Edward Morello MP: written questions
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First Time Buyers: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24782More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support first-time buyers in rural constituencies with (a) mortgage rates and (b) stamp duty.
Answer: In September 2022, the previous government announced a change to the level at which purchasers of residential property start paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), from £125,000 to £250,000. This change was made temporary in November 2022, and the rate will r...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: GlasgowForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the (a) cost and (b) timeline is for the establishment of his Department's office in Glasgow.
Answer: The Outline Business Case for the FCDO's move from East Kilbride to Glasgow has been approved through the FCDO and now rests with HMT and the Cabinet Office. Until this rigorous HMG approvals' process and a tender to fit out the new Joint HQ are complete,...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to (a) support residential mobility and (b) ensure adequate housing in areas with high rates of under-occupation.
Answer: The government’s Plan for Change includes a hugely ambitious milestone of building 1.5 million new homes in England in this Parliament. We intend to deliver housing of all tenures in the right places, supporting our towns and cities to grow, and providing...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordStamp Duty Land Tax: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24779More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the expiration of the stamp duty relief scheme on (a) residential mobility and (b) local business sustainability in rural communities.
Answer: In September 2022, the previous government announced a change to the level at which purchasers of residential property start paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), from £125,000 to £250,000. This change was made temporary in November 2022, and the rate will r...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOwner Occupation: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help older residents in rural areas to downsize.
Answer: The updated National Planning Policy Framework is clear that local authorities should assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community, including older people, and reflect this in planning policies.As the needs of o...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFirst Time Buyers: West DorsetTreasuryTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24777More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reducing the stamp duty tax-free threshold for first-time buyers on rural housing affordability in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: In September 2022, the previous government announced a change to the level at which purchasers of residential property start paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), from £125,000 to £250,000. This change was made temporary in November 2022, and the rate will r...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that road network infrastructure is equipped to utilise safety technology in modern vehicles effectively.
Answer: The Department is aware of the growing availability of ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance Services in new vehicles and the data and connectivity applications that support them. The Department has supported a number of research and development activities in r...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to prioritise connectivity to rural premises without access to gigabit-capable broadband in (a) England and (b) the South West.
Answer: According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, over 86% of premises in England have access to gigabit-capable broadband. To improve broadband connectivity further, we have put in place over 30 Project Gigabit contracts that are set to deliver fa...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordProject GigabitDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department has taken to ensure Project Gigabit contracts deliver (a) on time and (b) within budget.
Answer: All Project Gigabit contracts include measures and obligations regarding time and budget against which suppliers’ performance is monitored. These include measures to manage effective build plans, milestones, risks and issues.Building Digital UK (BDUK) hol...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordProject Gigabit: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve the rollout of broadband in rural areas under Project Gigabit.
Answer: According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, over 86% of premises in England have access to gigabit-capable broadband. To improve broadband connectivity further, we have put in place over 30 Project Gigabit contracts that are set to deliver fa...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide a breakdown of spending on brain cancer research in 2023-24.
Answer: Research is crucial in tackling cancer, which is why the Department invests over £1.5 billion per year in health research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). NIHR research expenditure for all cancers was £133 million in 202...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: West DorsetDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 902016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the regularity of bus services on vulnerable users in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: We know that bus services can be a lifeline for many, and are committed to delivering better, more frequent services across the country. That is why we are allocating bus funding based on need not the quality of bids. Dorset Council will receive £3.8m nex...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help ensure reliable mobile coverage in rural areas.
Answer: This government wants people across the UK to benefit from reliable and good quality mobile coverage. Through the Shared Rural Network, we are continuing to deliver 4G mobile connectivity to places where there is either limited or no coverage at all. Our ...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve mental health support for social care workers.
Answer: Most social care workers are employed by private sector providers who set their pay and terms and conditions, including any occupational health or wellbeing support, independent of the central Government.We recognise the scale of reforms needed to make th...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to address (a) recruitment and (b) retention in adult social care in rural areas.
Answer: The Government recognises the scale of reforms needed to make the adult social care sector attractive, to support sustainable workforce growth, and improve the retention of the domestic workforce.We are introducing the first ever Fair Pay Agreement to the...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential financial impact on (a) households reliant on Economy 7 and (b) other households using time-of-use tariffs of the reduction of off-pea
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of time of use tariffs, and we are putting in place reforms such as Smart Metering and the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement to support the growth of these products. Tariff setting is a matter for suppliers, inclu...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing off-peak tariff periods from 12 to seven hours on households reliant on overnight energy use.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of time of use tariffs, and we are putting in place reforms such as Smart Metering and the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement to support the growth of these products. Tariff setting is a matter for suppliers, inclu...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department consulted (a) consumer groups and (b) energy providers on the reduction of off-peak tariff periods associated with smart meters.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of time of use tariffs, and we are putting in place reforms such as Smart Metering and the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement to support the growth of these products. Tariff setting is a matter for suppliers, and i...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFootball: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support the growth of women’s grassroots football in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport, including grassroots football, and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, have access to high quality sport.The Government is providing £123 million of funding fo...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: Investment and PlanningDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken to establish Great British Railways on long-term (a) investment and (b) planning in the rail industry.
Answer: The stand up of Great British Railways will happen in parallel to the continued operation of the railway, therefore not impacting long-term investment. As for the passenger service business planning, this won’t change and Network Rail still have the Contr...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her timeline is for the establishment of Great British Railways; and what key milestones she expects to reach in the next 12 months.
Answer: The King’s Speech confirmed legislation – the Railways Bill – will be introduced to create Great British Railways in the first Parliamentary session. The consultation on this legislation will be published around the turn of the year. We anticipate GBR to ...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSewage: Coastal AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of (a) the potential merits of compensating coastal communities disproportionately affected by sewage discharges for the environmental and economic damage
Answer: Ofwat, the independent economic regulator, sets specific performance targets for companies in the five-yearly price review. Where companies fail to meet these targets, including pollution incidents, they must reimburse customers through lower water bills....
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSewage: Coastal AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that people who live in coastal areas that experience high levels of sewage dumping do not face higher water bills as a result.
Answer: For too long, investment has not kept pace with the challenges of an ageing infrastructure system, a rapidly growing population, and climate change. Bills will therefore now need to rise to invest in our crumbling infrastructure and deliver cleaner waterw...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSewage: Coastal AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of water bill increases on coastal communities that are affected by sewage dumping.
Answer: For too long, investment has not kept pace with the challenges of an ageing infrastructure system, a rapidly growing population, and climate change. Bills will therefore now need to rise to invest in our crumbling infrastructure and deliver cleaner waterw...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department plans to take to help support the transition to Great British Railways.
Answer: While primary legislation is required to establish Great British Railways, the government has begun delivering improvements for passengers and freight users straight away. That is why the main organisations responsible for the operational railway (Network...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
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