James Cleverly MP: written questions
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Written questions
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: GreenpeaceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has ended its policy of non-engagement with Greenpeace.
Answer: Greenpeace is not subject to any formal non-engagement policy.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment ProtectionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the timetable for the review of the definition of irreplaceable habitats.
Answer: We are currently analysing the feedback received to our consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework and will publish our response in due course.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: SurchargesTreasuryTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5344More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the legislative vehicle by which the council tax surcharge will be implemented, and whether there will be primary legislation in the new session.
Answer: The Government expects that the main provisions for the HVCTS will be included in a future Finance Bill.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026, to Question 124718, on Pride in Place Programme, if he will set out the numbers and proportions of the constituencies in (a) Englan
Answer: A full list of all areas funded by the Pride in Place Programme can be found in the methodology notes at here.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124799 on Housing: Construction, whether the 1.5 million housebuilding target will be met if the 302,000 net completions
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124799 on 20 April 2026.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRadicalism: IslamMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 19 January 2026 to Question 103771 on Antisemitism, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle Islamism.
Answer: As stated previously, this Government takes extremism seriously and we are committed to ensuring we have the required tools and powers needed to address this issue. If an ideology is causing harm by radicalising others into hatred, violence and extremism ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: DarlingtonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 29 April 2026 to Question 124705 on MHCLG: Darlington, how many (a) staff are assigned to work in the Darlington office and (b) desks are provided
Answer: There are 30 desks in Darlington Economic Campus (DEC) that are provided contractually by MHCLG, however in agreement with all Departments in the building MHCLG employees are free to use any available desk in the office buildingOffice HeadcountNumber of d...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: StatisticsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department collates statistics on retrospective planning applications.
Answer: My Department does not collect data specifically relating to the number of retrospective planning applications
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMayors: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the written statement of 4 December 2025, HCWS1128, on Devolution Priority Programme, whether Ministers had discussions with Morgan McSweeney on cancelling 2026
Answer: On 4 December, the Government announced that it will hold inaugural mayoral elections for the four Devolution Priority Programme places that are also undertaking local government reorganisation in May 2028, so that areas can complete the reorganisation pr...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor Levy: AsylumMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes, published 13 May 2026, whether the overnight visitor levy will apply to transit accommodation for asylum seek
Answer: We are empowering Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region to drive economic growth, including through support for the local visitor economy. Following the public consultation which closed on 18 February, th...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 2 March 2026 to Question 113103 on Affordable Housing, what his planned timetable is for publishing the Programme Business Case for the Social and
Answer: The Social and Affordable Homes Programme Business Case (PBC) remains under development. It will be updated as part of the Strategic Partner allocation process and submitted to HM Treasury for approval. In line with HM Treasury guidance, a summary of the ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor Levy: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes, published 13 May 2026, whether the levy on short-term commercially let accommodation includes pitches for (a)
Answer: We are empowering Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region, to drive economic growth including through support for the local visitor economy. Following the public consultation, decisions on the scope of the ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordJuries: AgeMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to reduce the age for jury service to 16 to align with the lower voting age.
Answer: While both voting and jury service are civic duties, they carry distinct responsibilities. There are strong safeguarding and welfare reasons for maintaining jury service as an adult duty, including the fact that jurors may be exposed to distressing eviden...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2020More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his department has made on the adequacy of the number of local authority staff with responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.
Answer: Through the Renters’ Rights Act, the government is strengthening local authorities’ enforcement powers and extending and increasing ring-fenced civil penalties to support a ‘polluter pays’ approach to enforcement of the new tenancy system.In accordance wi...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will add a metric on the frequency of household waste collections to the Environment, Circular Economy and Climate Change metrics in the Local Outcomes Framework.
Answer: Defra does not plan to include a metric on the frequency of household waste collections to the Environment, Circular Economy and Climate Change metrics in the Local Outcomes Framework.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTower Hamlets: GrantsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124686 on Tower Hamlets Council, what work the Tower Hamlets Ministerial Envoys are taking in relation to reviewing gran
Answer: The Ministerial Envoys are undertaking a deep dive project as part of the strengthened intervention package that was set out in the Directions on 17 March 2026, to provide assurance in relation to long-standing concerns. This includes the allocation of re...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: StaffMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the average workplace attendance in his Department’s London main building on a Friday as a proportion of assigned staff over the past 12 months.
Answer: We hold the information, but collating it and calculating an accurate percentage would exceed our cost limits.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLabour Together: Special AdvisersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will set out the meetings his Department's special advisers have had with Labour Together since he was appointed.
Answer: Special Advisers are required to comply with the Special Adviser Code of Conduct at all times and are required to make declarations on meetings with senior media figures in line with published transparency guidance. Where a Special Adviser accompanies the...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what was the budget for the local election pilot schemes in the May 2026 local elections.
Answer: The final costs will depend on the delivery model adopted and the specific needs of each participating local authority. Final costs are not yet available.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many homes will be (a) started and (b) completed in this Parliament under the New Towns Programme.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the public consultation on the proposed New Towns Programme and its environmental implications launched on 23 March 2026. This can be found on gov.uk here.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnitary CouncilsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what powers (a) shadow unitary authorities and (b) new unitary authorities have to change their formal new name without recourse to the Secretary of State.
Answer: The formal names of new unitary councils are set out in the secondary legislation that establishes them. Once the new councils are vested, they have the same powers as other local authorities and can change their name under Section 74 of the Local Governm...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBuckingham Palace: Council TaxTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2012More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the (a) Gardener’s Lodge, (b) Royal Lodge, (c) Chief Clerks Apartment, (d) Surgery Flat, (e) Crown Equerry’s House, (f) The Royal Guard Room and (g) Royal Residence in Buckingham Palace will be liable to pay
Answer: The High Value Council Tax surcharge (HVCTS) will be paid on residential dwellings within Crown properties worth more than £2 million consistent with the general approach to domestic dwellings. The Government launched a consultation of HVCTS on 19 May 202...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many homes need to be built in London for the Government to meet its 1.5 million target; and how many have been delivered to date.
Answer: The government’s Plan for Change includes a hugely ambitious milestone of building 1.5 million safe and decent homes in England in this Parliament. This target is not segmented into specific regional contributions.Total Objectively Assessed Need (OAN) in ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFlags: PalestineMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether flying the Palestinian flag has deemed planning consent.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 88668 on 21 November 2025.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFlats: CommonholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the introduction of commonhold as the default tenure for flats on the (a) property price and (b) saleability of leasehold f
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the government’s draft Impact Assessment for the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. This was published on 19 March 2026 and can be found on gov.uk here. It has been reviewed by the independent Regulatory Policy Commi...
Answered 27 May 2026
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