Edward Morello MP: written questions
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Learning Disability: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to increase levels of support to help schools in rural constituencies meet the needs of pupils with learning disabilities.
Answer: The department recognises the essential role that small, rural schools play in their communities. The national funding formula (NFF) accounts for the particular challenges, including those of providing for pupils with special educational needs (SEN), face...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department has issued to schools on managing incidents in which children have (a) filmed and (b) disseminated footage of other children being harmed by their peers.
Answer: All pupils and staff should feel safe and protected at school, and nobody should face violence or abuse.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality throughout the school day, including during less...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordViolence: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with (a) local police and (b) police and crime commissioners on the (i) recording and (ii) sharing of peer-on-peer violence by children online.
Answer: We are working to enhance our understanding of how social media platforms are being used by gangs and violent offenders, and how online content translates to ‘real-world’ violence. We know from 2024 survey results published by the Youth Endowment Fund tha...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordViolence: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with (a) charities and (b) experts on the (i) recording and (ii) sharing of peer-on-peer violence by children online.
Answer: We are working to enhance our understanding of how social media platforms are being used by gangs and violent offenders, and how online content translates to ‘real-world’ violence. We know from 2024 survey results published by the Youth Endowment Fund tha...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordViolence: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle the (a) recording and (b) sharing of peer-on-peer violence by children online.
Answer: We are working to enhance our understanding of how social media platforms are being used by gangs and violent offenders, and how online content translates to ‘real-world’ violence. We know from 2024 survey results published by the Youth Endowment Fund tha...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordViolence: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of children (a) recording and (b) sharing incidents of peer-on-peer violence online.
Answer: We are working to enhance our understanding of how social media platforms are being used by gangs and violent offenders, and how online content translates to ‘real-world’ violence. We know from 2024 survey results published by the Youth Endowment Fund tha...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of wastewater capacity in West Dorset for planned housing developments.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of water and wastewater provision on new developments.As set out in Paragraph 7 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainabl...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Environment ProtectionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of nutrient neutrality credit costs on the affordability of new housing developments.
Answer: In December 2023, the previous government awarded Dorset council £4.63m in Round 1 of the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund to support the delivery of local nutrient mitigation schemes that would provide mitigation and unblock stalled development.The present...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of nutrient neutrality credit costs on the affordability of new housing developments in West Dorset.
Answer: In December 2023, the previous government awarded Dorset council £4.63m in Round 1 of the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund to support the delivery of local nutrient mitigation schemes that would provide mitigation and unblock stalled development.The present...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Environment ProtectionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate her Department has made of the cost to developers of nutrient neutrality credits; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of this on housing supply
Answer: Through the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund, the government has provided £110m in direct grant funding to local planning authorities to deliver high quality, locally led nutrient mitigation schemes. This funding is distinct from the £30m provided to Natura...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will provide additional support to Dorset Council to help develop local nutrient mitigation schemes.
Answer: In December 2023, the previous government awarded Dorset council £4.63m in Round 1 of the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund to support the delivery of local nutrient mitigation schemes that would provide mitigation and unblock stalled development.The present...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the supply of nutrient neutrality credits for housing development in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: In December 2023, the previous government awarded Dorset council £4.63m in Round 1 of the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund to support the delivery of local nutrient mitigation schemes that would provide mitigation and unblock stalled development.The present...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Poole HarbourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of nutrient neutrality credits in the Poole Harbour catchment area.
Answer: In December 2023, the previous government awarded Dorset council £4.63m in Round 1 of the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund to support the delivery of local nutrient mitigation schemes that would provide mitigation and unblock stalled development.The present...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Plans: Environment ProtectionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce the time taken for local plan adoption when linked to the availability of nutrient neutrality credits.
Answer: Local planning authorities can only adopt a local development plan that is sound. That requires them to be consistent with national planning policy, be supported by evidence, and take the views of local people into account. If nutrient neutrality credits ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to introduce regulations requiring the disclosure of future maintenance liabilities through asset management plans during property transactions.
Answer: Providing essential information upfront during the home buying and selling process is important in supporting potential buyers to make informed decisions about whether a property is suitable for them. There is already a requirement under the Digital Marke...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support the inclusion of asset management plans in standard pre-sale agreements for residential properties.
Answer: Providing essential information upfront during the home buying and selling process is important in supporting potential buyers to make informed decisions about whether a property is suitable for them. There is already a requirement under the Digital Marke...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNurses: ApprenticesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of nursing apprenticeships.
Answer: We will publish a refreshed workforce plan to deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade and treat patients on time again. This will include how we ensure we train healthcare staff, through all training routes, to support pa...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNurses: ApprenticesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of nursing apprenticeships on levels of (a) recruitment and (b) retention in the NHS.
Answer: Apprenticeships are an important way to widen routes into the nursing profession, by providing opportunities for people from all backgrounds, and for whom a full-time university course may not be practical or preferred. They also offer existing staff new ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNurses: ApprenticesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of nursing apprenticeship opportunities in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: We will publish a refreshed workforce plan to deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade and treat patients on time again. This will include how we ensure we train healthcare staff, through all training routes, to support pa...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFurs: Imports and SalesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with animal rights groups on the (a) import and (b) sale of fur products.
Answer: There have been no recent discussions between the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs with animal rights groups specifically on the import and sale of fur products. Defra is continuing to build the evidence base on the fur sector. T...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: EU CountriesCabinet OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56130More
Question: To ask the Minister for Cabinet Office, whether he has held discussions with his EU counterparts on negotiating changes to the 90 in 180-day visa rule to allow British citizens to stay in the EU for longer for (a) leisure, (b) family visits and (c) season
Answer: HMG officials and Ministers regularly engage the EU and EU Member State counterparts on a range of issues affecting UK nationals. The UK and the EU allow for visa-free, short-term travel in line with their respective arrangements for third country nationa...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has to increase funding for nature-friendly farming.
Answer: We remain committed to investing £5 billion of funding in the farming budget over two years and are on track to do so. This is the highest budget for sustainable food production and nature’s recovery in our history. Spending on farming in future financial...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure access to cost of living support schemes for people living in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: To support people in need, we are providing £742 million to extend the Household Support Fund until 31 March 2026 in England. This enables Local Authorities to continue to provide vulnerable households with immediate crisis support towards the cost of ess...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to promote awareness of cost of living support schemes to people living in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: To support people in need, we are providing £742 million to extend the Household Support Fund until 31 March 2026 in England. This enables Local Authorities to continue to provide vulnerable households with immediate crisis support towards the cost of ess...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department discussed the recruitment of general practitioners trained in India to practise in the UK during negotiations on the UK-India free trade agreement.
Answer: We have agreed a Professional Services Annex, which will require UK and India to identify and encourage mutually interested relevant bodies to enter into negotiations on mutual arrangements for recognition of professional qualifications. Regulated profess...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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