Rupert Lowe MP: written questions 2025
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BurglaryHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the (a) charge, (b) summons and (c) clear-up rate was for residential burglaries in England and Wales in each of the last 10 years.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes official statistics on the offences and investigative outcomes recorded by the police in England and Wales on a quarterly basis, including burglary, which can be accessed here:Police recorded crime and outcomes open ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBurglaryHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many residential burglaries were recorded in England and Wales in each year since 2015; how many of those resulted in an (a) charge or (b) summons.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes official statistics on the offences and investigative outcomes recorded by the police in England and Wales on a quarterly basis, including burglary, which can be accessed here:Police recorded crime and outcomes open ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of litigation on the implementation of the one-in, one-out migrant returns agreement with France; and whether policy changes have been made in resp
Answer: Litigation related to the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys was anticipated and our policies, processes and operational practices were developed accordingly and designed to be lawful.Litigation is a standard element of all return...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department maintains (a) internal statistical summaries and (b) dashboards recording the (i) number and (ii) cost of legal challenges to the one-in, one-out migrant returns scheme.
Answer: The UK-France Treaty is an innovative pilot designed to deter illegal migration across the Channel. Litigation related to this pilot was anticipated and we are concentrating resources on robustly defending this so that removals can continue as planned. As...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: AsylumMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many legal aid certificates have been granted for cases referencing (a) the one-in, one-out migrant returns policy and (b) removals to France since July 2025.
Answer: Information relating to legal aid expenditure challenging removals under the one-in one-out pilot is not centrally held. Although legal aid expenditure broken down by category is published on a quarterly basis as part of the Legal Aid Agency’s Official St...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: AsylumMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much from the public purse has been spent by the Legal Aid Agency on (a) legal representation and (b) pre-action work challenging removals under the one-in, one-out migrant returns policy since 1 July 2025.
Answer: Information relating to legal aid expenditure challenging removals under the one-in one-out pilot is not centrally held. Although legal aid expenditure broken down by category is published on a quarterly basis as part of the Legal Aid Agency’s Official St...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceAttorney GeneralTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89993More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many (a) active and (b) concluded cases the Government Legal Department has handled relating to legal challenges against the one-in, one-out migrant returns scheme; and what the total cost of that litigation has been.
Answer: The UK-France Treaty is an innovative pilot designed to deter illegal migration across the Channel. Litigation related to this pilot was anticipated and we are concentrating resources on robustly defending this so that removals can continue as planned. As...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many distinct (a) organisations and (b) legal representatives have lodged (i) challenges and (ii) judicial reviews against removals under the one-in, one-out migrant returns scheme.
Answer: The UK-France Treaty is an innovative pilot designed to deter illegal migration across the Channel. Litigation related to this pilot was anticipated and we are concentrating resources on robustly defending this so that removals can continue as planned. As...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many planned removals under the one-in, one-out migrant returns scheme have been (a) postponed, (b) cancelled and (c) disrupted as a result of legal challenges or injunctions.
Answer: The UK-France Treaty is an innovative pilot designed to deter illegal migration across the Channel. Litigation related to this pilot was anticipated and we are concentrating resources on robustly defending this so that removals can continue as planned. As...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) pre-action protocol letters, (b) judicial review applications and (c) injunction requests have been received relating to the one-in, one-out migrant returns scheme agreed with France sinc
Answer: The UK-France Treaty is an innovative pilot designed to deter illegal migration across the Channel. Litigation related to this pilot was anticipated and we are concentrating resources on robustly defending this so that removals can continue as planned. As...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which French (a) ministries, (b) local authorities and (c) private contractors have received UK funding for (i) border security and (ii) migration control infrastructure since 2023.
Answer: The Home Office cannot comment on the specifics of French activity, but the Sandhurst agreement and related finances are referred to in this press release from the beginning of the year - New UK-French action to go after smuggler gangs - GOV.UKWe continue...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, through which (a) programmes and (b) funds the UK has supported border-infrastructure projects in France since 2023; and how that expenditure is monitored.
Answer: The Home Office cannot comment on the specifics of French activity, but the Sandhurst agreement and related finances are referred to in this press release from the beginning of the year - New UK-French action to go after smuggler gangs - GOV.UKWe continue...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the UK Government has contributed funding towards a (a) wall and (b) barrier near (i) Dunkirk and (ii) Calais.
