Edward Morello MP: written questions
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Sewage: West DorsetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of sewage discharge into (a) rivers and (b) coastal waters on public health in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West regional team provides specialist advice and guidance on a range of public health threats to system partners across the South West region. This informs risk and needs assessments and includes routine survei...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish the risk assessment for the abolition of NHS England.
Answer: The abolition of NHS England will strip out the unnecessary bureaucracy and cut the duplication that comes from having two organisations doing the same job. By the end of the process, we estimate that these changes will save hundreds of millions of pounds...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: RedundancyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has provided to Integrated Care Boards on levels of redundancies due by the end of May 2025.
Answer: Integrated care boards have been asked to submit plans about how they will reduce their operating costs throughout this financial year. These are currently being assessed. The process of implementing any reductions will follow local employment change proc...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the abolition of NHS England on the level of risk in medical care.
Answer: As we work to return many of NHS England’s current functions to the Department, we will ensure that we continue to evaluate impacts of all kinds.Patient safety will remain paramount over this transformation period. We will put plans in place to ensure con...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the abolition of NHS England on preparedness for a future pandemic.
Answer: The abolition of NHS England will strip out the unnecessary bureaucracy and cut the duplication that comes from having two organisations doing the same job. As we work to bring the two organisations together, we will ensure that we continue to evaluate im...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of redundancies there will be as a result of the reorganisation of integrated care boards in Dorset.
Answer: Proposed changes to integrated care board (ICB) functions and geography are being discussed as part of a wider National Health Service reform programme, to reduce management costs and focus more money on the front line.All ICBs in England are being asked ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in employer National Insurance contributions on primary care providers in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: We have made the necessary decisions to fix the foundations of the public finances at the Autumn Budget. Resource spending for the Department will be £22.6billion more in 2025/26 than in 2023/24, as part of the Spending Review settlement. The employers’ N...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FarmersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support farmers experiencing mental health difficulties in rural areas.
Answer: We know that too many people are not receiving the mental health care they need, and we recognise that those living and working in isolated communities, including farmers, may face particular challenges in accessing the mental health services that they ne...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: FarmersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the barriers to mental health support for farmers in isolated communities.
Answer: We know that too many people are not receiving the mental health care they need, and we recognise that those living and working in isolated communities, including farmers, may face particular challenges in accessing the mental health services that they ne...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what additional funding is provided to Integrated Care Boards to manage seasonal changes in population in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: NHS England is responsible for funding allocations to integrated care boards (ICBs). This process is independent of the Government, and NHS England takes advice on the underlying formula from the independent Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation. ICBs...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: TourismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment she has made of emergency service capacity in tourist areas during summer months.
Answer: NHS England is responsible for funding allocations to integrated care boards (ICBs). ICBs then decide how that money is spent within the local integrated care system, and are responsible for planning service provision in their local area. In doing so, ICB...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of emergency service capacity in tourist areas during the summer months in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: NHS England is responsible for funding allocations to integrated care boards (ICBs). ICBs then decide how that money is spent within the local integrated care system, and are responsible for planning service provision in their local area. In doing so, ICB...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what mechanisms exist for Integrated Care Boards to request additional funding during seasonal tourism peaks in demand for Accident and Emergency services.
Answer: NHS England is responsible for funding allocations to integrated care boards (ICBs). ICBs then decide how that money is spent within the local integrated care system, and are responsible for planning service provision in their local area. In doing so, ICB...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the budget for nature-friendly farming practices in meeting environmental targets.
Answer: In 2025 the Government will publish its review of the 25-year environment improvement plan (EIP), which includes the progress made in achieving the Government's Environment Act targets. The government also publishes annual progress reports setting out del...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to monitor health outcomes linked to water pollution in West Dorset.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) South West Health Protection Regional team provides specialist advice and guidance on a range of public health threats to system partners across the South West region, which includes rivers and coastal waters of the...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordValuationTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55650More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure (a) transparency and (b) accountability in property valuations conducted by the Valuation Office Agency.
Answer: The Valuation Office Agency has a statutory duty to maintain fair and accurate lists for Council Tax and business rates purposes. Both the lists, the VOA’s rating manuals, and other technical guidance, including its approach to valuing over 200 types of n...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55648More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is planning to take to assist low-income families facing rising living costs in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: To support those most in need, the Government have introduced a Fair Repayment Rate, capping debt deductions made through Universal Credit, enabling 1.2 million families to keep more of their UC award each month and benefiting around 700,000 of the poores...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: West DorsetTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55647More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of increases in the cost of living on households in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: The Plan for Change outlines key milestones, including raising living standards in every part of the United Kingdom to put more money back in people’s pockets. In the latest data, living standards (as measured by real household disposable income per capit...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCharities: ConductDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the Charity Commission’s powers to (a) regulate and (b) take action against (i) misconduct and (ii) mismanagement in charities.
Answer: As the independent regulator, the Charity Commission for England and Wales has a wide range of powers to tackle misconduct or mismanagement in charities. It acts robustly to tackle those who abuse charities.In 2023-24 the Charity Commission concluded 3,71...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCharities: National SecurityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to review the powers of the Charity Commission when allegations are made about links between UK charities and hostile states.
Answer: As the independent regulator, the Charity Commission for England and Wales has a wide range of powers to tackle misconduct or mismanagement in charities. It acts robustly to tackle those who abuse charities.In 2023-24 the Charity Commission concluded 3,71...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOrganophosphates: Health and SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to review the potential impact oforganophosphate exposure on occupational health outcomes in agricultural workers.
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the enforcing authority for workplace health and safety on farms. The potential impact of organophosphate exposure on occupational health outcomes in agricultural workers, taking account of occupational exposure ri...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOrganophosphates: AgricultureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has (a) analysed and (b) commissioned research on the potential long-term health impacts of organophosphate exposure on agricultural workers since 2014.
Answer: The Government commissioned a considerable amount of research to investigate whether there is a link between the use of organophosphate sheep dips and chronic ill-health. The outcome of this research was provided to the independent Committee on Toxicity o...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the reorganisation of integrated care boards in Dorset on the NHS estate in the next two years.
Answer: NHS England has asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to act primarily as strategic commissioners and reduce duplication of responsibilities within their structure. NHS England will work closely with ICBs to ensure their plans to deliver these changes do no...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Q204 of the oral evidence given by him to the Health and Social Care Committee on 8 April 2025, HC 563, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of an increase in the g
Answer: NHS England has asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to act primarily as strategic commissioners of health services and to reduce the duplication of responsibilities within their structure. NHS England provided additional guidance to ICBs, NHS trusts, and ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: Local GovernmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Q204 of the oral evidence given by him to the Health and Social Care Committee on 8 April 2025, HC 563, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of an increase in the g
Answer: NHS England has asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to act primarily as strategic commissioners of health services and reduce duplication of responsibilities within their structure. NHS England provided additional guidance to ICBs, National Health Service...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
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