Rupert Lowe MP: written questions
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Immigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, through which (a) programmes and (b) funds the UK has supported border-infrastructure projects in France since 2023; and how that expenditure is monitored.
Answer: The Home Office cannot comment on the specifics of French activity, but the Sandhurst agreement and related finances are referred to in this press release from the beginning of the year - New UK-French action to go after smuggler gangs - GOV.UKWe continue...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the UK Government has contributed funding towards a (a) wall and (b) barrier near (i) Dunkirk and (ii) Calais.
Answer: The Home Office cannot comment on the specifics of French activity, but the Sandhurst agreement and related finances are referred to in this press release from the beginning of the year - New UK-French action to go after smuggler gangs - GOV.UKWe continue...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Treatments: GazaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 10 November 2025 to Question 81591 Medical Treatments: Gaza, how many Gazan children have been treated on the NHS.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the Written Statement HCWS899 made to the House on 1 September 2025 by my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The safety, privacy, and wellbeing of these severely ill and vulnerable patients and t...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTelevision Licences: Non-paymentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the total number of licence fee enforcement letters sent by the BBC in the last financial year.
Answer: The TV Licensing website states that in 2024/25, approximately 72 million items of mail for TV Licensing were sent. This information is published at https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/about/foi-administering-the-licence-fee-AB20The BBC is responsible for the c...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Government AssistanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the Government will make an assessment of the potential merits of diverting spending on foreign aid towards establishing a veterans support network including (a) guaranteed fast-track treatment and mental heal
Answer: This Government is completely dedicated to recognising our veterans and is keenly aware of the debt that we as a country owe to them for their service and sacrifice. Just this week we launched a new cross government Veterans' Strategy to fundamentally res...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Social MediaCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89231More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2025 to Question 86454 on Cabinet Office: Social Media, if he will publish any information that would not prejudice commercial interests.
Answer: Influencers are an effective channel to reach audiences. Their work with the Cabinet Office is primarily supported by agencies OmniGov and Pablo Unlimited via the Campaign Solutions 2 framework, link below: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2025 to Question 87145 on Driving Licenses, if she will provide this information by nationality.
Answer: The data requested is provided in the attached table which shows the number of GB licences exchanged for a licence issued in each of the countries listed. Please note that this will not necessarily be the nationality of the licence holder. The table also ...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Social MediaMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2025 to Question 86469 Ministry of Justice: Social Media, if he will publish a breakdown of all non-commercially sensitive information on (a) influencers paid and (b) amount p
Answer: Given the nature of working with influencers, there are sensitivities surrounding all aspects of this expenditure. Sharing any information could compromise commercial interests, as the Department has engaged with only 10 influencers where it has enhanced ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 83169 Universal Credit: Telephone Services, how many and what proportion of calls to the Universal Credit helpline dropped in each of the last five
Answer: DWP does not maintain a telephony reporting measure for “dropped calls”
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Telephone ServicesTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89064More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2025 to Question 86041 on Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services, how many and what proportion of calls to the HMRC self-assessment line dropped in each of the last five years.
Answer: Improving day-to-day performance is a key priority for HMRC.In 2024-25, HMRC handled 71.5% of adviser attempts across their helplines and had an average call answer time of 18 minutes 38 seconds. So far this year (April –September 2025), they have handled...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Telephone ServicesTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89063More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will implement a review of HMRC helplines to (i) lower hold times and (ii) improve customer service.
Answer: Improving day-to-day performance is a key priority for HMRC.In 2024-25, HMRC handled 71.5% of adviser attempts across their helplines and had an average call answer time of 18 minutes 38 seconds. So far this year (April –September 2025), they have handled...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHM Prison Service: Information SharingHome OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to review data-sharing systems between the Prison Service and immigration enforcement.
Answer: We keep all data sharing systems and agreements between the Home Office and MoJ under review. We will be mindful of any recommendations or proposals for improvement that might flow from Dame Lynne Owens' review into the incident at Chelmsford and any wide...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: AsylumMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what communications protocols exist between his Department and the Home Office to prevent the erroneous release of asylum-seeker prisoners.
Answer: The Government is determined to fix the issue of mistaken releases and ensure the public is properly protected.We are focused on fixing release and discharge processes and have already brought in the strongest ever release checks with more direct senior a...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Foreign NationalsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of foreign national offenders released in error were awaiting deportation at the time of release in each of the last five years.
Answer: We regularly publish information on releases in error but this does not show how many of these releases relate to foreign nationals or the proportion of such offenders who were awaiting deportation at the time of release.The Government is determined to fi...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Foreign NationalsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the public is notified when a foreign national offender is mistakenly released from custody.
Answer: The Government is determined to fix the issue of mistaken releases and ensure the public is properly protected.We are focused on fixing release and discharge processes and have already brought in the strongest ever release checks with more direct senior a...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Foreign NationalsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department tracks the locations of foreign national offenders following release.
Answer: Foreign national offenders (FNOs), if not detained under immigration powers, are released on licence at the conclusion of the custodial element of their sentence, under the supervision of the Probation Service.They are subject to licence conditions to pro...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: AsylumMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the the mistaken release of asylum seekers convicted of criminal offences on public safety.
Answer: The Government is determined to fix the issue of mistaken releases and ensure the public is properly protected.We are focused on fixing release and discharge processes and have already brought in the strongest ever release checks with more direct senior a...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: AsylumMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officials in his Department have faced disciplinary action following the mistaken release of asylum seekers convicted of criminal offences in each of the last five years.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Foreign NationalsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what processes are in place to prevent the accidental release of foreign national offenders from prisons.
Answer: The Government is determined to fix the issue of mistaken releases and ensure the public is properly protected.We are focused on fixing release and discharge processes and have already brought in the strongest ever release checks with more direct senior a...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Foreign NationalsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many foreign nationals have been released from prison in error in each of the last five years.
Answer: We regularly publish information on releases in error but this does not show how many of these releases relate to foreign nationals or the proportion of such offenders who were awaiting deportation at the time of release.The Government is determined to fi...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRemittancesTreasuryTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88045More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of how much money was sent abroad in remittance payments in 2024 by destination country.
Answer: The Treasury does not collect or report data on the flow of remittances out of the UK and has not under previous governments.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Foreign NationalsMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many individuals released through the early release scheme were foreign nationals.
Answer: This Government inherited prisons days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. On 10 September 2024, the Government therefore took the unavoidable step to move the release point...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordJudicial Conduct Investigations Office: ComplaintsMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many complaints have been made to the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office on (a) bias against and (b) unfair treatment of fathers in family law proceedings in the last five years.
Answer: Our judges swear an oath to act "without fear or favour, affection or ill will". Judges make decisions based on the evidence and arguments presented to them, applying the law as it stands.To uphold the important principle of judicial independenc...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the average cost to fathers of pursuing access to children through the family court system; and whether he plans to make that process more affordable.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice holds data on child arrangements that might help answer the questions relating to:The number of custody arrangements ordered by family courts that resulted in the father being granted equal or majority care of the child in the last...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCustodyMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if his Department will make an estimate of the number of fathers prevented from seeing their children following court proceedings in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice holds data on child arrangements that might help answer the questions relating to:The number of custody arrangements ordered by family courts that resulted in the father being granted equal or majority care of the child in the last...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
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