Edward Morello MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Agriculture: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) funding and (b) other support his Department is providing to farmers to transition to more sustainable agricultural practices in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Defra’s farming budget will be £2.4 billion in 2025/26. This will include the largest ever budget directed at sustainable food production and nature’s recovery in our country’s history: £1.8 billion for environmental land management schemes. This funding ...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCommunity Land TrustsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of providing more clarity to Local Plans and Design Codes in order for Community Land Trusts to develop land for t
Answer: The Government intends to introduce a package of plan-making reforms next year which will make the process of preparing local development plans clearer and more transparent, as well as making it easier for communities and stakeholders, including Community...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: West DorsetDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support local businesses in West Dorset Constituency to access (a) funding and (b) incentives for local net-zero projects.
Answer: Small and medium-sized businesses can visit the UK Business Climate Hub, which is run in partnership with Government, for advice and support on reducing emissions. Climate Change Agreements provide tax discounts for businesses reducing their emissions, an...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSewage: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has to ensure that water companies do not allow storm sewage overflows to impact (a) rivers and (b) coastal areas in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Government has taken immediate and substantial action to address water companies who are not performing for the environment or their customers. In July, we announced swift action to begin resetting the water sector, including ringfencing vital funding...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTree PlantingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to encourage afforestation projects to (a) enhance biodiversity and (b) reduce carbon emissions.
Answer: Total tree planting and woodland creation reached over 5,500 hectares in England in 2023/24. All publicly subsidised afforestation projects must comply with the UK Forestry Standards (UKFS) requirements. The UKFS has been developed specifically for forest...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCoastal ErosionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the risk of coastal erosion on (a) agricultural land and (b) rural infrastructure.
Answer: England has some of the most rapidly eroding coast in Europe due to natural processes. Climate change, sea level rise and increased storminess will increase the rate of change, which will threaten the resilience of coastal communities if no action is take...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCoastal ErosionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of coastal erosion on (a) agricultural land and (b) rural infrastructure.
Answer: England has some of the most rapidly eroding coast in Europe due to natural processes. Climate change, sea level rise and increased storminess will increase the rate of change, which will threaten the resilience of coastal communities if no action is take...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help support communities in rural areas to access (a) funding and (b) other incentives for net-zero projects.
Answer: Government recognises the important role community groups play in our efforts to tackle climate change and offers support for the sector. Great British Energy’s Local Power Plan will support communities to roll out small and medium scale renewable energy ...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support people in rural communities to (a) transition to renewable energy sources and (b) maintain local environmental protections.
Answer: Great British Energy’s Local Power Plan will support both rural and urban communities to roll out small and medium scale renewable energy projects, providing commercial, technical and project‑planning assistance, increasing their capability and capacity t...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHeating: West DorsetDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to provide (a) administrative and (b) financial support to help rural off-grid households switch to low-carbon heating solutions in West Dorset.
Answer: The ‘Find Ways to Save Energy in Your Home’ tool on Gov.uk provides homeowners, including those living off the gas grid, with impartial and tailored advice on how to retrofit their homes. The website can be accessed at the following link: www.gov.uk/impro...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Listed BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the consultation entitled Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system, published on 24 September 2024, i
Answer: Further to my answer to Question UIN 10200 on 29 October 2024, as the Government takes forward its programme of planning reform we will consider the need for guidance to support listed building owners and look for opportunities to improve the heritage pla...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Listed BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will take steps to provide additional (a) support and (b) guidance to the owners of listed buildings in West Dorset constituency on her proposed changes to the
Answer: Further to my answer to Question UIN 10200 on 29 October 2024, as the Government takes forward its programme of planning reform we will consider the need for guidance to support listed building owners and look for opportunities to improve the heritage pla...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the amount of funding provided to community pharmacies for delivering primary healthcare services.
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: PharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support community pharmacies in providing primary healthcare consultations.
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the availability of GP appointments in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: We know that patients are finding it harder than ever to see a general practitioner (GP), we know that this applies to the constituents of West Dorset, and we are committed to fixing the crisis in GPs. West Dorset sits within the NHS Dorset Integrated C...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBirds: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, of the potential impact of a lack of nest sites, including buildings, on Re
Answer: Cavity nesting birds in England that use buildings, and which are on the Red List (Birds of Conservation Concern), are the house sparrow, house martin, swift and starling. While Defra has not made an assessment of the potential impact of a lack of nest si...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: VeteransDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to improve access to health services for veterans living in rural areas.
Answer: NHS England commissions Op COURAGE, the integrated mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. Veterans can self-refer to Op COURAGE. The service has been designed to support veterans from all areas, including rural areas, and is delivered from a ra...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: VeteransDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support veterans’ mental health in rural constituencies.
Answer: NHS England commissions Op COURAGE, the integrated mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. Veterans can self-refer to Op COURAGE. The service has been designed to support veterans from all areas, including rural areas, and is delivered from a ra...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArts: West DorsetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support rural (a) arts venues, (b) museums and (c) community centres in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: After 14 years of indifference and cultural vandalism, this government is committed to making sure that arts and cultural activities will no longer be the preserve of a privileged few.Local Authorities are one of the largest funders of arts and culture in...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTourism: Seas and OceansDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential economic impact of sewage discharges into the sea on businesses in constituencies who rely on the tourism industry.
Answer: We have no plans to commission expensive impact surveys, given it is well established that sewage discharges into the sea at tourist sites are extremely likely to hit tourism. Instead, the Government is focused on protecting and enhancing the environment....
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArts: EmploymentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with representatives of arts centres on the potential impact of their finances on their ability to provide employment for young people.
Answer: The Secretary of State meets with a range of cultural and arts organisations and discusses the issues facing them - including financial stability and their workforce issues.After 14 years of indifference and cultural vandalism, this government is committe...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSewage: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much funding his Department has provided to help tackle pollution caused by untreated sewage overflow to local authorities in West Dorset constituency in the 2024-25 financial year
Answer: It is the responsibility of water companies to invest in infrastructure and other improvements to reduce untreated wastewater pollution incidents. Since 2021 Water Companies have invested in 65 schemes in the West Dorset constituency which includes 6 impr...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHeating: West DorsetDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support rural off-grid households to switch to low-carbon heating solutions in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan will offer grants and low interest loans to support investment in insulation, low carbon heating and other home improvements to cut bills across the UK, including in West Dorset. We will partner with combined authorities and local and ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: Cultural HeritageMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the consultation entitled Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system, published on 30 July 2024, what s
Answer: The government recognises the importance of our historic environment. We are committed to ensuring it continues to be appropriately protected and that the planning system does not place unnecessary burdens on the owners of listed buildings.Officials in my...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordListed Buildings: EnergyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the consultation entitled Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system, published on 30 July 2024, what a
Answer: The government recognises the importance of our historic environment. We are committed to ensuring it continues to be appropriately protected and that the planning system does not place unnecessary burdens on the owners of listed buildings.Officials in my...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
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