Manuela Perteghella MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Sheltered Housing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of ongoing service charges and maintenance fees in age-restricted retirement housing developments after a property becomes vac
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 4726 on 8 June 2026.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordConveyancing: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to (a) modernise the current property system, (b) conduct a mass digitisation of documents, (c) increase communicative protections to prevent
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap which my Department published on 19 June. It can be found on gov.uk here.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to reassess council tax banding for properties on an individual basis.
Answer: The Valuation Office will be conducting a targeted valuation exercise to identify properties in scope of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Current Council Tax bands will not be revalued and will still apply. The Government is committed to ensuring the...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: WarwickshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered evidence from fire service representative bodies regarding response time modelling and service coverage in Warwickshire.
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what mechanisms are available to (i) residents and (ii) elected representatives to challenge reductions in fire and rescue service cover at a local level; and whether he plans to
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of fire and rescue provision in rural areas, including Stratford-on-Avon; and whether additional (a) guidance and (b) protections are
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: WarwickshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has reviewed data on fire appliance response times in areas affected by changes to fire and rescue service resourcing in Warwickshire; and if he will require Warwicksh
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: WarwickshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what oversight his Department has exercised over the implementation of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Resource to Risk Plan; and whether he has assessed the potential imp
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes: ShopsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what legislative measures are being considered to regulate the operation of vape shops within grade-listed or historically significant buildings, including any statutory powers l
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 120420 on 19 March 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: DevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when detailed guidance and criteria for neighbourhood governance structures will be published.
Answer: The government continues to engage with local government and the communities sector to ensure that we understand best practice. We will lay regulations and in due course.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Facilities GrantsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to local authorities on how to balance (a) disability determinations made by (i) the Department for Work and Pensions and (ii) the NHS, and
Answer: Government guidance for local authorities in England Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) delivery: Guidance for Local Authorities in England sets out best practice local delivery of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). It covers the eligibility criteria, the ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: Food and SanitationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to local authorities on ensuring that temporary accommodation includes access to basic (a) cooking and (b) washing facilities.
Answer: The government does not collect data on the furniture and appliances provided in temporary accommodation. Local authorities can use the Household Support Fund up until March 31, and from April, the Crisis and Resilience Fund, to provide discretionary help...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: Electrical Goods and FurnitureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the extent to which temporary accommodation provided by local authorities includes access to essential (a) furniture and (b) household
Answer: The government does not collect data on the furniture and appliances provided in temporary accommodation. Local authorities can use the Household Support Fund up until March 31, and from April, the Crisis and Resilience Fund, to provide discretionary help...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFreehold: Service ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on existing freehold homeowners of the time taken in commencing the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 r
Answer: I refer the hon. Members to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 18 December 2025 (HCWS1210).
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFreehold: Service ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he expects the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 relating to estate management charges for freehold homeowners to be commenced during the 2026 cale
Answer: I refer the hon. Members to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 18 December 2025 (HCWS1210).
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing Estates: Service ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he expects to lay before Parliament the secondary legislation required to implement the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 relating to estate managemen
Answer: I refer the hon. Members to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 18 December 2025 (HCWS1210).
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Chronic IllnessesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will meet with the hon. Member for Stratford-on-Avon and their constituents to discuss how to improve access to appropriate accommodation for families with significant medi
Answer: Government recognises how important the right home environment is in enabling disabled people to live as safely, well and independently as possible.As part of the legislative framework for social housing allocations, Local Housing Authorities are required...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: DisabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to strengthen national guidance on accessible housing provision within local plans.
Answer: Government recognises how important the right home environment is in enabling disabled people to live as safely, well and independently as possible.As part of the legislative framework for social housing allocations, Local Housing Authorities are required...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDisabled Facilities Grants: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will reform the Disabled Facilities Grant system to improve support for families who need to move to access an adaptable property.
Answer: Government recognises how important the right home environment is in enabling disabled people to live as safely, well and independently as possible.As part of the legislative framework for social housing allocations, Local Housing Authorities are required...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Chronic IllnessesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to help families in which at least one person has a serious medical condition to access appropriate housing.
Answer: Government recognises how important the right home environment is in enabling disabled people to live as safely, well and independently as possible.As part of the legislative framework for social housing allocations, Local Housing Authorities are required...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled UK government response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) market study into housebuilding, published on 22
Answer: The government is already acting on many of the CMA’s recommendations and remains fully committed to delivering solutions that address the challenges identified in its October 2024 market study into housebuilding.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSupported Housing: WarwickshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to improve the provision of supported accommodation for (a) young people and (b) adults with special needs and disabilities in (i) Stratford-on-Avon const
Answer: The government recognises the important role played by supported housing in helping disabled young people and adults, as well as other vulnerable people, to live safely, well and independently. The Affordable Housing Programme 2021-26 includes delivery of...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance CertificatesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is she taking to ensure that ECP assessment reports include the full list of recommendations.
Answer: The recommendations included within an EPC are generated automatically by the software used, based on the information collected during an assessment. The department sets out a number of requirements to ensure that EPCs are accurate and therefore contain a...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
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