Written questions by McMahon.

How many people were referred to the Prevent programme by local authority and risk type in each of the last five years.

The Home Office does not routinely publish data on Prevent referrals by local authority, as releasing it could have detrimental effect on national security. However, the Home Office does publish data on Prevent referrals by region and type of concern for the last five years.The type of concern categories have been updated twice in the period you have requested, 2020/21 and 2024/25. They were updated for the 2021/22 publication and the latest publication ( Individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme, April 2024 to March 2025 - GOV.UK) to better describe the nature of concerns that are referred into Prevent. They were developed based on analysis of data available as well as consultation with frontline staff and policymakers about their experiences and requirements. The new type of concern categories do not exactly match onto previous years’ categories, therefore, there is a break in the time series and trends by type of concern should be interpreted carefully.The type of concern presented is based upon information provided by the referrer. For cases that progress further into the programme, officers may update the type of concern based upon new information that comes to light. Therefore, the statistics regarding type of concern are likely to include a mix of the type of concern raised by the original referrer and the type of concern that the Channel Case Officers believe the individual is presenting as more information has become available.c) Table A below provides a summary of the number of people referred to the Prevent programme by region and type of concern for 2024/25.Table A: The number of referrals to Prevent by region and type of concern, 2024/25.YearRegionExtreme Right WingIslamist ExtremismLeft Wing ExtremismAnarchist ExtremismNorthern Ireland Related – Dissident Republican ExtremismInCelFascination with extreme violence or mass casualty attacks (where no other ideology)Multiple ideologies (with no dominant ideology)No ideology – other susceptibility to radicalisation identifiedNo ideology identifiedOtherUnspecifiedTotal2024/25Total1,798870211316664694241,9083,00917598,7782024/25East1014143043432783021506142024/25East Midlands1353301355527135348617492024/25London22733000112811172153165501,3542024/25North East278942221167571346392151,3122024/25North West321121514880574292531701,2962024/25South East26937511554435873682701,3972024/25South West1092620091626732941215682024/25Wales82202002181464186823982024/25West Midlands2761681551064511933031401,090 c) Table B below provides a summary of the number of people referred to the Prevent programme by region and type of concern for 2021/22 to 2023/24.Table B: The number of referrals to Prevent by region and type of concern, 2021/22 to 2023/24.YearRegionExtreme Right WingIslamistOtherConflictedNo specific extremism issueHigh CT risk but no ideology presentVulnerability present but no ideology or CT riskNo risk, vulnerability or Ideology PresentSchool massacreIncelUnspecifiedTotal2023/24Total1,3149131261,278042,4895811625416,9222023/24East118621078001906711405402023/24East Midlands9959976002956318216222023/24London12329016177002609616309812023/24North East202872028600276135241001,0402023/24North West24017314169012979341109482023/24South East2005023354015153318601,2002023/24South West671885401280418404812023/24Wales5711423001184711402752023/24West Midlands20816322610125890221008352022/23Total1,3107811121,214052,5056541596986,8172022/23East7839126800242646105102022/23East Midlands114431175002767912406142022/23London1402612416701339139191301,1032022/23North East22177152550132711327601,0422022/23North West236176191720127245321709702022/23South East26280212310142441321401,1062022/23South West7914266002724112304892022/23Wales611224200115278222712022/23West Midlands1197961380123810511967122021/22Total1,3091,0271001,020052,1275871547706,4062021/22East7641837001706511204102021/22East Midlands112615780129411313106782021/22London122384121700122851111309922021/22North East2591101515500372109321101,0632021/22North West185166161550215342271207582021/22South East246121232310139355281701,1152021/22South West10223872001925014704682021/22Wales5318244001103010502722021/22West Midlands15410311780021572890650c) Table C below provides a summary of the number of people referred to the Prevent programme by region and type of concern for 2020/21.Table C: the number of referrals to Prevent by region and type of concern, 2020/21YearRegionIslamistExtreme Right-WingOtherMixed, unstable, or unclearTotal2020/21Total1,0641,2291002,5224,9152020/21East9310982374472020/21East Midlands7713653125302020/21London29497182796882020/21North East157253194528812020/21North West149129222975972020/21South East107225164267742020/21South West298461732922020/21Wales238431202302020/21West Midlands1351123226476

How many work visa compliance visits were carried out for illegal working in the fast food delivery economy in the most recent year for which data is available; and how many breaches were found for (a) Ubereats, (b) Justeat, (c) Deliveroo, (d) Foodhub, (e) McDonalds/McDelivery and (f) others.

