Jayne Kirkham MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Holiday Accommodation: Energy Performance CertificatesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103619More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason he proposes the inclusion of holiday lets within the Energy Performance Certificate regime; and whether sector-specific data, including occupancy patterns, energy

  Answer: EPCs help owners better understand the energy performance of their buildings and identify opportunities to improve them. We consulted on proposals to regulate short-term rental properties to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) at the point o...

  Answered 12 Jan 2026

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• Children: Care HomesDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103066More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what proportion of children's homes that are privately owned and operated.

  Answer: As at 31 March 2025, 84% (3,360) of all children’s homes were privately owned and operated. Ofsted publish annual data on children’s social care in England. This includes data on the number of homes and the different types of social care providers. The la...

  Answered 15 Jan 2026

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