Suella Braverman MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Fire and Rescue Services: Disciplinary ProceedingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will review the disciplinary and complaints framework for fire and rescue services; and if he will take steps to ensure that staff who raise concerns about poli
Answer: The Government is clear that fire and rescue service employees should maintain high standards of professionalism, impartiality and political neutrality when on duty. Staff should be able to participate in lawful political activity outside work, subject to...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Political ImpartialityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will issue updated guidance to fire and rescue authorities on preventing politically-motivated communications to staff and protecting personnel from intimidatio
Answer: The Government is clear that fire and rescue service employees should maintain high standards of professionalism, impartiality and political neutrality when on duty. Staff should be able to participate in lawful political activity outside work, subject to...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Political ImpartialityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will investigate reports that the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service race and faith network contacted firefighters about staff representing Reform UK in
Answer: The Government is clear that fire and rescue service employees should maintain high standards of professionalism, impartiality and political neutrality when on duty. Staff should be able to participate in lawful political activity outside work, subject to...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing Associations: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his his Department has issued guidance on effective communication between housing associations and developers for resolving defects.
Answer: The government has no current plans to introduce new statutory timescales for registered providers to complete remedial works on new‑build homes. There are already a range of legal and contractual protections in place to ensure defects are addressed promp...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce statutory timescales for registered providers of social housing to complete remedial works following the identification of defects in new-build home
Answer: The government has no current plans to introduce new statutory timescales for registered providers to complete remedial works on new‑build homes. There are already a range of legal and contractual protections in place to ensure defects are addressed promp...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAbri Group: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department holds information on the average time taken by Abri to complete defect-rectification works on shared-ownership homes in the past three years.
Answer: My Department does not hold data or information requested.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that registered providers complete remedial works within reasonable timescales when defects are identified in newly constructed home
Answer: The government has no current plans to introduce new statutory timescales for registered providers to complete remedial works on new‑build homes. There are already a range of legal and contractual protections in place to ensure defects are addressed promp...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAbri Group: Shared Ownership SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will hold discussions with Homes England on the identification of snagging defects in new-build shared-ownership properties built by Abri.
Answer: Housing associations are independent bodies responsible for the management of their properties and for resolving disputes with their residents. Where such disputes cannot be resolved through a landlords’ complaints procedure, the Housing Ombudsman can inv...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department holds data on the number of defects, snagging issues or complaints raised in relation to homes developed by Hampshire Homes and managed by Abri since 2019.
Answer: My Department does not hold data or information requested.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAbri Group: Shared Ownership SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will hold discussions with Homes England on the quality of new-build shared-ownership homes delivered by Abri in the last five years.
Answer: Housing associations are independent bodies responsible for the management of their properties and for resolving disputes with their residents. Where such disputes cannot be resolved through a landlords’ complaints procedure, the Housing Ombudsman can inv...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Development: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to improve the clarity and enforceability of developers’ obligations during the first two years of new-home warranty cover.
Answer: The government has legislated for a series of future measures to strengthen the clarity and enforceability of developers’ obligations during the early years of new home ownership. Sections 144 and 145 of the Building Safety Act, once commenced, will requi...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Development: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered the potential merits of establishing statutory timescales for developers to complete remedial works following the identification of structural defects.
Answer: The government has legislated for a series of future measures to strengthen the clarity and enforceability of developers’ obligations during the early years of new home ownership. Sections 144 and 145 of the Building Safety Act, once commenced, will requi...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVistry Group: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of (a) warranty and (b) redress mechanisms in resolving cases involving structural defects in properties built by Vistry.
Answer: The government has legislated for a series of future measures to strengthen the clarity and enforceability of developers’ obligations during the early years of new home ownership. Sections 144 and 145 of the Building Safety Act, once commenced, will requi...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Development: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce penalties for developers who (a) fail to notify local authorities of proposed remedial works and (b) provide incorrect information to homeowners reg
Answer: Work to an existing home is considered a material alteration, and therefore falls within the definition of building work, if changes to the structural, fire safety, or accessibility features of that building are made as part of the work. Unless work is co...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVistry Group: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department holds data on the number of occasions Vistry has undertaken structural remedial works without obtaining the necessary Building Control approval in each of
Answer: The information is not held. MHCLG collects quarterly data from developers who have signed the developer remediation contract. This data covers buildings requiring life critical fire safety remedial works, however no data is collected in relation to struc...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Development: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that developers comply with statutory obligations to obtain Building Control approval for significant remedial works on complet
Answer: Work to an existing home is considered a material alteration, and therefore falls within the definition of building work, if changes to the structural, fire safety, or accessibility features of that building are made as part of the work. Unless work is co...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Development: SubsidenceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of statutory requirements applying to developers to notify the relevant Building Control authority before commencing structural
Answer: Work to an existing home is considered a material alteration, and therefore falls within the definition of building work, if changes to the structural, fire safety, or accessibility features of that building are made as part of the work. Unless work is co...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax Reduction SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an assessment of the fairness of income-banded Council Tax Reduction schemes where a small increase in Universal Credit entitlement results in a large
Answer: Support for working age households, including the treatment of benefits, is designed by councils in consultation with their residents, taking into account the needs and circumstances of their local communities. Each year, councils must consider whether to...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Council Tax Reduction SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with local authorities on the treatment of the Limited Capability for Work and Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity elements of Universal C
Answer: Local council tax support for working age households, including the treatment of benefits, is designed by councils in consultation with their residents, taking into account the needs and circumstances of their local communities. Each year, councils must c...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Council Tax Reduction SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in Council Tax Reduction entitlement following migration to Universal Credit on low-income households, particula
Answer: Local council tax support for working age households, including the treatment of benefits, is designed by councils in consultation with their residents, taking into account the needs and circumstances of their local communities. Each year, councils must c...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: HarassmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that vulnerable tenants are protected if housing management companies dismiss or ignore evidence of harassment.
Answer: Estate management companies managing freehold estates do not have a dedicated role in dealing with anti-social behaviour and harassment. However, they may wish to engage with local authorities and the police to help prevent or deal with such behaviour. Le...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: AccountabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will review the accountability mechanisms for housing management companies that fail to enforce tenancy agreements or antisocial behaviour policies.
Answer: Estate management companies managing freehold estates do not have a dedicated role in dealing with anti-social behaviour and harassment. However, they may wish to engage with local authorities and the police to help prevent or deal with such behaviour. Le...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: CCTVMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to housing management companies on the use of domestic CCTV in shared housing developments.
Answer: Estate management companies managing freehold estates do not have a dedicated role in dealing with anti-social behaviour and harassment. However, they may wish to engage with local authorities and the police to help prevent or deal with such behaviour. Le...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: Anti-social Behaviour and HarassmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93020More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to introduce statutory obligations on housing management companies to act promptly and effectively in cases of harassment and antisocial behaviour.
Answer: Estate management companies managing freehold estates do not have a dedicated role in dealing with anti-social behaviour and harassment. However, they may wish to engage with local authorities and the police to help prevent or deal with such behaviour. Le...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordProperty Management Companies: Anti-social BehaviourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of estate management companies’ responsibilities in addressing antisocial behaviour complaints from tenants and lease
Answer: Estate management companies managing freehold estates do not have a dedicated role in dealing with anti-social behaviour and harassment. However, they may wish to engage with local authorities and the police to help prevent or deal with such behaviour. Le...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
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