Stuart Anderson MP: written questions
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Infrastructure: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to maximise the use of developer's contributions to improve community infrastructure in rural areas.
Answer: The government is also committed to strengthening the existing system of developer contributions to ensure new developments provide necessary affordable homes and infrastructure, including in rural areas. Further details will be set out in due course.The ...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Products: PricesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help support farmers to receive higher prices for their produce.
Answer: Farmers should always receive a fair price for their products and the Government is committed to tackling unfairness in the supply chain wherever it exists. Using the 'Fair Dealings' powers in the Agriculture Act 2020 we can introduce regulations, applyin...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve access to further education facilities for young people in rural areas.
Answer: This government is committed to driving economic growth and supporting opportunity for all. To help achieve these missions, we announced £300 million in the 2025/26 financial year for further education (FE) at the Autumn Budget 2024. We will set out how t...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps he has taken to help improve broadband connectivity in rural areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to the rollout of fast, reliable broadband to all parts of the UK. The latest data from the independent website Thinkbroadband.com shows that over 85% of UK premises can now access a gigabit-capable connection.To improve covera...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordYouth Work: Rural AreasDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help increase the availability of detached youth work in rural communities.
Answer: This Government fully recognises the importance of youth services to help young people live safe and healthy lives, and the vital role that youth workers play in delivering those services and building trusted relationships.This government has committed to...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support (a) start ups and (b) SMEs in rural areas.
Answer: All businesses can access support through their local Growth Hubs, providing advice and support, shaping the offer around unique needs, whether town or country.The Secretary of State recently announced the Business Growth Service ensuring businesses acros...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRural England Prosperity FundDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of extending the Rural England Prosperity Fund on (a) small business, (b) farmers and (c) community infrastructure.
Answer: The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is intended to support new and existing rural businesses, including farm businesses, to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy and to support new and improved communi...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Shared Prosperity FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of extending the UK Shared Prosperity Fund on (a) small business, (b) farmers and (c) community infrastructure.
Answer: The Autumn Budget announced that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), for which the previous government made no plans beyond March 2025, will be extended for 2025-26 at a reduced level of £900 million. This transitional arrangement will allow places to ...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAgriculture and Food: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Treasury on the potential merits of increasing funding to help (a) farmers and (b) food producers.
Answer: This Government’s commitment to farmers and food producers remains steadfast. Labour will always champion British farming to boost rural economic growth, strengthen food security and improve the environment. Defra has £5 billion for the farming budget ove...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: ConservationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support places of worship in rural areas with building conservation projects.
Answer: There is a range of funding available via DCMS and the Department’s Arm’s-Length Bodies that supports places of worship, including in rural areas. These include Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme; the National Lottery Heritage Fund's £15m Heritage in N...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to publish a private parking code of practice.
Answer: The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019 places a duty on the Government to prepare a code of practice containing guidance about the operation and management of private parking facilities.The Government is determined to drive up standards in the private pa...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the introduction of VAT on private school fees does not negatively impact the academic progress of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and ensuring every child has access to high quality education. The government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) rec...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve mental health facilities in rural areas.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for providing health and care services to meet the needs of their local populations. We plan to recruit an additional 8,500 mental health workers across children and adult mental health services in England to reduce ...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLeisure Centres: EnergyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help leisure centres conduct renovations to reduce their energy consumption.
Answer: The Government recognises that leisure centres are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active.The ongoing responsibility of conducting renovations to public sport and leisure facilities lies...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordWiFi: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of rural areas with no wifi access.
Answer: Presuming that the Member is referring to broadband access via Wi-Fi in the home or premises, rather than public Wi-Fi, Project Gigabit is delivering gigabit-capable broadband (accessible to consumers as Wi-Fi) to UK premises, with the goal for nationwide...
Answered 22 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve local healthcare provision in rural communities.
Answer: Rural populations increasingly include people who are most likely to need care. South Shropshire is facing particular challenges. The waiting list for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB has increased by 12,000 compared to 2023. This is why we must continu...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPostal Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with Ofcom on the effectiveness of Royal Mail's delivery of the universal service obligation on letter delivery delays.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with Ofcom regularly to discuss a range of issues in relation to its role as the regulatory authority for the postal sector, including the overall provision of the universal service obligation. It is for Ofcom, as the independ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Social ServicesTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14071More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contribution rates on social care providers in South Shropshire constituency; and whether she plans to provide additiona
Answer: The Budget will provide support for government departments and other public sector employers for additional Employer NICs costs. Private sector firms or charities, including social care providers, that are contracted by central or local Government will no...
Answered 22 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVocational Guidance: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase access to careers advice in rural communities.
Answer: The National Careers Service in England provides free, up to date, impartial information advice and guidance on careers, skills and the labour market, helping customers make informed choices about their career options, whatever their age, ethnic group and...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCommunity Energy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase levels of community energy infrastructure.
Answer: The Government recognises the role community groups play in our efforts to tackle climate change. Great British Energy’s Local Power Plan will support Local and Combined Authorities and Community Energy Groups to roll out small and medium‑scale renewable ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSTEM Subjects: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to extend the targeted STEM retention incentive payments for secondary school teachers to those teachers in further education colleges.
Answer: In October, the department expanded eligibility for retention incentives to include early career further education (FE) teachers in key science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and technical subjects. FE teachers can currently apply for the...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the availability of automated external defibrillators in rural areas.
Answer: The treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease is a priority for the Government. We want people to have the best chance of survival from cardiac arrest, and rapid intervention is central to improving outcomes. This is why the Government increased ...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCrime: Rural AreasAttorney GeneralTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12450More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for rural crime.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with the police and other partners to address the blight of rural crime – broadly classified as any crime and anti-social behaviour occurring in rural areas. We are introducing tougher measures to clamp down on anti...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: HomelessnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to tackle homelessness among veteran communities in rural areas.
Answer: This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country. I am working across Government to ensure veterans throughout the UK have access to the support they need on housing, as well as health, employment and other areas. ...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: FinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to improve the enforcement of animal welfare penalty notices.
Answer: Enforcement authorities have been able to issue penalty notices for a range of animal health and welfare offences since 1 January 2024. At the end of each financial year, enforcement authorities are required to submit an annual report to Defra on how many...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
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