VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Leasehold: Service Charges

Asked by Daniel FrancisLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 13674

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to improve protection for leaseholders from increases in service charges.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 85213 on 4 November 2025 and the Written Ministerial Statement made on 15 July (HCWS270).

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim