Vicky Foxcroft MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Community EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116180More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what is the planned generating capacity of the Local Power Plan's target of supporting over 1,000 local and community projects by 2030.

  Answer: As set out in its Strategic Plan in December 2025, Great British Energy (GBE) has a 15GW clean energy target over the next 5 years. This will allow GBE to unlock the potential of emerging technologies while supporting the continued build out of more estab...

  Answered 6 Mar 2026

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• Private Rented Housing: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115500More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of expediting implementation of the Decent Homes Standard to improve maintenance practices in privately rented propertie

  Answer: The government consulted on both the content and implementation of a new, modernised Decent Homes Standard and has published a full impact assessment setting out the rationale for implementing the standard in 2035. The consultation outcome can be found on...

  Answered 4 Mar 2026

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• Private Rented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115497More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Department is taking to help ensure that housing in the private rented sector is maintained to the appropriate standards.

  Answer: Every tenant deserves to live in a decent, warm, and comfortable home. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will extend Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector and introduce a Decent Homes Standard for privately rented homes for the first time. A summary of the ...

  Answered 4 Mar 2026

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• Private Rented Housing: MouldMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115496More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department is taking steps to extend Awaab's Law to private rented sector housing.

  Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the roadmap for implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025 published on 13 November 2025 which can be found on gov.uk here.

  Answered 4 Mar 2026

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• Arts: Vocational GuidanceDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113774More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the careers advice in (a) schools, (b) further education settings and (c) higher education settings for young people wishing to pursue a career

  Answer: The department grant funds the Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) to support schools and colleges to deliver high quality careers programmes. CEC’s support includes training for school and college-based careers leaders, connecting employers to schools...

  Answered 3 Mar 2026

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• Arts: Basic IncomeTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113674More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made any assessment of the potential merits of introducing a basic income for people working in the arts, similar to the Basic Income for the Arts recently introduced in Ireland.

  Answer: The government recognises the important role of supporting the arts. This support is primarily delivered through Arts Council England, which invests over £440 million annually, supporting the creation and promotion of new artistic work and talent.

  Answered 2 Mar 2026

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• Employment Schemes: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113673More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans his Department has to engage with a) disabled people and b) disabled people's organisations during next the phase of reform for the Disability Confident scheme.

  Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that the next phase of Disability Confident reform is shaped by the lived experience of disabled people and disabled people’s organisations. As set out in the Disability Confident Reform Delivery Plan the reformed s...

  Answered 26 Feb 2026

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• Community EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111428More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent progress his Department has made towards the publication of the Local Power Plan; and when he plans to publish that plan.

  Answer: On 10 February 2026, Great British Energy and the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero published the Local Power Plan which sets out the UK’s largest ever public investment in locally owned clean energy. Backed by up to £1 billion, the Local Powe...

  Answered 16 Feb 2026

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• Members: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107717More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he plans to respond to the letter of 24 October 2025 from the hon. Member for Lewisham North.

  Answer: We apologise for the delay in responding to this case. A reply was issued on 27 January 2026. MP casework is handled by the Department’s complaints and correspondence teams as a priority, with a target response time of 15 working days. However, increased ...

  Answered 23 Feb 2026

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