Dan Carden MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Rents: IncreasesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has assessed the potential merits of restricting rent increases between tenancies in high-pressure areas.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: IncreasesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has considered the potential merits of linking rent increases to changes in the level of Consumer Prices Index or wages.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many landlords exited the private rented sector in each year since 2020.
Answer: My Department does not hold the information requested.HMRC data on the number of landlords in England declaring income from rental property, which can be found on gov.uk here, shows overall stability in the number of landlords since 2019-20.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: RegulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of rent control areas legislation in the Housing (Scotland) 2025 Act.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: RegulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the lessons learned from the the use of temporary rent caps in Scotland during the covid-19 pandemic
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what comparative assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of rent stabilisation systems in (a) Germany, (b) Austria, and (c) Canada in considering the potential me
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how long does his Department expect it to take for current housebuilding targets to exert downward pressure on rents.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 41989 on 4 April 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of whether new housing supply alone can reduce rents in areas where private rent inflation exceeds wage growth.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 41989 on 4 April 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: IncreasesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of existing protections against unreasonable rent increases.
Answer: At present, rent increases can happen through a variety of mechanisms including contractual rent review clauses and Section 13 notices. Tenants can currently only challenge a rent increase when it is carried out via Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. Onc...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: IncreasesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether mechanisms exist to prevent excessive rent increases during tenancies.
Answer: At present, rent increases can happen through a variety of mechanisms including contractual rent review clauses and Section 13 notices. Tenants can currently only challenge a rent increase when it is carried out via Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. Onc...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of households spending more than 30% of income on rent in (a) Liverpool Walton constituency and (b) England.
Answer: My Department collects data on income in relation to housing costs through the English Housing Survey. This is published annually and can be found on gov.uk here. Due to methodological limitations, the English Housing Survey cannot show robust estimates a...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of private rent inflation on levels of homelessness and housing insecurity.
Answer: My Department has made no such specific assessment.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether a transitional scheme will be implemented following the conclusion of ECO4; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure continuity for businesses and protection of jobs followin
Answer: The Government has taken the decision not to replace ECO4 when it ends. We recognise this presents immediate challenges for the supply chain. In the Warm Homes Plan, we committed to supporting the workforce to access opportunities through £15bn of funding...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCapita: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116925More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Westminster Hall debate on the Administration of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme of February 4th 2026, whether the Cabinet Office plans to review Government contracts with Capita.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The delays faced by pension scheme members in accessing their pensions are unacceptable. In response to...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAstronomy and Space: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of funding for astronomy and space science.
Answer: The Government keeps the level of funding for astronomy and space science under regular review to ensure it supports the UK’s strategic priorities and delivers value for money. Funding comes from a range of sources, primarily the Science and Technology Fa...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency DepartmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the analysis by Age UK on A&E wait times, published on 21 January 2026.
Answer: Age UK’s analysis reinforces the need to reduce crowding, tackle the longest waits and corridor care, and improve care for older people, all priorities for the Government.Through the Urgent and Emergency Care Plan and the NHS Medium Term Planning Framewor...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: VisitsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his proposed timetable is for publishing the Government review of CQC regulation 9A.
Answer: The Government recognises how important maintaining meaningful contact with loved ones and other essential care supporters is for the health and wellbeing of residents in care homes and patients in hospitals or hospices.In April 2025, the Department launc...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCarersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing primary legislation to guarantee the right for every person in (a) care and (b) health settings to have at leas
Answer: The Government recognises how important maintaining meaningful contact with loved ones and other essential care supporters is for the health and wellbeing of residents in care homes and patients in hospitals or hospices.In April 2025, the Department launc...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) diagnosis, (b) treatment and (c) ongoing care for patients with endometriosis.
Answer: The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, including endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. It is unacceptable that women can wait so long for an endometriosis diagnosis, and we have already taken action to address this.Th...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase public awareness of new Highway Code rules.
Answer: Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users. That is why on 7 January 2026, we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vi...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help improve working conditions for HGV drivers.
Answer: Through the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Match Funding Grant Scheme, the Government is investing jointly with industry up to £35.7 million to enhance truck stops across England. This significant investment is in addition to funding from National Highway...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of kidney disease.
Answer: NHS England has established a renal Clinical Reference Group to deliver change across the NHS to accelerate improvements in diagnosis and treatment for people living with kidney disease. NHS England’s regional renal clinical networks, of which there are e...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the impact of State Pension age changes for 1950s-born women living in the Liverpool Walton constituency.
Answer: All women born since 6 April 1950 have been affected by changes to State Pension age. Estimates can be made using ONS 2021 Census Data on how many women born in the 1950s resided in each constituency in that year.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArgentina: Blood TransfusionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to adjournment debate of Tuesday 11 November 2025 entitled Blood Transfusions during the Falklands War, what plans his Department has to investigate Argentine blood transfusions to British service
Answer: As I wrote to my hon. Friend on 18 December 2026, the Department will review the evidence he has presented in the coming months. Having conducted a search, we determined the Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not hold information relating to Argentine blood t...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: Health and SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the (a) operational risk and (b) physical demands of Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) personnel within NHS ambulance services; and whether he has plans
Answer: Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) provide National Health Service care in high-risk environments, guided by national Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response standards. Operational risks are managed through a nationally consistent safe system of...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
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