James Cleverly MP: written questions
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Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working GroupMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which organisations responded to the Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred/ Islamophobia Definition call for evidence.
Answer: The Working Group launched a Call for Evidence which closed on Sunday 20 July. It was open to the public and any individual or organisation was able to submit evidence. The government does not routinely publish the details of individual respondents to cal...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Written QuestionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to respond to Question 117300, tabled on 3 March 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Written QuestionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to respond to Question 107991, tabled on 23 January 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the economic and social impact of the diversion of funds from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Towns Fund to the Pride of Place programme, in re
Answer: The UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Towns Fund were time limited programmes with specific aims. No funding from these programmes has been diverted to the Pride in Place Programme. The Pride in Place Programme is helping to deliver this government’s ambi...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Building RegulationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the DESNZ press release, Government to make “plug-in solar” available within months, of 24 March 2026, whether householders will be required to hire a certified
Answer: Part P of the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document P make clear electrical installations in dwellings should be designed and installed in such a way to protect people from electric shock and fire hazards. Approved Document P refers to the elect...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment has been made of whether the Government is on track to deliver the 302,000 net completions target in 2026 set out in Table A2, page 70, of the Final stage
Answer: The housing supply estimates published in the Future Homes Standard Impact Assessment are for the purposes of appraisal only and do not represent an official forecast of housing supply.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public ExpenditureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his policy is on consulting (a) HM Opposition and (b) minority opposition parties, in relation to departmental spending pledges that go beyond the Spending Review.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNorth Hertfordshire District Council: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 17 March 2026, to Question 119517, on North Hertfordshire District Council: Elections, why the council was selected as a flexible voting pilot when it i
Answer: The government is exploring ways to make voting in person more efficient, more convenient, and better aligned with the expectations of today’s electors. These pilots are part of the government’s commitment to encourage greater participation in our democra...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been given to local authorities on (a) public and (b) statutory petitions for triggering governance referendums, including what how petition signatures may be a
Answer: Provision relating to the validity of petitions seeking to trigger a governance referendum is set out in Part 2 of the Local Authorities (Referendums)(Petitions)(England) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/ 2914).
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor Levy: Camping Sites and Music FestivalsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the overnight visitor levy will apply to (a) glamping and (b) camping sites at music festivals, such as Glastonbury.
Answer: The new visitor levy will be a discretionary power for Mayors in England, and there are no plans for visitor levy revenue to be subject to equalisation. In the recent consultation, which closed on 18 February, the Government proposed that the levy would a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to Question 117738, on Planning Permission, whether his Department holds a working list of which councils have Article 4 directions in fo
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 117738 on 13 March 2026.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working GroupMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Statement of 9 March 2026, Official Report, Column 80, on Social Cohesion Action Plan, whether organisations deemed extremist or subject to the Government’s polic
Answer: The Anti-Muslim Hatred/ Islamophobia Working Group launched a Call for Evidence which closed on Sunday 20 July. It was open to the public and any individual or organisation was able to submit evidence.The Department does not engage with MEND, CAGE, the Mu...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectoral RegisterMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he intends to consult on the implementation of Automatic Voter Registration.
Answer: The Government has included powers in the Representation of the People Bill to enable the testing and introduction of new methods of registration. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will continue to consult with a range of relevant ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordData Centres: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to Question 118193, on Data Centres: Planning Permission, whether he intends to amend planning legislation on the use classes of data cen
Answer: My Department has no such plans.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElections: CampaignsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to Question 117886, on Election: Campaigns, whether sectarianism is being monitored by the Joint Election Security and Preparedness Unit.
Answer: The Joint Election Security and Preparedness Unit (JESP), led by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Cabinet Office is an enduring election security function, dedicated to coordinating a collective effort across Gove...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: LeaseholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to consult on the technical implementation on the ban of the sale of new leasehold houses.
Answer: Through our Moving to commonhold: banning leasehold for new flats consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, the government is seeking views from industry and consumers on questions relating to scope, exemptions, timings, transitional arrangements, ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLeaseholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been given by (a) his Department and (b) LEASE relating to leasehold enfranchisement for (i) residential dwellings, (ii) non-residential hereditaments and (iii)
Answer: My Department publishes guidance on gov.uk for residential and commercial leaseholders, including a ‘How to Lease’ guide for residential leaseholders.The government-funded Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) provides extensive guidance and free initial leg...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForestry Commission: AppealsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the MHCLG Chief Planner planning newsletter, of 5 March 2026, page 9-10, what steps are being taken to address the appeal delays for Forestry Commission appeals.
Answer: The Government inherited a backlog of appeals to restocking notices, some cases dating back to 2020. We are making progress to reduce the delays by a comprehensive action plan improving how appeals are progressed. This includes through enlarging the numbe...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 3 February 2026, to Question 108220, on Affordable Housing: Greater London, whether affordable housing starts in London are tracked from start on site t
Answer: The Affordable Housing Supply statistical release that my Department publishes is produced using a number of different sources. These include data from local authorities, Homes England and the Greater London Authority (GLA).The GLA and Homes England provi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLand: ValuationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Land value estimates for policy appraisal 2023, published on 16 March 2026, why the values are only up to date to 2023.
Answer: The land value estimates in question are expressed in October 2023 prices to provide a consistent and comparable base. However, the data used to produce the estimates is more recent. For example, while the estimates of non-residential land produced by the...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: AsylumHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 9 March 2026, to Question 111142, on Housing: Asylum, whether there has been any HM Government expression of interests requested from local authorities in relation to asylum
Answer: We ran an expression of interest exercise on new accommodation models with local authorities in 2025. However, further information on responses or guidance given to interested local authorities on the new accommodation model is considered commercially sen...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what will happen to the borough status of the district councils in Surrey following the establishment of the two unitary councils.
Answer: Where local government reorganisation takes place, arrangements are made to preserve civic identity and city or borough status when a council is abolished. We are working with local councils in Surrey on these issues.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will provide a breakdown of the £63 million of funding to support local elections; which local authorities will receive it; what is the methodology; and whether the funding
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether revenues from the Overnight Visitor Levy will be subject to equalisation; and whether the Local Government Finance Settlement will assume that local authorities with powe
Answer: The new visitor levy will be a discretionary power for Mayors in England, and there are no plans for visitor levy revenue to be subject to equalisation. In the recent consultation, which closed on 18 February, the Government proposed that the levy would a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether localities and Parliamentary constituencies not in receipt of Pride of Place funding will receive any financial support from central government for community asset fundin
Answer: The government is committed to supporting and strengthening community asset ownership and transfers. This includes wider reforms such as the new Community Right to Buy, introduced through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which will a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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