Rupert Lowe MP: written questions

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Students: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 16 April 2026 to Question 123974, how many Student Loans Company loan receipts there were, by nationality of borrower and level of qualification, in each academic year from 2020/21 to
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Students: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 16 April 2026 to Question 123974, what the average annual value of Student Loans Company loan receipts was for each nationality of borrower, in each academic year from 2020/21 to 2024/
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Housing: Coastal ErosionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of adequacy of cross-government preparedness to address the social and housing impacts of coastal erosion.
Answer: The government recognises coastal erosion as a long‑term risk to some communities. Local preparedness is coordinated through Local Resilience Forums, supported by national assessments of flood and coastal erosion risk and by investment in flood and coasta...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: HemsbyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of coastal erosion at Hemsby on property insurance and mortgage availability.
Answer: My Department engages regularly with mortgage lenders in relation to a range of issues affecting housing and home ownership. We also engage regularly with the insurance industry and continue to monitor the impacts of climate and environmental risks on the...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: HemsbyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department is engaging with insurers and mortgage lenders regarding coastal erosion risks in places such as Hemsby.
Answer: My Department engages regularly with mortgage lenders in relation to a range of issues affecting housing and home ownership. We also engage regularly with the insurance industry and continue to monitor the impacts of climate and environmental risks on the...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Coastal ErosionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support is available to residents whose homes are lost to coastal erosion where long-term defence is not viable.
Answer: We are committed to supporting coastal communities and ensuring coastal risk management is fit for the challenges we face now and in the future. That is why, in January, we announced the £30 million Coastal Adaptation Pilots. Up to £18 million of this wil...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will publish any cost-benefit analyses prepared in relation to managed realignment options under Shoreline Management Plan 6 for the Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby coastline w
Answer: The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed by a partnership led by North Norfolk District Council, with GYBC, W...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: Cost Benefit AnalysisDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether there are plans to review the policy approach for Policy Unit 6.14 under Shoreline Management Plan 6, including the Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby coastline.
Answer: The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed by a partnership led by North Norfolk District Council, with GYBC, W...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what cost-benefit analyses or appraisal work were undertaken in support of the policy approach for Policy Unit 6.14 under Shoreline Management Plan 6, and to what extent the views of l
Answer: The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed locally by the East Anglia Coastal Group; led by North Norfolk Distr...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the evidence base, appraisal assumptions, and analytical workings used to inform decisions on Policy Unit 6.14 under Shoreline Management Plan 6 will be made publicly available
Answer: The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed by a partnership led by North Norfolk District Council, with GYBC, W...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which local stakeholders were involved or consulted in the development of Shoreline Management Plan 6, Policy Unit 6.14, including the Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby coastline, and what f
Answer: Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed locally by the East Anglia Coastal Group; led by North Norfolk District ...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether cost-benefit analyses for managed realignment on the Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby coastline within Policy Unit 6.14 include consideration of social, health, and community impact
Answer: The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed by a partnership led by North Norfolk District Council, with GYBC, W...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what factors are routinely considered in cost-benefit analyses undertaken in support of managed realignment options under Shoreline Management Plan 6, including whether impacts on resi
Answer: The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed by a partnership led by North Norfolk District Council, with GYBC, W...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Coastal Erosion: NorfolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what cost-benefit assessments have been undertaken to support decisions on managed realignment for the Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby section of Shoreline Management Plan 6.
Answer: The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed by a partnership led by North Norfolk District Council, with GYBC, W...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Domestic Abuse: Family ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, to publish a list of all external organisations, including women’s, men’s, and specialist advocacy groups, that received funding, consultancy fees, or formal engagement contracts during the development of revised
Answer: Under this Government the Ministry of Justice has not provided funding, paid consultancy fees, or entered into formal engagement contracts with external organisations in developing revised domestic abuse guidance or safeguarding processes in private law c...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
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Domestic Abuse: Family ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what contracts, grants, or commissioned research projects were issued by his Department or by Cafcass in connection with the revision of domestic-abuse practice frameworks since 2016; what the value of each contr
Answer: Over the last two years as Cafcass has been developing its domestic abuse policy and updating its guidance, it has worked with key partners, including fathers’ groups.In addition to this, Cafcass works with external organisations to support the developmen...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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Domestic Abuse: Family ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which men’s or fathers’ organisations Cafcass has consulted in the development of its domestic-abuse guidance, safeguarding practice, and private-law policy frameworks; and what assessment he has made of the adeq
Answer: Over the last two years as Cafcass has been developing its domestic abuse policy and updating its guidance, it has worked with key partners, including fathers’ groups.In addition to this, Cafcass works with external organisations to support the developmen...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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Domestic Abuse: Family ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which external organisations Cafcass engages with in the development of its domestic-abuse guidance and practice frameworks; and whether this includes any women’s advocacy groups or specialist women’s services.
Answer: Over the last two years as Cafcass has been developing its domestic abuse policy and updating its guidance, it has worked with key partners, including fathers’ groups.In addition to this, Cafcass works with external organisations to support the developmen...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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Domestic Abuse: Family ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of private-law children cases in the last five years involved Cafcass recommending a temporary pause or restriction on a father’s contact with his child following an allegation of domestic abuse b
Answer: Cafcass does not record structured data in its case management system to enable the identification of the proportion of private-law children's cases in which a recommendation was made to pause or restrict a father’s contact following an allegation of dome...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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Students: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to publish annual data comparing repayment outcomes under the Alternative Student Finance model and the standard student loan system; and if she will make an estimate of the cost of
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Students: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what contingency plans her Department has to ensure repayments for standard student loans and the Alternative Student Finance model remain equivalent if repayment outcomes diverge.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Students: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the potential cost to the public purse of (a) maintaining, (b) reviewing and (c) administering the Alternative Student Finance model, including advisory services, system
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Students: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department or the Student Loans Company have entered into (a) contracts, (b) memoranda of understanding and (c) advisory agreements with Islamic finance advisory organisations regarding the Alternat
Answer: Details of the department's previous engagements may be accessed on GOV.UK’s ‘Contracts Finder’ tool, which is available at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search.Details of any future commercial engagements, including contracts, will be publi...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Students: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to maintain ongoing engagement with Islamic finance advisory bodies to review the continued sharia compliance of the Alternative Student Finance model.
Answer: Details of the department's previous engagements may be accessed on GOV.UK’s ‘Contracts Finder’ tool, which is available at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search.Details of any future commercial engagements, including contracts, will be publi...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Offensive Weapons: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will consider bringing forward legislation jointly with the Secretary of State for Justice to help tackle cases in which parents or carers knowingly conceal from law-enforcement authorities a c
Answer: There is no existing standalone legal duty to compel a parent, carer or any other bystander to report any criminality, including the procurement or possession of knives and weapons.Where parents are unable or unwilling to respond to potential safeguarding...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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