Edward Morello MP: written questions
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Energy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of heating bills on rural communities in the context of the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. The creation of Great British Energy will help us to harness clean energy and...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to allocate funding in the Autumn Budget 2025 to improve access to NHS dentistry for children in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The budget for Autumn 2025 has not yet been announced, however access to National Health Service dentistry, including for children, and addressing the issue of under-served areas remains a priority for the Government.
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84115More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to Inheritance Tax on the long-term financial viability of family farms in West Dorset constituency.
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
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83984More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to introduce targeted measures to address the cost of living pressures in (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) other rural areas.
Answer: The government is committed to improving living standards for all, in every part of the UK, and supporting households with the high cost of living. This is why the government has already raised the minimum wage, extended the £3 bus fare cap, expanded free...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83983More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to allocate additional funding to support people with the cost of living in West Dorset in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The government is committed to improving living standards for all, in every part of the UK, and supporting households with the high cost of living. This is why the government has already raised the minimum wage, extended the £3 bus fare cap, expanded free...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCost of LivingTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83982More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to allocate funding to support people with the cost of living in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The government is committed to improving living standards for all, in every part of the UK, and supporting households with the high cost of living. This is why the government has already raised the minimum wage, extended the £3 bus fare cap, expanded free...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will allocate additional funding to (a) support farmers and (b) strengthen UK food security.
Answer: The Government’s commitment to farming and food security is steadfast. Supporting British farmers and boosting the nation’s food security are key priorities for the Government. Following the spending review, Defra has allocated a record £11.8 billion to s...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will allocate additional funding to support police forces in rural areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to giving police the resources they need to tackle crime and the allocation of funding to police forces in England and Wales remains an important consideration. The Chancellor has announced a real terms increase in police spend...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will allocate funding to support rural communities with (a) infrastructure and (b) service delivery costs in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the quality of life for people living and working in rural areas, so that we can realise the full potential of rural business and communities. Rural communities make an important contribution to the UK economy and...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will allocate funding to support mental health services for farmers in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: Since May 2024, Defra has funded the Farmer Welfare Grant, providing £500k to support charity projects that improve the mental health and wellbeing of farmers in England. The fund, which runs until March 2026, supports projects designed to offer tailored ...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) home-based and (b) residential care on the finances of people receiving that care.
Answer: Under the Care Act 2014 charging is based on a number of principles, including that people should not be charged more than it is reasonably practicable for them to pay and that charging approaches should be clear, transparent, and comprehensive.Charging r...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will remove the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling child poverty. The Child Poverty Taskforce is developing an ambitious Child Poverty Strategy which we will publish in the autumn. Commitments made at the 2025 spending review, and since then, are the latest steps in...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Mental Health ServicesHome OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will allocate funding to support mental health services for police (a) officers and (b) staff in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of all police officers and staff.We continue to fund the National Police Wellbeing Service, which helps forces identify mental health risks, build resilience, and provide timely ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will allocate funding to support mental health provision in rural communities in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: We know that too many people are not receiving the mental health care they need, and we recognise that people living in rural communities may face particular challenges in accessing the mental health services they need. For 2025/26, mental health spending...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will allocate funding to support mental health services for armed forces (a) personnel and (b) reservists in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The mental health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces is a priority for the Government and will continue to be funded. All Service personnel have access to mental health support throughout their career, including medical and non-medical services. This inclu...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will allocate funding for mental health support for doctors in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out any policy changes in the Autumn Budget in the usual way.The health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff is very important, and the Government is committed to making the NHS th...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will allocate funding for mental health support for nurses in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out any policy changes in the Autumn Budget in the usual way.The health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff is very important, and the Government is committed to making the NHS th...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will allocate funding to support mental health services for frontline NHS staff in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out any policy changes in the Autumn Budget in the usual way.The health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff is very important, and the Government is committed to making the NHS th...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will allocate ringfenced mental health funding for all NHS staff in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out any policy changes in the Autumn Budget in the usual way.The health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff is very important, and the Government is committed to making the NHS th...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to allocate funding to support transport (a) infrastructure and (b) services in West Dorset constituency in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: This government recognises the challenges people face when it comes to transport provision in regions which are predominantly rural, like West Dorset. That is why we are providing £2.2 billion of Local Transport Grant capital funding over 4 years to local...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it her policy to increase the level of funding for NHS dentistry in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The budget for Autumn 2025 has not yet been announced, however access to National Health Service dentistry and addressing the issue of under-served areas remains a priority for the Government.
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it her policy to allocate additional funding to support the recruitment and retention of NHS dentists in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The budget for Autumn 2025 has not yet been announced, however access to National Health Service dentistry and addressing the issue of under-served areas remains a priority for the Government.
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will allocate funding to help improve access to NHS dentistry in West Dorset constituency in the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: The budget for Autumn 2025 has not yet been announced, however access to National Health Service dentistry and addressing the issue of under-served areas remains a priority for the Government.
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Fees and ChargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to introduce a taper for the upper capital limit for savings used to determine eligibility for free social care.
Answer: The current adult social care system is means tested and provides funded support for those with the least financial means. Individuals can approach their local authority for a financial assessment to determine their eligibility for support.Under the Care ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his Department's housing targets are per square mile in (a) Dorset, (b) West Dorset constituency and (c) England.
Answer: Local housing need is expressed as a total number of dwellings for each local authority area. It is not broken down as a proportion of the population, nor as a proportion of available brownfield land or per square mile.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
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