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Written questions by Western.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Matt Western this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (27)Cabinet Office (5)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (4)Department for Business and Trade (4)Attorney General (3)Department of Health and Social Care (2)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (2)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2)Treasury (1)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (1)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1)Department for Transport (1)Ministry of Justice (1)

Showing 12 of 2 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

21 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the regulations on the duration an estate agent can leave a to let or for rent sign outside a property that is no longer on the market.

Reply

The government has not undertaken a formal assessment of the adequacy of the regulations on the duration an estate agent can leave a to let or for rent sign outside a property that is no longer on the market. We are not aware of widespread concerns about this issue.

21 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the free legal support available to people from Hong Kong who are resident in the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa.

Reply

This department funds a network of Welcome Hubs across the UK, as part of the Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme. Welcome Hubs coordinate and facilitate regional support for BN(O)s, including helping them to understand and connect to local services in their area, which can include support with accessing legal advice. Information on the support that is available from each Welcome Hub can be found on its website. Welcome Hub websites can be found here.The Citizens Advice Bureau also offer advice on finding free or affordable legal help.

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