Jim McMahon MP: written questions
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Social 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
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: CooperativesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to take steps to help support the expansion of the number of co-operatives in farming.
Answer: The Government strongly supports the benefits co-operatives can bring and recognises the important role they play in food security, the resilience of the food sector and as a lifeline for community access to food. Through the food strategy, Defra is consi...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: CooperativesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential contribution of co-operatives in agriculture to food security.
Answer: The Government strongly supports the benefits co-operatives can bring and recognises the important role they play in food security, the resilience of the food sector and as a lifeline for community access to food. Through the food strategy, Defra is consi...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWitnesses: Greater ManchesterMinistry of JusticeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the number of court cases that (a) did not progress and (b) were delayed due to the non-attendance of professional witnesses by the profession of those witnesses in Greate
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold data on the number of cases which did not progress or were delayed due to non-attendance of professional witnesses split by witness profession.
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxis: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of out of area taxi operations on public safety.
Answer: The primary purpose of the taxi and private hire vehicle licensing regime is public safety. Since coming into Government, we have been actively looking at ways to improve the existing licensing regime.We have committed to legislate to address the issues r...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordClean Air Zones: Greater ManchesterDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding his Department is providing to Greater Manchester to fund the removal of Clean Air Zone signage in the region.
Answer: We agreed in January 2025 an £86m plan for Greater Manchester to help clean up the region’s air, including support for cleaner buses, local traffic measures and moving Greater Manchester’s taxi fleet to cleaner vehicles. Individual spending decisions with...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: VacanciesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many apprenticeship vacancies were advertised on the Find An Apprenticeship website in each month since 1 January 2020.
Answer: The requested data on apprenticeship vacancies that were advertised on the Find an Apprenticeship website are published in the Apprenticeships statistics publication and can be found here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/pe...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
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