Every parliamentary written question tabled by Edward Morello this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps he plans to take through social care reforms to help (a) reduce waiting times for and (b) increase access to care services in rural areas.
Local authorities are responsible for assessing individuals’ care and support needs and, where eligible, for meeting those needs. Where individuals do not meet the eligibility threshold, they can get support from their local authorities in making their ow...
What steps his Department plans to take to ensure that people in (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) other rural areas receive equitable access to social care support.
Local authorities are responsible for assessing individuals’ care and support needs and, where eligible, for meeting those needs. Where individuals do not meet the eligibility threshold, they can get support from their local authorities in making their ow...
What steps he plans to take to improve access to social care in underserved regions where the amount of care providers is lower per capita.
Local authorities are responsible for assessing individuals’ care and support needs and, where eligible, for meeting those needs. Where individuals do not meet the eligibility threshold, they can get support from their local authorities in making their ow...
What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the current funding model on rural constituencies.
The majority of public funding for police forces in England and Wales is provided by the Home Office and is agreed by the House of Commons on an annual basis at the police funding settlement. Each year the Home Office produces a Police Grant Report which ...
If she will undertake a review of police funding allocations.
The government will consider police funding, including the allocation of funding to forces, in the round as part of phase 2 of the Spending Review.
What steps his Department is taking to help improve the sustainability of pharmacies in rural communities that lack alternative healthcare access.
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
What steps he plans to take to support community pharmacies in West Dorset
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
If he will make a comparative assessment of funding allocated to (a) brain tumours and (b) other cancers in the last five years; and if he will take steps to increase funding available for brain tu
The Department spends £1.5 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with cancer the largest area of spend at over £121.8 million in 2022/23 reflecting its high priority. T...
What steps his Department is taking to incentivise private sector investment into research for (a) brain tumours and (b) other rare diseases.
The Department is committed to implementing recommendations from Lord O'Shaughnessy’s independent review of commercial clinical trials, maximising our potential to be a world leader, and developing a more competitive, efficient, and accessible clinical re...
Whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of restricting the use of live facial recognition software.
Live facial technology is being used effectively by some police forces to identify suspects more quickly and accurately. Its use is governed by data protection, equality, and human rights legislation supplemented by specific policing guidance.At a Westmin...
Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of closures of grassroots disability sports clubs on (a) community cohesion and (b) wellbeing in rural constituencies.
The Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that rural schools have access to the latest (a) technological resources and (b) STEM education in West Dorset constituency.
Reliable technology can offer significant benefits to everyone who works and learns in schools and trusts. The department is working with commercial providers to accelerate gigabit capable internet rollout to schools, alongside a joint investment from the...
What steps his Department is taking to help promote rural innovation in green technologies in West Dorset constituency.
Technology and innovation are essential to reaching clean power by 2030 and are a critical part of the Government’s deployment plans for achieving the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. The Southwest of England is playing an important role in advancing clea...
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that rural fire services are adequately resourced to respond to emergencies in isolated areas.
The final Local Government Settlement 2024/25 has determined that overall fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion this year to continue protecting our communities at the highest standard. Standalone Fire and Rescue Authorities includ...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases to the lower national insurance threshold for employer contributions on small seasonal businesses.
The government has protected the smallest businesses from the impact of the increase to employer’s National Insurance by increasing the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500. This means that 865,000 employers will pay no NICs at all next year. More ...
What steps his Department is taking to support small rural businesses in West Dorset constituency to access export markets.
DBT is supporting companies like Baboo Gelato, based just outside Dorchester, to take their first steps into exporting. UK businesses, including those in West Dorset constituency, can access DBT’s wealth of export support via Great.gov.uk. This comprise...
How much funding her Department has provided to rural fire services to help (a) reduce response times and (b) cover greater distances in the 2024-25 financial year.
The final Local Government Settlement 2024/25 has determined that overall fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.87 billion this year to continue protecting our communities at the highest standard. Standalone Fire and Rescue Authorities includ...
Media and Sport, if she will take steps to undertake a review of the capital funding requirements of grassroots sports clubs for the sustainable, long-term maintenance of their facilities.
The Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of closures of grassroots sports clubs on (a) community cohesion and (b) wellbeing in rural constituencies.
The Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve access to mental health services for police officers in rural constituencies.
The Government has been clear that the wellbeing of our police is a priority. We want to ensure that all police officers and staff have the appropriate support in place to thrive in their careers and continue to serve the public. Chief Constables have a ...