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Letter dated 06/07/2026 from Lord Stockwood of Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes to Lord Pack regarding the standard of letterboxes in relation to physical attacks by dogs on postal staff, as discussed during the Oral Question on Royal Mail. 1p.
Letter dated 06/07/2026 from Lord Stockwood of Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes to Lord Pack regarding the standard of letterboxes in relation to physical attacks by dogs on postal staff, as discussed during the Oral Question on Royal Mail. 1p.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 12 June 2025 to Question 58194 on Letter Boxes, if he will make an estimate of the number of property developers who do not comply with the guidance on the positioning of letterboxes...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 12 June 2025 to Question 58194 on Letter Boxes, if he will make an estimate of the number of property developers who do not comply with the guidance on the positioning of letterboxes...
The department does not hold this data.
Since October 2023, the Building Safety Regulator have a duty under the Building Safety Act 2022 to keep under review the safety and standards of all buildings in England, which includes keeping Approved Document Q under review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2025 to Question 56184 on Letter Boxes, if he will make the guidance relating to the height and positioning of letter boxes set out in BS EN 13724:2013 Postal Services: Apertures...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2025 to Question 56184 on Letter Boxes, if he will make the guidance relating to the height and positioning of letter boxes set out in BS EN 13724:2013 Postal Services: Apertures...
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 56988 on the 10 June 2025.
Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 259). To be read a second time on 11 July.
Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 259). To be read a second time on 11 July.
I beg to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend building regulations to require letter boxes in new buildings and new front doors to be positioned in accordance with British Standard EN 13724:2013.
The Government say that they want to raise standards and focus on delivery, so...
I beg to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend building regulations to require letter boxes in new buildings and new front doors to be positioned in accordance with British Standard EN 13724:2013.
The Government say that they want to raise standards and focus on delivery, so...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with housing developers on the minimum height for letterboxes in new build homes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with housing developers on the minimum height for letterboxes in new build homes.
Guidance on letterplate specifications for developers are referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently published a Frequently Asked Question alongside ADQ on gov.uk here, providing developers with further guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning. When reviewing the Approved Documents, the Building Safety Regulator engages with the Building Advisory Committee, an independent board of industry representatives, including developers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of protecting postal workers against the health and safety risks posed by low-level letterboxes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of protecting postal workers against the health and safety risks posed by low-level letterboxes.
Guidance on letterplate specifications for developers are referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently published a Frequently Asked Question alongside ADQ on gov.uk here, providing developers with further guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning. When reviewing the Approved Documents, the Building Safety Regulator engages with the Building Advisory Committee, an independent board of industry representatives, including developers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of low-level letterboxes on postal workers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of low-level letterboxes on postal workers.
Guidance on letterplate specifications for developers are referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently published a Frequently Asked Question alongside ADQ on gov.uk here, providing developers with further guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning. When reviewing the Approved Documents, the Building Safety Regulator engages with the Building Advisory Committee, an independent board of industry representatives, including developers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of prohibiting low-level letterboxes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of prohibiting low-level letterboxes.
Guidance on letterplate specifications for developers are referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently published a Frequently Asked Question alongside ADQ on gov.uk here, providing developers with further guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning. When reviewing the Approved Documents, the Building Safety Regulator engages with the Building Advisory Committee, an independent board of industry representatives, including developers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to make the British standard entitled BS EN 13724:2013 Postal services: apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates mandatory for all new...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to make the British standard entitled BS EN 13724:2013 Postal services: apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates mandatory for all new...
Guidance on letterplate specifications for developers are referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently published a Frequently Asked Question alongside ADQ on gov.uk here, providing developers with further guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning. When reviewing the Approved Documents, the Building Safety Regulator engages with the Building Advisory Committee, an independent board of industry representatives, including developers.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of postbox theft; and what steps her Department is taking to tackle it.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of postbox theft; and what steps her Department is taking to tackle it.
In the year ending December 2024, there were 7,998 ‘Theft of mail’ offences recorded by the police across England and Wales, a 24% increase compared with the previous year.
