Rupert Lowe MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Parking: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to introduce a cap on charges and associated debt recovery fees imposed by private parking companies; and what assessment she has made of the impact of such cha
Answer: In July 2025, the government published a consultation document including parking charges and debt recovery fee caps. The government aims to publish a response alongside the new Code, which it is aiming to lay before Parliament in autumn 2026.
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what mechanisms exist to protect motorists from excessive charges imposed by private parking companies; and whether the Government plans to strengthen those protections.
Answer: Private parking operators are currently self-regulated through their membership of either the British Parking Association or International Parking Community. These trade associations require their members to follow the Sector Single Code of Practice, whic...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of whether "by and for" domestic abuse services achieve better outcomes for victims than other domestic abuse services.
Answer: Since 2021, Tier 1 local authorities in England have had a statutory duty to ensure that all victims of domestic abuse and their children can access support in relevant safe accommodation when needed. To support delivery of this duty, the Ministry of Hous...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 26780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department provides to local housing authorities on taking account of overseas property ownership and overseas assets when assessing eligibility for social hous
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPublic Lavatories: DisabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which groups are eligible to receive free Radar keys for accessible toilets through government-funded or government-supported schemes; and whether the Government plans to extend
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 16248 on 20 January 2025 and UIN 72112 on 8 October 2025. The sale or use of RADAR keys is not a government backed scheme. Use of RADAR keys is not an expectation of Part M of the Building Regu...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: EnforcementMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of local authority enforcement action against vehicles parked in contravention of parking restrictions during periods of high attendan
Answer: The department has made no assessment of the enforcement practices of local authorities at places of worship. Under the Traffic Management Act 2004, Local authorities are empowered to manage parking and enforcement arrangements in their local areas.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFloods: Government AssistanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many households received council tax relief under the Flood Recovery Framework in each financial year since 2023-24, broken down by local authority area; and what the total v
Answer: Since 2023-24, the Flood Recovery Framework has been activated twice: first in October 2023 following Storm Babet, and again in January 2024 following Storm Henk. Under each activation, flood-impacted households were eligible to claim council tax relief f...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBellwin Scheme: Great Yarmouth Borough CouncilMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether Great Yarmouth Borough Council has made any claims under the Bellwin scheme since the scheme was established.
Answer: Since 2002-03, Great Yarmouth Borough Council received Bellwin Scheme funding for two weather incidents in November 2007 and the Winter Floods of 2013-14.
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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