Edward Morello MP: written questions 2026
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Organs: Post-mortemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of delays in the return of retained organs on bereaved families of British nationals who die overseas.
Answer: In any given year, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides information and assistance in around 6,000 cases where a British person has died overseas. Every death is a personal tragedy, and our consular staff aim to provide practical, com...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOrgans: Post-mortemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to the Government of Spain on improving cooperation with UK authorities where a second post-mortem is unable to determine the cause of de
Answer: In any given year, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides information and assistance in around 6,000 cases where a British person has died overseas. Every death is a personal tragedy, and our consular staff aim to provide practical, com...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOrgans: Post-mortemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that requests from the families of British nationals for the return of retained organs from overseas are progressed as quickly a
Answer: In any given year, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides information and assistance in around 6,000 cases where a British person has died overseas. Every death is a personal tragedy, and our consular staff aim to provide practical, com...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOccupational Therapy: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of occupational therapist prescribing rights on (a) reducing waiting times and (b) improving access to care in West Dorset.
Answer: We support the expansion of non-medical professional groups being able to use legal mechanisms to prescribe, supply, and administer medicines to patients where it is safe to do so. There is a robust process in place for making such changes to ensure they ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOccupational Therapy: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support occupational therapists to undertake training required for independent prescribing qualifications.
Answer: We support the expansion of non-medical professional groups being able to use legal mechanisms to prescribe, supply, and administer medicines to patients where it is safe to do so. There is a robust process in place for making such changes to ensure they ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOccupational Therapy: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of extending prescribing rights for occupational therapists on patient access to treatment.
Answer: We support the expansion of non-medical professional groups being able to use legal mechanisms to prescribe, supply, and administer medicines to patients where it is safe to do so. There is a robust process in place for making such changes to ensure they ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: RugbyDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with sporting bodies on increasing rugby participation in schools.
Answer: Rugby remains an established part of school sport and there are clear inequalities among girls, disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.The department maintains regular engagement with sporting bodies, including the Rugby Football Union and R...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: RugbyDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with sporting bodies on increasing contact rugby participation in schools.
Answer: Rugby remains an established part of school sport and there are clear inequalities among girls, disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.The department maintains regular engagement with sporting bodies, including the Rugby Football Union and R...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: SportsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of access to (a) rugby in schools and (b) other school sport opportunities.
Answer: Rugby remains an established part of school sport and there are clear inequalities among girls, disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.The department maintains regular engagement with sporting bodies, including the Rugby Football Union and R...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: RugbyDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support rugby in schools.
Answer: Rugby remains an established part of school sport and there are clear inequalities among girls, disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.The department maintains regular engagement with sporting bodies, including the Rugby Football Union and R...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugby: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what funding is available for rugby community outreach programmes.
Answer: The Government recognises the role rugby community foundations play in promoting physical and mental well-being, raising aspirations, and building stronger, more cohesive communities. While professional rugby community foundations operate as independent c...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugbyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of rugby community foundations on public health.
Answer: The Government recognises the role rugby community foundations play in promoting physical and mental well-being, raising aspirations, and building stronger, more cohesive communities. While professional rugby community foundations operate as independent c...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugbyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support professional rugby community foundations.
Answer: The Government recognises the role rugby community foundations play in promoting physical and mental well-being, raising aspirations, and building stronger, more cohesive communities. While professional rugby community foundations operate as independent c...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugbyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions her Department has had with rugby governing bodies on the future of professional rugby.
Answer: The governance of rugby union is a matter for the Rugby Football Union (the national governing body for rugby union), which is independent of the Government. The Government monitors the financial situation of rugby union closely and continues to work with...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugby: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Prem Rugby on the long-term financial sustainability of professional rugby union.
Answer: The governance of rugby union is a matter for the Rugby Football Union (the national governing body for rugby union), which is independent of the Government. The Government monitors the financial situation of rugby union closely and continues to work with...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugbyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support professional rugby clubs.
Answer: The governance of rugby union is a matter for the Rugby Football Union (the national governing body for rugby union), which is independent of the Government. The Government monitors the financial situation of rugby union closely and continues to work with...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugbyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department is providing for rural rugby clubs.
Answer: Our arm’s length body, Sport England, is providing long-term investment of £16.9 million to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) between 2022 and 2029 to support grassroots rugby participation. The RFU, as the National Governing Body for rugby union, is respons...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugbyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of participation levels in grassroots rugby.
Answer: Our arm’s length body, Sport England, is providing long-term investment of £16.9 million to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) between 2022 and 2029 to support grassroots rugby participation. The RFU, as the National Governing Body for rugby union, is respons...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRugbyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the Rugby Football Union on grassroots rugby.
Answer: Our arm’s length body, Sport England, is providing long-term investment of £16.9 million to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) between 2022 and 2029 to support grassroots rugby participation. The RFU, as the National Governing Body for rugby union, is respons...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordListed Buildings: LibrariesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support libraries operating in listed buildings.
Answer: Each local authority is responsible for assessing the needs of their local communities and designing a library service, including locations and buildings, to meet those needs within their available resources. Core funding for libraries is through the Loca...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordListed Buildings: Social Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to provide additional funding for the maintenance of listed building social housing stock.
Answer: No specific funding has been allocated for the maintenance of listed building social housing stock. In the five-step plan for delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing published on 2 July 2025 (which can be found on gov.uk here), we...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordListed Buildings: Social Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support his Department is providing for listed building social housing projects.
Answer: No specific funding has been allocated for the maintenance of listed building social housing stock. In the five-step plan for delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing published on 2 July 2025 (which can be found on gov.uk here), we...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department is providing to South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Answer: NHS England and NHS Dorset support the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) through a range of national, regional, and local improvement arrangements, including:joint SWASFT and acute provider work to improve urgent and emergency ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of ambulance response times in rural constituencies such as West Dorset.
Answer: West Dorset is served by the South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT). As West Dorset is not a reporting geography for ambulance performance, response times are monitored through SWASFT and NHS Dorset performance arrangements. Ambulance ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Air Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of helipad accessibility on patient outcomes in air ambulance transfers.
Answer: While no specific assessment on the potential impact of helipad accessibility on patient outcomes has been carried out centrally, the National Health Service is extremely grateful for the vital contribution air ambulances make to patient care and outcomes...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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