Written questions by Lowe.

What estimate her Department has made of destination country for girls trafficked from the UK overseas for sexual exploitation.

Modern slavery is a vicious crime that dehumanises people for profit. The Government is committed to tackling it in all its forms and to giving survivors the support and certainty they need to recover. The Government is continually looking to improve the quality and provision of modern slavery statistics. The Home Office publishes quarterly and annual National Referral Mechanism (NRM) statistics. All relevant information can be obtained from the published statistical releases, available here: National Referral Mechanism statistics - GOV.UK. Further disaggregated data is published via the UK Data Service and can be accessed here UK Data Service. The Home Office does not collect data on police investigations following an NRM referral or disaggregated data on arrests or convictions for human trafficking or sexual exploitation alongside an individual’s nationality or immigration status. Whatever form it takes, exploitation, human trafficking, and modern slavery is abuse, and relevant child protection procedures must be followed if there is any suspicion a child may be at risk. Child victims do not need to provide consent to enter the NRM. If a statutory First Responder Organisation encounters a child they suspect to be a victim, they must refer them into the NRM in line with their statutory duties and to the relevant local authority in line with child protection procedures. All NRM referrals are additionally referred to the police. The UK is committed to working with international partners to prevent exploitation both domestically and abroad. We continue to fund programmes in priority countries to directly combat modern slavery in the UK and work closely with international partners to ensure we meet our international obligations to support victims. As the Home Secretary has previously said, we advise that any evidence of trafficking of girls overseas is brought to the attention of the police.

How many people referred to the National Referral Mechanism had their claimed age disputed by a local authority or her Department in each of the last three calendar years.

Modern slavery is a vicious crime that dehumanises people for profit. The Government is committed to tackling it in all its forms and to giving survivors the support and certainty they need to recover. The Government is continually looking to improve the quality and provision of modern slavery statistics. The Home Office publishes quarterly and annual National Referral Mechanism (NRM) statistics. All relevant information can be obtained from the published statistical releases, available here: National Referral Mechanism statistics - GOV.UK. Further disaggregated data is published via the UK Data Service and can be accessed here UK Data Service. The Home Office does not collect data on police investigations following an NRM referral or disaggregated data on arrests or convictions for human trafficking or sexual exploitation alongside an individual’s nationality or immigration status. Whatever form it takes, exploitation, human trafficking, and modern slavery is abuse, and relevant child protection procedures must be followed if there is any suspicion a child may be at risk. Child victims do not need to provide consent to enter the NRM. If a statutory First Responder Organisation encounters a child they suspect to be a victim, they must refer them into the NRM in line with their statutory duties and to the relevant local authority in line with child protection procedures. All NRM referrals are additionally referred to the police. The UK is committed to working with international partners to prevent exploitation both domestically and abroad. We continue to fund programmes in priority countries to directly combat modern slavery in the UK and work closely with international partners to ensure we meet our international obligations to support victims. As the Home Secretary has previously said, we advise that any evidence of trafficking of girls overseas is brought to the attention of the police.

How many people have been arrested for human trafficking or sexual exploitation offences in the most recent complete quarter for which data is available, and what the nationality of those individuals was.

Modern slavery is a vicious crime that dehumanises people for profit. The Government is committed to tackling it in all its forms and to giving survivors the support and certainty they need to recover. The Government is continually looking to improve the quality and provision of modern slavery statistics. The Home Office publishes quarterly and annual National Referral Mechanism (NRM) statistics. All relevant information can be obtained from the published statistical releases, available here: National Referral Mechanism statistics - GOV.UK. Further disaggregated data is published via the UK Data Service and can be accessed here UK Data Service. The Home Office does not collect data on police investigations following an NRM referral or disaggregated data on arrests or convictions for human trafficking or sexual exploitation alongside an individual’s nationality or immigration status. Whatever form it takes, exploitation, human trafficking, and modern slavery is abuse, and relevant child protection procedures must be followed if there is any suspicion a child may be at risk. Child victims do not need to provide consent to enter the NRM. If a statutory First Responder Organisation encounters a child they suspect to be a victim, they must refer them into the NRM in line with their statutory duties and to the relevant local authority in line with child protection procedures. All NRM referrals are additionally referred to the police. The UK is committed to working with international partners to prevent exploitation both domestically and abroad. We continue to fund programmes in priority countries to directly combat modern slavery in the UK and work closely with international partners to ensure we meet our international obligations to support victims. As the Home Secretary has previously said, we advise that any evidence of trafficking of girls overseas is brought to the attention of the police.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

In 2024-25 there were a total of 61 nights spent in hotels by departmental staff where overnight stays were essential for departmental business. These are broken down in the following table. Star ratingStays3 Star24 Star115 Star1Not rated47 For the hotels that do not have a star rating, these are classed as budget hotels.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

