Roz Savage MP: written questions
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Water ChargesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of projected increases in domestic water bills on household finances.
Answer: It is important that customers get value for money from their water bills and that support is available for those who need it. As the independent economic regulator, it is Ofwat’s responsibility to scrutinise water company business plans and ensure the pr...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play and Leisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112515More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing sector-specific business rates relief and reform for indoor leisure and soft play facilities.
Answer: I refer you to my previous answer to PQ 111499.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLeisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112514More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration is given within the business rates valuation methodology to the revenue-generating capacity and operating margins of community-focused leisure businesses, compared with warehousing, office space,
Answer: Rateable values reflect the rental value of a property at a set valuation date. The valuation methodology used depends on the type of property, and the evidence available. The Valuation Office Agency use recognised valuation methods approved by the Royal ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren's Play and Leisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112513More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of business rates revaluations on indoor leisure and soft play businesses operating from large premises.
Answer: I refer you to my previous answer to PQ 111499.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance CertificatesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has considered flexible or compensatory approaches to EPC compliance, where upgrades are not technically or financially viable.
Answer: Having an EPC is a requirement for property owners selling or renting a property. Landlords of rented homes may also need to upgrade their properties to meet minimum energy efficiency standards. There are a number of existing exemptions for the private re...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: Capital Gains TaxTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112510More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HM Treasury has considered aligning Capital Gains Tax relief with longer-term rental commitments in order to support the stability objectives of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
Answer: Tenant wellbeing is central to the Government’s recent Renters’ Rights Act, which will transform the experience of private renting, including by ending Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. The Act will give renters much greater security and stability so they ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: Stamp Duty Land TaxTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112509More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment HM Treasury has made of the potential impact of Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharges on additional properties on levels of long-term participation in the private rented sector.
Answer: The Higher Rates for Additional Dwellings (HRAD) within Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) ensure that those looking to purchase a first property or move home have an advantage over second home buyers, landlords and companies purchasing residential property.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRepossession OrdersMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on court workloads relating to possession proceedings; and whether administrative or time-limited possession processes have be
Answer: My Department continues to work closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to ensure that the justice system is well prepared for the implementation of the Renters Right’s Act 2025, including the impact on the County Court. We ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRenters' Rights Act 2025Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on homelessness presentations, local authority workloads, and private rented sector supply.
Answer: The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRenters' Rights Act 2025Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of (a) the potential impact of the removal of fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on levels of certainty for lan
Answer: My Department has made no such specific assessments.The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRenters' Rights Act 2025Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of (a) the cumulative financial impact on tenants of repeated displacement, including removal costs, deposit bridging, and short-term acco
Answer: My Department has made no such specific assessments.The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRenters' Rights Act 2025Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of (a) the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on the frequency of tenant displacement caused by landlords selling properties and (b) tre
Answer: My Department has made no such specific assessments.The Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Act can be found here.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Young PeopleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025 on employment opportunities for young people in the hospitality sector; and how he plans to ensure that
Answer: The Government published a comprehensive assessment that shows young workers, typically disproportionately represented in low-paid, low quality and insecure jobs will be amongst the largest beneficiaries of the Act.We are changing legislation through the ...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving under Influence: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing the drink-drive limit from 80mg to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood on rural pubs and communities; and if she will publish a full im
Answer: The Government is consulting on proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences, as part of the recently published Road Safety Strategy. As part of this, the Government is consulting on the general principle of lowering drink drive limit in England an...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBeer: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112501More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to reform beer duty by reducing duty on beer sold in barrels while increasing duty on bottled beer; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of such an approach on (a) supporting pu
Answer: A new duty structure for alcohol products was introduced in August 2023. This included the introduction of Draught Relief, which enables products served on draught below 8.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) to pay less duty. This relief provides vital support to ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry and Retail Trade: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112500More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the business rates system on (a) high street hospitality businesses and (b) large online retailers; and whether she plans to reform business rates to support p
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. In recog...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: ClosuresDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to meet small pub landlords to discuss potential closures and job losses within the hospitality sector.
Answer: We regularly meet with pub landlords and only last week we held a roundtable with the British Institute for Innkeeping and some of their members. We are taking decisive action to support pubs and recently announced an additional 15% cut for pubs on top of...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic HousesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support small pub landlords.
Answer: We regularly meet with pub landlords and only last week we held a roundtable with the British Institute for Innkeeping and some of their members. We are taking decisive action to support pubs and recently announced an additional 15% cut for pubs on top of...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Community DevelopmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on rural economies and high streets on the social and community value of pubs.
Answer: Pubs are at the heart of rural communities, supporting the local economy, providing a space for people to come together, and offering essential services. The Government is investing £440,000 with Pub is The Hub to help rural pubs diversify. Through the En...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111573More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of business rates revaluation on village pubs and hospitality venues in rural areas.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. In recog...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111572More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment she has made of the potential impact of alcohol duty policy on on-trade venues such as pubs, with off-trade alcohol sales in supermarkets.
Answer: The importance of the 'on-trade' is recognised in the alcohol duty system via Draught Relief, which ensures eligible products served on draught pay less duty than their packaged equivalents. The Chancellor significantly increased the generosity of this re...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: VATTreasuryTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111571More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has conducted a comparative assessment of the potential impact of (a) VAT rates on food and drink served in pubs compared with (b) VAT rates applied in comparable European countries.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution made by pubs to economic growth and social life in the UK. VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Reduced rates of VAT come at a...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111570More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing additional business rates relief for community pubs that operate as the sole hospitality venue in rural villages.
Answer: The Government already provides a series of business rate reliefs that eligible pubs in rural villages may benefit from. In addition to the support announced at Budget, the Government recently announced a 1-year 15% relief for all pubs from April 2026. Th...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: TaxationTreasuryTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111569More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential cumulative impact of business rates, minimum wage increases, VAT, energy costs and alcohol duty on the viability of small and independently owned pubs.
Answer: The Government recognises the important contribution that small and independently owned pubs make to local communities, the high street and the wider economy. The potential impacts of changes on this sector are carefully considered as part of policy devel...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to review early years funding policy to help ensure it is fit for purpose for rural and shared-setting providers.
Answer: In 2026/27, the department expects to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlements, more than doubling annual public investment in the early years sector compared to 2023/24, as we help deliver the government’s Plan for Change and the ambiti...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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