Jim McMahon MP: written questions 2025
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Prisoners' Release: Supported HousingMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners released on license into supported accommodation went on to reoffend in each local authority area in each year from 2015 to date.
Answer: This information could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. Performance statistics on housing and accommodation outcomes for people supervised by the Probation Service are published annually and can be accessed via the following link:https://www.gov...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Supported HousingMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners on license were released to supported accommodation in each local authority area in each year from 2015 to date.
Answer: This information could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. Performance statistics on housing and accommodation outcomes for people supervised by the Probation Service are published annually and can be accessed via the following link:https://www.gov...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: VictimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his planned timetable is for bringing forward legalisation to expunge the criminal records of victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation which were obtained during the period of abuse.
Answer: We already have an appeals system in place which can quash convictions of victims of child sexual exploitation, so no legislation is needed to expunge criminal records.My officials are working with the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to ensure it ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what independent support has been put in place to support victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation ahead of the national inquiry.
Answer: We recognise the devastating impacts that child sexual exploitation and abuse can have on victims and survivors and are committed to ensuring that specialist support is provided to help victims and survivors rebuild and move forward with their lives.It wi...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: RepatriationMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which countries are subject to prisoner transfer suspensions as a result of (a) human rights concerns, (b) corruption and risk bribery concerns and (c) any other reasons.
Answer: We have Prisoner Transfer Agreements (PTAs) in place with over 110 countries, both bilaterally, and multilaterally through the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. We do not have any suspensions in place, each individual tran...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: RepatriationHome OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many dual-national offenders whose British citizenship was revoked and who were transferred under prisoner transfer agreements have (a) served their full sentence and (b) been released early in th
Answer: The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost. When a transfer occurs under a Prisoner Transfer...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: ArrearsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of (a) rent arrears and (b) tenant to landlord debt in the social housing sector in England.
Answer: The number of social rented households self-reporting that they had been in arrears can be found in the English Housing Survey on gov.uk here. The total amount due in arrears by local authority tenants, both current and previous, can be found in Section H...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of housing conditions in the (a) private rented, (b) social housing and (c) co-operative housing sector in England.
Answer: The government monitors housing conditions through the English Housing Survey and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).The latest English Housing Survey figures show that 21% of private rented sector properties are classed as non-decent, an...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding his Department plans to provide for (a) affordable and (b) social housing in (i) England, (ii) Greater Manchester and (iii) Oldham in each of the next five years
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036: MHCLG policy statement to accompany guidance to bidders from Homes England and the Greater London Authority published on 7 November. It can be found on gov.uk here.
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBudget October 2024TreasuryTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88301More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 21 November 2024 to Question 13425 on Budget October 2024, whether its definition of working people has changed.
Answer: A working person is someone who goes out to work and works for their income.
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: North WestDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sewage discharges in the North West on (a) social and (b) economic well-being.
Answer: Our landmark Water (Special Measures) Act will introduce independent monitoring of every sewerage outlet, with water companies required to publish real-time data for all emergency overflows. Discharges will have to be reported within an hour of the initia...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: HousingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of year-round fireworks displays by commercial venues (a) in and (b) near residential areas on social well-being.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential impact of year-round fireworks displays by commercial venues in and near residential areas on social well-being.The Government recently launched new guidance for community groups and event organisers on running...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFootballDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of grassroots football on (a) social well-being and (b) contribution to economic value; and what support she has made available to (a) AVRO FC
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone should have access to, and benefit from, quality sport and physical activity opportunities. Participation in grassroots sports helps keep people active and creates opportunities for social interaction ...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTheatresDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) social and (b) economic benefits of theatres in towns; and what support the Department has provided to help secure the future of the Oldham Coli
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role of theatre in enriching communities across the country and provides funding primarily through Arts Council England (ACE). Expanding access to high-quality theatre remains a shared priority for the Government and AC...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: Greater ManchesterDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people travelled by bus in Greater Manchester for each year from 2010 to date; and what assessment has her Department made of trends in the level of bus travel during the current spending period.
Answer: The Department does not hold data on the number of people that travelled by bus in Greater Manchester. The Department does publish statistics on the number of bus journeys in Greater Manchester in the Annual Bus Statistics. These are available in Table BU...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrams: Greater ManchesterDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed Metrolink tram extension in Greater Manchester; and if it plans to fund further (a) feasibility and (b) business case studies for
Answer: The responsibility for local transport in Greater Manchester, including the operation, development and future enhancement of the Metrolink network is a matter for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Mayor.Between 2022-23 and 2026-27, we are ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: HygieneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the mandatory displaying of food hygiene ratings on (a) shop fronts and (b) online food ordering platforms.
Answer: The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is operated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in partnership with local authorities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Evidence from Wales and Northern Ireland demonstrates that mandatory display has improved tran...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Visits: Mileage AllowancesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of HMRC mileage rates on health and care workers undertaking home visits.
Answer: No specific assessment has been made of the potential impact of HM Revenue and Customs’ mileage rates on health and care workers undertaking home visits. The Department of Health and Social Care looks at pressures on health and care services in the round,...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMileage AllowancesTreasuryTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87814More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of HMRC mileage rates.
Answer: The Approved Mileage Allowance Payment rates are used by employers to reimburse an employee's expenses, tax free, for business mileage in their private vehicle. These rates are also used by self-employed drivers to claim tax relief on business mileage (wh...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what was the cost of asylum properties procured for dispersed accommodation in (a) England, (b) Greater Manchester and (c) Oldham for each financial year from 2015/16 to date.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold financial data in the format required to answer the specifics in the question. However total asylum costs including accommodation are published in the Home Office’s Annual Report and Accounts.Please refer to page 75 (page 83 ...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordExploitation: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of criminal records amassed in the course of exploitation and abuse on victims of child (a) sexual exploitation and (b) criminal exploitation.
Answer: We recognise that criminal records can impact an individual’s opportunity to find work and rebuild their lives, and are committed to helping those with convictions to overcome these barriers and reintegrate into society.Regarding victims of child sexual e...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordExploitation: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of child criminal exploitation interventions in England.
Answer: Child criminal exploitation (CCE) is a form of child abuse, and this Government is clear that tackling CCE is a priority and plays a critical role in delivering on our commitment to halve knife crime in a decade.As committed to in the Government’s manifes...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMotabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many vehicles were leased through the mobility scheme in each year since 2020; and how many of those vehicles were British made.
Answer: Motability Foundation is an independent charitable organisation with oversight of the Motability Scheme. DWP is responsible for the main disability benefits (excluding Scottish disability benefits) that provide a gateway to the Scheme. If a claimant choos...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the average number of asylum seekers who are housed in each property procured for dispersal accommodation in each local authority in Greater Manchester.
Answer: The Home Office has a legal obligation to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute by providing appropriate support which usually includes accommodation.The Home Office does not disclose information about average number of asylum seekers wh...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Housing: CooperativesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to help increase the number of co-operative housing units.
Answer: The government recognises that the community-led housing sector delivers a wide range of benefits including strengthening community participation in local decision-making, engendering community cohesion, achieving high quality design and strengthening the...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
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