Suella Braverman MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• HuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106541More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of banning trail hunting on the additional enforcement resources that would be required by police forces.

  Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. The Government intends to hold a public consultation to seek views on an effective, enforceable ban. As part of that consultation, the Government plans ...

  Answered 29 Jan 2026

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• HuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106540More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential economic and social impact on rural communities of proposals to ban trail hunting.

  Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. The Government intends to hold a public consultation to seek views on an effective, enforceable ban. As part of that consultation, the Government plans ...

  Answered 29 Jan 2026

  Original Parliament record
• HuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106539More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to consult landowners, rural organisations and local authorities before introducing legislation to ban trail hunting.

  Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. The Government intends to hold a public consultation to seek views on an effective, enforceable ban. As part of that consultation, the Government plans ...

  Answered 29 Jan 2026

  Original Parliament record
• HuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106538More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what evidence her Department has used to inform its decision to bring forward proposals to ban trail hunting in England.

  Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. The Government intends to hold a public consultation to seek views on an effective, enforceable ban. As part of that consultation, the Government plans ...

  Answered 29 Jan 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Council 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

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• Universal 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

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• Universal 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 record