In 2024-25 16,510 nights were booked in hotels by DfT staff. The Department’s travel booking system does not include or record star ratings. This figure may include some bookings that were later cancelled. All staff are required to book accommodation via a central booking system within the Department’s travel & subsistence policy.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

This information is not held centrally.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

All business/duty hotel accommodation booked by Ministry of Defence (MOD) staff must be made using the Global Business Travel (GBT) online booking tool. The GBT tool does not record the star rating of hotels, but MOD policy stipulates that bookings must align with the Department’s Hotel Capitation Rates.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero does not hold this information centrally. The information can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

For the financial year 2024-25, 21,691 hotel nights were booked through the Department's travel booking platform.The department’s reports do not contain the star rating of the hotels booked, therefore cannot provide an answer.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The information requested is not held by hotel star rating. HM Treasury does not centrally record hotel star ratings. All hotel bookings must represent value for money and comply with Civil Service and departmental travel and subsistence policies.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The department has access to records of hotel accommodation used by employees; however, this information is not collected or categorised by hotel star rating. In 2024/25, employees booked 8,367 hotel nights, equivalent to an average 1.06 nights per employee.The department’s travel and expenses policy ensures value for money by setting clear limits for hotel costs: £160 per night in London and £110 per night elsewhere. Employees are expected to book within these caps through approved channels.Where accommodation cannot reasonably be secured within these limits, any higher‑cost booking must receive prior approval from a Senior Civil Servant (Deputy Director or above). Such approval is granted only where there is a clearly evidenced business or critical operational need.

Innovation and Technology, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The Department uses a travel management company to book hotel accommodation for staff. The star rating of the hotel is not recorded but the nightly cost of hotel accommodation has maximum cost levels set and are only breached when there is no suitable accommodation available within these limits.

If her Department will publish all information it holds on child sexual exploitation committed by illegal migrants.

The information you have requested is not available from published statistics and there is no immediate intention to publish them.Work is currently underway to publish more detailed information on FNOs subject to deportation. Further information on this work can be found at: Statistics on foreign national offenders and the immigration system - GOV.UK.In the twelve months between 1 February 2025 and 31 January 2026, over 5,600 foreign national offenders (FNOs) have been returned from the UK under this government, a 12% increase on the previous year, and we will continue to do everything we can to remove these vile criminals from our streetsIn April 2025, the Home Office announced that it would – for the first time – categorise as a ‘particularly serious crime’ for the purpose of the Refugee Convention any conviction resulting in the offender being made subject to the notification requirements for sex offenders, regardless of the length of sentence they receive, thereby allowing the UK to exclude those individuals from being granted any right to claim asylum protections.We will build on these reforms across the immigration system, as well as the asylum system, amending our policies and guidance to ensure we are upholding UK laws - taking action to prevent individuals who pose a danger to the British public from being allowed to stay in the UK, and taking much earlier action on a wider range of crimes.We will set out more detailed reforms and stronger measures to ensure our laws are upheld, including streamlining and speeding up the removals process. That will include establishing new procedures so that the Home Office can more easily take enforcement and removal action and revoke visas in a much wider range of crimes where non-custodial sentences have been given, not just cases which are sent to prison.

Communities and Local Government, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

In financial year 2024-25, Corporate Travel Management (CTM) information shows 11,102 nights were spent in hotels by departmental staff. The range of hotels available for employees to book is limited by price on the specific date in line with department limits, star rating data is not captured.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The Home Office Hotel booking operator is currently unable to provide star‑rating information for the hotels displayed within their booking tool.This is because several external content providers do not supply star ratings consistently, which means the operator cannot offer accurate or reliable star‑rating data to its customers.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The Cabinet Office does not record individual hotel star ratings. This is because the Cabinet Office’s travel policy prioritises specific amenities, like a workspace, and safety requirements within fixed nightly rate ceilings rather than subjective commercial gradings.

Media and Sport, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The Department uses a travel management company to book hotel accommodation for staff. The star rating of the hotel is not recorded. The department’s travel and expenses policy ensures value for money by setting clear limits for hotel costs.

Food and Rural Affairs, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The total number of nights spent by Departmental staff in all hotels in 2024-25 was 28,905. The information requested on hotel star ratings is not held and to obtain it would incur disproportionate costs.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

The requested information is not centrally collated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

How many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

DWP policy is clear that a hotel may only be booked for clear business reasons and with approval from the staff member’s manager. The policy also puts limits on the cost of hotels, which naturally excludes premium hotels. The total number nights spent in hotels in 2024/25 was 73,893. Information on hotel star rating is not routinely recorded in our system, but any stays must comply with the relevant departmental cost limit.