Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
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.
Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
HM Land Registry (HMLR) operates a statutory indemnity scheme under Schedule 8 to the Land Registration Act 2002. Where an individual suffers loss as a result of a qualifying mistake in the register, they may be entitled to compensation. HMLR also has established processes to correct mistakes in the register when they are identified.
It should be noted that almost 20% of applications result in requests for more information, referred to as ‘requisition’ letters, when there is missing or incorrect information. Depending on the complexity of the issue and responsiveness of all parties, this can generate significant delays of multiple months to the application.
To improve the quality of applications, HMLR are sharing avoidable requisition data to help customers see where issues are arising and focus their improvement activity where it can have the greatest impact.
HMLR also offer free guidance, training and dedicated support to help firms submit more complete and accurate applications. Their training can be found on gov.uk here.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of the £343 million announced for community mental health centres and mental health emergency departments is intended for capital expenditure on buildings and estate development.
Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education)
High needs funding for children and young people with complex needs is continuing at an increased level of over £12 billion in the 2026/27 financial year, following an increase of 11% in 2025/26. Of that total, Lincolnshire Council is being allocated over £150 million through the high needs funding block of their 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant.
The department is also investing around £1.8 billion over the next three years for local area partnerships, including local authorities and Integrated Care Boards, to develop a new ‘Experts at Hand’ offer. This offer is designed to strengthen the capability of mainstream education settings by providing access to support from key services and health and specialist education practitioners.
For deaf children and young people in mainstream settings, this includes access to specialist teachers, such as teachers of the deaf, to support settings to identify and meet needs through timely, targeted approaches and adaptations to teaching.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of reductions in funding for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme on levels of benefit payments to displaced Ukrainian families.
Answered by Florence Eshalomi - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The Homes for Ukraine scheme has evolved from an emergency response into an established programme. The funding changes are intended to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable and affordable, so that it can continue supporting those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Thank you payments recognise the generosity of sponsors and hosts and contribute towards day-to-day hosting costs. They are not rent or a long-term funding arrangement. From 1 January 2027, thank you payments will reduce from £350 to £100 per household each month.
The local authority tariff will reduce from £5,900 to £3,300 per arrival but will remain un-ringfenced and can support rematching and homelessness prevention.
The Government considered the available evidence on homelessness risks when deciding the future funding arrangements for Homes for Ukraine. Based on the evidence, we do not expect the changes to lead to a significant increase in homelessness. We will continue to work closely with local authorities through ongoing engagement and monitoring.
The impact of these funding changes on benefit expenditure will depend on sponsor/host behaviour in individual circumstances. Ukrainian guests with valid Homes for Ukraine visa have recourse to public funds. Where a guest moves into a formal rental or lodging arrangement, any entitlement to benefits will be assessed under the standard eligibility rules which apply to the general public in the UK.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the long-term sustainability of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
Answered by Florence Eshalomi - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The Homes for Ukraine scheme has evolved from an emergency response into an established programme. The funding changes are intended to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable and affordable, so that it can continue supporting those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Thank you payments recognise the generosity of sponsors and hosts and contribute towards day-to-day hosting costs. They are not rent or a long-term funding arrangement. From 1 January 2027, thank you payments will reduce from £350 to £100 per household each month.
The local authority tariff will reduce from £5,900 to £3,300 per arrival but will remain un-ringfenced and can support rematching and homelessness prevention.
The Government considered the available evidence on homelessness risks when deciding the future funding arrangements for Homes for Ukraine. Based on the evidence, we do not expect the changes to lead to a significant increase in homelessness. We will continue to work closely with local authorities through ongoing engagement and monitoring.
The impact of these funding changes on benefit expenditure will depend on sponsor/host behaviour in individual circumstances. Ukrainian guests with valid Homes for Ukraine visa have recourse to public funds. Where a guest moves into a formal rental or lodging arrangement, any entitlement to benefits will be assessed under the standard eligibility rules which apply to the general public in the UK.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent estimate she has made of the level of savings from reductions in funding to the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
Answered by Florence Eshalomi - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The Homes for Ukraine scheme has evolved from an emergency response into an established programme. The funding changes are intended to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable and affordable, so that it can continue supporting those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Thank you payments recognise the generosity of sponsors and hosts and contribute towards day-to-day hosting costs. They are not rent or a long-term funding arrangement. From 1 January 2027, thank you payments will reduce from £350 to £100 per household each month.
