29 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhat steps her Department is taking to support SEND students in West Dorset.
ReplyThe latest data, from June 2025, covering 2024, shows Dorset completed 60.2% of education, health and care plans within statutory timescales, compared to a national average of 46.4%. The department recognises the importance of children and young people re...
29 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department’s policies of rural education challenges in West Dorset.
ReplyLocal authorities have a statutory responsibility to ensure there are enough school places available in their area for every child of compulsory school age. The department expects local authorities, academy trusts and local partners to engage collaborativ...
13 May 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of current visa arrangements on creative industries.
ReplyThis government recognises that current visa arrangements can create real challenges for the Creative Industries, whose work often involves moving between multiple countries over short periods. We are working closely with the music industry to assess the ...
13 May 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, pursuant to Question 121975 on Musicians: EU Countries, what recent engagement her Department has had with (a) the European Commission, (b) Members of the European Parliament and (c) the sector o
ReplyThis government recognises that current visa arrangements can create real challenges for the Creative Industries, whose work often involves moving between multiple countries over short periods. We are working closely with the music industry to assess the ...
13 May 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what plans her Department has to discuss with EU Member States simplified visas for touring artists, including from West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThis government recognises the impact that visa rules in Europe can have on artists and performers whose work spans multiple countries in quick succession. As your constituents in West Dorset will be aware, these arrangements arise from the UK and EU oper...
13 May 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what support her Department provides to artists and performers from West Dorset constituency seeking to tour in Europe.
ReplyThis government recognises the impact that visa rules in Europe can have on artists and performers whose work spans multiple countries in quick succession. As your constituents in West Dorset will be aware, these arrangements arise from the UK and EU oper...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat mechanisms are used to determine whether UK bases are used for offensive or defensive operations in support of allied military action.
ReplyFor operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations' military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on...
13 May 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, whether she has held discussions with relevant stakeholders on the reclassification of valerian-based products.
ReplyThe Veterinary Medicines Directorate is carrying out a review of the list of active ingredients that are considered medicinal by function to ensure that the substances on the list are appropriate and to safeguard animal health and welfare and public safet...
13 May 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of reclassifying valerian-based products.
ReplyThe Veterinary Medicines Directorate is carrying out a review of the list of active ingredients that are considered medicinal by function to ensure that the substances on the list are appropriate and to safeguard animal health and welfare and public safet...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the legal and strategic framework governing the use of UK bases by overseas countries in future conflicts.
ReplyFor operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations' military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to mitigate the potential impact of reduced fire cover on the level of insurance costs in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThe consideration and assessment of impacts resulting from proposed fire station closures in Dorset and Wiltshire, is the responsibility of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. When considering proposals for...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of fire station closures on the level of insurance costs in West Dorset constituen
ReplyThe consideration and assessment of impacts resulting from proposed fire station closures in Dorset and Wiltshire, is the responsibility of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. When considering proposals for...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with insurers on the potential impact of the level of fire service provision on insurers' risk assessments.
ReplyThe consideration and assessment of impacts resulting from proposed fire station closures in Dorset and Wiltshire, is the responsibility of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. When considering proposals for...
13 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what recent steps her Department is taking to prevent the spread of harmful online content influencing antisocial behaviour in areas such as West Dorset.
ReplyThe Online Safety Act requires social media companies to act on illegal content, such as material that includes threatening behaviour likely to cause fear or provoke immediate violence. Platforms must also protect children from harmful content, such as co...
13 May 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhether her Department is taking steps to support owners of thatched homes facing increased insurance premiums in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThe government has not made a specific assessment regarding the availability of home insurance for thatched buildings. Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment of the relevant risks. The ...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made with the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the potential impact of fire station closures on the level of insurance premiums.
ReplyThe consideration and assessment of impacts resulting from proposed fire station closures in Dorset and Wiltshire, is the responsibility of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. When considering proposals for...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will set out the role that Ministers play in authorising the use of UK bases for US military strikes.
ReplyFor operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations' military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on...
13 May 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat assessment her Department has made of changes in the level of insurance costs for thatched properties in West Dorset constituency in the last five years.
ReplyThe government has not made a specific assessment regarding the availability of home insurance for thatched buildings. Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment of the relevant risks. The ...
13 May 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhether she has held discussions with relevant stakeholders on insurance premium increases for thatched properties.
ReplyThe government has not made a specific assessment regarding the availability of home insurance for thatched buildings. Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment of the relevant risks. The ...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether he has assessed the potential impact of fire station closures on the level of insurance costs for thatched homes.
ReplyThe consideration and assessment of impacts resulting from proposed fire station closures in Dorset and Wiltshire, is the responsibility of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. When considering proposals for...