Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
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Pharmacy: QualificationsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of community pharmacists who currently hold an Independent Prescribing qualification in England.
Answer: From autumn 2026, a national NHS Independent Prescribing (IP) offer will be introduced in community pharmacy following the conclusion of the 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework consultation with Community Pharmacy England.Funding to support t...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: VATTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4569More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of maintaining annual increases in Vehicle Excise Duty for private cars while reducing rates for heavy goods vehicles on drivers.
Answer: As announced on 20 May 2026, the Government is providing temporary support to the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector to reflect its disproportionate exposure to diesel costs and its importance to supply chains across the economy. The 12-month vehicle excise...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: Excise DutiesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether reductions in Vehicle Excise Duty for heavy goods vehicles are passed on to consumers through lower (a) transport and (b) retail costs.
Answer: Recognising the key role the road haulage sector plays in transporting goods across the UK and their disproportionate exposure to fuel costs, the government is introducing a 12-month holiday from Vehicle Excise Duty for the majority of heavy goods vehicle...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Motor VehiclesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending protections equivalent to those available under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to sole traders and small businesses purc
Answer: The Government has no current plans to extend protections equivalent to those available under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to sole traders and small businesses purchasing essential business vehicles. As a general principle, the Government does not interve...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: ComplaintsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to local authorities on responding to complaints from park home residents relating to (a) site rule changes, (b) development activity, and (
Answer: Local authorities do not have powers to make determinations about changes to park home site rules. If a site owner fails to follow the statutory process for changing site rules, residents can apply to the First-Tier Tribunal for a determination. The Local...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to introduce legislation to amend the statutory framework governing the Universal Service Obligation for the Royal Mail.
Answer: The government currently has no plans to amend the statutory framework governing the Universal Service Obligation (USO) set out in the Postal Services Act 2011. Under the Act, Ofcom, as the independent regulator, is responsible for securing a sustainable ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPostal Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the changes to letter delivery frequencies on households that rely on postal services for essential communications.
Answer: The government is committed to the provision of a reliable and affordable universal postal service that works for consumers, workers and communities.Ofcom, as the independent regulator, has introduced reforms to the universal service obligation intended t...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services Act 2025Department for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how will she assess the effectiveness of measures introduced in the Bus Services Act.
Answer: DfT are in the process of developing monitoring and evaluation plans to assess the effectiveness of measures against the Bus Service Act’s objectives. This will include monitoring to ensure that Local Transport Authorities are compliant, by April 2027, wi...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPhysical Education and SportsDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to engage with professional sports teams to improve physical education in schools.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that PE and school sport enable pupils to become confident and competent in a wide range of sports and physical activities. Professional sports teams and local clubs play an important role in supporting this ambitio...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government backing future British defence unicorns published on 19 May 2026, what steps he is taking to ensure fair competition between established firms
Answer: The defence unicorns were selected by the Defence Secretary through the Commercial X function to deliver specific projects which align strongly with the objectives of the Defence Industrial Strategy, including the need to innovate at wartime pace, grow th...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: MeatDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will update the School Food Standards policy to prohibit the use of meat derived from animals which have not been stunned prior to slaughter.
Answer: The government sets out required minimum standards for school food in the School Food Standards, to ensure that children are served healthy and nutritious meals at school. The standards do not specify food requirements in terms of cultural or religious ne...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the impact of his policies on the redevelopment of disused buildings in Kirkham in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The redevelopment of disused buildings is the responsibility of the relevant local authority. My Department will bring forward a high streets strategy to turn the tide on ailing high streets, with targeted support to places most in need. The Government is...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBookmakersDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure measures to reduce the number of High Street bookmakers does not lead to an increase in online gambling harms.
Answer: As part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act, the Government has now introduced Gambling Impact Assessments (GIAs). While the introduction of GIAs will strengthen local authorities’ powers to shape their streets and neighbourhoods, incl...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood BoardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taken to ensure Neighbourhood Boards outlined in his Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech are free from politicisation.
Answer: The Government’s Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £5.8 billion over 10 years to 284 places, with each receiving up to £20 million in funding and support. This will serve as the cornerstone of this Government’s support for communities.In each pl...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Community DevelopmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the location of the Community Power Pilots.
Answer: We will soon be launching a new programme of Community Power Pilots which will support councils, community groups and local residents to co-design solutions to local problems, explore longer term models of community involvement in service delivery, and he...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: VATTreasuryTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3978More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will extend the VAT relief on summer activities to hospitality businesses such as hotels, bars and restaurants.
Answer: From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and family leisure activitiesThe VAT relief is temporary — running over the summer months only —providing targeted support without undermini...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: VATTreasuryTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3975More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure the VAT cut on summer activities will be passed onto consumers.
Answer: From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and family leisure activitiesHMRC has published guidance for businesses to operationalise the measures, and the Government expects participa...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will provide a breakdown of allocations of Pride in Place funding by constituency.
Answer: A full list of all areas funded by the Pride in Place Programme can be found in the methodology notes at on gov.uk here.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParkrun: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will assess the potential merits of a designated fund to help local groups help establish ParkRun events.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. Local initiatives such as parkrun align with our commitment to place based working, enabling communities to co-...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShoplifting: TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will work with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to provide guidance to parish councils and
Answer: The central aim of our police reforms is to protect and revitalise neighbourhood policing. We are lifting national responsibilities off local forces so they focus on tackling local issues, like fighting retail crime.Through our Crime and Policing Act, thi...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many additional homes he expects to be completed by July 2029.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 19066 on 20 December 2024.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many additional homes have been completed since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 39650 on 25 March 2025.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: RecruitmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with employers on barriers to apprenticeship recruitment.
Answer: The government engages regularly with employers and their representative organisations to understand and address barriers to offering apprenticeships, as well as to inform the ongoing development of the growth and skills offer. This engagement includes ou...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of the measures set out in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper have reached (a) consultation stage, (b) pilot stage and (c) full implementation.
Answer: The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper sets out the government’s plan to deliver a world-leading skills system which meets the economic needs and improves lives. This is a multi-year reform programme that will be delivered through consultation, legi...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Workers: FyldeHome OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of illegal working in high street businesses in Fylde constituency.
Answer: Illegal working undermines honest employers, undercuts local wages, and fuels the criminal industry of immigration crime.This government is determined to clamp down on this illegal activity in every sector. All enforcement activity is intelligence‑led, en...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
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