Edward Morello MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Flood Control: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to allocate additional funding for flood prevention in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Government is investing record levels in flood protection. As part of the Government’s Plan for Change, we are investing £4.2 billion over three years (2026/27 to 2028/29) to construct new flood schemes and maintain and repair existing defences across...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBrownfield Sites: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to encourage developers to build housing on brownfield sites in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that substantial weight should be given to the value of using suitable brownfield land within settlements, including the development of under-utilised land and buildings to meet the need for homes ...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBrownfield Sites: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide additional funding to support brownfield site development in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that substantial weight should be given to the value of using suitable brownfield land within settlements, including the development of under-utilised land and buildings to meet the need for homes ...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBrownfield Sites: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions her Department has had with Dorset Council on brownfield site development in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that substantial weight should be given to the value of using suitable brownfield land within settlements, including the development of under-utilised land and buildings to meet the need for homes ...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAdvisory Services: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to increase funding for advice services in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: At the final Settlement, the government confirmed that it is making available over £69 billion for local government, increasing Core Spending Power by up to 6.8% in cash terms on 2024-25. The Spending Review provides over £5 billion of new grant funding o...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAdvisory ServicesMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of legal aid reductions on the availability of advice services.
Answer: Over the last decade we recognise there has been increased pressure on advice services.Legal aid is intended to support those who need it most, while still delivering value for the taxpayer. However, the Government recognises it sits within a wider system...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAdvisory Services: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support local authorities to fund advice services.
Answer: At the final Settlement, the government confirmed that it is making available over £69 billion for local government, increasing Core Spending Power by up to 6.8% in cash terms on 2024-25. The Spending Review provides over £5 billion of new grant funding o...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAdvisory ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of trends in the complexity of cases handled by advice services.
Answer: At the final Settlement, the government confirmed that it is making available over £69 billion for local government, increasing Core Spending Power by up to 6.8% in cash terms on 2024-25. The Spending Review provides over £5 billion of new grant funding o...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early diagnosis and treatment options for people with secondary breast cancer in rural areas such as West Dorset.
Answer: Improving early diagnosis, access to treatments, and support across England are key priorities for the Government for all cancer types, including for those living with secondary breast cancer in West Dorset and rural constituencies.To ensure that people d...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to increase access to specialist breast cancer nurses for patients with secondary breast cancer in West Dorset.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care will publish a refreshed Workforce Plan to deliver the transformed health service it will build over the next decade, and treat patients on time again. The Plan will ensure that the National Health Service has the ...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Advisory ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that advice services can meet increased demand.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions provides a range of support to customers claiming Universal Credit. This includes a dedicated Universal Credit helpline, information on gov.uk, face to face support in Jobcentres as well as support from the Help to Cla...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase the number of businesses powered by green energy in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: We are delivering on our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan to increase the number of businesses powered by green energy. We have lifted the onshore wind ban, established Great British Energy, consented almost 2GW of solar, delivered a record renewables auction...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many businesses had energy efficiency measures installed in West Dorset constituency between 2010 and 2024.
Answer: The Government does not hold any information or statistics about this area. While a range of Government schemes and incentives have supported energy efficiency improvements across the commercial sector, detailed data is not collected at a national or cons...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: West DorsetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of poor internet access on West Dorset businesses.
Answer: We have not made any specific assessment regarding the potential impact of poor internet access on West Dorset businesses.Wider government analysis has shown that fast and reliable connectivity contributes to increased economic growth and productivity. Th...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWines: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72296More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reducing wine duty to 14 per cent on British wine producers.
Answer: The wine industry makes a vital contribution to our economy and society. We also know the sector has found economic conditions challenging over the past few years, in part due to the pandemic, energy costs, and the cost-of-living crisis. As you know, a cu...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWines: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72295More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to review duty relief schemes to support the growth of British wine production.
Answer: The wine industry makes a vital contribution to our economy and society. Draught Relief allows products served on draught to benefit from a lower rate of alcohol duty, providing vital support to producers, pubs and other venues. Small Producer Relief supp...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWines: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the marketing and export of wine produced in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: DBT supports wine producers in West Dorset and across the UK through a wide range of export initiatives and skills development programmes. The Business Academy offers free training and expert guidance to help businesses access international markets, compl...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordViticulture: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support vineyard businesses in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting rural economies and ensuring the UK has a thriving and diverse economy that promotes local jobs and boosts growth. The English wine sector is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors, which continues to att...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to specialist dementia care services in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). We would expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking into account National Institute for Health and Care Excellence...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of dementia care provision in (a) rural constituencies and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). We would expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking into account National Institute for Health and Care Excellence...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board on improving (a) dementia diagnosis and (b) care pathways in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care engages regularly with integrated care boards (ICBs) on a number of matters, including dementia.Through such engagement, we are aware that GPs and frailty teams are being supported by the ICB and Memory Assessment ...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to allocate additional funding to Integrated Care Boards to help improve (a) support and (b) treatment for people living with secondary breast cancer in (i) Dorset and
Answer: Improving early diagnosis, access to treatments, and support across England are key priorities for the Government for all cancer types, including for those living with secondary breast cancer in West Dorset and rural constituencies.To ensure that people d...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that people diagnosed with secondary breast cancer have timely access to (a) new and (b) innovative treatments in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Improving early diagnosis, access to treatments, and support across England are key priorities for the Government for all cancer types, including for those living with secondary breast cancer in West Dorset and rural constituencies.To ensure that people d...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 24 July 2025 to Question 66057 on Special Educational Needs: Reform, when her Department plans to make a decision on the future of Education, Health and Care Plans.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that every child or young person in our country deserves the best possible educational experience, one that is academically stretching, where every child or young person feels like they belong, and that sets them up for life ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHoliday Play SchemesDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of issuing guidance to (a) local authorities and (b) holiday club providers on enabling families to retain holiday club places without having to pay for ad
Answer: Through our Plan for Change, the government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. On 28 August 2025, we confirmed over £600 million for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme for the next three financial years, from 2026/27. ...
Answered 24 Sept 2025
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