Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Snowden this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How many additional Community Diagnostic Centres he plans to establish during this Parliament.
As of June 2026, 171 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) are open, with a further three CDCs due to open in 2026/27. The Department and NHS England are also working to approve additional CDCs and details on the number and location of these CDCs will be an...
Communities and Local Government, which local authorities have been selected to participate in pilot schemes testing alternative voting arrangements under the Representation of the People Bill.
The Representation of the People Bill is currently undergoing its parliamentary passage and does not include any power to pilot alternative voting arrangements. The Government worked with four local authorities - Cambridge, Milton Keynes, North Hertfordsh...
What assessment she has made of trends for demand for state school places in Fylde constituency.
As part of the school capacity survey 2025 available at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-capacity/2024-25, Lancashire Local Authority submitted information on school capacity and forecast demand for school places...
Communities and Local Government, where the Government's new Place Unit will be based.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Communities and Local Government, what measures are being considered to improve value for money in the procurement of temporary accommodation.
The government is committed to helping councils invest in good-quality, value-for-money temporary accommodation, reducing reliance on expensive Bed and Breakfast and nightly paid accommodation, and supporting local authorities to develop effective deliver...
How many Neighbourhood Health Centres the Government plans to establish in England.
The Government plans to establish 250 neighbourhood health centres across England by 2035. This is a core part of the 10-Year Health Plan, designed to shift care closer to local communities and reduce hospital pressure. The rollout timeline and milestones...
Communities and Local Government, what budget has been allocated to the newly established Place Unit.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Media and Sport, pursuant to the written answer of 16 June 2026 to question 7828, if she will publish the independent assessment to demonstrate how benefit will be spread equitably.
The Government is clear that UEFA EURO 2028 must deliver meaningful benefits for the whole of the United Kingdom, not just the host cities. Over 70% of matches are set to take place outside of London and the South East, with the tournament’s legacy progra...
What estimate he has made of the number of jobs expected to be supported by the UK's fusion energy programme by 2030.
With our recently published Fusion Strategy and record government investment, the UK’s fusion energy programme is expected to support over 10,000 jobs by 2030.
If she will provide a breakdown of staff employed by her department by region.
The figures for staff employed at HM Treasury by region are published in the annual Civil Service Statistics. A link to the information is provided https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/civil-service-statistics-2025. The data can be found in Table 12a.
Communities and Local Government, when he expects to launch consultation on extending the Right to Manage to housing association tenants.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS117) made on 16 June.
What steps she is taking to ensure Newly Qualified Teachers are supported with pastoral care in the workplace.
The government is determined to raise school standards for every child to ensure they are prepared for the future. The factor that makes the biggest difference to a child’s education is high-quality teaching. That is why we are committed to providing Earl...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of cyber resilience standards among operators of critical national infrastructure.
The Government is working tirelessly to improve the cyber resilience of our most critical services and systems, including the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure. The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill will update the e...
How many local authorities are expected to participate in the first phase of the Test, Learn and Grow Capability Fund.
The Test, Learn and Grow Regional Capability Fund is intended to build capability on test and learn and public sector innovation across the country. It will first be available to existing TLG partners, eight Mayoral Strategic Authorities and two local aut...
Communities and Local Government, what criteria will be used to select the 25 places participating in the Community Power Pilots; and if communities in the Fylde constituency can be considered.
We will publish more information on Community Power Pilots, including the places we will be working with and the criteria that will be used, in due course.
What discussions she has had with technology companies on the implementation timetable for measures intended to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on personal devices.
The Prime Minister announced on 8 June 2026 that the UK would become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their devices. This will prevent predators from being able to exploit and abuse v...
Communities and Local Government, how the £61 million Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund will be allocated between regions; and how much Fylde constituency will receive.
The Government has introduced the Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, backed by £61 million, to empower communities to take ownership of valued local assets such as pubs, shops and community centres, helping to reverse the decline in shared public...
How many community hospitals are currently operational in England.
Community hospitals are small local hospitals or units providing a range of clinical services to their local population. These services may include community beds, clinics, minor injuries services, diagnostic facilities, day care, mental health services, ...
Communities and Local Government, what arrangements are in place to help ensure local communities are represented in the work of the Place Unit.
The Place Unit will act as convenors between government departments and local stakeholders. It will build on and extend MHCLG’s strong existing engagement with communities and local leaders, ensuring the insights, priorities and voice of communities acros...
Communities and Local Government, what safeguards will be put in place to ensure local authority autonomy is maintained when procurement functions are undertaken at a regional level.
The Procurement Act 2023 reformed the rules that govern public procurement, replacing the old bureaucratic and process-driven EU regime. Supported by greater transparency and a bespoke approach to procurement, the Act provides greater flexibility for buye...