James Cleverly MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Electronic Cigarettes: ShopsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether tobacconists selling vaping products will be included in plans to remove business rate relief from and require planning permission for vaping shops.
Answer: To give communities and councils greater control over the future of their high streets, we will consult on new planning rules so that most shops changing use to vape shops and adult gaming centres will need to submit a planning application before opening....
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTravellers: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason para 28 of the Planning Policy For Traveller Sites, 2015, on planning conditions, has been removed from the new National Planning Policy Framework.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordVoting Methods: Local GovernmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the timetable for the commencement of the Supplementary Vote electoral system for (a) Police and Crime Commissioner and (b) council mayoral election and by-elections.
Answer: I refer the Rt. Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 8998 on 16 June 2026.
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Railway StationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the policy paper, Creating a clear, rules-based planning system, of 17 August 2026, whether the ‘default yes’ for development around well-connected stations inc
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: ValuationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment or consideration has been made for council tax policy in England of the proposals in the Scottish Government’s consultation entitled Consultation: Council Tax Hig
Answer: The Government remains committed to ensuring the council tax system is fair for taxpayers and local authorities and will continue to keep all parts of the system under review. The Chancellor makes announcements about tax policy at the Budget. The Governme...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTravellers: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether Grey Belt planning policy applies to (a) retrospective planning applications and (b) planning enforcement appeals for unauthorised traveller sites; and whether the wider
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPlanning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been given to local planning authorities and what is the policy position of the Planning Inspectorate, on the weight to be given to the “best interests of the c
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Remote WorkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her BBC Radio 4 Today programme interview of 19 August 2026, what is the evidential basis for her statement that productivity in departments where civil servant
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordTravellers: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government response to the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system consultation, August 2026, pa
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCombined Authorities: UtilitiesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether mayoral combined authorities will have responsibility for public utilities.
Answer: The Government’s current devolution framework does not provide mayoral combined authorities with responsibility for public utilities. Strategic Authorities hold functions in defined areas, as set out in legislation and the devolution framework. Any furthe...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Video RecordingsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers councils have to charge individuals and companies for filming on public highways; and whether her Department has published guidance.
Answer: Local highway authorities are responsible for managing highways within their areas and determining the arrangements for filming on those highways. Authorities may charge for services associated with filming, such as road closures, traffic management, perm...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHotels: PricesDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate has the Department made of the average hotel price in England for a 1 night stay including VAT.
Answer: VisitBritain publishes monthly estimates for the Average Daily Rate (ADR) for participating hotel rooms in England, which is based on the England Occupancy Survey.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the Department will respond to the letter to the Secretary of State of 18 February from the Rt Hon Member for Braintree on the new local authority provided asylum accommodat
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will send a reply to the letter from the Rt Hon Member for Braintree to the Secretary of State of 2 April 2026 on unfunded spending commitments, sent in re
Answer: I refer the Rt. Hon Member to the answers given to UIN 189 and UIN 198 and on 21 May 2026, UIN 9587 on 23 June 2026, and UIN 11404 on 29 June 2026 for information on the £62bn of long-term funding commitments made by MHCLG, including engagement with other...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum plans to respond to the letter of 24 July 2026 from the Rt hon. Member for Braintree.
Answer: The Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum responded on 1 September 2026.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectoral CommissionSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20432More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what representations has the Electoral Commission previously made to HM Government on the Government publicly consulting on the impl
Answer: The Electoral Commission has said that any legislative change on elections should be informed by the experience and insight of the electoral community, including electoral administrators, political parties and the wider regulated community. This will help...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVoting Rights: Young PeopleSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20431More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has been informed of the date and elections of the introduction of the lower voting age.
Answer: The UK Government has confirmed it intends for the voting age to be lowered in time for the May 2028 elections, subject to Parliamentary progress of the Bill. I refer the Hon. Gentleman to the answer given to Question 15614.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElections: ExpenditureSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20430More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has given to Parliamentary candidates and agents on whether Representation of the People Act
Answer: The Commission has produced guidance on the records a candidate should keep in order to comply with their reporting responsibilities.Candidates need to provide invoices for payments they, their agent or anyone authorised to spend on their behalf make. In ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSecret BallotSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20429More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what estimate the Electoral Commission has made of the level of family voting in polling stations in Birmingham in the May 2026 loca
Answer: The Electoral Commission’s assessment of the May 2026 elections will be published in a post-poll report shortly.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectoral Commission: StaffSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20428More
Question: To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what the (a) FTE and (b) headcount level is of staffing of the Electoral Commission; whether there are plans to increase that figure
Answer: As of 2 September, the Commission’s FTE level is 295.5 and its headcount level is 300.The Commission is evaluating the measures in the Representation of the People Bill and will discuss any budgetary changes with the Speaker’s Committee.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty: British Nationals AbroadTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20427More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to HMRC's external research programme 2026 to 2027, updated July 2026 and published August 2026, reference 2425CSTDP06, what the terms of reference are of the research into UK property owners living a
Answer: This study investigates the feasibility of conducting research to improve the Government’s knowledge of overseas owners of UK residential property. It aims to: Identify the most suitable countries to conduct this research in.Explore sampling strategies an...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20426More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to the HMT press release, Treasury to call time on uncertainty for pubs and hotels, 24 August 2026, whether the review will be revenue neutral.
Answer: The review is an independent, evidence-based review of the valuation methodologies used for pubs and hotels, and is not examining the statutory basis on which business rates valuations are made. The independent reviewer will make recommendations, which th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordJerry SchurderTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20425More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to the HMT press release, Treasury to call time on uncertainty for pubs and hotels, 24 August 2026, whether Jerry Schurder is a direct ministerial appointment; and whether he will be remunerated.
Answer: Jerry Schurder was appointed as a Direct Ministerial Appointment to lead an independent review of the valuation methodology used to assess pubs and hotels for business rates purposes. As set out at “Search results – Direct ministerial appointments – Apply...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: SurchargesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20424More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his latest estimate is of the number of HMRC staff who will work on the (a) implementation and (b) levying of council tax surcharge valuations.
Answer: The Valuation Office is developing its resourcing and recruitment plans for work relating to the High Value Council Tax Surcharge.Staffing levels remain under development as part of ongoing policy formulation, and it is therefore not yet possible to provi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: ValuationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20423More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 16 June 2026 to Question 7834 on Council Tax: Valuation, whether dwellings which (a) are due for and (b) have received a site visit are marked up by HMRC Valuation Office with a (i) code an
Answer: The Valuation Office published the proposed valuation approach on 19th May in the High Value Council Tax Surcharge consultation. We will provide further information in due course once the government has published its response to the consultation. https://...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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