James Cleverly MP: written questions 2025
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: PakistanMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 77561 on MHCLG: Aviation, if he will list the (a) diplomatic, (b) humanitarian meetings and (c) visits that the Minister und
Answer: As per the Guidance on Ministers’ meetings with external organisations and individuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministers-overseas-travel-and-meetings-publication-guidance/ministers-overseas-travel-and-meetings-publication-guidance#anne...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes: Public HousesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of banning vaping inside pubs on the economic viability of community pubs.
Answer: The Tobacco and Vapes Bill provides the Government with powers to make most public places and workplaces that are smoke-free also vape-free.Many businesses and enclosed public places, including pubs, already have voluntary schemes in place to prohibit vap...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUnitary Councils: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timetable is for (a) decision on and (b) implementation of unitarisation of councils in Surrey; and whether Surrey will have an elected mayor.
Answer: I refer the Rt. Hon. Gentleman to the Written Ministerial Statement that was published on 28 October 2025, which announced the decision made by the Government to implement the proposal for two unitary councils for Surrey, subject to Parliamentary approval...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding will be allocated to the Pride of Place programme in each of the next 10 years.
Answer: On 25 September the Government announced the Pride in Place Programme, supporting 244 of Great Britain’s most in need neighbourhoods with up to £20m each over the next decade. This will serve as the cornerstone of this Government’s support for communities...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning and Infrastructure BillMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 16 September 2025 to Question 75194 on Planning and Infrastructure Bill: European Commission, what discussions (a) Ministers and (b) officials have had
Answer: Under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the UK meets annually with the European Commission through the Level Playing Field Trade Specialised Committee to discuss the implementation of the Level Playing Field chapter within which Article 391 (non-...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDisinformation and RadicalismMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 October 2025 to Question 73798 on Disinformation and Radicalism, if he will publish the most recent report from the National Community Tensions Schem
Answer: The reports provided by the National Community Tensions Team are not public and contain sensitive data and therefore cannot be published. This data gathered from this team forms part of the National Hate Crime statistics, which are made public.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVoting MethodsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of early voting pilots on turnout.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving participation in our democracy. To support this goal, as the world continues to evolve around us, we must continue to ensure our democratic processes keep pace with technology and the way in which people live thei...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Greater ManchesterMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what reporting his Department has received under Schedule 3 of the Management Information of the Housing Investment Fund Facility Agreement from the (a) City of Manchester Counci
Answer: In line with the terms of the Housing Investment Fund Facility Agreement, my Department is not obliged to monitor, verify, or check how funds provided by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) through the Fund are used. Management information set ou...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance his Department has issued to local authorities on how many bedrooms should be provided to benefit claimants with children.
Answer: There is support through the social security system for low-income households renting in the private or social rented sector which is paid to those in receipt of either Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit. The number of bedrooms req...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Communities to seize control over high streets and restore pride, published on 24 September 2025, whether the Pride in Place funding
Answer: On 25 September, the government launched its overarching Pride in Place Strategy, committing up to £5 billion in funding and support to 339 communities. The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support t...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInfrastructure: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many national significant infrastructure planning decisions have been made (a) within and (b) outside the statutory time frame in this Parliament; how many applications have
Answer: The government made 21 decisions on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in the first year of this Parliament. This compares with the first year of the last Parliament in which only 15 decisions were made and represents the highest numbe...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Communities to seize control over high streets and restore pride, published on 24 September 2025, whether the funding will involve a
Answer: On 25 September, the government launched its overarching Pride in Place Strategy, underpinned by two allocative funding programmes. The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support to 244 places over the...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: JournalismMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has issued guidance to local authorities on the access of journalists to council proceedings.
Answer: Transparency and openness should be fundamental to everything councils do. Under the Local Government Act 1972, all local authority meetings must be open to the public, including journalists, except in limited, defined circumstances. The most recent guida...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEden Project: MorecambeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77627 on Eden Project: Morecambe, what the (a) £6.3 million and (b) £10.8 million will be spent on.
Answer: The £6.3 million and the £10.8 million referenced in the answer given to Question UIN 77627 is for the technical building / design work and site investigation works that will then lead to enabling and construction work on site. This is in line with the in...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 24 of his Department's policy paper entitled Pride in Place Strategy, published on 25 September 2025, whether the allocation of funding for the 75 pla
Answer: On 25 September, the government launched its overarching Pride in Place Strategy, committing up to £5 billion in funding and support to 339 communities. The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support t...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Workplace PensionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the annual cost will be of the draft Local Government Pension Scheme (Fair Deal) Regulations 2026.
Answer: Some one-off costs to service providers and authorities are expected, relating to bringing a small number of workers providing local services under outsourced contracts into the Local Government Pension Scheme who are not currently members. These costs ar...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordElectoral RegisterMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77556 on Electoral Register, what user research he has commissioned; and from which organisations.
Answer: Pursuant to Answer of 13 October 2025 to UIN 77556, the Government continues to explore a range of options to improve electoral registration, with user research playing an important role in ensuring services are effective, inclusive, and meet the needs of...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEden Project: MorecambeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77627 on Eden Project: Morecambe, whether he plans to allocate £100 million to the Eden Project North.
Answer: The department has committed £50 million towards the total project cost of £100 million for Eden Project Morecambe. The Memorandum of Understanding for the full £50 million grant, was fully signed on 19 November 2024.
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMayors and Police and Crime Commissioners: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77635 on English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which organisations (a) supported and (b) did not support changi
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has engaged with a wide range of local government stakeholders during the development of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. We engaged with both Mayors and the Association of Po...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: FraudMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Communities to seize control over high streets and restore pride, published on 24 September 2025, what his definition is
Answer: The government is taking a tough stance against illicit trading which suffocates high streets. ‘Fake’ barbers are an example of cash-intensive businesses that are trading illicitly. In March, the National Economic Crime Centre coordinated a three-week cra...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordElectoral CommissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77557 on Electoral Commission, which parts of the Strategy and Policy Statement do not reflect his priorities.
Answer: The Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections, sets out the Government’s commitment to strengthen our democracy and uphold the integrity of elections. Our priorities include expanding the democratic rights of young people, improving voter registration, ref...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77535 on Business Premises: Rents, what the names were of those (a) industry experts and (b) representatives of the retail,
Answer: The government conducted considerable research and carried out engagement with numerous experts before deciding to ban upwards only rent reviews. A full Impact Assessment was published upon First Reading of the Bill on 10 July. It provides a summary of th...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: AviationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 77558 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Aviation, whether his Department has a policy on undertaking
Answer: MHCLG has a Travel and Expenses Policy which requires colleagues to consider cost, business need, sustainability and practicability when planning journeys. Low carbon options, such as Rail travel, must be considered first.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Relations: FlagsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has issued advice on ensuring (a) community cohesion and (b) integration, in the context of Operation Raise the Colours during summer 2025.
Answer: The Prime Minister has been clear that he supports the flying of flags across the country. Flags should be an embodiment of bringing our country and our communities together. Decisions about whether flags should be removed are devolved to local authoritie...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Infrastructure LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2025, to Question 69302, on Local Government Finance, whether his Department collates local government finance data on unspent infrastructur
Answer: Any local planning authority that receives a developer contribution through Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) or section 106 planning obligations is required to publish an Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) at least annually, ensuring a transparent ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
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