Edward Morello MP: written questions

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Written questions

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions: New BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11553More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support his Department is providing to 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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  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions: New BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11552More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with investors on supporting greenhouse gas removal startups.

    Answer: The Government has developed a Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Business Model to incentivise private investment in large-scale GGR projects through a contractual revenue support mechanism. The Government has also commissioned the British Standards Institutio...

    Answered 29 Jun 2026

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  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions: New BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11551More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support his Department is providing to startups in the greenhouse gas removal sector.

    Answer: The Government is progressing a comprehensive and holistic policy framework to build the Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) industry in the UK.The Government has developed a GGR Business Model to incentivise private investment in large-scale GGR projects throug...

    Answered 29 Jun 2026

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  • Pharmacy: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11550More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the sustainability of community pharmacies in West Dorset.

    Answer: We recognise that community pharmacy continues to face significant challenges after almost a decade of underfunding and the Government is committed to working jointly with the sector on a programme of reform, to ensure we have a sustainable pharmacy netwo...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Pharmacy: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11549More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve pharmacy provision in West Dorset.

    Answer: We recognise that community pharmacy continues to face significant challenges after almost a decade of underfunding and the Government is committed to working jointly with the sector on a programme of reform, to ensure we have a sustainable pharmacy netwo...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • General Practitioners: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11548More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to increase support for GP practices in rural communities in West Dorset.

    Answer: We recognise the particular challenges rural communities can face in accessing general practices (GPs), including longer travel times and workforce pressures. We are taking action to improve access across England, including in rural areas such as West Dor...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • General Practitioners: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11547More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the condition of GP estate buildings in West Dorset.

    Answer: NHS Dorset published their refreshed NHS Infrastructure Strategy in February 2026. This highlighted their overall plan for the primary care estate and the proposal to deliver 34 general practice schemes, which would provide an additional 7,300 m². The Dep...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • General Practitioners: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11546More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve GP access in West Dorset.

    Answer: We are increasing general practice (GP) capacity and funding to GPs to improve access, support better health outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction. We are investing an additional £601 million in GPs in 2026/27, bringing total spend on the GP Contr...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Dentistry: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11545More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what incentives his Department is providing to recruit and retain NHS dentists in West Dorset constituency.

    Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Dental Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11544More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental appointments in rural areas.

    Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Dental Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11543More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve NHS dentistry provision in West Dorset.

    Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Flood Control and SewersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11030More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the amount of surface water entering combined sewer systems in communities affected by flooding and sewage pollution.

    Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Flood Control: DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11029More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has been given to requiring rainwater harvesting and attenuation measures in new developments in Yetminster and the River Wriggle catchment.

    Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Sewers: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11028More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to increase the use of sustainable drainage systems in new developments in West Dorset.

    Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • SewersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11027More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has established a timetable for implementing Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

    Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • SewersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11026More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government remains committed to implementing Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in England.

    Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

    Answered 25 Jun 2026

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  • Dental Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9960More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department is providing to increase the number of NHS dentists treating children in West Dorset.

    Answer: No assessment has been made on waiting times for children’s National Health Service dental appointments.The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including NHS dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to in...

    Answered 8 Jul 2026

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  • Dental Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9959More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of waiting times for children’s NHS dental appointments in West Dorset.

    Answer: No assessment has been made on waiting times for children’s National Health Service dental appointments.The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including NHS dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to in...

    Answered 8 Jul 2026

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  • Pharmacy: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9958More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department is providing to pharmacies serving rural communities in West Dorset.

    Answer: The Government has increased funding for the community pharmacy sector by £340 million in 2026/27, which supports all pharmacies in England, including those serving patients in West Dorset. This builds on the 19% uplift to the community pharmacy budget ac...

    Answered 22 Jun 2026

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  • Dental Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9957More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to NHS dentistry for children in West Dorset.

    Answer: No assessment has been made on waiting times for children’s National Health Service dental appointments.The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including NHS dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to in...

    Answered 8 Jul 2026

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  • Broadband: West DorsetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9955More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the time taken for full fibre rollout in West Dorset.

    Answer: We are committed to ensuring 99% of premises receive gigabit coverage by 2032. To support this objective, Project Gigabit is the government’s programme to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to UK premises that are not included in suppliers' commercial plan...

    Answered 23 Jun 2026

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  • Energy: West DorsetDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9911More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy prices on rural households 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 23 Jun 2026

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  • Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9910More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support is available for community solar projects.

    Answer: On 10 February 2026, we announced the Local Power Plan (LPP): a joint DESNZ‑Great British Energy (GBE) publication setting out the UK’s largest ever public investment in community energy, including community solar projects Backed by up to £1 billion, GBE ...

    Answered 23 Jun 2026

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  • Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9909More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of potential barriers to growth in the UK solar sector.

    Answer: We expect growth in the UK solar sector to remain high over the coming years. As set out in our Solar Roadmap, 45-47GW of solar will be required by 2030, up from around 22GW today. Potential barriers to growth include: uncertainty about grid connection da...

    Answered 23 Jun 2026

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  • Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9908More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the solar sector.

    Answer: The Contracts for Difference scheme is the main mechanism for incentivising ground mount solar, with contracts awarded to over 12GW capacity to date. The Government encourages the uptake of rooftop solar with favourable tax treatment, permitted developmen...

    Answered 23 Jun 2026

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