Clive Betts MP: written questions 2024

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Written questions

High Rise Flats: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2743More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many units of accommodation in the (a) private and (b) social housing sector have combustible cladding; on how many such units is work under way to remove such cladding; and
Answer: The latest data on remediation progress of 11m+ buildings identified with unsafe cladding is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-remediation-monthly-data-release-july-2024.This shows that as of 31 July 2024, in the pri...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
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Israel: PalestiniansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart about recent Israeli military activity in the West Bank.
Answer: The UK is concerned by the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) ongoing military operation in the occupied West Bank. We recognise Israel's need to defend itself against security threats, but we are very worried by the methods Israel has employed and by reports o...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
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Construction: Growth and Skills LevyDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps her Department has made to ensure that the construction sector is represented in the courses supported by the Skills and Growth Levy.
Answer: The department is working across government and in partnership with industry, including through the Construction Skills Delivery Group (CSDG), to ensure that our skills offer meets the needs of the sector.This includes transforming the Apprenticeship Levy...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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Rapid Transit SystemsDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the tram train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham, how many similar schemes (a) have been developed, (b) are under construction and (c) are being planned.
Answer: There are currently no other tram-train examples in England. The Department is currently working with Greater Manchester Combined Authority as they develop their business case for their “Pathfinder” project in the North East Quadrant of Greater Manchester...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
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Council Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring local authorities in their local plans to (a) allocate sites for (i) social housing and (ii) housing for elder
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework outlines that it is for local authorities to assess the size, types and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community, including those who require affordable housing, people with disabilities, older ...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
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Second Homes: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of preventing second home owners who become subject to a higher council tax charge from switching their home to a busin
Answer: From April 2025 councils have discretionary powers to charge a council tax premium of up to 100% on second homes. Properties available for commercial short-term letting may be eligible for business rates where they have been available to let for at least ...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
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Midland Main Line: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with the metro mayors on the potential merits of electrifying the Midland Mainline.
Answer: The Secretary of State is committed to working closely with metro mayors, and understands the important relationship between them and the Department. This commitment to collaboration includes on projects such as Midland Main Line electrification. Discussi...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
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Midland Main Line: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for introducing new trains on the Midland Mainline between Sheffield and London.
Answer: Under East Midlands Railway’s plan, the new Class 810 ‘Aurora’ Bi-mode trains will commence passenger service operation during 2025, with phased introduction continuing into 2026.
Answered 29 Jul 2024
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