Edward Morello MP: written questions
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Natural Gas: Road WorksDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on reducing the level of disruption caused by gas mains repairs.
Answer: The condition and maintenance of gas mains is typically managed by local Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs), under the regulatory supervision of Ofgem. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also play a key role in ensuring safety during mains replacement ac...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps with Dorset Council to tackle the use of illegal e-bikes in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: E-bikes can only be legally used on the roads where they comply in full with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983.The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has a market surveillance unit and has the powers to act against retailers selling ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Road Traffic OffencesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of illegal e-bikes on levels of road safety.
Answer: Only e-bikes that are fully compliant with the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983 are legal to use on the roads. The Government agrees that the use of e-bikes that are not compliant with regulations has a negative impac...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCoastal Erosion: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with (a) the Environment Agency and (b) Dorset Council on improving safety around cliffs in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Defra works closely with Environment Agency officials at every level and provides constructive challenge and support on Environment Agency’s performance and delivery to protect and enhance the environment and serve the public. The responsibility for publi...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCoastal Erosion: SafetyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Environment Agency on the potential impact of coastal erosion on public safety when there are high numbers of visitors to the coast.
Answer: Local authorities can use the most up to date data and information on the coast to assist with their planning and decision making around public safety near coastlines. The National Coastal Monitoring Programme (NCMP) comprises of six regional programmes l...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordClimate Change: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps his Department is taking to support communities affected by extreme weather in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The preparation for, response to and recovery from extreme weather sits across a number of organisations, including the Cabinet Office, UK Health and Security Agency, and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. As the Lead Government D...
Answered 2 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with local authorities on flood resilience in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) works in partnership with Dorset Council to improve flood resilience across the county. Engagement on flood resilience takes place where the risk is highest and where the highest numbers of flooded properties are reported. Thro...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: WeatherDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help improve the resilience of farming infrastructure in extreme weather.
Answer: We are providing farmers and land managers with the support needed to help restore nature, which is vital to safeguard our long-term food security and build resilience to climate change. There are currently record numbers of farmers taking part in farming...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood 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
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