Stuart Anderson MP: written questions
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Meters: South ShropshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help residents change to smart meters in South Shropshire constituency.
Answer: Energy suppliers are obligated under their licence conditions to take all reasonable steps to install smart meters for their customers where a meter is fitted for the first time or when replacing an existing meter. To strengthen this obligation, the Gover...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: DrivingDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase the availability of accessible and funded training routes for Public Service Vehicles.
Answer: The Government recognises the critical role that Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers play in keeping passengers and communities connected, and we are committed to supporting a sustainable and skilled workforce. We are supporting access to training throug...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026WithdrawnUIN 3427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many people in South Shropshire constituency use Radio Teleswitch meters.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCadets: South ShropshireMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase opportunities for young people in South Shropshire constituency to join in-school and community-based Cadet Forces.
Answer: This Government fully recognises the benefits of cadets, not just for young people who participate, but for the whole of society. Participation in the Cadet Forces has significant positive impacts on young people, increasing their performance at school, a...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long on average it takes for applications to be completed for a) the War Pension Scheme and b) the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes annual statistics for the War Pension Scheme (WPS) and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) on the GOV.UK website. The following tables show the average and median clearance times for applications/appeals to be c...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential risks of the level of dependence on Chinese companies for consumable equipment in the defence supply chain.
Answer: All foreign procurement is subject to strict national security scrutiny and import controls, with powers to exclude suppliers where risks are identified – ensuring any dependency is actively managed and mitigated.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLandlords: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1767More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of the 2ppt increase to the rate of property income tax on residential landlords in South Shropshire.
Answer: At Budget 2025, the government increased the rate of tax on property income and published a summary of the impacts, which is available at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-changes-to-tax-rates-for-property-savings-and-dividend-income/i...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many people in South Shropshire constituency use Radio Teleswitch Service meters.
Answer: The Department does not hold constituency level data on remaining RTS meters. This data is held by Ofgem. The Department is working closely with energy suppliers, Ofgem and the industry body Energy UK to drive continued progress on RTS meter replacements ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pensions: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average waiting time is for applications to be processed for the (a) the War Pension and (b) Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordChina: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of his Department's supply chain is procured from China.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many people in South Shropshire constituency use Radio Teleswitch Service meters.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDehydration: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure healthy hydration messaging in Government and NHS guidance is impactful and effective.
Answer: Government hydration recommendations are depicted in the United Kingdom national food model, the Eatwell Guide, which is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guideThe Eatwell Guide recommends that people ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Member for South Shropshire might expect to receive a reply to Written Question 107746 tabled on 22 January 2026.
Answer: I responded to the hon. Member on 24 April 2026.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 87070 from the hon. Member for South Shropshire.
Answer: The response to Written Parliamentary Question 87070 was published on 22 April 2026.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: DeathDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the effect of the THINK campaign on the number of road deaths of young people aged 17 to 25.
Answer: The primary audience for the THINK! campaign is young men aged 17-24, who are four times more likely to be killed or seriously injured on the road than drivers aged 25 and over. In recognition of this, THINK! works with a wide range of road safety behavio...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: South ShropshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to NHS dentistry in South Shropshire constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population. For the South Shropshire constituency, this is the Shropshire, Telford and Wreki...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProject Gigabit: South ShropshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of the progress of the roll out of Project Gigabit in South Shropshire constituency.
Answer: Through Project Gigabit, we are delivering gigabit-capable connections to premises not included in suppliers’ commercial delivery plans, predominately in rural areas.We expect approximately 7,640 premises in South Shropshire constituency to benefit from g...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action is being taken to help improve the availability of domestic abuse services in rural areas.
Answer: In the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, 'Freedom from Violence and Abuse’, we committed to developing a new cross-government statement on the commissioning of VAWG services. This will update the National Statement of Expectation, refresh ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure the competitiveness of British egg producers in the context of the proposed ban on keeping laying hens, pullets and breeder layers in cages.
Answer: In preparation for the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, the Government carried out an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reforms to laying hen welfare policy on UK egg producers and, as part of the consultation, sought views ...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: VATDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what action is being taken to help places of worship with the VAT incurred on conservation projects.
Answer: The Places of Worship Renewal Fund will have a budget of £23 million per year. The Places of Worship Renewal Fund will award grants for projects to cover capital works, rather than just the VAT element of a project, as is the case with the Listed Places o...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: South ShropshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what action is being taken to support the hospitality sector in South Shropshire.
Answer: The Government is taking decisive action to support pubs and the wider hospitality sector. Following the Budget, we announced an additional 15% cut for pubs in England alongside a two‑year real‑terms freeze, building on wider reforms to business rates for...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPermitted Development Rights: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of permitted development rights on the rural economy.
Answer: My Department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of permitted development rights on the rural economy. The government continues to keep permitted development rights under review.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support is in place for those facing increases to the price of heating oil.
Answer: The Government is closely monitoring heating oil supply and price in light of instability in the Middle East. We recognise that wholesale oil price volatility is placing pressure on domestic heating oil costs. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State h...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProductivityTreasuryTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908198More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps her Department is taking to help increase productivity.
Answer: Since the General Election, productivity has risen by more than twice as much as it did in the whole of the last Parliament. The Government has increased capital spending by an additional £120 billion - the highest level in four decades – delivering major...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help support hairdressing businesses.
Answer: The hair and beauty sector play an important role in supporting jobs, high streets and local economies. We’ve introduced permanently lower business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties and have provided £4.3bn to shield ratepayers from bil...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
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