Edward Morello MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Nature Conservation: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will meet with the hon. Member for West Dorset to visit the West Dorset Wildings Brit Valley Project.
Answer: The Secretary of State’s private office handles all meeting requests. Please contact them directly to request a meeting.
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Capture and StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will meet with the hon. Member for West Dorset to discuss carbon removal.
Answer: Invitations to meet should be sent in the normal way by post or by email.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Dorset and WiltshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes in the number of firefighters on fire and rescue response times in Dorset and Wiltshire.
Answer: It is the responsibility of Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) to decide how the authority’s resources, including staff, are best deployed to meet core functions. This includes determining crewing levels and appropriate targets for local...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate his Department has made of the levels of respiratory diseases in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: In the West Dorset area, which includes the Sherborne, Mid Dorset, and Jurassic primary care networks, there are 8,617 patients with asthma, and 2,490 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A systematic review published in 2021 highli...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: In the West Dorset area, which includes the Sherborne, Mid Dorset, and Jurassic primary care networks, there are 8,617 patients with asthma, and 2,490 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A systematic review published in 2021 highli...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the allocation of funding to Integrated Care Boards to address regional disparities in GP availability.
Answer: NHS England is responsible for funding allocations to integrated care boards. This process is independent of the Government, and NHS England takes advice on the underlying formula from the independent Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation.We are inves...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBoats: West DorsetDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the contribution of traditional boat building to the economy in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade recognises the economic value of traditional boat building, particularly in areas like West Dorset. Training in traditional methods can contribute transferable skills for preserving cultural heritage, promoting sustai...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCrafts: BoatsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help (a) preserve and (b) promote traditional boat building as a heritage craft.
Answer: We recognise how important our craft industry is and we are committed to supporting future growth in the sector. The creative industries have been identified as one of the governments eight growth-driving sectors, with the craft industry a contributor.The...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCrafts: Education and TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support is available for traditional boat building skills' educational programmes in coastal communities.
Answer: The department supports all learners in coastal areas who wish to have a career in boatbuilding through its technical education offer, with a range of high-quality qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities available. This includes specific qualifica...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCrafts: Education and TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to provide (a) education and (b) training opportunities to support women to pursue careers in traditional boat building.
Answer: The department supports all learners in coastal areas who wish to have a career in boatbuilding through its technical education offer, with a range of high-quality qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities available. This includes specific qualifica...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCrafts: Education and TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) education and (b) training in traditional boat building skills in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The department supports all learners in coastal areas who wish to have a career in boatbuilding through its technical education offer, with a range of high-quality qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities available. This includes specific qualifica...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Defence Policy: UK Relations with EUMinistry of DefenceTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with European allies on developing joint weapon production initiatives.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence continues to discuss defence capability matters, including on joint production, procurement and future development, with a range of our European Allies on a regular basis, both bilaterally and through multilateral fora. ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRivers: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to collaborate with (a) local communities and (b) environmental organisations to restore chalk stream (i) habitats and (ii) biodiversity.
Answer: This Government is committed to building stronger ties and working collaboratively on shared priorities to restore chalk streams, these unique water bodies are not just vital ecosystems, but a symbol of our national heritage. In the financial year (2024/2...
Answered 16 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRivers: Water AbstractionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to regulate water abstraction rates to sustainable levels in chalk stream catchment areas.
Answer: The Environment Agency takes action where water abstraction is adversely impacting the water environment. Implementation of the Water Industry Natural Environment Programme between now and 2030 will result in an additional £170 million being invested by w...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRivers: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) help reduce pollution levels in England's chalk streams and (b) to monitor the effectiveness of these steps.
Answer: The Government is committed to the protection and restoration of our cherished chalk streams. We have taken immediate action to clean up our waterways, including a new Water (Special Measures) Act which will bring criminal charges against those who persis...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNitrogen Dioxide: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of nitrogen leaching from agriculture on (a) water quality and (b) biodiversity in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The levels of nitrogen losses from agriculture are unacceptable. That is why we are focused on working with farmers across the country to reduce pollution and clean up our waters. Regulations are in place to address nitrogen and wider pollution from agric...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesHome OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of ageing fire stations on fire and rescue service operations.
Answer: Decisions about how Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) are run, and how their resources are allocated are a matter for Chief Fire Officers and their democratically elected Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs). They are responsible for meeting the needs of loca...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has plans to introduce dedicated capital funding for fire and rescue services to allow them to invest in (a) training facilities, (b) fleet, and (c) estate maintenance.
Answer: Government funding for fire and rescue services is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) through the Local Government Finance Settlement. Overall, fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion in 202...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire Stations: Dorset and WiltshireHome OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of fire station closures on public safety in (a) Dorset and (b) Wiltshire.
Answer: Decisions about how Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) are run, and how their resources are allocated are a matter for Chief Fire Officers and their democratically elected Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs). They are responsible for meeting the needs of loca...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure fire and rescue services have sustainable funding to maintain emergency response capabilities and prevention services.
Answer: Government funding for fire and rescue services is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) through the Local Government Finance Settlement. Overall, fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion in 202...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: West DorsetHome OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the three grant income streams on the financial sustainability of fire and rescue services in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Government funding for fire and rescue services is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) through the Local Government Finance Settlement. Overall, fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion in 202...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: West DorsetMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Local Government Finance Settlement 2025-26 on fire and rescue services provision in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: For Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority, the final Settlement makes available a total of up to £74.9 million in 2025-26, representing an increase in Core Spending Power of up to £2.4 million.The government will continue to work closely with stakeholders a...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the financial settlements for fire and rescue services.
Answer: Government funding for fire and rescue services is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) through the Local Government Finance Settlement. Overall, fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion in 202...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDorset Studio School: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will meet with the hon. Member for West Dorset to discuss funding for Dorset studio School.
Answer: My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education and Ministers meet with a wide range of parliamentary colleagues to discuss schools in their constituencies. Should a specific meeting be required, the hon. Member for West Dorset may contact the ...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRiver Lim: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if the Minister for Water and Flooding will meet with the hon. Member for West Dorset to discuss solutions for the water quality of the River Lim.
Answer: My Defra private office handles all meeting requests. Please contact them directly to request a meeting.
Answered 27 Mar 2025
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