James Cleverly MP: written questions
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Anti-Muslim HostilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026 to Question 199, which sectors his Department plans to work with.
Answer: The government encourages the adoption of the definition across the public, private and third sectors, and them to consider how this definition applies in their contexts.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Labour Housing GroupMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether (a) he and (b) the Minister of State for Housing and Planning have attended events of the Labour Housing Group since their appointment.
Answer: I have attended Labour Housing Group events since being appointed Minister of State for Housing and Planning, but the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has not.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: DisadvantagedMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124738 on Local Government Finance: Disadvantage, whether councils which reduce the level of deprivation in their locali
Answer: Through the Fair Funding Review 2.0 the government has delivered on its commitment to a fairer, evidence-based system that targets funding towards areas with high deprivation and need. We know deprivation is a factor that drives the level of spending on c...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDedicated Schools Grant: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124727 on Dedicated Schools Grant, what the estimated value is of the residual deficit across local government when the DSG Statutory Override ends in M
Answer: This government is committed to supporting local authorities with their dedicated schools grant (DSG) deficits as we transition to a reformed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Every local authority with a deficit will be able to re...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government and Police and Crime Commissioners: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to the draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026, what is the planned commencement and implementation date for the provisions on Supplementary
Answer: We intend to implement the Supplementary Vote system for Police and Crime Commissioner and other mayoral elections in due course through separate statutory instruments.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTravellers: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the difference in authorised traveller (a) development and (b) encampments between summer and winter months.
Answer: Summer and Winter traveller caravan count statistics are published by my Department on gov.uk here. For a comparison of the statistics between January and July counts please see Figure 1 of the statistics consultation document published here.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCinemas: AntisemitismDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the written statement of 14 May 2026, HCWS16, on Tackling Antisemitism, whether the strengthening of guidance to local licensing authorities will include guidance on cinemas whi
Answer: The exhibition of a film is a licensable activity under the Licensing Act 2003, and must be complied with (when relevant) in any venue in which films are exhibited, including cinemas.The government has published details on the steps being taken to combat ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on his letter to the Leader of the Opposition of 21 March 2026.
Answer: The Secretary of State engages regularly with ministerial colleagues on a range of matters. In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBuilding Safety RegulatorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the average time is for the Building Safety Regulator to approve (a) remediation and (b) new build applications.
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator publishes Gateway 2 building control data on a monthly basis here. Over the 12-week reporting period to 30 May 2026, the median time for approving validated Gateway 2 remediation and new build applications was 39 weeks and 22...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Greater ManchesterMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 122687 on Housing: Greater Manchester, whether his Department holds a copy of the evaluation report.
Answer: My Department does hold a copy of the evaluation report.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: StaffMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124640 on MHCLG: Remote Working, what the locations are of each regional office in his Department; how many staff are as
Answer: Locations of each regional office are recorded below with the payroll active Headcount and FTE at 31st May 2026. Birmingham and Warrington are due to close in 2026. Office LocationTotal HeadcountTotal FTE.Marsham St - London20411991.623 Stephenson Street ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCharities: RadicalismDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the policy paper entitled Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom, updated 28 April 2026, whether the Charity Commission's powe
Answer: As part of the Government’s action plan for social cohesion we have announced that the Charity Commission for England and Wales’ powers will be extended to tackle extremist abuse of charities. This includes strengthening the Charity Commission’s ability t...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTower Hamlets CouncilMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what pre-protocol letters on legal action have been sent to his Department by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets since July 2024.
Answer: The department received a Pre-Action Protocol letter from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in August 2024 and provided a response. It is not the Government's usual practice to comment any further on legal correspondence.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy, of 25 March 2026, for what reason the overs
Answer: The independent Rycroft Review recommended an annual cap in the £100,000 to £300,000 range on donations from overseas electors, recognising that a proportionate safeguard was needed rather than an outright ban.The Government has accepted that recommendati...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSupported Housing: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to tackle rent inflation in exempt accommodation schemes.
Answer: To improve value for money and the quality of support provided in supported housing, the government is introducing a council-led licensing scheme next year. We will shortly be consulting on draft regulations.It is the responsibility of the local authority...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy, of 25 March 2026, what his timetable is for
Answer: The Government has accepted the recommendation of the independent Rycroft Review tointroduce a moratorium on the acceptance of political donations made using cryptoassets to any regulated recipient, in order to safeguard the integrity of the UK’s politica...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTower Hamlets CouncilMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to the publication of, London Borough of Tower Hamlets: Letter to the Secretary of State from the Ministerial Envoys, 20 January 2026, and with reference to answer of 20
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, including in relation to patronage...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHoliday Accommodation: RegulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 11 March 2026, to Question HL15007, on Holiday Accommodation: Regulation, if he will take legislative steps to require a change of use in relation
Answer: The government continues to consider what additional powers we might give local authorities to enable them to respond to the pressures created by short-term lets as well as second homes.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironmental Outcomes Reports: Carbon EmissionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the new Environmental Outcome Reports will be required to report carbon emissions.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 125728 on 20 April 2026.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAbsent Voting: British Nationals AbroadMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what representations his Department has received from Labour International in relation to overseas electors and voting by them in Parliamentary elections.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not received any representations from Labour International in relation to overseas electors during this Parliament.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the changes in council tax bills from council tax equalisation during unitary local government restructuring will be subject to the council tax referendum thresholds.
Answer: Where new councils inherit different levels of council tax from their predecessors, legislation provides for them to be harmonised no later than the start of the eighth year after the restructuring. The multi-year settlement set out that for the vast majo...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the publication, High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, through what mechanism will the revenue raised be used to support funding for local go
Answer: Revenue raised through the HVCTS will be used to support funding for local government services, with further detail to be set out at the next Spending Review.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Homes England guidance, Parking — what works where, of 17 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of off-street parking restrictions o
Answer: The department has made no such assessment in relation to this guidance.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAir ConditioningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to take steps to remove regulatory barriers to the installation of air conditioning in (a) dwellings and (b) business promises including those in th
Answer: Part O of the Building Regulations requires that new residential buildings are built to mitigate the risk of overheating. Part O does not prevent the installation of air conditioning. It encourages passive design measures, such as limiting solar gain and ...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolling Stations: Pilot SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to pilot mobile polling stations in the May 2027 local elections.
Answer: The Government is committed to encouraging greater participation in democracy and is exploring ways to make voting in person more efficient, more convenient, and better aligned with the expectations of today’s electors. We are currently considering option...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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