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Written Question
Tenancy Deposit Schemes: Registration
Friday 24th October 2025

Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to help increase public awareness of the obligation of landlords to re-register tenancy deposits with each renewed or rolling tenancy agreement.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Under current legislation, landlords in England and Wales must protect a tenancy deposit in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receiving it for an assured shorthold tenancy and provide prescribed information to their tenants. They must ensure that the deposit remains protected for the duration of the tenancy.

There is no legislative requirement to re-protect the deposit when a tenancy is renewed or becomes periodic, provided the deposit remains in the same scheme and the parties to the tenancy have not changed. However, where a landlord utilises an insurance based scheme to protect the deposit, it may be necessary to renew their insurance when a tenancy is extended or renewed. This is determined by the scheme’s terms and conditions.

The government continues to work with the three authorised tenancy deposit schemes to ensure landlords and tenants are aware of their rights and obligations. Guidance is available on gov.uk here and through the schemes’ websites and helplines.

Written Question
EU Countries: Passports
Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to increase awareness that passports must have been issued fewer than 10 years from the date of arrival in the EU for non-EU countries, including Britain.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 23 June to question 60560.

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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Funding for local government in the North West
MP: Tom Morrison
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered funding for local government in the North West.

It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank the Minister for being here today.

I will start by reading the words of Stuart, who lives in my Cheadle …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I completely agree. There has to be a two-way dialogue, in which the Government talk and work with local government to work out the challenges that need to be fixed.

The Local Government Association reports that 29 councils needed exceptional financial support in 2025-26 to set a balanced budget. That …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I completely agree. The point, when it comes to social care, is political will. All parties have talked about the importance of social care and of getting the funding right. There is no need to wait for three years; we should indeed crack on.

Regional growth drives national growth. If …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I thank the hon. Member for that intervention and agree completely that council tax is regressive, impacting the poorest in our communities. All parties should commit to finding a new way forward to reform it.

Councillors and council staff do not want to raise council tax. The public, already squeezed …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. Moya Cole, in Heald Green, is a shining example of a hospice that does fantastic work in a very tough economic situation, but it should not have to rely on coffee mornings and jumble sales to fund its most essential services. Liberal Democrat research findings show that almost a …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Tom Morrison (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 390
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Tom Morrison (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 313