Luke Evans MP: written questions
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Written questions
Adoption and Kinship CareDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in the levels of support requirements for families who have adopted children and families who are kinship carers.
Answer: Through our ‘Adoption Support that Works for All’ consultation, the department is considering evidence from adoptive and kinship families, and other stakeholders, about the support they would like to see made available.The consultation included proposals ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: LeicestershireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of opportunities for communities to hold accountable the new local government frameworks for Leicester and Leicestershir
Answer: In deciding which proposal, if any, to implement in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the previous Secretary of State considered the expected costs and benefits of each proposal, the ability of each new council to be financially resilient, statutory ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Leicestershire and RutlandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the long-term adequacy of the preferred local government economic models for [a] Leicester and [b] Leicestershire and Rutland.
Answer: In deciding which proposal, if any, to implement in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the previous Secretary of State considered the expected costs and benefits of each proposal, the ability of each new council to be financially resilient, statutory ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: LeicestershireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to remodel the housing targets for Leicester and the new Leicestershire model due to the boundary changes arising from local Government reorganisation.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Leicestershire and RutlandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish a summary report of the consultation responses about the Government's plans for local government reorganisation in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
Answer: In deciding which proposal, if any, to implement in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the previous Secretary of State considered the expected costs and benefits of each proposal, the ability of each new council to be financially resilient, statutory ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: LeicestershireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish the business case supporting the Government's plans for Local Government reorganisation in Leicestershire.
Answer: In deciding which proposal, if any, to implement in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the previous Secretary of State considered the expected costs and benefits of each proposal, the ability of each new council to be financially resilient, statutory ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Leicestershire and RutlandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish the Economic Impact Assessment for Leicestershire as a result of the Government's reorganisation of Local Government in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
Answer: In deciding which proposal, if any, to implement in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the previous Secretary of State considered the expected costs and benefits of each proposal, the ability of each new council to be financially resilient, statutory ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent estimate has she made of the cost of the process to allow the revocation of exemption certificates for owners who no longer believe that their dog is an XL Bully type.
Answer: Defra is continuing to develop a withdrawal process so that owners who no longer believe that their dog meets the legal definition of an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Further details will be shared once the proc...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of setting up a process allowing the revocation of exemption certificates on owners who no longer believe that their dog is
Answer: Defra is continuing to develop a withdrawal process so that owners who no longer believe that their dog meets the legal definition of an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Further details will be shared once the proc...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with animal welfare charities about the revocation of exemption certificates for owners who no longer believe that their dog is an XL Bully type.
Answer: Defra is continuing to develop a withdrawal process so that owners who no longer believe that their dog meets the legal definition of an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Further details will be shared once the proc...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent estimate has she made of the number of dog owners who may seek withdrawal of their certificate of exemption because they do not believe that their dog is an XL Bully type.
Answer: Defra is continuing to develop a withdrawal process so that owners who no longer believe that their dog meets the legal definition of an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Further details will be shared once the proc...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Greater ManchesterCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21857More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions she has had with (a) Civil Service representatives and (b) trade unions regarding (i) the movement of civil service workforce from London to Manchester and (ii) the related logistical costs.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNo 10 North: Operating CostsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21856More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent estimate she has made about the ongoing (a) operational and (b) security running costs of No10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNo 10 North: BuildingsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21855More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent estimate she has made of the costs of refurbishing Heron House in Manchester to accommodate No10 North.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLeaseholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will hold discussions with the Land Registry on the potential impact of errors in the processing of title deeds on leaseholders.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of trends in the level of charges requested by Freeholders to Leaseholders for the completion of a deed of variation.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordInfrastructureTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21852More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps he is taking with the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation to ensure the efficiency of spending to support the delivery of large infrastructure projects.
Answer: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority engages with projects and programmes throughout their project lifecycle, and throughout the delivery system in government, in order to enhance government’s capability and capacity to improve...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInfrastructureTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21851More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority about their progress in supporting the delivery of large infrastructure projects.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer meets regularly with HM Treasury officials, to discuss a range of matters relating to the government's priorities, including infrastructure delivery. NISTA is focused on the delivery of the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Self-employedDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if he will have discussions with hairdressing and beauty representatives on the reasons for the sector having the highest self-employment rates of an occupation.
Answer: The Government recognises the important contribution that hairdressing and beauty businesses make to the UK economy and local communities. We regularly engage with representatives from the sector through established forums, including the Personal Care Sec...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will have discussions with hairdressing and beauty industry representatives on the potential impact of increasing levels of sector-based self-employment on the number of apprenticeship opportuniti
Answer: Apprenticeship standards supporting the hair and beauty sector include the Level 2 Hairdressing Professional and Level 2 Barbering Professional standards. The Government is investing £2.5 billion by 2029 through the Youth Guarantee and the additional fund...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Self-employedDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if he will have discussions with hairdressing and beauty industry representatives on the potential impact of increasing levels of sector-based self-employment on the ability for em
Answer: The Government recognises the important contribution that hairdressing and beauty businesses make to the UK economy and local communities. We regularly engage with representatives from the sector through established forums, including the Personal Care Sec...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: VATTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21847More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of VAT thresholds on the ability for hair and beauty establishments to expand their service provision and employ more staff.
Answer: At £90,000, the UK has a higher VAT registration threshold than any EU country and the joint highest in the OECD. This means the majority of UK businesses are not in the VAT system at all. Any consideration of changes to the threshold would have to caref...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Conditions of EmploymentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21846More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the levels of hidden economic activity and disguised employment practices within the hairdressing and beauty industry.
Answer: HMRC is committed to ensuring the tax system operates fairly and efficiently, creating a level playing field for compliant businesses. The majority of taxpayers (individuals/businesses) pay what they owe, but a small minority operate in the ‘hidden econom...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFiresMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to WPQ 13604 answered on 2 July 2026 on Fires, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of public communications during periods of high wildfire risk during the
Answer: Following the devastating wildfires this summer, the Prime Minister has committed to holding a Wildfire Summit later this year. The summit will bring together a range of partners to turn the lessons of the exceptional wildfire and extreme heat events of 2...
Answered 23 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFiresDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to WPQ 13604 answered on 2 July 2026 on Fires, what discussions she has had with executive agencies and ALBs about the effectiveness of wildfire management plans in the contex
Answer: Land managers have an important role in assessing and managing wildfire risk. Defra is supporting land managers to manage risk and put in place proportionate wildfire management plans, reflecting local risks and circumstances. These plans may include cons...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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