Edward Morello MP: written questions
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Written questions
Ukraine: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support the (a) development and (b) deployment of drone technologies by Ukraine.
Answer: The UK is co-leading the Drone Capability Coalition (DCC) with Latvia, which will increase the quality and quantity of drones provided to Ukraine, including through a recent order of 30,000 drones. Nationally, in the 2024-25 financial year, the UK deliver...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the average waiting time to see a GP in West Dorset constituency, in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: West Dorset sits within the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB). In March 2025, 39.2% of appointments in the ICB took place on the same day as booking, and 73.4% took place within two weeks of booking. Nationally, 44.2% of appointments took place on th...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGP Surgeries: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase the level of funding available for new GP premises in (a) rural areas and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering a National Health Service that is fit for the future and recognises the importance of strategic, value for money investments in capital projects. We recently announced schemes which will benefit from the £102 mill...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Dorset Integrated Care Board to recruit more GPs in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Last year, the Department added general practitioners (GPs) to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), and provided an extra £82 million in funding, meaning that GPs could be recruited more quickly by primary care networks (PCNs).Between 1 Octob...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of GP patient-to-practice ratios in (a) rural constituencies and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer: As of 31 March 2025, the median number of patients per practice was 7,447 in the West Dorset constituency. This compares to 8,812 nationally. Data on general practice patient to practice ratios in rural constituencies is not held.This government is determ...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of dental school capacity on long-term access to NHS dentistry.
Answer: We are determined to rebuild National Health Service dentistry, but it will take time and there are no quick fixes. Strengthening the workforce is key to our ambitions.To achieve these aims, we will work with partners such as the General Dental Council to...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of overseas recruitment in helping to tackle NHS dental workforce shortages.
Answer: National Health Service dentistry has always valued the vital contribution made by internationally trained staff in delivering high quality dental care. At the same time, we are committed to growing homegrown talent and giving opportunities to more people...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that funding provided through NHS dental contracts is adequate for meeting the costs of providing care in rural areas.
Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural and coastal areas. To rebuild dentistry in the long term, we will reform the dental contract with the sector, with a shift to focus on prevention and the retention of ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the Units of Dental Activity system.
Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural and coastal areas. To rebuild dentistry in the long term, we will reform the dental contract with the sector, with a shift to focus on prevention and the retention of ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the NHS dentistry funding model in ensuring access to dental care in West Dorset.
Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural and coastal areas. To rebuild dentistry in the long term, we will reform the dental contract with the sector, with a shift to focus on prevention and the retention of ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the UK’s involvement in the Security Action For Europe initiative.
Answer: Strengthening our security and defence partnership with the EU will deliver on our Plan for Change and turbo charge the UK’s defence industries to help safeguard the security of the European continent. Since we first came to office, the Government has bee...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to introduce dental buses to treat (a) low-income, (b) elderly and (c) disabled patients in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to the areas that need them most.The decision ab...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support local commissioning bodies during dental contract reforms.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning primary care services, including NHS dentistry, to meet the needs of the local populations and to determine the priorities for investment.NHS planning guidance for 2025/26 confirms that denta...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Coastal Areas and Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of short-term models to ensure dental access in (a) rural and (b) coastal areas with no current NHS dental practices.
Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in 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 700,000 mor...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRights of WayDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Green Lane Association on sustainable countryside access.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of access to nature for health and wellbeing and is committed to ensuring it is safe, inclusive, and appropriate including for people with reduced mobility. We are delivering on our ambitious manifesto commitment ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRights of WayDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of responsible green lane use on the health and well-being of people.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of access to nature for health and wellbeing and is committed to ensuring it is safe, inclusive, and appropriate including for people with reduced mobility. We are delivering on our ambitious manifesto commitment ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRights of Way: DisabilityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help protect access to green lanes for people with mobility difficulties.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of access to nature for health and wellbeing and is committed to ensuring it is safe, inclusive, and appropriate including for people with reduced mobility. We are delivering on our ambitious manifesto commitment ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBees: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has considered temporarily restricting imports of queen bees from regions with a high risk of parasitic infestation.
Answer: Protecting our country from pests and diseases is a key priority and that is why we have stringent monitoring processes in place to detect pests and diseases. Imports of honey bees are only accepted from approved countries and are subject to rules relatin...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: EquipmentHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what funding is available to police forces for the purchase of inflatable rescue mats used to prevent injuries from high-level jumps.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold the requested information.Decisions around procuring this type of equipment is a matter for operationally independent Chief Constables, Police and Crime Commissioners or their Mayoral equivalents, to be taken in line with the...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: EquipmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of crash mat availability in (a) Dorset and (b) other rural fire services.
Answer: It is the responsibility of fire and rescue authorities to ensure that firefighters receive the equipment and training they need to safely respond to incidents, and to do so in light of their individual areas’ risk profiles and Community Risk Management P...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: EquipmentHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether crash mats are included in national resilience equipment standards.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold the requested information.Decisions around procuring this type of equipment is a matter for operationally independent Chief Constables, Police and Crime Commissioners or their Mayoral equivalents, to be taken in line with the...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: DorsetHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has received applications for (a) the Safer Streets Fund and (b) other funding streams for fall-prevention equipment from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave him on 13 May to Question 50409.
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: EquipmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many and what proportion of fire departments have inflatable crash mats.
Answer: MHCLG collects data through the Fire and Rescue Service Incident Recording System (IRS) on equipment used by Fire & Rescue Services at the scene of an incident. It does not include data for the specific equipment category of inflatable crash mat.This ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: EquipmentHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of police forces have inflatable crash mats.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold the requested information.Decisions around procuring this type of equipment is a matter for operationally independent Chief Constables, Police and Crime Commissioners or their Mayoral equivalents, to be taken in line with the...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: EquipmentHome OfficeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of standardising the availability of fall-prevention equipment across police forces.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold the requested information.Decisions around procuring this type of equipment is a matter for operationally independent Chief Constables, Police and Crime Commissioners or their Mayoral equivalents, to be taken in line with the...
Answered 13 May 2025
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