Roz Savage MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Pre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to local authorities on the use of (a) sustainability and (b) contingency funding to prevent the closure of sole early years providers in rural villages.
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 have successfully rolled out the expansion of government-fun...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: Rural AreasDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many rural early years settings have closed in each of the last five years; and what proportion of those were operating from shared or temporary premises.
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 have successfully rolled out the expansion of government-fun...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to introduce a (a) rurality and (b) sparsity weighting within the Early Years National Funding Formula.
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
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the financial viability of rural early years providers operating from (a) village halls and (b) any other shared community premises where daily set-up and pack-down co
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 have successfully rolled out the expansion of government-fun...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support community energy projects.
Answer: My Department and Great British Energy have engaged extensively with the community energy sector in developing the Local Power Plan.I will shortly be making a statement to this House about the Local Power Plan which represents an unprecedented £1bn invest...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGolden Valley Line: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of passenger demand and capacity on Great Western Railway services between Kemble and London Paddington, and what steps are being taken to ensure that service provision reflects de
Answer: Great Western Railway (GWR) is responsible for ensuring sufficient allocation of capacity to meet demand on its rail services. Departmental officials monitor this carefully using available industry data. Officials hold regular discussions with GWR to ensu...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109477More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of mitigating the combined impact of increased taxation and reduced benefit entitlement on low-income pensioners with no additional earnings or savings.
Answer: It is a key priority for this Government to ease pressures on the cost of living. We remain firmly committed to protecting the most vulnerable pensioners and ensuring financial security in retirement. The State Pension will remain the foundation of retire...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109476More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate the Treasury has made of the additional income tax collected from pre-2016 State Pensioners as a result of the frozen personal allowance.
Answer: Revenue estimates from, and individuals impacted by frozen thresholds are set out by the Office for Budget Responsibility in Table A of their November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook, and Table 3.19 of the detailed forecast table of receipts: Office for ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that local authorities are aware of the interaction between new tax liabilities for pre-2016 pensioners and the calculation of means-tested benefits.
Answer: The assessment of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support takes into account a person’s net income plus the value of any DWP benefits they receive. Taxation is a matter for HMRC. It treats pension income, whether State or occupational...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether pensioners issued with a simple assessment are advised to notify their local authority so that their Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction can be reassessed.
Answer: The assessment of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support takes into account a person’s net income plus the value of any DWP benefits they receive. Taxation is a matter for HMRC. It treats pension income, whether State or occupational...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109473More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many recipients of the pre-2016 State Pension have been issued with a simple assessment tax demand in each of the last three tax years.
Answer: Revenue estimates from, and individuals impacted by frozen thresholds are set out by the Office for Budget Responsibility in Table A of their November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook, and Table 3.19 of the detailed forecast table of receipts: Office for ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether income tax liabilities arising from simple assessment tax demands are taken into account when calculating Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction for pensioners whose sole income is the pre-20
Answer: The assessment of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support takes into account a person’s net income plus the value of any DWP benefits they receive. Taxation is a matter for HMRC. It treats pension income, whether State or occupational...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the frozen personal allowance on entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction for people in receipt of the pre-April 2016 S
Answer: The assessment of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support takes into account a person’s net income plus the value of any DWP benefits they receive. Taxation is a matter for HMRC. It treats pension income, whether State or occupational...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax and Housing Benefit: PensionersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been issued to local authorities to ensure they are aware of, and are actively reassessing, potential underpayment of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
Answer: Billing authorities are responsible for assessing the income and circumstances of pensioners in receipt of a council tax reduction in accordance with the legislation and for ensuring that they are billed correctly. As with pension age council tax reductio...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109469More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many pre-April 2016 state pensioners have been issued with simple assessment tax demands in each of the last three tax years.
Answer: Revenue estimates from, and individuals impacted by frozen thresholds are set out by the Office for Budget Responsibility in Table A of their November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook, and Table 3.19 of the detailed forecast table of receipts: Office for ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109468More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people in receipt of a pre-April 2016 State Pension have become liable for Income Tax since the freeze in the Income Tax personal allowance threshold.
Answer: Revenue estimates from, and individuals impacted by frozen thresholds are set out by the Office for Budget Responsibility in Table A of their November 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook, and Table 3.19 of the detailed forecast table of receipts: Office for ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure pensioners issued with simple assessment tax demands are advised to contact their local authority to reassess their entitlement to Housing Benefit and Co
Answer: The assessment of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support takes into account a person’s net income plus the value of any DWP benefits they receive. Taxation is a matter for HMRC. It treats pension income, whether State or occupational...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether Income Tax liabilities arising from simple assessment are taken into account when calculating (a) Housing Benefit and (b) Council Tax Reduction entitlement for pensioners.
Answer: The assessment of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support takes into account a person’s net income plus the value of any DWP benefits they receive. Taxation is a matter for HMRC. It treats pension income, whether State or occupational...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Income TaxDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to Income Tax liabilities on the amount of (a) Housing Benefit and (b) Council Tax Reduction received by pensioners who retired
Answer: The assessment of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support takes into account a person’s net income plus the value of any DWP benefits they receive. Taxation is a matter for HMRC. It treats pension income, whether State or occupational...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Operations: International LawMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he takes to ensure that military operations conducted from facilities in the UK are compliant with international law.
Answer: UK military operations are conducted in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. Military personnel are bound by the laws of England and Wales for their actions under the Armed Forces Act 2006. All decisions on whether to approve foreign nations’ u...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: InternetCabinet OfficeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109014More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to update or revise the public advice given on the prepare.campaign.gov.uk website.
Answer: By following the advice on gov.uk/prepare, people can improve their preparedness for various types of disruption or emergency, irrespective of the cause. We also work closely with local and national partners to ensure they are aware of – and can share – t...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she intends to establish or increase strategic national food reserves.
Answer: The UK has a resilient food supply chain and is equipped to deal with situations that have the potential to cause disruption. Defra works with industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing eng...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAlmshousesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the eligibility criteria for benefits and trends in the level of housing costs on (a) social isol
Answer: We acknowledge the vital part that almshouses play in providing much needed low-cost affordable housing. Residents pay a weekly maintenance contribution which is usually much lower than the market rate, which can be paid for through Housing Benefit or Uni...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAlmshouses: Rural AreasDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the levels of housing costs on the ability of working-age residents in almshouse accommodation in rural areas to remain (a) in employment and (b) f
Answer: We acknowledge the vital part that almshouses play in providing much needed low-cost affordable housing. Residents pay a weekly maintenance contribution which is usually much lower than the market rate, which can be paid for through Housing Benefit or Uni...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing Benefit: AlmshousesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the (a) under-occupancy charge and (b) Local Housing Allowance on residents in almshouse accommodation who are in (i) low-paid and (ii)
Answer: We acknowledge the vital part that almshouses play in providing much needed low-cost affordable housing. Residents pay a weekly maintenance contribution which is usually much lower than the market rate, which can be paid for through Housing Benefit or Uni...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
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