Suella Braverman MP: written questions
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Housing 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 recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what formal mechanisms exist for survivors of sexual assault in the Armed Forces to provide feedback on their experience of the investigative and welfare support systems, and how this feedback is used to inform p
Answer: The Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) has a Professional Standards Department where people can raise complaints/concerns in respect of the DSCC and Victim Witness Care Unit. The Service Police Complaints Commissioner also provides oversight of the Serv...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLegal Opinion: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the new Independent Legal Advocacy service launching in 2026 provides impartial, accessible, and comprehensive legal advice to survivors of sexual assault in the Service Jus
Answer: The Independent Legal Advocacy pilot will provide impartial legal support to anyone aged 18 or over, irrespective of whether they are Service personnel or civilians. Anyone who reports a sexual offence pursuant with the Sexual Offences Act 1956/2003, that...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordViolence Against Women and Girls TaskforceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many regional outreach teams will be established under the VAWG Taskforce, and what criteria will be used to determine their deployment across the UK.
Answer: The Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce will address the cultural and behavioural drivers of unacceptable sexual behaviour, particularly against women, within the Armed Forces. Based on sites with significant training footprints, teams will work wi...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordViolence Against Women and Girls TaskforceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce will become fully operational, and what its remit will be in relation to prevention, education, and survivor support within the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce will address the cultural and behavioural drivers of unacceptable sexual behaviour, particularly against women, within the Armed Forces. Based on sites with significant training footprints, teams will work wi...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the capacity of the Army Welfare Service to provide safeguarding, youth services, and mental health support to survivors of sexual assault within the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Army Welfare Service (AWS) has the capacity, professional expertise, and national coverage required to provide safeguarding oversight, youth service provision, and coordinated mental health support to survivors of sexual assault across the Army. For y...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the confidential 24/7 crime line is accessible, well-publicised, and adequately staffed for serving personnel seeking to report sexual assault or harassment.
Answer: The Service Police Confidential crime line is monitored continuously by Service Police Officers employed within the Service Police Crime Bureau Operations Room. The service is widely publicised throughout the Services and on the internet, including but no...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many reports of sexual assault within the Armed Forces have been made to the Defence Serious Crime Command since 2022; how many have resulted in charges; and how many have resulted in convictions.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes annual Official Statistics into Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offending in the Service Justice System. Based on the latest Official Statistic data (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/murder-manslaughter-sexu...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many trauma-informed civilian liaison officers are currently employed within the Victim Witness Care Unit, and what assessment he has made of the Unit’s effectiveness in supporting victims of sexual assault s
Answer: The Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) has 15 Victim Liaison Officer positions. The assessment of VWCU’s standard and quality of service has to date been based on internal assurance, reviews and proactively acting upon feedback surveys from both clients (vic...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the operational independence of the Defence Serious Crime Command from the military chain of command, and what steps he is taking to ensure that investigations into sexual assault a
Answer: The Defence Serious Crime Command became operational on 5 December 2022 and since its inception has been independent of the single Service Chains of Command to protect its operational investigative independence. Under Clause 12 of the Armed Forces Bill 20...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117333More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment his Department has made of the long-term financial sustainability of the Civil Service Pension Scheme; and whether further reforms are being considered to ensure value for money for both m
Answer: Public Service Pension policy is the responsibility of HM Treasury, including the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS). Any reform of the scheme must align with or ensure legal compliance with HM Treasury policy, and no further reforms are being considered...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a mandatory national screening programme for prostate cancer to help improve early detection and reduce mortalit
Answer: On 28 November 2025, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) opened a 12-week public consultation on a draft recommendation to offer targeted screening for prostate cancer in men with variants of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, every two years from the age of...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
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