Lee Dillon MP: written questions
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Local Government Finance: West BerkshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Fair Funding Review 2.0 on West Berkshire Council, with regards to their capacity to sustain statutory services and mee
Answer: On Thursday 20 November, we published the government response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0, which sets out the government’s plan to introduce a fairer and evidence-led funding system. The government is making good on long overdue promises to fundamental...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEarwax: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of access to ear wax removal services for patients in Newbury constituency.
Answer: The Department has made no specific assessment of services in Newbury because it is for integrated care boards to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local populations. Guidance for patients on ear wax build-up, including when ...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCycleways: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve cycling connectivity between rural towns and villages.
Answer: The Spending Review in June 2025 allocated £616 million for Active Travel England to support local authorities to build and maintain walking and cycling infrastructure from over the years 2026/27 to 2029/30. This comes on top of £222.5 million announced i...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSwans: NewburyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to protect swans from harm caused by catapults in Newbury constituency.
Answer: The Government takes crimes against wildlife seriously, including those involving the use of catapults to cause harm to swans, in Newbury or anywhere else in the country. Although catapults are not listed as prohibited weapons in the Wildlife and Countrys...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFirst Aid: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that all school children receive adequate first aid training.
Answer: All state funded schools are required to teach first aid as part of the statutory health education set out in the relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) statutory guidance. Independent schools are required to cover health education as part of thei...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAWE: ScientistsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what directions his Department has given to the Atomic Weapons Establishment on changes to its Distinguished Scientist cohort.
Answer: AWE notified the Ministry of Defence last year of its intent to conduct a reorganisation to strengthen the company as it embarks on the challenge of designing and manufacturing the next generation of the UK’s sovereign nuclear warhead.The ongoing restruct...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAWE: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reports of redundancies on the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s ability to recruit and retain scientists and engineers.
Answer: AWE notified the Ministry of Defence last year of its intent to conduct a reorganisation to strengthen the company as it embarks on the challenge of designing and manufacturing the next generation of the UK’s sovereign nuclear warhead.The ongoing restruct...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAWE: ReorganisationMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has issued guidance to the Atomic Weapons Establishment on proposed restructuring.
Answer: AWE notified the Ministry of Defence last year of its intent to conduct a reorganisation to strengthen the company as it embarks on the challenge of designing and manufacturing the next generation of the UK’s sovereign nuclear warhead.The ongoing restruct...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAWE: RedundancyMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of planned redundancies of (a) scientists and (b) other staff at the Atomic Weapons Establishment on the (i) supply and (ii) maintenance of the UK’s
Answer: AWE notified the Ministry of Defence last year of its intent to conduct a reorganisation to strengthen the company as it embarks on the challenge of designing and manufacturing the next generation of the UK’s sovereign nuclear warhead.The ongoing restruct...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildcare: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to review the effectiveness of the Childcare Funding system.
Answer: We see the early years as more than just childcare and central to our mission to give every child the best start in life. The department is focused on reforming the childcare system to ensure it is fit for purpose, so children get the best start in life a...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: AgricultureDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to promote agricultural (a) careers and (b) skills development among young people in rural constituencies.
Answer: In October, the department published the Post-16 education and skills white paper, setting out a strategy to build a world-class skills system aligned with student and employer needs. Central to these reforms is Skills England, which provides expert insig...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFarms: Small BusinessesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the economic contribution of small-scale, family-run farms to local economies in England.
Answer: Defra does not collect data which classifies whether farms are family-run and does not hold any data on the economic contribution of small-scale, family run farms to local economies in England.
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support diversification in (a) vineyards, (b) farm shops, (c) tourism and (d) other small rural business.
Answer: The Department’s flagship plan for Small and Medium Sized Business is giving rural businesses the tools they need to grow and diversify. Our plan will help businesses to tackle late payments, improve access to finance, and streamline licensing. Targeted f...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on improving rural broadband coverage for farming communities.
Answer: Defra officials are in regular contact with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and continue to work closely with the department on connectivity issues facing rural and farming communities. Project Gigabit is the Government’s programme t...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89902More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to review inheritance tax reliefs for agricultural property.
Answer: The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, fixing the public finances, and funding public services. The reforms reduce t...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Health ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Farming Resilience Fund in supporting farmer wellbeing.
Answer: An evaluation of the Farming Resilience Fund has been completed and is due for publication before the end of this year. The survey includes a question on impact of the scheme on farmers' wellbeing.
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to specialist mental health support for farmers in rural areas.
Answer: Defra is supporting farmers’ access to specialist mental health services through funding the Farmer Welfare Grant, which is designed to offer tailored support as well as prevent further cases of poor mental health by helping to build resilience within far...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Translation ServicesHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of automated translation tools for use in the asylum decision making process.
Answer: The Home Office does not currently use AI or automation for interpreting or translation purposes. The Home Office is currently exploring the technology landscape for translation and transcription solutions with the view to better understand the capabiliti...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInsulation: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support is available to households requiring removal of spray foam insulation installed under government grant schemes.
Answer: In any instance where insulation is installed improperly under a government-backed scheme, consumers are entitled to remediation by their installer or, failing that, the insurance-backed guarantee. Where the measure has not been installed correctly, homeo...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that families of children with SEND in rural areas have equitable access to early parenting support.
Answer: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life sets out how the government will invest close to £1.5 billion over the next three years to expand and strengthen family services.This will include £500 million for rolling out Best Start Family Hubs in every local...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of digital parenting programmes in supporting families of children with SEND.
Answer: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life sets out how the government will invest close to £1.5 billion over the next three years to expand and strengthen family services.This will include £500 million for rolling out Best Start Family Hubs in every local...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Business Rates and VATTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89893More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) VAT and (b) business rates on the hospitality sector.
Answer: In April 2026, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with ratable values below £500,000. This permanent tax cut will ensure that eligible hospitality businesses, includin...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity AssetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed Community Right to Buy on the establishment of community owned businesses.
Answer: Through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, we are introducing a new community right to buy to give communities stronger powers to protect a range of assets which are important to them. This will help to ensure that community owned busi...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to ensure rural community owned businesses are included in the Small Business Strategy.
Answer: The Small Business Plan outlines how we will make thriving small businesses a reality across the UK, whether across towns or countryside. Rural areas offer significant growth potential and fulfilling the needs of people and businesses in rural areas is at...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a rural community ownership fund.
Answer: The Department commissioned an evaluation of the Community Ownership Fund in May 2023 to measure the social and economic impacts of different kinds of asset ownership, which will conclude in March 2026. Interim findings will be published in the coming mon...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
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