Edward Morello MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Social Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure that people in (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) other rural areas receive equitable access to social care support.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for assessing individuals’ care and support needs and, where eligible, for meeting those needs. Where individuals do not meet the eligibility threshold, they can get support from their local authorities in making their ow...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take through social care reforms to help (a) reduce waiting times for and (b) increase access to care services in rural areas.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for assessing individuals’ care and support needs and, where eligible, for meeting those needs. Where individuals do not meet the eligibility threshold, they can get support from their local authorities in making their ow...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to review the funding formula for local authorities to increase the distribution of funding provided to communities in rural areas, in the context
Answer: After years of delaying much needed fair funding reform, we will update and improve the approach to funding allocations within the Local Government Finance Settlement by redistributing funding to ensure that it reflects an up-to-date assessment of need an...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Services: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support local authorities in sparsely populated regions, in the context of varying levels of per capita costs for delivering services.
Answer: We have announced £1.3 billion of new grant funding in 2025/26 for local government to deliver core services, of which at least £600 million is for social care.After years of delaying much needed fair funding reform, we will update and improve the approac...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Department is taking to ensure rural police forces receive adequate funding to meet increasing demands in areas with low-population density.
Answer: The majority of public funding for police forces in England and Wales is provided by the Home Office and is agreed by the House of Commons on an annual basis at the police funding settlement. Each year the Home Office produces a Police Grant Report which ...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will undertake a review of police funding allocations.
Answer: The government will consider police funding, including the allocation of funding to forces, in the round as part of phase 2 of the Spending Review.
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the current funding model on rural constituencies.
Answer: The majority of public funding for police forces in England and Wales is provided by the Home Office and is agreed by the House of Commons on an annual basis at the police funding settlement. Each year the Home Office produces a Police Grant Report which ...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to accelerate the rollout of public charging points.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating the roll-out of charging infrastructure so that everyone, no matter where they live or work, can make the transition to an electric vehicle (EV). As of 1 November, there are over 71,000 publicly available chargi...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a comparative assessment of funding allocated to (a) brain tumours and (b) other cancers in the last five years; and if he will take steps to increase funding available for brain tu
Answer: The Department spends £1.5 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with cancer the largest area of spend at over £121.8 million in 2022/23 reflecting its high priority. T...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to incentivise private sector investment into research for (a) brain tumours and (b) other rare diseases.
Answer: The Department is committed to implementing recommendations from Lord O'Shaughnessy’s independent review of commercial clinical trials, maximising our potential to be a world leader, and developing a more competitive, efficient, and accessible clinical re...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBiometrics: SurveillanceHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of restricting the use of live facial recognition software.
Answer: Live facial technology is being used effectively by some police forces to identify suspects more quickly and accurately. Its use is governed by data protection, equality, and human rights legislation supplemented by specific policing guidance.At a Westmin...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Small BusinessesTreasuryTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13344More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases to the lower national insurance threshold for employer contributions on small seasonal businesses.
Answer: The government has protected the smallest businesses from the impact of the increase to employer’s National Insurance by increasing the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500. This means that 865,000 employers will pay no NICs at all next year. More ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small rural businesses in West Dorset constituency to access export markets.
Answer: DBT is supporting companies like Baboo Gelato, based just outside Dorchester, to take their first steps into exporting. UK businesses, including those in West Dorset constituency, can access DBT’s wealth of export support via Great.gov.uk. This comprise...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation: West DorsetDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help promote rural innovation in green technologies in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Technology and innovation are essential to reaching clean power by 2030 and are a critical part of the Government’s deployment plans for achieving the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. The Southwest of England is playing an important role in advancing clea...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSTEM Subjects: West DorsetDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that rural schools have access to the latest (a) technological resources and (b) STEM education in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Reliable technology can offer significant benefits to everyone who works and learns in schools and trusts. The department is working with commercial providers to accelerate gigabit capable internet rollout to schools, alongside a joint investment from the...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovation and New Businesses: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help encourage (a) innovation and (b) tech-based start-ups in rural constituencies.
Answer: DSIT is accelerating innovation through initiatives like the Higher Education Innovation Funding, currently £280m a year, enabling universities across England to support innovative new businesses in their local areas. Additionally, through the £12.2m Digi...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to undertake a review of the capital funding requirements of grassroots sports clubs for the sustainable, long-term maintenance of their facilities.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSports: DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of closures of grassroots disability sports clubs on (a) community cohesion and (b) wellbeing in rural constituencies.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSports: Community DevelopmentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of closures of grassroots sports clubs on (a) community cohesion and (b) wellbeing in rural constituencies.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much funding her Department has provided to rural fire services to help (a) reduce response times and (b) cover greater distances in the 2024-25 financial year.
Answer: The final Local Government Settlement 2024/25 has determined that overall fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion this year to continue protecting our communities at the highest standard. Standalone Fire and Rescue Authorities includ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that rural fire services are adequately resourced to respond to emergencies in isolated areas.
Answer: The final Local Government Settlement 2024/25 has determined that overall fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion this year to continue protecting our communities at the highest standard. Standalone Fire and Rescue Authorities includ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: Mental Health ServicesHome OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve access to mental health services for police officers in rural constituencies.
Answer: The Government has been clear that the wellbeing of our police is a priority. We want to ensure that all police officers and staff have the appropriate support in place to thrive in their careers and continue to serve the public. Chief Constables have a ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlastics: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking with (a) local authorities and (b) businesses to help reduce plastic waste.
Answer: The Government is committed to moving to a circular economy. As a part of this transition, managing and reducing plastic waste and following the principles of the waste hierarchy – reduce, reuse, recycle – will be crucial. Defra engages with and supports ...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlastics: Coastal Areas and Rural AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle plastic pollution in (a) rural and (b) coastal areas.
Answer: This Government is committed to tackling all pollution, including plastic pollution. To reduce plastic pollution Defra has focused efforts on the most commonly used and littered plastic items. Bans and restrictions on single-use plastic cutlery, balloon s...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: Rural AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much funding his Department plans to provide to help manage the increased flood risk for rural areas prone to (a) river and (b) surface flooding in the 2025-26 financial year.
Answer: Across England, we will invest £2.4 billion over the next two years to improve flood resilience, by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences. The list of projects to receive Government funding in 2025/26 will be consented over the coming months ...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
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