Edward Morello MP: written questions
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South Western Railway: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19199More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department plans to take to help fund the replacement of end-of-life rolling stock on South Western Railways. in the context of the planned establishment of Great British Railways.
Answer: South Western Railway has procured 750 new Class 701 carriages to replace older Class 455 units. The first trains have entered passenger service, with a gradual roll out expected over the next two years. The Government is in the early stages of formulatin...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSouth Western Railway: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to replace end-of-life rolling stock on South Western Railways.
Answer: South Western Railway has procured 750 new Class 701 vehicles to replace the older Class 455 units. The first trains have entered passenger service, with a gradual roll out expected over the next two years.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordContinuing Care: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the National Insurance contributions rise on the provision of fast-track care to patients applying for Continuing Healthcare fundi
Answer: The employer National Insurance contributions rise will be implemented in April 2025. The Department will set out further details on the allocation of funding for next year in due course.
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations has she received from religious organisations about extending the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme beyond March 2025.
Answer: My officials and I have met with a range of heritage bodies since July and this has included discussions on the future of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.The Department has received correspondence from religious organisations regarding the Liste...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of recent NHS contract reforms on access to NHS dentistry in (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) other rural areas.
Answer: In July 2022, the first substantial changes to the National Health Service dental contract, since the 2006 Dental System Reforms, were made. These allowed the best performing practices to see more patients, specifically up to an extra 10% more activity, w...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address shortages in NHS dentists in rural areas; and what his timeline is for tackling such gaps.
Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural and coastal areas. The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,00...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional incentives for NHS dentists to operate in (a) rural and (b) remote areas.
Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural and coastal areas. The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,00...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent steps she has taken with cabinet colleagues to tailor homelessness prevention strategies for (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) other rural communities.
Answer: Homelessness levels are far too high. This Government recognises the devastating impact this can have on those affected. We are already taking the first steps to get back on track to ending homelessness. As announced at the Budget, funding for homelessnes...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help provide accommodation for homeless people in rural areas.
Answer: Homelessness levels are far too high. This Government recognises the devastating impact this can have on those affected. We are already taking the first steps to get back on track to ending homelessness. As announced at the Budget, funding for homelessnes...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes in the level of living costs on homelessness rates; and what steps she is taking to mitigate tha
Answer: Homelessness levels are far too high. This government recognises the devastating impact this can have on those at risk of, or affected by, homelessness.The Household Support Fund (HSF) is a scheme providing discretionary support to those most in need towa...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with religious organisations on the potential impact of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on religious buildings.
Answer: My officials and I have met with a range of heritage bodies since July and this has included discussions on the future of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.The Department has received correspondence from religious organisations regarding the Liste...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals on requiring drugs manufacturers to include additional labelling on the front of boxes of
Answer: The legislative requirements for the labelling of medicines are set out in Schedules 24 and 25 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. The regulations are continually under review and updated as and when a need is identified. It should be noted that the ...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: PortlandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has her department made of the potential impact of the operation of the new waste incinerator on Portland on public transport in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Full reasons for the decision are set out in the published decision letter and Inspector’s Report. The Inspector’s Report provides a complete list of the evidence which was before the Inquiry. Having issued this decision, the Secretary of State has no fur...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: Rural AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to secure funding for rural housing enablers to support housing initiatives in rural areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to funding the Rural Housing Enabler programme until 31 March 2025. It is also providing over £5 billion total housing investment in 2025-26 to boost the supply of new housing, including in rural areas. This includes a £500 mil...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support rural business (a) innovation (b) and investment in (i) West Dorset constituency and (ii) similar areas.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) promotes and supports investment opportunities across all of the UK. In Dorset, DBT has a strong relationship with Dorset Council and proactively promotes the county’s sector strengths, particularly in areas suc...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: AgricultureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to ensure that trade agreements have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: We want more trade opportunities for British farmers to grow their businesses, including for the more than 1,000 commercial farm holdings in West Dorset. Our FTAs will help open new long term potential export markets. For example, we are pressing ahead wi...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to help reduce transportation costs for (a) goods and (b) services in rural economies.
Answer: Rural areas offer significant potential for growth and are central to our economy. DBT works with other departments such as Defra, helping people living and working in rural areas to realise the full potential of rural businesses and communities placing t...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that guidance to primary care clinicians on screening for prostate cancer includes reference to the potential impact of the BRCA2 gene variation on risk levels.
Answer: The Prostate Cancer Risk Management Programme provides guidance for general practitioners on how to counsel men who have no symptoms but wish to have a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer. It highlights the potential benefits and harm...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Disorder: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to promote cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen rural communities following recent riots.
Answer: The Government has made £15 million available to the places most severely affected by disorder through the Community Recovery Fund to support the immediate recovery. Officials from my department have also carried out an extensive engagement process with t...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help improve access to SEND services for children who need specific adaptations for their educational needs.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The department wan...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to allocate more funding for SEND provision in rural areas.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The department is ...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for SEND assessments by local authorities in rural areas with fewer staff.
Answer: The department wants to ensure that, where required, education, health and care (EHC) plan assessments are progressed promptly and, if needed, plans are issued as quickly as possible so that children and young people can access the support they need.Local...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to primary healthcare services in (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) other rural constituencies.
Answer: We acknowledge the urgent challenge of ensuring that rural areas, including West Dorset, have the resources to continue serving their patients. To address this, we will increase capacity in general practices (GPs) and ensure that rural areas have the nece...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to tackle primary healthcare staffing shortages in rural areas with limited local resources.
Answer: We acknowledge the urgent challenge of ensuring that rural areas, including West Dorset, have the resources to continue serving their patients. To address this, we will increase capacity in general practices (GPs) and ensure that rural areas have the nece...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has plans to provide additional support to ensure primary healthcare remains accessible in isolated regions.
Answer: We acknowledge the urgent challenge of ensuring that rural areas, including West Dorset, have the resources to continue serving their patients. To address this, we will increase capacity in general practices (GPs) and ensure that rural areas have the nece...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
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