10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to help increase tourism in rural constituencies where (a) small businesses and (b) cultural landmarks rely on visitors.
ReplyYes, the Government wants to grow tourism across all parts of the country and recognises the importance of tourism to rural constituencies.DCMS works with VisitBritain/VisitEngland to champion visits to the British countryside to a worldwide audience, and...
10 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities & Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a new waste incinerator in Portland on (a) levels of traffic and (b) infrastructure in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyI refer the Hon Member to the answer to Question UIN 8613 answered on 18 October 2024.
10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme beyond March 2025.
ReplyFuture Government spending is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.
10 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether her Department is providing support to local authorities in rural areas where demand for social housing exceeds supply.
ReplyThe Government is committed to the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. Details of future government investment will be brought forward at the Spending Review. In addition, our recent consultation on proposed reforms to...
10 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat steps her Department is taking to support (a) recruitment and (b) retention in rural police forces.
ReplyIt is important that all forces recruit and retain the skills they need. Decisions about police recruitment, including how recruitment and selection processes are run, are a matter for Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners and are therefore ...
10 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of high property prices on the availability of social housing in rural constituencies.
ReplyThe Government is committed to the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. Details of future government investment will be brought forward at the Spending Review. In addition, our recent consultation on proposed reforms to...
10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to increase funding opportunities for grassroots sports facilities in rural constituencies.
ReplyThe Government is committed to expanding access to community and grassroots sport across the UK and believe it should be accessible to all people, in all parts of the country.The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through Spo...
10 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to consider the needs of rural areas when determining police funding allocations.
ReplyThis Government is committed to reducing crime and disorder in rural areas, given the devastating impact rural crime can have on communities. Under our reforms, rural communities will be safeguarded, with tougher measures to clamp down on anti-social beha...
10 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Portland Incinerator on local infrastructure in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThe full reasons for the decision to grant the permission in question are set out in the published decision letter and Inspector’s Report. The Inspector’s Report provides a complete list of the evidence which was before the Inquiry. Having issued this dec...
10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential economic impact of sewage discharges into the sea on the tourism industry.
ReplyThe Government is focused on protecting and enhancing the environment and putting right the failures of the past. VisitBritain/VisitEngland are working with the tourism sector to celebrate and amplify best practice, and to coordinate an industry response ...
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhether her Department plans to identify locations for banking hubs in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThe Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and high streets and is committed to championing sufficient access for all as a priority. This is why the Government is working closely with industry to roll out 350 banking ...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat steps her Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of funding for local authorities to improve road safety.
ReplyLocal authorities are responsible for the management of local roads, within the rules set by Government. It is for the local authority to decide what measures may be appropriate in their local areas.Since the general election, the Department has begun wor...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether she plans to provide additional funding to fill potholes in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThis Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local road network. To this end, the Government will provide authorities with funding to help them fix up to one million more potholes acros...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat plans she has to improve road safety in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThe safety of our roads is an absolute priority for this Government and will support our health mission. Since the general election, the Department has begun work on a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. We will set out next steps on thi...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to improve the quality of water in rivers in West Dorset constituency.
ReplySince 2021 Water Companies have invested in 65 schemes in the West Dorset constituency which includes 6 improvement schemes for water quality and 39 monitoring programmes, with 63 of these due for completion by 31 May 2025. All storm overflows in the West...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedHow many homes had energy efficiency measures installed in West Dorset constituency between 2010 and 2024.
ReplyInformation on the number of homes that have had energy efficiency measures installed in West Dorset constituency from 2013 onwards can be found in the tables accompanying the following scheme statistical releases: Energy Company Obligation – Table 4.5Gre...
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedIf she will take steps to increase access to cash in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThe Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses. This includes taking forward a new regulatory regime to protect access to cash. The ...
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedIf she will make an assessment of the potential impact of bank closures in West Dorset constituency on (a) pensioners and (b) owners of small businesses.
ReplyThe Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and high streets and is committed to championing sufficient access for all as a priority. This is why the Government is working closely with industry to roll out 350 banking ...
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat progress she has made on a timetable for the creation of banking hubs in rural areas.
ReplyThe Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and high streets and is committed to championing sufficient access for all as a priority. This is why the Government is working closely with industry to roll out 350 banking ...
4 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedHow many dental practices are offering NHS services in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyAs of August 2024, the most recent data available, there are 14 dental practices offering National Health Service dentistry services in the West Dorset constituency. This information, from NHS Digital, is available at the following link:https://commonslib...