The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.However, the latest published data that we do have on illegal working and recent enforcement activity focusing on delivery drivers can be found at the links below: Illegal working and enforcement activity to the end of September 2025 - GOV.UKHundreds arrested in illegal delivery rider shut down   - GOV.UKIllegal working activity between 20 July and 26 July 2025 - GOV.UK

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of reducing the move-on period for newly recognised refugees from 56 days to 28 days on (a) rates of refugee homelessness and (b) local authority budgets and services.

From 1 September 2025, the Home Office took the decision to pause the 56 day move on period pilot for single adults in receipt of a positive asylum decision, with the exception of individuals who are pregnant, over the age of 65 or have a known/evidence disability, as defined by the 2010 Equality Act.This decision was taken to ensure that the asylum system continues to run efficiently, enabling the Home Office to continue reducing the overall number of asylum hotels in use, and the number of people staying in them.We continue to work with local authorities and use our Asylum Move On Liaison Officers alongside Migrant Help to support newly recognised refugees during the move on period and to mitigate the risk of homelessness.The Home Office will continue to monitor the impact of all our policies on the number of hotels in use for accommodating asylum seekers, the overall cost of the asylum accommodation estate, the wider effect on local communities, and any pressures placed on local authorities and public amenities.

What criteria determined the order in which asylum accommodation hotels were prioritised for contract termination since 2023.

This Government is committed to closing all hotels accommodating asylum seekers and will do so in a controlled, managed and orderly manner. A range of factors are considered when selecting hotels for closure including contractual arrangements, geographical considerations and operational deliverability.

How much has been spent on contract termination for hotels originally commissioned for asylum seeker accommodation since 2023.

We have not terminated any hotels outside of the contract terms.

How many police (a) dogs and (b) horses were injured in the course of their duties in each year since 2015.

The Home Office does not hold centrally information on the number of police dogs or horses that were injured in the course of their duties.

How many vehicles were seized as a result of drivers not having the required insurance in place in England for each year from 2015 to date.

The Home Office does not centrally collect information on the number of vehicles seized by police forces in England and Wales, as a result of drivers not having the required insurance.The Home Office publishes information on Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and other outcomes for motoring offences, including licence, insurance and record-keeping offences, as a part of its annual Police powers and procedures: Roads policing statistical publication.The latest publication can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-powers-and-procedures-england-and-walesUnder Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, police officers have the power to seize and remove a vehicle if they reasonably believe it is being driven without a valid driving licence or without insurance. Before seizing, the officer should warn the driver that the vehicle will be taken unless the required documents are produced immediately. Once seized, the vehicle is taken to a designated recovery compound, and the owner must provide proof of licence and insurance and pay statutory removal and storage fees to reclaim it. If unclaimed within the set period, the vehicle may be disposed of under Section 165B.

What assessment has been made of the impact of social media algorithms on levels of extremism in the UK.

The Home Office invests resources in understanding extremism and radicalisation, including work with international partners and external academics. Through this we look closely at the impact of social media algorithms on levels of extremism in the UK, but it is difficult to prove empirically or universally. The Online Safety Act requires online platforms to consider, as part of their illegal content and child safety risk assessments, how their algorithms impact exposure to illegal content and content harmful to children.The Government is closely monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of the OSA and remains committed to strengthening our laws if it does not deliver the necessary protections to ensure a safer online environment.The Home Office is committed to countering extremism in all its forms where it divides communities and inflames tensions. Regardless of the worldview it draws from, if an ideology is causing harm by radicalising others into hatred, violence and extremism we will take action to prevent this and to safeguard susceptible individuals.

