everyone, in every part of the UK. Our strategy for improving living standards is through growing the economy, which is the only way to sustainably increase wages, and through tackling inflatio...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5233More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help lower the cost of living in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving living standards for everyone, in every part of the UK. Our strategy for improving living standards is through growing the economy, which is the only way to sustainably increase wages, and through tackling inflatio...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to increase funding for SEND provision in rural constituencies such as West Dorset.
Answer: The core schools budget is increasing by £1.7 billion in the 2026/27 financial year.Through the Dedicated Schools Grant, Dorset (which allocates funding for West Dorset) is receiving £269.6 million for mainstream schools in the2026/27 financial year. This...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: West DorsetDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of waiting times for Education, Health and Care Plans on children in West Dorset.
Answer: The latest data, from June 2025, covering 2024, shows Dorset completed 60.2% of education, health and care plans within statutory timescales, compared to a national average of 46.4%. The department recognises the importance of children and young people re...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: West DorsetDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support SEND students in West Dorset.
Answer: The latest data, from June 2025, covering 2024, shows Dorset completed 60.2% of education, health and care plans within statutory timescales, compared to a national average of 46.4%. The department recognises the importance of children and young people re...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to review funding formulas to change how they consider rural schools in constituencies such as West Dorset.
Answer: The core schools budget is increasing by £1.7 billion in the 2026/27 financial year.Through the Dedicated Schools Grant, Dorset (which allocates funding for West Dorset) is receiving £269.6 million for mainstream schools in the2026/27 financial year. This...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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