Edward Morello MP: written questions
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Health Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of healthcare capacity in West Dorset, particularly regarding primary care, ambulance response times and urgent care provision in wint
Answer: We have done more than ever to prepare for this winter, stress testing winter plans across the country, including in West Dorset, making sure community teams have the vaccines they need, and identifying the patients most vulnerable in winter.West Dorset s...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) rural areas can access more competitive fuel prices through the Fuel Finder scheme.
Answer: Fuel Finder will increase price transparency so drivers can compare prices to find the best deal and incentivise greater local competition, including in rural areas. The expectation is that third party organisations such as price comparison websites, navi...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the forthcoming Fuel Finder scheme in addressing significant local fuel price disparities.
Answer: Fuel Finder will increase price transparency so drivers can compare prices to find the best deal and incentivise greater local competition, including in rural areas. The expectation is that third party organisations such as price comparison websites, navi...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of high soil moisture deficit levels on rail infrastructure stability, earthwork movement and long-term service resilience across the national net
Answer: High soil moisture deficit levels within earthworks arise when the earth has become dried out following prolonged dry hot weather, leading to the soil shrinking and cracks developing within. If this is followed by a period of extreme or prolonged rainfall...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways and Roads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to help develop (a) engineering and (b) maintenance adaptations to protect (i) roads, (ii) railways and (iii) embankments from an increase in the number of high soil moisture
Answer: The maintenance of earthworks is the responsibility of the asset owner, specifically Network Rail for the mainline railway network, National Highways for the strategic road network and Local Authorities for local roads. The technical expertise needed to a...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking with Network Rail to prevent high soil moisture deficit levels affecting (a) track stability, (b) lineside earthworks and (c) embankment safety.
Answer: Between 2024 and 2029, Network Rail is investing £2.8bn to support the resilience of Great Britain’s rail network to extreme weather and climate change, including enhancements to drainage systems to reduce water accumulation during heavy rainfall, reinfor...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93119More
Question: o ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) rural communities and (b) West Dorset are not disadvantaged by the introduction of digital ID.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that the introduction of the national digital identity credential is inclusive, secure, and useful for everyone, including those in rural communities.We recognise that not everyone has the same level of digital acce...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will extend eligibility for free Covid vaccines to people with lung conditions.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 through vaccination, as guided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The primary aim of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme remains th...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will extend eligibility for free Covid vaccines to people with heart conditions in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 through vaccination, as guided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The primary aim of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme remains th...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will extent the eligibility for free Covid vaccines to people with other medical conditions in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 through vaccination, as guided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The primary aim of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme remains th...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordStrokes: Community CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure stroke patients receive individualised post-discharge care.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to improving services for patients locally by increasing the provision of services outside of a hospital setting that are delivered closer to home in the community. The National Stroke Service Model ...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordStrokes: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will increase support for tailored rehabilitation for stroke patients.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to improving services for patients locally by increasing the provision of services outside of a hospital setting that are delivered closer to home in the community. The National Stroke Service Model ...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordStrokes: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the need for personalised care plans for stroke patients.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to improving services for patients locally by increasing the provision of services outside of a hospital setting that are delivered closer to home in the community. The National Stroke Service Model ...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRented Housing: ApplicationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to require landlords and agents to accept rental payment history as proof of affordability.
Answer: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to determining whether any given tenancy will be sustainable and good landlords already assess tenant suitability on the basis of individual’s circumstances. Landlords and agents remain free to undertake referencing ...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRented Housing: ApplicationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to improve access to housing for renters without traditional forms of affordability evidence.
Answer: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to determining whether any given tenancy will be sustainable and good landlords already assess tenant suitability on the basis of individual’s circumstances. Landlords and agents remain free to undertake referencing ...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRented Housing: ApplicationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make rental payments acceptable as proof of affordability for housing applications.
Answer: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to determining whether any given tenancy will be sustainable and good landlords already assess tenant suitability on the basis of individual’s circumstances. Landlords and agents remain free to undertake referencing ...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: DrugsHome OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of exposure to online drug marketing on teenage drug use in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government has not made an assessment of the potential impact of online drug marketing on drug use among young people. We are committed to protecting young people from the harms of drug use through a range of universal and targeted prevention activity...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of restricting the sale of high-noise fireworks in response to reports of harm to livestock and working farm dogs in West Dorset.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential impact of unregulated fireworks use on animal welfare, or merits of restricting sales of high-noise fireworks. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with stakeholders, including vete...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: FireworksDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to protect livestock in West Dorset from distress and injury caused by fireworks.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 18 November 2025 to the hon. Member for Halesowen, PQ UIN 89247.
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: Animal WelfareDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with veterinary organisations on the effects of fireworks noise on dogs and companion animals in (a) rural constituencies and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential impact of unregulated fireworks use on animal welfare, or merits of restricting sales of high-noise fireworks. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with stakeholders, including vete...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: LicensingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to review the licensing regime for fireworks.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential impact of unregulated fireworks use on animal welfare, or merits of restricting sales of high-noise fireworks. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with stakeholders, including vete...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: Animal WelfareDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve public awareness of the potential impact of fireworks on animals in (a) rural constituencies and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential impact of unregulated fireworks use on animal welfare, or merits of restricting sales of high-noise fireworks. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with stakeholders, including vete...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: Animal WelfareDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of unregulated fireworks use on animal welfare in (a) rural constituencies (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential impact of unregulated fireworks use on animal welfare, or merits of restricting sales of high-noise fireworks. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with stakeholders, including vete...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84819More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of inheritance tax changes on family farms in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer given to UIN 84115.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84818More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to change farming inheritance tax reliefs in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, fixing the public finances, and funding public services. The reforms reduce t...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
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