How many illegal working enforcement visits have been undertaken in (a) England, (b) Greater Manchester and (c) Oldham in each year since 2015.

To maintain the highest standards of accuracy, the Home Office prefers to refer to published data, as this has been subject to rigorous quality assurance under National Statistics protocols prior to publication.Our published data on illegal working visits is available as follows: Statistics relating to Illegal Migration - GOV.UK (January 2019 – March 2024) and Illegal working and enforcement activity to the end of September 2025 - GOV.UK (October 2023 – September 2025). Data prior to 2019 is not available.

How many (a) hate crime and (b) non hate crime arrests have taken place for social media posts, messages and interactions in England in each year since 2015.

The Home Office does not hold arrest data specific to social media posts, messages and interactions.

How many reports of tool thefts in England have been made in each year since 2015.

The Home Office does not routinely collect data on the items stolen in theft offences which are reported to the police.The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) provides estimates of the proportion of theft offences reported to the survey where tools were stolen. This will include incidents which were not reported to the police but will exclude incidents which affected commercial premises.The most recently published data is presented in the table belowTable 1: Number of incidents and proportion where a tool was stolen, in year ending March 2024Crime Survey for England and Wales, Office for National StatisticsOffence typeNumber of incidentsProportion of incidents where a tool was stolenDomestic burglary in a dwelling74,0002%Domestic burglary in a non-connected building53,00025%Theft from outside a dwelling517,0003%Theft from a vehicle465,00012%Other theft of personal property446,00011%

How many mobile phones were stolen in the most recent year for which data is available; and how many of those were recovered.

The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) provides estimates of the number of people who were the victim of mobile phone theft. In the most recent year for which data is available (year ending March 2024), an estimated 235,000 people in England and Wales were the victim of mobile phone theft in the previous 12 months. Data for previous years is available as part of the Property crime tables (Table 13) published by the Office for National Statistics, at the link below:https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/datasets/focusonpropertycrimeappendixtablesThe CSEW cannot provide an estimate of the number of stolen mobile phones which were later recovered.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of tool thefts on lost working days to the economy.

This Government recognises that tradespeople are often targeted by criminals who seek to steal tools. We also recognise the deeply damaging impact on victims who rely on their tools to earn a living. Whilst we do not have an official estimate of the costs of tool theft, recent research commissioned by industry indicated that 9% of victims in their cohort lost over three days of work as a result. In the Government’s Small Business Plan, published on 31 July, we committed to working alongside industry and small business representatives to tackle the problem of tool theft. We are partnering with tradespeople’s representatives, policing and other partners, including retailers and manufacturers, to co-design actions Government and industry can take to encourage theft prevention. A key part of making acquisitive crime less attractive to criminals is making stolen goods harder to sell on. That is why we work closely with policing and academic leads to examine what more can be done to tackle the disposal markets for stolen goods and reduce the profit from acquisitive crime. We are providing £2m funding for the National Business Crime Centre over the next three financial years to help tackle the crimes most affecting businesses today, including tackling the sale of stolen goods. The Chancellor has announced a real terms increase in police spending power over the next three years and more detail on force funding allocations for 2026-27 will be set out at the forthcoming police funding settlement.The 2025-26 settlement represents a 6.4% cash increase and a 3.9% real terms increase in funding. The Police Funding Settlement of £200 million will support the first steps of delivering 13,000 more neighbourhood personnel.

What assessment has been made of police force forensic analysis capacity and completion times in England.

Forensic turnaround times currently vary with discipline. Time taken by forces to examine digital devices for example varies considerably, but urgent requests are always prioritised.Chief Constables, and ultimately Police and Crime Commissioners, are currently responsible for forensics procurement and delivery, with some regional coordination. We are exploring the creation of a specialist national capability for police forensics, within the proposed National Centre for Policing, and have recruited a Director of Forensic Services to stabilise and reform forensics in the meantime.