The Government recognises the profound impact theft can have on individuals and wider communities. Key to tackling all types of theft is having more police on the streets. That is why we are putting 13,000 additional police officers and personnel into neighbourhood policing roles. This will ensure that everyone has a named, contactable officer, responsive to local problems.
The 2025-26 final Police Funding Settlement provides funding of up to £19.6 billion for the policing system in England and Wales. This is an overall increase of up to £1.2 billion when compared with the 2024-25 settlement and includes an additional £200 million to kickstart the first phase of the additional neighbourhood policing roles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to make the industry standard for letterbox height mandatory for all (a) new-build properties and (b) new front door replacements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to make the industry standard for letterbox height mandatory for all (a) new-build properties and (b) new front door replacements.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 19554 on 18 December 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had recent discussions with postal workers on the potential impact of low-level letter boxes on health and safety at work.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had recent discussions with postal workers on the potential impact of low-level letter boxes on health and safety at work.
I refer my hon Friend to the answer I gave to Question UIN 19554 on 18 December 2024.
My hon Friend the Member for Greenwich and Woolwich has also agreed to meet with my hon Friend to discuss this matter.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of banning low level letter boxes on levels of injuries in postal workers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of banning low level letter boxes on levels of injuries in postal workers.
I refer my hon Friend to the answer I gave to Question UIN 19554 on 18 December 2024.
My hon Friend the Member for Greenwich and Woolwich has also agreed to meet with my hon Friend to discuss this matter.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require a minimum height for letterboxes in new build homes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require a minimum height for letterboxes in new build homes.
Guidance on letterplate specifications are already referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently published a Frequently Asked Question alongside ADQ on gov.uk (Frequently asked questions - GOV.UK), providing guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of banning low level letter boxes on levels of sick leave in postal workers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of banning low level letter boxes on levels of sick leave in postal workers.
I recognise that postal workers may be at risk of repetitive strain injury or inconvenience caused by letterboxes or letterplates that are inappropriately positioned in doors. Guidance on letterplate specifications is already referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently invited the Building Safety Regulator to consider how guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning might be set out more clearly so that it is easier to understand, has greater prominence and takes into account safety, ergonomics and efficiency for postal workers. People who use ADQ will be directed to BS EN 13724:2013 Postal services: apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates, setting out a standard positioning and recommended height.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of adopting European Standard EN 13724 on letter boxes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of adopting European Standard EN 13724 on letter boxes.
I recognise that postal workers may be at risk of repetitive strain injury or inconvenience caused by letterboxes or letterplates that are inappropriately positioned in doors. Guidance on letterplate specifications is already referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently invited the Building Safety Regulator to consider how guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning might be set out more clearly so that it is easier to understand, has greater prominence and takes into account safety, ergonomics and efficiency for postal workers. People who use ADQ will be directed to BS EN 13724:2013 Postal services: apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates, setting out a standard positioning and recommended height.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential relationship between the height of letter boxes and back injuries for post men and women.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential relationship between the height of letter boxes and back injuries for post men and women.
I recognise that postal workers may be at risk of repetitive strain injury or inconvenience caused by letterboxes or letterplates that are inappropriately positioned in doors. Guidance on letterplate specifications is already referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently invited the Building Safety Regulator to consider how guidance on letterbox and letterplate positioning might be set out more clearly so that it is easier to understand, has greater prominence and takes into account safety, ergonomics and efficiency for postal workers. People who use ADQ will be directed to BS EN 13724:2013 Postal services: apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates, setting out a standard positioning and recommended height.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to ask the Health and Safety Executive to issue guidance on the potential impact of low-level letter boxes on back injuries among postal workers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to ask the Health and Safety Executive to issue guidance on the potential impact of low-level letter boxes on back injuries among postal workers.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) does not currently intend to produce guidance for postal workers on preventing the potential impact of back injuries from low-level letter boxes. HSE already publishes a range of guidance to help employers understand how to assess and prevent the risks of musculoskeletal injuries to their workers.
The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has carried out ergonomic research which includes a study on reaching letter boxes. The Building Safety Regulator is providing advice to the MHCLG on this research, including what changes may be necessary to the Building Regulations and its associated guidance. The research will be published in due course.