Edward Morello MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Devolution: South WestMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an estimate of the savings to local authorities in the Wessex area from a devolution deal.
Answer: The evidence is clear that to drive improved economic outcomes, we must devolve core levers over growth – like transport, skills, employment support and strategic planning – and align these across functional economic areas in which people live and work. D...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDevolution: South WestMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of a devolution deal for Wessex on the economy of Wessex.
Answer: The evidence is clear that to drive improved economic outcomes, we must devolve core levers over growth – like transport, skills, employment support and strategic planning – and align these across functional economic areas in which people live and work. D...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will consider requiring supervised trainee dentists, while on placement at dental training schools, to work on exclusively on NHS waiting lists rather than private appointments, to help reduc
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: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of logistical challenges affecting rapid vaccine deployment in rural areas.
Answer: The Department, NHS England, and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) work together to ensure a new vaccine is rolled out in a timely manner after a policy decision has been made, ensuring that all the components are in place to provide an accessible and...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the speed and efficiency of vaccine rollout when new vaccines receive NHS approval.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the timely delivery of new vaccination programmes to fully protect the public from vaccine preventable diseases. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation meets regularly to consider both current and fut...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce delays and improve contact accessibility for Child Maintenance Service users in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is committed to providing a modern, efficient, and accessible service for all customers. Through the Service Modernisation Programme, CMS is expanding digital channels and self-service options, including online tools l...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of Child Maintenance Service support for separated parents in rural constituencies.
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is committed to providing a modern, efficient, and accessible service for all customers. Through the Service Modernisation Programme, CMS is expanding digital channels and self-service options, including online tools l...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help improve the accuracy of Child Maintenance Service calculations.
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is committed to providing a modern, efficient, and accessible service for all customers. Through the Service Modernisation Programme, CMS is expanding digital channels and self-service options, including online tools l...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Maintenance Service: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Child Maintenance Service in ensuring timely case handling and communication with parents.
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is committed to providing a modern, efficient, and accessible service for all customers. Through the Service Modernisation Programme, CMS is expanding digital channels and self-service options, including online tools l...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will provide additional resource to Dorset Police to help process outstanding firearm and shotgun licence applications.
Answer: The issuing of firearms certificates, resourcing of firearms licensing teams and the efficiency of police forces is a matter for individual Chief Officers of Police and Police and Crime Commissioners.The Government has recently taken action to increase th...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she will take steps to prioritise shotgun licence applications where the applicant requires a firearm for work purposes.
Answer: The issuing of firearms certificates, resourcing of firearms licensing teams and the efficiency of police forces is a matter for individual Chief Officers of Police and Police and Crime Commissioners.The Government has recently taken action to increase th...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the time taken to process shotgun licence renewals in (a) rural areas and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The issuing of firearms certificates, resourcing of firearms licensing teams and the efficiency of police forces is a matter for individual Chief Officers of Police and Police and Crime Commissioners.The Government has recently taken action to increase th...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce the backlog of shotgun and firearm licence applications nationally.
Answer: The issuing of firearms certificates, resourcing of firearms licensing teams and the efficiency of police forces is a matter for individual Chief Officers of Police and Police and Crime Commissioners.The Government has recently taken action to increase th...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDevolution: South WestMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when devolution proposals for Wessex will be considered by his Department.
Answer: Regular meetings are held between officers from local authorities in Wessex and officials this Department on a range of topics important to the area, including devolution. Ministers have also exchanged views in correspondence with local leaders, in which ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDevolution: South WestMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with councils in Wessex on a devolution settlement.
Answer: Regular meetings are held between officers from local authorities in Wessex and officials this Department on a range of topics important to the area, including devolution. Ministers have also exchanged views in correspondence with local leaders, in which ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Systems: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) additional funding and (b) operational support his Department will provide to Integrated Care Systems in (i) rural areas and (ii) West Dorset in winter 2025-2026.
Answer: NHS England is responsible for determining funding allocations to integrated care boards (ICBs), including those covering rural areas and West Dorset. This process is independent of the Government and is informed by advice from the Advisory Committee on R...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDorset County Hospital and Community Health Services: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) Dorset County Hospital and (b) associated community services have adequate (i) staffing and (ii) resources for winter 2025-2026.
Answer: Both Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare, as the primary providers of community services in Dorset, have assessed their resource and capacity requirements for the winter period as part of the annual planning process. These take account of the exp...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of healthcare capacity in West Dorset, particularly regarding primary care, ambulance response times and urgent care provision in wint
Answer: We have done more than ever to prepare for this winter, stress testing winter plans across the country, including in West Dorset, making sure community teams have the vaccines they need, and identifying the patients most vulnerable in winter.West Dorset s...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) rural areas can access more competitive fuel prices through the Fuel Finder scheme.
Answer: Fuel Finder will increase price transparency so drivers can compare prices to find the best deal and incentivise greater local competition, including in rural areas. The expectation is that third party organisations such as price comparison websites, navi...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the forthcoming Fuel Finder scheme in addressing significant local fuel price disparities.
Answer: Fuel Finder will increase price transparency so drivers can compare prices to find the best deal and incentivise greater local competition, including in rural areas. The expectation is that third party organisations such as price comparison websites, navi...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of high soil moisture deficit levels on rail infrastructure stability, earthwork movement and long-term service resilience across the national net
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 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways and Roads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to help develop (a) engineering and (b) maintenance adaptations to protect (i) roads, (ii) railways and (iii) embankments from an increase in the number of high soil moisture
Answer: The maintenance of earthworks is the responsibility of the asset owner, specifically Network Rail for the mainline railway network, National Highways for the strategic road network and Local Authorities for local roads. The technical expertise needed to a...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking with Network Rail to prevent high soil moisture deficit levels affecting (a) track stability, (b) lineside earthworks and (c) embankment safety.
Answer: Between 2024 and 2029, Network Rail is investing £2.8bn to support the resilience of Great Britain’s rail network to extreme weather and climate change, including enhancements to drainage systems to reduce water accumulation during heavy rainfall, reinfor...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93119More
Question: o ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) rural communities and (b) West Dorset are not disadvantaged by the introduction of digital ID.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that the introduction of the national digital identity credential is inclusive, secure, and useful for everyone, including those in rural communities.We recognise that not everyone has the same level of digital acce...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will extend eligibility for free Covid vaccines to people with lung conditions.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 through vaccination, as guided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The primary aim of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme remains th...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
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