James Cleverly MP: written questions 2025
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Homes England: ConferencesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which international conferences were attended by Homes England in the 2024-25 financial year; and what the cost was of attending each conference.
Answer: Homes England attended two international conferences in the 2024-25 financial year, MIPIM and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The total cost to attend MIPIM was £25,213.91 which included flights, hotels and tickets for all attendees. The total cost to att...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Local PressTreasuryTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75616More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the level of change in business rates on local newspapers in 2025-26.
Answer: The Government does not hold data on the business rates paid by the local newspaper sector.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Muslim TrustMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the British Muslim Trust will be contractually obliged to use the Government's new definition of Islamophobia when recording anti-Muslim hatred under Combating Hate Again
Answer: The British Muslim Trust and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have signed a Grant Funding Agreement, rather than a contract. It is not a stipulation of the Grant Funding Agreement that any specific definition is used by the British Mu...
Answered 29 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Annual ReportsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 104 of his Department's annual report and accounts 2024-25, published in July 2025, on Loans measured at FVTPL, what programme the £26,981,000 payment rela
Answer: The payment within Homes England’s Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25 recorded under Loans measured at FVTPL relates to the Home Building Fund.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental ResponsibilitiesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 183 of the publication entitled Central Government Supply Estimates 2024-25, Main Supply Estimates, published in July 2025, if he will publish the 2024-25
Answer: The department uses Outcome Delivery Plans as a tool for internal planning and performance management. We will continue to provide transparency through existing published reports and updates to Parliament but as an internal document, we do not intend to p...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLabour Infrastructure ForumMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what meetings his Department has had with representatives of the Labour Infrastructure Forum.
Answer: My Department received a representation from the Labour Infrastructure Forum on 26 June regarding their recently published report on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. To date, there has been no engagement between the Department and the Labour Infrastr...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHomes England: SoftwareMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 104 of the MHCLG annual report and accounts 2024-25, published in July 2025, whether Homes England is now making use of the software licensing; and whether
Answer: Homes England entered into an agreement to acquire software licences for use on an investment project in early development during 2024/25. Due to delays in progressing the project, the Agency was unable to utilise the licences within that financial year, ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAnti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working GroupMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2025 to Question 69674 on Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group, if he will amend the terms of reference of the working g
Answer: As per their Terms of Reference, the Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia Definition Working Group should work within HMG’s published engagement standards and will inform the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in writing of all external enga...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSheffield City CouncilMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with Sheffield City Council on the proposed change to a Cabinet governance system.
Answer: I have not discussed with Sheffield City Council the measures in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill relating to local authority governance models. I am, of course, very happy to listen to views on all provisions within the Bill as it pr...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLandfill Tax: ReformTreasuryTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75608More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussion he has had with the Mineral Products Association on landfill tax reforms.
Answer: The government consulted on proposals for reform of landfill tax on 28 April following a call for evidence in 2021. The consultation closed on 28 July, and the government is currently considering responses. The Government recognises the significant econom...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWorking Hours: Cambridge City CouncilMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will use his powers under section 10 of the Local Government Act 1999 with Cambridge City Council in relation to its adoption of a 4 day week.
Answer: Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces. While it is not government policy to support a four-day working week in local authorities, the government will not intervene using powers under section 10 ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: English LanguageMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2025 to Question 52871 on Community Development: English Language, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of providing English
Answer: The below answer refers to funding made by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government only. The provisions described are in addition to what other departments may offer. Councils receive a tariff of £5,900 per Homes for Ukraine arrival in t...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Written Statement of 21 November 2024 entitled Leasehold and Commonhold reform, HCWS244, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of such reforms on th
Answer: An Impact Assessment for the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 was published in December 2023. It can be found on gov.uk here. An addendum to the Impact Assessment, providing the government’s latest assessment of the impact of the Act’s reforms to le...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMultiple Occupation: LicensingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the document entitled Licensing of houses in multiple occupation and selective licensing of other residential accommodation
Answer: The General Approval 2024 grants local authorities the ability to introduce selective licensing schemes of any size in their area, without requiring Secretary of State approval. No changes have been made to the legislative requirements for introducing and...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 95 of the MHCLG annual report and accounts 2024-25, published in July 2025, what the historic issue was to which additional budget cover was sought.
Answer: The department had identified a group of assets listed as ‘assets under construction’ where the descriptions and associated capitalisation dates indicated they may already have been in use in prior years. This meant the department may have needed to make ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 10 of her Department's publication entitled MHCLG annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025, published on 22 July 2025, what metrics are monitored by the Min
Answer: MHCLG uses a wide range of metrics and data to monitor and track delivery progress on key departmental priorities as well as support policy development and decision-making. Metrics are drawn from sources such as national statistics from the ONS and govern...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Recovery FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 10 of the MHCLG annual report and accounts 2024-25, HC1062, July 2025, which (a) private and (b) public bodies received funding from the Community Recovery
Answer: The Community Recovery Fund (CRF) was provided to 20 local authorities affected by the violent disorder that took place between July and August 2024, to rebuild and repair fractured communities and bring people back together. More details on recipients ca...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Facilities AgreementsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 59 of the MHCLG annual report and accounts 2024-25, HC1062, published on 22 July 2025, what the business case was for the increase in the total cost of tra
Answer: Trade union representatives have a legal right to be given time off to undertake their duties. Facility time is granted in line with Cabinet Office guidance and remains within 1% of our overall paybill.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice, Fire and Crime CommissionersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 16 April 2025 to Question 44234 on Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners, what her planned timetable is for incorporating the policing powers of the Poli
Answer: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will provide a route to allow a single Mayor to be the Police and Crime Commissioner for two or more Police areas, provided that there are coterminous boundaries between the Strategic Authority and the...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Licensing LawsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the press release entitled Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars, published on 26 July 2025, whether hospitality zones can be designated in cumulative impact
Answer: Designating zones and cumulative impact policies are a matter for local authorities, and the two are not mutually exclusive. The Government’s considers that both designating zones and implementing cumulative impact policies should be fully considered, cle...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPermitted Development Rights: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department has issued on whether (a) nutrient credits, (b) biodiversity net gain payments, (c) Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space payments and (d) mitigation pa
Answer: Permitted development rights (PDRs) are subject to national conditions and limitations and therefore do not remove the need to comply with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. Where a development that benefits from PDR is likely to h...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCamping: Permitted Development RightsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance (a) her Department and (b) Natural England has issued on whether a habitats regulation assessment screening is required for the exercise of 28 day camping allowed by perm
Answer: Permitted development rights (PDRs) are subject to national conditions and limitations and therefore do not remove the need to comply with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. HRAs require an evaluation of whether a plan or project, ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: PortsmouthMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the document entitled Secretary of State opinion on Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (IROPI) to Portsmouth City Council, published on 14 August
Answer: The Secretary of State ‘opinion’ on Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (IROPI) to Portsmouth City Council can be found on gov.uk here. It sets out the Secretary of State’s consideration of IROPI together with full reasons in respect of the C...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the number of dwellings there are with extant planning permission that have not been started.
Answer: My Department does not collect data on the number of dwellings with extant planning permission that have not yet started construction.
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Licensing LawsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the press release entitled Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars, published on 26 July 2025, who will decide (a) where the new dedicated hospitality zones wi
Answer: The Government wants to ensure we have a licensing system that not only addresses crime and protects communities but supports businesses and promotes growth. Councils already use designated zones to preserve hospitality, leisure, and cultural areas, and w...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
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