Edward Morello MP: written questions 2025
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Sheltered Housing: Service ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to reform service charges on retirement homes.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 95245 on 8 December 2025 and UIN 68820 on 2 September 2025.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSheltered Housing: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to take steps to protect older residents in West Dorset from excessive exit fees on retirement flats.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 95245 on 8 December 2025 and UIN 68820 on 2 September 2025.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCohabitation: Rural AreasMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to review the rights of co-habiting couples in rural constituencies such as West Dorset.
Answer: The Government shares concerns that existing protections for cohabiting couples are limited and the weakness of these protections can disproportionately affect women, children and the vulnerable. The Government considers this to be an issue that affects c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCohabitation: West DorsetMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of differences in legal protections between co-habiting and married couples on families in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government shares concerns that existing protections for cohabiting couples are limited and the weakness of these protections can disproportionately affect women, children and the vulnerable. The Government considers this to be an issue that affects c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCohabitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to reform the rights of co-habiting couples following separation.
Answer: The Government shares concerns that existing protections for cohabiting couples are limited and the weakness of these protections can disproportionately affect women, children and the vulnerable. The Government considers this to be an issue that affects c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCohabitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of legal protections for co-habiting couples compared with married couples.
Answer: The Government shares concerns that existing protections for cohabiting couples are limited and the weakness of these protections can disproportionately affect women, children and the vulnerable. The Government considers this to be an issue that affects c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of proposed reforms to exit fees charged on retirement properties.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of helping older people to live independently at home for as long as possible and is committed to enhancing provision and choice for older people in the housing market, including retirement or sheltered housing. As...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps to ban exit fees on retirement flats.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of helping older people to live independently at home for as long as possible and is committed to enhancing provision and choice for older people in the housing market, including retirement or sheltered housing. As...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRoad WorksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has issued guidance on the application of pavement licence caps in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 across highways maintainable at public expens
Answer: The Pavement Licence (Fees) Regulations 2023, made under the Business and Planning Act 2020, set national fee caps of £500 for new pavement licences and £350 for renewals. The guidance (Pavement licences: guidance - GOV.UK) sets out that licences can only...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help improve support for firefighters in West Dorset attending mental health emergency call-outs.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 89240 on 18 November 2025. Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) are responsible for ensuring that firefighters receive the training they need to safely respond to the wide range of incidents that t...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: TrainingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of training provided to firefighters responding to mental health crises.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 89240 on 18 November 2025. Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) are responsible for ensuring that firefighters receive the training they need to safely respond to the wide range of incidents that t...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: West DorsetHome OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help improve the capability of police officers in West Dorset to support people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Answer: The College of Policing set the professional standards for police in England and Wales. The College’s core guidance includes the initial training for officers under the Policing Education Qualifications Framework which incorporates autism, learning disabi...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the training provided to police officers responding to mental health crises.
Answer: The College of Policing set the professional standards for police in England and Wales. The College’s core guidance includes the initial training for officers under the Policing Education Qualifications Framework which incorporates autism, learning disabi...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: West DorsetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of online safety protections for vulnerable residents in West Dorset.
Answer: The Online Safety Act has come into effect. As of March this year, services must remove illegal content such as child abuse material or terrorist content. As of July this year, children must also be protected from age-inappropriate content such as pornogr...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: West DorsetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to keep people safe online in West Dorset.
Answer: The Online Safety Act has come into effect. As of March this year, services must remove illegal content such as child abuse material or terrorist content. As of July this year, children must also be protected from age-inappropriate content such as pornogr...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has made an estimate of the costs incurred by police forces and courts as a result of the recent mistaken release of three prisoners.
Answer: Releases in error have been increasing for several years and are another symptom of the prison system crisis inherited by this Government. On 11 November, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a five-point action plan setting out initial steps to address th...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps has his department has taken to mitigate the financial impact of the mistaken release of prisoners.
Answer: Releases in error have been increasing for several years and are another symptom of the prison system crisis inherited by this Government. On 11 November, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a five-point action plan setting out initial steps to address th...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSoil: ResearchDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is supporting research into Soil Moisture Deficit forecasting and monitoring technologies.
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 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSuicide: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to expand early intervention and targeted mental health support for men at risk of suicide in rural constituencies.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country, including in rural constituencies such as West Dorset. This includes transforming mental health services into 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres, imp...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSuicide: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to expand early intervention and targeted mental health support for men at risk of suicide in West Dorset.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country, including in rural constituencies such as West Dorset. This includes transforming mental health services into 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres, imp...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSuicide: MenCabinet OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95201More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of suicide rates among men in West Dorset over the last five years.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of the 27th November is attached.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential for dental students in training to carry out supervised NHS dental appointments to help reduce the backlog in routine and urgent care in West Dors
Answer: Every undergraduate dental student gains clinical experience in the course of their studies under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.Clinical placements provide dental students with the opportunity to develop a range of skills, including clinical a...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: StudentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to explore the use of final-year dental students to support NHS dentistry capacity while maintaining patient safety and training standards.
Answer: Every undergraduate dental student gains clinical experience in the course of their studies under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.Clinical placements provide dental students with the opportunity to develop a range of skills, including clinical a...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential for dental students in training to carry out supervised NHS dental appointments to help reduce the backlog in routine and urgent care.
Answer: Every undergraduate dental student gains clinical experience in the course of their studies under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.Clinical placements provide dental students with the opportunity to develop a range of skills, including clinical a...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVaccination: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to work with Integrated Care Boards to improve delivery capacity for future vaccination programmes in West Dorset.
Answer: NHS England South West has established mechanisms to work with all integrated care boards (ICBs) in the South West. This includes regular meetings to establish the shared understanding and approaches to vaccination delivery through its Integrated Vaccine ...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
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