Answer: The Home Office cannot comment on the specifics of French activity, but the Sandhurst agreement and related finances are referred to in this press release from the beginning of the year - New UK-French action to go after smuggler gangs - GOV.UKWe continue...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Treatments: GazaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 10 November 2025 to Question 81591 Medical Treatments: Gaza, how many Gazan children have been treated on the NHS.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the Written Statement HCWS899 made to the House on 1 September 2025 by my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The safety, privacy, and wellbeing of these severely ill and vulnerable patients and t...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTelevision Licences: Non-paymentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the total number of licence fee enforcement letters sent by the BBC in the last financial year.
Answer: The TV Licensing website states that in 2024/25, approximately 72 million items of mail for TV Licensing were sent. This information is published at https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/about/foi-administering-the-licence-fee-AB20The BBC is responsible for the c...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Government AssistanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the Government will make an assessment of the potential merits of diverting spending on foreign aid towards establishing a veterans support network including (a) guaranteed fast-track treatment and mental heal
Answer: This Government is completely dedicated to recognising our veterans and is keenly aware of the debt that we as a country owe to them for their service and sacrifice. Just this week we launched a new cross government Veterans' Strategy to fundamentally res...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Social MediaCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89231More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2025 to Question 86454 on Cabinet Office: Social Media, if he will publish any information that would not prejudice commercial interests.
Answer: Influencers are an effective channel to reach audiences. Their work with the Cabinet Office is primarily supported by agencies OmniGov and Pablo Unlimited via the Campaign Solutions 2 framework, link below: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2025 to Question 87145 on Driving Licenses, if she will provide this information by nationality.
Answer: The data requested is provided in the attached table which shows the number of GB licences exchanged for a licence issued in each of the countries listed. Please note that this will not necessarily be the nationality of the licence holder. The table also ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Social MediaMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2025 to Question 86469 Ministry of Justice: Social Media, if he will publish a breakdown of all non-commercially sensitive information on (a) influencers paid and (b) amount p
Answer: Given the nature of working with influencers, there are sensitivities surrounding all aspects of this expenditure. Sharing any information could compromise commercial interests, as the Department has engaged with only 10 influencers where it has enhanced ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 83169 Universal Credit: Telephone Services, how many and what proportion of calls to the Universal Credit helpline dropped in each of the last five
Answer: DWP does not maintain a telephony reporting measure for “dropped calls”
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Telephone ServicesTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89064More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2025 to Question 86041 on Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services, how many and what proportion of calls to the HMRC self-assessment line dropped in each of the last five years.
Answer: Improving day-to-day performance is a key priority for HMRC.In 2024-25, HMRC handled 71.5% of adviser attempts across their helplines and had an average call answer time of 18 minutes 38 seconds. So far this year (April –September 2025), they have handled...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Telephone ServicesTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89063More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will implement a review of HMRC helplines to (i) lower hold times and (ii) improve customer service.
Answer: Improving day-to-day performance is a key priority for HMRC.In 2024-25, HMRC handled 71.5% of adviser attempts across their helplines and had an average call answer time of 18 minutes 38 seconds. So far this year (April –September 2025), they have handled...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHM Prison Service: Information SharingHome OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to review data-sharing systems between the Prison Service and immigration enforcement.
Answer: We keep all data sharing systems and agreements between the Home Office and MoJ under review. We will be mindful of any recommendations or proposals for improvement that might flow from Dame Lynne Owens' review into the incident at Chelmsford and any wide...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: AsylumMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what communications protocols exist between his Department and the Home Office to prevent the erroneous release of asylum-seeker prisoners.
Answer: The Government is determined to fix the issue of mistaken releases and ensure the public is properly protected.We are focused on fixing release and discharge processes and have already brought in the strongest ever release checks with more direct senior a...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Foreign NationalsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of foreign national offenders released in error were awaiting deportation at the time of release in each of the last five years.
Answer: We regularly publish information on releases in error but this does not show how many of these releases relate to foreign nationals or the proportion of such offenders who were awaiting deportation at the time of release.The Government is determined to fi...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
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