Stuart Anderson MP: written questions
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Young Futures Hubs: South ShropshireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether any Dutch-style Youth Hubs will be set up in South Shropshire.
Answer: DWP Youth Hubs are focused on addressing the barriers those aged 16-24 may face in moving into work, training or learning. We are expanding our Youth Hubs to over 360 locations so that all young people – including those not on benefits – can access opport...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South ShropshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the quality of mobile phone connections in South Shropshire.
Answer: Government’s ambition is for all populated areas to have access to higher quality standalone 5G by 2030; this is a UK wide ambition.In Ofcom’s Connected Nations Spring update, published on 13 May 2026, it is reported that, as of January 2026, standalone 5...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFirst Time BuyersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what action is being taken to remove bureaucratic barriers to home ownership for first-time buyers.
Answer: This government recognises that the affordability challenges facing prospective first-time buyers mean that too many people are now locked out of homeownership.In addition to increasing the supply of homes of all tenures, the government is supporting peop...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHorse RacingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support the horse racing industry.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution that racing makes to the nation’s economy and sporting landscape.Horseracing is the only sport in receipt of a direct government-mandated levy for the purposes of supporting horse breeds, advancing ve...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor Levy: South ShropshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of an Overnight Visitor Levy on tourist numbers in South Shropshire.
Answer: The precise design and scope of the power to introduce an overnight visitor levy are still being developed. It will be for Mayors to decide whether a levy is right for their area, subject to local consultation on specific proposals to understand local imp...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Ownership Fund: South ShropshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Community Ownership Fund reaches communities in South Shropshire.
Answer: The Community Ownership Fund has helped communities across the United Kingdom to take ownership of assets that are important to their local areas. Since 2021, the Fund has awarded over £135 million to 410 projects across the UK, including over £1.8 millio...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve the survivability of the armed forces.
Answer: The Government is taking a broad programme of action to improve the readiness, lethality, and survivability of the Armed Forces. Through the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), we are investing £298 billion over the next four years to rebuild warfighting readi...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve the lethality of the armed forces.
Answer: The Government is taking a broad programme of action to improve the readiness, lethality, and survivability of the Armed Forces. Through the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), we are investing £298 billion over the next four years to rebuild warfighting readi...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve the readiness of the armed forces.
Answer: The Government is taking a broad programme of action to improve the readiness, lethality, and survivability of the Armed Forces. Through the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), we are investing £298 billion over the next four years to rebuild warfighting readi...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: FoodDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of food procured in the public sector is produced domestically.
Answer: Data collection on the extent to which public sector settings are serving food from local sustainable sources is currently underway. We expect the work to be completed by Summer 2027. The Government is open to considering all lawful means of achieving its...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South ShropshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many full-fibre connections have been made in South Shropshire constituency in the last 12 months.
Answer: According to the Ofcom Connected Nations, full-fibre coverage was delivered to 3,586 additional premises in South Shropshire in the 12 months between January 2025 and January 2026. This increased full fibre coverage from approximately 55% (26,274) to 62% ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Situation: ShropshireTreasuryTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13549More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of economic productivity in Shropshire since July 2024.
Answer: The Office for National Statistics publishes regional productivity statistics annually. The latest data, published in 2025, cover the period up to 2023. Data for 2024 are not yet available.
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she could set out how her Department enforces duties placed on Local Authorities by a) Section 42 of the Children and Families Act 2014, b) Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 and c) Special Educational Nee
Answer: If my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education is satisfied that a local authority is failing to carry out its statutory special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) functions to an adequate standard, the department may intervene direc...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Rural AreasMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve access to support services for veterans in rural areas.
Answer: This government is committed to ensuring that veterans and their families are easily able to access support across the country when and where it is needed, including rural or remote areas. Last year we launched a new Veterans Strategy which recognises vet...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPostal Workers: South ShropshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to increase the number of postal workers in South Shropshire.
Answer: As Royal Mail is an independent business, the government is not involved in its operational matters including decisions around recruitment and workforce levels.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the court backlogs.
Answer: This Government has already invested significantly in the system – in uncapped sitting days for 2026/27, court buildings and technology, and in legal professionals with significant investment in legal aid. Only by pulling every lever we have – investment,...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: CountrysideDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what action is being taken to support farming in protected landscapes.
Answer: As a result of the 2025 Spending Review, Defra secured a strong financial settlement. The Government has allocated a record £11.8 billion to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament. This includes funding for the Environmental Land Man...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOmaveloxoloneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure patients diagnosed with Friedrich’s Ataxia can access Omavelexolone through the NHS.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body responsible for developing evidence-based recommendations for the National Health Service on whether new, licensed medicines represent a clinically and cost-effective use...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: South ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent potholes in South Shropshire constituency.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. By confirming funding allocations for the next four-year period, authorities have certainty to plan ahead and shift from short-term fix...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHill Farming: South ShropshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support upland farmers in South Shropshire constituency.
Answer: Earlier this year, the Government extended the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme for another three years. It includes support for upland farmers and land managers in South Shropshire’s Shropshire Hills National Landscape. Defra’s Environmental Lan...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIncinerators: Health HazardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress the Environment Agency has made to determine whether emissions from incinerators have an adverse impact on public health in the last 25 years.
Answer: The Environment Agency consults the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as the competent authority on matters of public health, on topics such as the impact of specific industrial activities. The UKHSA has reviewed recent evidence on the potential health ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help reduce energy costs for rural businesses.
Answer: We are closely monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses caused by the instability in the Middle East, and much will depend on the length of the ongoing crisis. We are increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant for properties heated by oi...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action she is taking to help improve the availability of domestic abuse services in rural areas.
Answer: Every victim of violence against women and girls (VAWG), whether in a city or a rural village, should be able to access the help they need. In the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, we committed to reform how victim’s services are commissio...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: ConservationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help places of worship with the VAT incurred on conservation projects.
Answer: In May we opened the £92 million Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF), a new capital scheme to support places of worship as part of the wider £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere package. The Fund will offer grants from £10,000 to £1,000,000 covering a range of ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMortuaries: VisitsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of giving families the right to visit their loved ones in a mortuary.
Answer: The Department has not made a specific assessment on the potential merits of introducing a right for families to visit their loved ones in a mortuary. The arrangements that apply in mortuaries undertaking post-mortem examinations are already governed by a...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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