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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Communities and Local Government, what the principal causes are of the democratic disengagement that the Democratic Engagement Fund is intended to address.
There is no single cause of democratic disengagement. Evidence, including from Electoral Commission and academic research, shows that a range of interrelated factors can influence whether people participate in democratic life. These barriers are often mot...
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of powers available to local authorities to address accumulations of waste and unsanitary conditions in rented residential properties.
The statutory nuisance regime under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 gives local authorities powers to take act on waste accumulations in premises. The Government believes these powers are sufficient to take action where needed.
What estimate she has made of the number of learners in Fylde constituency who will be eligible for maintenance support under the LLE.
The department has made no estimate of the number of eligible learners in the Fylde constituency for maintenance support under the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).As part of this government’s Plan for Change, we want to provide opportunity to people a...
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the readiness of the student finance system for the launch of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will transform the student finance system in England, broadening access to high-quality, flexible education and training. The LLE will launch in the 2026/27 academic year for learners studying courses starting on or...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to Lord Mann's review of antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS, whether he plans to review other government institutions.
There are no plans at this stage to commission HMG’s independent adviser on antisemitism Lord Mann to review other government institutions. There are other reviews in progress. The Department for Education has commissioned an independent review led by Sir...
When he plans to implement the recommendations in Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS.
The Government supports all recommendations from the Lord Mann review, accepting in full the recommendations for the Department and NHS England, subject to consultation and further stakeholder engagement where appropriate. Work to implement the recommenda...
Whether she plans to review the Highway Code adjusted for the presence of driverless cars.
Since 2022, The Highway Code has included provisions relating to automated vehicles.The Department keeps the Highway Code under regular review to ensure it remains up to date with developments in automated vehicle technology. As automated vehicle legislat...
Media and Sport, how many sporting events her Department estimates may meet the framework conditions in clause 3 of the Sporting Events Bill over the next ten years.
In the first instance, the UK government intends to use the framework to deliver commitments for UEFA EURO 2028. It will also be used if the UK and Ireland’s bid to host the Women’s FIFA World Cup 2035 is successful, and others as we look to secure furthe...
What timetable he has established for the national roll-out of the targeted prostate cancer screening programme.
Through the introduction of England's first ever targeted prostate cancer screening programme, and through the major package of investment of over £20 million to expand research and improve treatment announced on 2 June 2026, the Government is taking an i...
Whether an Equality Impact Assessment has been undertaken in relation to the introduction of the prostate cancer targeted screening programme.
Through the introduction of England's first ever targeted prostate cancer screening programme, and through the major package of investment of over £20 million to expand research and improve treatment announced on 2 June 2026, the Government is taking an i...
What estimate he has made of the number of men in Fylde constituency eligible for the targeted prostate cancer screening programme in each of the first five years of its operation.
Through the introduction of England's first ever targeted prostate cancer screening programme, and through the major package of investment of over £20 million to expand research and improve treatment announced on 2 June 2026, the Government is taking an i...
Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of existing takedown procedures in preventing the re-uploading of non-consensual intimate images.
The Government is determined to tackle non-consensual intimate image abuse. As priority illegal content under the Online Safety Act, services must assess the risk of NCII on their platforms, ensure swift removal and take proportionate steps to prevent re-...
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of regional variations in elective waiting times for patients aged over 65.
No specific assessment has been made of the trends in the level of regional variations in elective waiting times for patients aged over 65 years old.For the week ending 29 March 2026, regional performance for patients aged over 65 years old varies by 7.9%...
With reference to the Written Statement entitled Fit Note Reform Pilots, published on 21 May 2026, HCWS56, how many employers in Lancashire and South Cumbria are expected to participate in the pilot.
The fit note reform pilots are designed to support individual employees to remain in, or return to, work. This will include engaging with their employers, where appropriate, as part of that process, rather than targeting employers or businesses directly. ...
What estimate he has made of the proportion of UK electricity generation that will be dependent on weather-related sources under the pathway assumed for Carbon Budget 7.
Total electricity generation is estimated to be between 540 to 610 TWh in 2040. The exact mix is subject to further policy and strategy development for the 2040s (including the next delivery plan) as well as private investment decisions. The government is...
What estimate he has made of the annual operating cost of the Fair Work Agency.
As set out in the department’s Strategic Steer, the Fair Work Agency has a budget of £60.1 million in 2026/27. The budget reflects the agency’s expanding remit and the additional functions it will take on. The uplift is intended to ensure the agency is pr...
How many NHS trusts met the referral-to-treatment standard in each month since July 2024.
Our Elective Reform Plan, published in January 2025, set out the ambition to meet the National Health Service constitutional standard that 92% of patients should wait no longer than 18 weeks from Referral to Treatment (RTT) by March 2029. A number of NHS ...
What estimate he has made of the number of households that will be required to replace a gas boiler before the end of its natural lifespan in order to meet Carbon Budget 7.
We have been clear on several occasions that we will not force anyone to rip out a working boiler to deliver our carbon budgets, including in the Warm Homes Plan that we published earlier this year. Instead, this Government is focused on incentivising mov...
What analysis has been undertaken regarding the potential impact of guaranteed-hours requirements on recruitment practices.
The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts from the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will publish further analysis in due course as we implement these measures. This includes consider...
What estimate he has made of the number of workers in Fylde who may lose access to flexible work opportunities as a consequence of the reforms.
The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts of the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will publish further analysis in due course as we implement these measures. This includes considerat...