Rupert Lowe MP: written questions 2026
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Missing Persons: GirlsHome OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many girls are currently listed as missing, broken down by local authority.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold this data centrally.Information about current missing persons incidents is held by individual police forces.The National Crime Agency’s UK Missing Persons Unit holds the national database for all missing incidents that are un...
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: HotelsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: This information is not held centrally.
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: HotelsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: In financial year 2024-25, Corporate Travel Management (CTM) information shows 11,102 nights were spent in hotels by departmental staff. The range of hotels available for employees to book is limited by price on the specific date in line with department l...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: HotelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: All business/duty hotel accommodation booked by Ministry of Defence (MOD) staff must be made using the Global Business Travel (GBT) online booking tool. The GBT tool does not record the star rating of hotels, but MOD policy stipulates that bookings must a...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The Home Office Hotel booking operator is currently unable to provide star‑rating information for the hotels displayed within their booking tool.This is because several external content providers do not supply star ratings consistently, which means the op...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTreasury: HotelsTreasuryTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111299More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The information requested is not held by hotel star rating. HM Treasury does not centrally record hotel star ratings. All hotel bookings must represent value for money and comply with Civil Service and departmental travel and subsistence policies.
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: HotelsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The requested information is not centrally collated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: HotelsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: In financial year 2024/25 there were 6,269 nights spent in hotels by Department staff. We are unable to provide the star ratings of the hotels associated with these stays, as this information is not captured by our service provider.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: HotelsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: DWP policy is clear that a hotel may only be booked for clear business reasons and with approval from the staff member’s manager. The policy also puts limits on the cost of hotels, which naturally excludes premium hotels. The total number nights spent in ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: HotelsDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: In 2024-25 16,510 nights were booked in hotels by DfT staff. The Department’s travel booking system does not include or record star ratings. This figure may include some bookings that were later cancelled. All staff are required to book accommodation via...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: HotelsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The Department uses a travel management company to book hotel accommodation for staff. The star rating of the hotel is not recorded but the nightly cost of hotel accommodation has maximum cost levels set and are only breached when there is no suitable acc...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: HotelsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The total number of nights spent by Departmental staff in all hotels in 2024-25 was 28,905. The information requested on hotel star ratings is not held and to obtain it would incur disproportionate costs.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: HotelsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero does not hold this information centrally. The information can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: HotelsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The department has access to records of hotel accommodation used by employees; however, this information is not collected or categorised by hotel star rating. In 2024/25, employees booked 8,367 hotel nights, equivalent to an average 1.06 nights per employ...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: HotelsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The Department uses a travel management company to book hotel accommodation for staff. The star rating of the hotel is not recorded. The department’s travel and expenses policy ensures value for money by setting clear limits for hotel costs.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: HotelsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: For the financial year 2024-25, 21,691 hotel nights were booked through the Department's travel booking platform.The department’s reports do not contain the star rating of the hotels booked, therefore cannot provide an answer.
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: HotelsCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111288More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: The Cabinet Office does not record individual hotel star ratings. This is because the Cabinet Office’s travel policy prioritises specific amenities, like a workspace, and safety requirements within fixed nightly rate ceilings rather than subjective commer...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAttorney General's Office: HotelsAttorney GeneralTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111287More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer: In 2024-25 there were a total of 61 nights spent in hotels by departmental staff where overnight stays were essential for departmental business. These are broken down in the following table. Star ratingStays3 Star24 Star115 Star1Not rated47 For the hotels...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: Undocumented MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will publish all information it holds on child sexual exploitation committed by illegal migrants.
Answer: The information you have requested is not available from published statistics and there is no immediate intention to publish them.Work is currently underway to publish more detailed information on FNOs subject to deportation. Further information on this w...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGP Practice Lists: Foreign NationalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2026 to Question 107846 on GP Practice lists, how many and what proportion of patients registered on 1 January 2026 were foreign nationals.
Answer: The Department does not hold data regarding the number and proportion of National Health Service general practice registrations that were for people not born in the United Kingdom.
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Temporary AccommodationHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the contract, Provision of Bridging Accommodation and Travel Services, procurement reference CCTM22A01, if she will publish the minutes of the Benchmark Review.
Answer: The information requested is considered confidential and commercially sensitive and is therefore not publicly released.The Home Office operates a rigorous contract management regime, which includes monthly Contract Management Group meetings and Quarterly ...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Temporary AccommodationHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the contract, Provision of Bridging Accommodation and Travel Services, procurement reference CCTM22A01, if she will publish the minutes of all Monthly Operational Review meetings.
Answer: The information requested is considered confidential and commercially sensitive and is therefore not publicly released.The Home Office operates a rigorous contract management regime, which includes monthly Contract Management Group meetings and Quarterly ...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Temporary AccommodationHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the contract “Provision of Bridging Accommodation and Travel Services”, procurement reference CCTM22A01, if she will publish the minutes of the Quarterly Commercial Review meetings.
Answer: The information requested is considered confidential and commercially sensitive and is therefore not publicly released.The Home Office operates a rigorous contract management regime, which includes monthly Contract Management Group meetings and Quarterly ...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Temporary AccommodationHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the contract, Provision of Bridging Accommodation and Travel Services, procurement reference CCTM22A01, how many Quarterly Commercial Review Meetings have taken place.
Answer: The information requested is considered confidential and commercially sensitive and is therefore not publicly released.The Home Office operates a rigorous contract management regime, which includes monthly Contract Management Group meetings and Quarterly ...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Temporary AccommodationHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the contract Provision of Bridging Accommodation and Travel Services, procurement reference CCTM22A01, if he will publish all performance reports.
Answer: The information requested is considered confidential and commercially sensitive and is therefore not publicly released.The Home Office operates a rigorous contract management regime, which includes monthly Contract Management Group meetings and Quarterly ...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
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