Jess Brown-Fuller MP: written questions 2024

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Written questions

Travellers: West SussexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of transit sites for Travellers in West Sussex.
Answer: The Planning Policy for Traveller Sites makes clear that it is the responsibility of local planning authorities to produce an assessment of need for traveller sites. This includes permanent and transit site accommodation needs. In February 2019, local aut...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
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Temporary Accommodation: CostsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the impact of increases in the cost of temporary accommodation on the fiscal position of district councils.
Answer: The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and that this can have a devastating impact on those involved, as well as placing financial strain on councils. Local authorities have reported the costs of providing temporary accommodat...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
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Temporary Accommodation: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide financial support to local authorities that are acquiring new temporary accommodation, in the context of increases in levels of demand.
Answer: The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and that this can have a devastating impact on those involved, as well as placing financial strain on councils. Local authorities have reported the costs of providing temporary accommodat...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
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Temporary Accommodation: Government AssistanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the viability of potential options available to her Department for supporting local authorities that cannot provide a sufficient amount of tempora
Answer: The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and that this can have a devastating impact on those involved, as well as placing financial strain on councils. Local authorities have reported the costs of providing temporary accommodat...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
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Housing: National Landscapes and National ParksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether land allocated to (a) National Landscapes and (b) National Parks will be taken into consideration for housing requirements (i) generally and (ii) in Chichester District.
Answer: National planning policy makes clear that land designated as National Landscapes and National Parks should be taken into account by local authorities when establishing a housing requirement for their area. Local authorities are expected to evidence and ju...
Answered 18 Sept 2024
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Special Educational Needs: West SussexDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure the adequacy of SEND support in West Sussex.
Answer: The department is continuing to support and challenge West Sussex to improve the delivery of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services. The last local area SEND inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for West Sussex wa...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
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Teachers: Industrial InjuriesDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support is available for teachers who are unable to work as a result of workplace injury.
Answer: Workplace absences that are the result of a workplace injury would usually be subject to normal sick pay arrangements. The department has no jurisdiction over arrangements for dealing with workplace injuries or matters relating to sick pay, as these are c...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
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Beavers: Nature ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to (a) help encourage and (b) publish a strategy for the reintroduction of beavers into the wild.
Answer: We understand the potential benefits that beavers can bring, including through creating wetland habitats and increasing biodiversity. The Government supports species reintroductions where there are clear benefits for nature, people and the environment. Al...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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Juries: AllowancesMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to reform jury service expenses.
Answer: Juries are a vital part of our criminal justice system and undertake an important civic duty. The Government will keep under review the support provided to jurors throughout their service.
Answered 30 Jul 2024
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Drinking Water: HavantDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Southern Water's proposal to introduce recycled waste water in to the drinking water supply at the Havant Thicket Reservoir on th
Answer: Southern Water have recently consulted on their proposal to turn treated wastewater, normally pumped out to sea, into purified recycled water. This water would then be pumped to Havant Thicket Reservoir, where it would be stored and mixed with spring wate...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
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