Which contracts valued over £25,000 for dispersed accommodation providers have been contracted by Serco in Greater Manchester.

The Home Office holds seven Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts across the UK. The Home Office has contracted Serco Ltd as the AASC Provider for the North West region, including Greater Manchester. Responsibility for the provision of all dispersal accommodation in Greater Manchester therefore lies Serco Ltd. This includes the management of all subcontractors.The Home Office does not hold contracts with other suppliers for the direct provision of dispersal accommodation and support services in Greater Manchester.Further information on the Home Office’s contract with Serco Ltd is available here: AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract NW - Contracts Finder

What proportion of dispersed accommodation procured by her Department in (a) Greater Manchester and (b) Oldham is in Selective Landlord Licensing areas.

The Home Office holds seven Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts across the UK. The Home Office has contracted Serco Ltd as the AASC Provider for the North West region, including Greater Manchester. Responsibility for the provision of all dispersal accommodation in Greater Manchester therefore lies Serco Ltd. This includes the management of all subcontractors.The Home Office does not hold contracts with other suppliers for the direct provision of dispersal accommodation and support services in Greater Manchester.Further information on the Home Office’s contract with Serco Ltd is available here: AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract NW - Contracts Finder.

How many enforcement test purchases have taken place for underage knife sales in England (a) in person at premises and (b) online in each year since 2015.

The Home Office does not hold data by year since 2015 of the number of test purchases online and at premises by trading standards undertaken for underage knife sales.

How much her Department's contractors have spent on repairs for dispersed accommodation in (a) England (b) Greater Manchester and (c) Oldham in each year since 2015.

The Home Office does not hold the information requested. The Home Office expects the highest standards from accommodation providers. A detailed breakdown of all of the services to be undertaken by accommodation providers and the standards we expect can be found in the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) Statement of Requirements: AASC_-_Schedule_2_-_Statement_of_Requirements.pdfAll Accommodation must comply with the relevant standards for Accommodation defined in Annex B, and the rules relating to sharing and relocations defined in Annex C of this Schedule 2. The AASC contracts include robust mechanisms for incentivising the provider to deliver on the contractual requirements set out therein. The Home Office also employs a dedicated contract assurance team whose conduct property inspections and assurance reviews.

How many gas safety certificates were verified by her Department's contractors for dispersed accommodation in (a) England, (b) Greater Manchester and (c) Oldham in each year since 2015.

The Home Office does not hold the information requested. The Home Office expects the highest standards from accommodation providers. A detailed breakdown of all of the services to be undertaken by accommodation providers and the standards we expect can be found in the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) Statement of Requirements: AASC_-_Schedule_2_-_Statement_of_Requirements.pdfAll Accommodation must comply with the relevant standards for Accommodation defined in Annex B, and the rules relating to sharing and relocations defined in Annex C of this Schedule 2. The AASC contracts include robust mechanisms for incentivising the provider to deliver on the contractual requirements set out therein. The Home Office also employs a dedicated contract assurance team whose conduct property inspections and assurance reviews.

How many council tax accounts her Department's contractors maintained for dispersed accommodation in (a) England (b) Greater Manchester and (c) Oldham in each year since 2015.

The Home Office does not hold the information requested. The Home Office expects the highest standards from accommodation providers. A detailed breakdown of all of the services to be undertaken by accommodation providers and the standards we expect can be found in the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts (AASC) Statement of Requirements: AASC_-_Schedule_2_-_Statement_of_Requirements.pdfAll Accommodation must comply with the relevant standards for Accommodation defined in Annex B, and the rules relating to sharing and relocations defined in Annex C of this Schedule 2. The AASC contracts include robust mechanisms for incentivising the provider to deliver on the contractual requirements set out therein. The Home Office also employs a dedicated contract assurance team whose conduct property inspections and assurance reviews.