Written questions by Morello.

What recent support his Department has provided to startups in the solar sector.

Awaiting answer.

What incentives his Department is providing to recruit and retain NHS dentists in West Dorset constituency.

We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

What steps his Department is taking to improve NHS dentistry provision in West Dorset.

We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the condition of GP estate buildings in West Dorset.

NHS Dorset published their refreshed NHS Infrastructure Strategy in February 2026. This highlighted their overall plan for the primary care estate and the proposal to deliver 34 general practice schemes, which would provide an additional 7,300 m². The Dep...

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental appointments in rural areas.

We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

Whether his Department plans to increase support for GP practices in rural communities in West Dorset.

We recognise the particular challenges rural communities can face in accessing general practices (GPs), including longer travel times and workforce pressures. We are taking action to improve access across England, including in rural areas such as West Dor...

What steps his Department is taking to improve pharmacy provision in West Dorset.

We recognise that community pharmacy continues to face significant challenges after almost a decade of underfunding and the Government is committed to working jointly with the sector on a programme of reform, to ensure we have a sustainable pharmacy netwo...

What steps his Department is taking to improve GP access in West Dorset.

We are increasing general practice (GP) capacity and funding to GPs to improve access, support better health outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction. We are investing an additional £601 million in GPs in 2026/27, bringing total spend on the GP Contr...

What steps his Department is taking to improve access to finance for micro businesses in West Dorset.

This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...

What assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of the challenges facing rural micro businesses in West Dorset.

This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...

What support his Department is providing to micro businesses in West Dorset.

This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the sustainability of community pharmacies in West Dorset.

We recognise that community pharmacy continues to face significant challenges after almost a decade of underfunding and the Government is committed to working jointly with the sector on a programme of reform, to ensure we have a sustainable pharmacy netwo...

What discussions his Department has had with investors on supporting greenhouse gas removal startups.

The Government has developed a Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Business Model to incentivise private investment in large-scale GGR projects through a contractual revenue support mechanism. The Government has also commissioned the British Standards Institutio...

What assessment his Department has made of barriers facing climatetech startups.

The Government recognises the important role of climate technology start-ups in delivering clean energy and economic growth. DESNZ will shortly launch the Cleantech Innovation Challenges to target mission-critical innovation. We are engaging with innovato...

What support his Department is providing to climatetech startups.

The Government recognises the important role of climate technology start-ups in delivering clean energy and economic growth. DESNZ will shortly launch the Cleantech Innovation Challenges to target mission-critical innovation. We are engaging with innovato...

What support his Department is providing to startups in the greenhouse gas removal sector.

The Government is progressing a comprehensive and holistic policy framework to build the Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) industry in the UK.The Government has developed a GGR Business Model to incentivise private investment in large-scale GGR projects throug...

Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government remains committed to implementing Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in England.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the amount of surface water entering combined sewer systems in communities affected by flooding and sewage pollution.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has been given to requiring rainwater harvesting and attenuation measures in new developments in Yetminster and the River Wriggle catchment.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to increase the use of sustainable drainage systems in new developments in West Dorset.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all development to utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where they could have drainage impacts. We have consulted on a revised version of the NPPF and are now in the process of considering next...