Rachel Blake MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Building Regulations: Double GlazingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107889More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help reduce delays to approvals from the Building Safety Regulator to applications to double glaze windows.

  Answer: We are aware of challenges in the system and delays to approvals of building control applications, and work is underway to address this issue. On the 27 January, the BSR became a standalone organisation under MHCLG, marking a major step towards creating a...

  Answered 30 Jan 2026

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• Homelessness: Voluntary OrganisationsTreasuryTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102266More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the value for money review of homelessness services announced in the Budget 2025 policy paper, (a) when this review is expected to begin and conclude and (b) what consultation will take place with

  Answer: The review will commence in 2026, with the outputs considered as part of the Spending Review 2027. The review will be a collaborative effort across government departments and external expertise will also be used to inform a comprehensive assessment of hom...

  Answered 12 Jan 2026

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• SlaveryMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102265More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of specialist modern slavery coordinators within local authorities.

  Answer: The Government recognises the vital work done by Moden Slavery Coordinators working within local authorities. Local authorities are independent employers. The majority of funding in the Local Government Finance Settlement is unringfenced recognising that ...

  Answered 13 Jan 2026

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