Stuart Anderson MP: written questions
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Community AssetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for community land projects.
Answer: The government recognises that the community-led housing sector delivers a wide range of benefits including strengthening community participation in local decision-making, engendering community cohesion, achieving high quality design and strengthening the...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPoliceHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the number of police forces.
Answer: This Government is committed to addressing the strategic challenges policing faces. We specifically recognise the problems around fragmentation and resultant inefficiencies across the 43 police forces, which many police system leaders have highlighted.The...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to publish a call for evidence on park home sales commission.
Answer: The government recognise that there are longstanding concerns about the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home.The previous government published a report in June 2022 on the impact of a change in the maximum park home sale co...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69039More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a single remote gambling duty on the sustainability of the horseracing sector.
Answer: The Government consultation on proposals to simplify the current gambling tax system by merging the three current taxes that cover remote (including online) gambling into one closed on 21 July 2025. The proposed changes are intended to reduce complexity a...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: South ShropshireMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking as part of the Valour programme to support veterans in South Shropshire constituency.
Answer: This Government remains committed to delivering on our manifesto promise to ensure that veterans in South Shropshire and across the country achieve the recognition, support and opportunities they deserve.That is why we recently launched VALOUR, our commit...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFarms: Permitted Development RightsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of extending permitted development rights on farm productivity.
Answer: The Government’s commitment to farming and food security remains steadfast, which is why the government is investing £2.7 billion a year into sustainable food production and nature’s recovery, with funding for our Environmental Land Management schemes inc...
Answered 28 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWales Office: ApprenticesWales OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she is taking steps to increase the number of apprenticeships within her Department.
Answer: Apprenticeships are available to new and existing Wales Office staff and my Department promotes these opportunities through Ministry of Justice (MoJ) intranet bulletins and Wales Office staff newsletters. When vacancies arise, the Department also consider...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: ApprenticesScotland OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he is taking steps to increase the number of apprenticeships within his Department.
Answer: We remain committed to supporting the use of apprenticeships across the civil service to break down barriers to opportunity. The Scotland Office considers the use of apprenticeships for all relevant recruitment campaigns.
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: ApprenticesNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he is taking steps to increase the number of apprenticeships within his Department.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office remains committed to supporting the use of apprenticeships to break down barriers to opportunity. This includes supporting the Government’s commitment to 2,000 digital apprenticeships through its TechTrack scheme by 2030 to imp...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses and Social ClubsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department is taking steps to help increase the number of community (a) pubs and (b) social clubs.
Answer: This Government recognises the crucial role that pubs and social clubs play in our communities, supporting local economies, providing a sense of community pride, and fostering belonging and connection. We want to support communities to take ownership of a...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Restoration FundDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much funding has been allocated to local environmental improvement projects through the Water Restoration Fund.
Answer: The Water Restoration Fund (WRF) was established to reinvest water company environmental fines and penalties back into projects to improve the water environment. Successful applicants have been notified, with a total of £11 million, based on water company...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPetrol: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help reduce petrol prices in rural areas.
Answer: The Government will implement the Competition & Markets Authority's recommendation to help drive down pump prices by introducing a statutory open data scheme, Fuel Finder, at the end of 2025. This scheme will increase fuel price transparency, enabling...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordProject Gigabit: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress his Department has made on gigabit voucher take-up in rural areas.
Answer: The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme provides a subsidy of up to £4,500 towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable broadband to homes and businesses via local community broadband projects.As of March 2024, 296,400 premises were able to take-up a gigab...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: ApprenticesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to increase apprenticeship opportunities within his Department.
Answer: In DBT, apprenticeships remain a core element of the learning and development offer for all employees. We are taking active steps to continue to increase apprenticeship opportunities within the Department, with commitment to our recently launched DBT Appr...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to increase apprenticeship opportunities within her Department.
Answer: We remain committed to supporting the use of apprenticeships across all government departments to break down barriers to opportunity.A new cross-Government Level 3 apprenticeship programme in Business Administration, the ‘Civil Service Career Launch Appre...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: ApprenticesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he has taken to increase apprenticeship opportunities within his Department.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is expanding apprenticeship opportunities through its upcoming Talent Strategy. With 83 apprentices currently in post, the Department is broadening the offer by launching a Social Mobility Apprentice...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve the recruitment and retention of further education staff in rural areas.
Answer: The department has announced an additional £190 million for 16 to 19 education in 2025/26 to help colleges, schools, and other providers recruit and retain expert teachers. This is in addition to over £400 million already planned for 16 to 19 education, a...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: SchoolsDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress she has made on the expansion of mental health support teams in rural schools.
Answer: The government will provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), so every child and young person has access to early support to address problems before they escalate.As of Marc...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the Department's long-term strategy is for enabling local communities to save valued community assets from deterioration.
Answer: Through the English Devolution Bill, we are committed to legislate for a ‘right to buy’, giving local people stronger powers to secure and preserve valued community assets if they come up for sale. We are also committed to regenerating our country’s neigh...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: ApprenticesMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to increase the number of apprenticeship opportunities within her Department.
Answer: We remain committed to supporting the use of apprenticeships across all government departments to break down barriers to opportunity. This includes supporting the Government's commitment to 2,000 digital apprenticeships through its TechTrack scheme by 203...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: West MidlandsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to improve the UK defence industrial base in (a) Shropshire and (b) the West Midlands.
Answer: The recent Strategic Defence Review and National Security Strategy have identified the need to grow and enhance resilience in our defence industrial base. The Defence Industrial Strategy will set out the full package of measures to make the UK a defence i...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood PolicingHome OfficeTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress she has made on the implementation of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.
Answer: The Government is committed to strong neighbourhood policing for everyone in England and Wales, wherever they live. On 10 April, the Prime Minister and Home Secretary outlined further details about our Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, including that by J...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ApprenticesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to increase the level of apprenticeship opportunities within his Department.
Answer: We remain committed to supporting the use of apprenticeships across all government departments to break down barriers to opportunity. This includes supporting the Government's commitment to 2,000 digital apprenticeships through its TechTrack scheme by 203...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTreasury: ApprenticesTreasuryTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61543More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to increase the number of apprenticeships available in her Department.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 19th May 2025 to PQ51804.
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Public SectorDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to improve public sector delivery with (a) technologies and (b) AI.
Answer: We are taking significant steps to improve and modernise public sector delivery with (a) technology and (b) Artificial Intelligence (AI).(a) Our "Cloud First" policy mandates that departments default to public cloud solutions, whilst the Nationa...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
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