Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 77535
Business Premises: Rents
Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 13 October 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 22 July 2025 to Question 68123 on Business premises: Rent, if he will list the external organisations that he consulted before the decision to ban upwar
Answer
Miatta FahnbullehThe government conducted considerable research and engagement before deciding to ban upwards only rent reviews. This included extensive engagement with industry experts, including representatives of the retail, hospitality, and property sectors.