The local authority tariff will reduce from £5,900 to £3,300 per arrival but will remain un-ringfenced and can support rematching and homelessness prevention.
The Government considered the available evidence on homelessness risks when deciding the future funding arrangements for Homes for Ukraine. Based on the evidence, we do not expect the changes to lead to a significant increase in homelessness. We will continue to work closely with local authorities through ongoing engagement and monitoring.
The impact of these funding changes on benefit expenditure will depend on sponsor/host behaviour in individual circumstances. Ukrainian guests with valid Homes for Ukraine visa have recourse to public funds. Where a guest moves into a formal rental or lodging arrangement, any entitlement to benefits will be assessed under the standard eligibility rules which apply to the general public in the UK.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason she plans to reduce thank-you grants to Councils as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
Answered by Florence Eshalomi - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The Homes for Ukraine scheme has evolved from an emergency response into an established programme. The funding changes are intended to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable and affordable, so that it can continue supporting those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Thank you payments recognise the generosity of sponsors and hosts and contribute towards day-to-day hosting costs. They are not rent or a long-term funding arrangement. From 1 January 2027, thank you payments will reduce from £350 to £100 per household each month.
The local authority tariff will reduce from £5,900 to £3,300 per arrival but will remain un-ringfenced and can support rematching and homelessness prevention.
The Government considered the available evidence on homelessness risks when deciding the future funding arrangements for Homes for Ukraine. Based on the evidence, we do not expect the changes to lead to a significant increase in homelessness. We will continue to work closely with local authorities through ongoing engagement and monitoring.
The impact of these funding changes on benefit expenditure will depend on sponsor/host behaviour in individual circumstances. Ukrainian guests with valid Homes for Ukraine visa have recourse to public funds. Where a guest moves into a formal rental or lodging arrangement, any entitlement to benefits will be assessed under the standard eligibility rules which apply to the general public in the UK.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to WPQ 35144, answered on 23 October 2026, how many full-time equivalent officials have been assigned to work on the review of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Answered by James Murray - Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General
The Treasury does not routinely publish information on staffing at the level requested.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Pursuant to WPQ 32085, answered on 19 October 2026, what alternatives to first-come, first-served allocation are being explored.
Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Defra is exploring alternatives to a first-come, first-served allocation process for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2027. No decisions have yet been announced. As part of the design of SFI27, we are considering future application arrangements alongside issues of fairness, accessibility and deliverability. Detailed scheme arrangements and timings will be published once design and delivery planning have been completed.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what outcomes arose from meetings with bereaved fathers as part of her Department's wider engagement with families.
Answered by Anna Turley - Minister of State (Home Office)
The National Bereavement Care Pathway sets standards and guidance aimed at ensuring all bereaved parents, including fathers and partners, receive consistent, individualised, and sensitive care. NHS England’s Medium Term Planning Framework sets an expectation that all National Health Service trusts implement the pathway for stillbirth and neonatal death.
The Department’s engagement with bereaved fathers and other families helps ensure that their experiences inform work to improve bereavement care and support. The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce is also supported by family expert reference groups, including people with experience of bereavement, whose chairs represent members’ views and priorities on the taskforce. Ministers and officials will continue to engage with bereaved families, including fathers and partners, as this work develops.
Asked by: Luke Evans (Conservative - Hinckley and Bosworth)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the Falkland Islands Government on the Secretary of State's consent role in relation to oil and gas licences under the Offshore Minerals Ordinance 1994.
Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The right of the Falkland Islanders to develop their natural resources for their own economic benefit is integral to their right of self-determination. When deciding whether to consent to new hydrocarbons licences in the Falkland Islands, the Secretary of State acts in accordance with applicable Falkland Islands legislation. UK oil and gas licensing policy does not apply in the Falkland Islands.
I met Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly on 3 September and discussed ongoing economic development projects in the Falklands.