Question follow-through · 111469

Vulnerable Adults: Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has his department made of the potential benefits of introducing mandatory regular building surveys and maintenance plans in support of vulnerable adults under the court of protection.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Tabled
6 Feb 2026
Target answer date
10 Feb 2026
Answer
12 Feb 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 6 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has his department made of the potential benefits of introducing mandatory regular building surveys and maintenance plans in support of vulnerable adults under the court of protection.

  2. 10 Feb 2026

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  3. 12 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    No such assessment has been made. The court can appoint a range of persons to fulfil the role of deputy in managing the financial affairs, and if appropriate the property affairs, of a vulnerable adult who lacks the capacity to make decisions about their ...

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