Kemi Badenoch MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Council Tax: ValuationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the net increase in the number of dwellings in 2023-24 in England was in (a) the Valuation Office Agency's dwelling list and (b) dwellings registered with an Energy Performa
Answer: The Valuation Office Agency publishes official statistics on the number of domestic properties in the Council Tax list on GOV.UK. The latest publication is available under ‘Council Tax Stock of properties: Summary tables, 2024’.In England, there were 25,3...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Civil ServantsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 23 September 2024, to Question 2981, on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Civil Servants, if she will list the (a) Recruitment Prin
Answer: MHCLG made 47 appointments by exception to fair, open and merit-based recruitment principles from 1 July to 31 September 2024.All appointments were at grades below the Senior Civil Service. We are unable to break this down further (ie grade level) as the ...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRenters' Rights BillMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her planned timetable is for the commencement of the Renters’ Rights Bill and the passage of associated secondary legislation, including any planned differences for the appl
Answer: Following Royal Assent of the Renters’ Rights Bill, the Government will implement the new system as soon as possible. The abolition of section 21 and the introduction of the new tenancy system will be applied to new and existing tenancies simultaneously. ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: EnergyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the estimated cost to (a) councils and (b) housing associations is of requiring all social housing to be EPC 'C' compliant by 2030; and what (i) funding and (ii) loans her D
Answer: The Government is committed to working with social housing providers to ensure that homes are safe, decent, warm and free from damp and mould. We have committed to bringing forward the regulations necessary to introduce Awaab’s Law in the Social Rented Se...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of higher Section 106 affordable housing quotas on (a) the sale price of non-subsidised new build private sector homes in the
Answer: As part of the consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system, the Government is seeking views on implementing golden rules to ensure development in the Green Belt is in the public inter...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's proposals for (a) higher quality standards, (b) cladding removal, (c) decarbonisation and energy efficien
Answer: The Government is committed to working with social housing providers to ensure that homes are safe, decent, warm and free from damp and mould. We have committed to bringing forward the regulations necessary to introduce Awaab’s Law in the Social Rented Se...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the total (a) funding under the Build to Rent Fund and (b) finance supported from the Private Rented Sector Housing Debt Guarantee Scheme was; and what estimate she has made
Answer: The Build to Rent Fund provided over £606 million in debt financing to support the construction of 6,262 homes. The Fund closed in 2016, and all loans have now been repaid. The Private Rented Sector Guarantee Scheme has thus far supported the delivery of ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental ResponsibilitiesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 23 September 2024, to Question 2979, on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental Responsibilities, if she will list the job t
Answer: The Policy and Strategy Unit is comprised of two Deputy Directors, supported by a team of policy advisers and senior policy advisers. Staffing roles are in line with the approach taken for these central functions under the previous administration.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDeputy Prime Minister: Departmental ResponsibilitiesCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6394More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Deputy Prime Minister's remit includes responsibility for ethics and integrity in government.
Answer: Each minister is responsible for their personal conduct, including upholding the highest standards of propriety and integrity. Policy responsibility for propriety and ethics in government is held by the Cabinet Office.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much has been spent on refurbishment of Ministerial offices in her Department since 4 July 2024, broken down by (a) furniture, (b) fixtures, (c) fittings and (d) shoe racks.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 9072 on 3 December 2024.
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property and Second Homes: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 18 September 2024 to Question 5229 on Empty Property and Second Homes: Council Tax, whether she plans to publish a response to the consultation; and wha
Answer: Secondary legislation to introduce these regulations were laid before Parliament on 8 October and will come into effect from 1 April 2025. The Government intends to publish guidance prior to these regulations coming into effect.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 10 September 2024 to Question 5232 on Local Government: Elections, whether her Department holds a list of (a) councils, (b) mayors and (c) combined auth
Answer: The department publishes our understanding of the years in which each council’s elections will be held. That list can be found here.In accordance with legislation, councils are required to post notice of any election or by-election taking place which they...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Home upgrade revolution as renters set for warmer homes and cheaper bills published on 23 September 2024, what account the Regulatory
Answer: We have announced our intention to publish consultations on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector and the social rented sector by the end of the year. DESNZ and MHCLG are working closely together to take account of th...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: PayMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of levels remuneration of local authority chief executives.
Answer: This Government recognises the intense demands facing local authority chief executives, and is grateful for the excellent work they do. Local authorities are independent employers, and decisions on local pay and remuneration should be taken by those who a...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: StudentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has received representations on the potential effect of proposed private renters legislation on the student accommodation market, and what steps her Depart
Answer: The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces a new mandatory ground which will allow landlords renting Houses of Multiple Occupation to full time students to seek possession ahead of each new academic year, facilitating the ongoing yearly cycle of short-term stude...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic HousesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 18 September 2024 to Question 4681 on Public Houses, what steps her Department is taking to help support community pubs.
Answer: Community pubs are a fantastic example of how community ownership can help keep local institutions alive and thriving. Our pubs are already protected by the planning system, and we want to further support community pubs with the introduction of Community ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 2 September 2024 to Question 900289 on Affordable Housing, whether her Department has made changes to the (a) tenure, (b) stock profile and (c) proporti
Answer: Between 2013 and 2023, the number of Social Rent homes owned by registered providers of social housing fell by over 205,000. The Government’s aspiration is to ensure that, in the first full financial year of this Parliament (2025-26), the number of Social...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: FlagsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2024 to Question 3824, on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Flags, whether she plans to amend the Town and Country Pla
Answer: The Government has no current plans to amend the Regulations in question.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Pension Scheme: Offshore IndustryMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of local authorities divesting their Local Government Pension Scheme assets from the oil and gas indus
Answer: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administering authorities are responsible for setting the investment strategy of their pension funds. Authorities must take investment decisions in the interests of their members and for the purpose of paying benefit...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Plans: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 10 September 2024, to Question 3830, on Development Plans: Greater London, if she will place in the Library of the House of Commons a copy of the minute
Answer: The Government does not intend to place a copy of the minutes of the Deputy Prime Minister’s July meeting with the Mayor of London in the House of Commons library as the discussions are considered confidential.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Written Ministerial Statement of 30 July 2024 on Building the Homes We Need, HCWS48, what steps she plans to take to provide new build affordable housing throug
Answer: Between 2013 and 2023, the number of Social Rent homes owned by registered providers of social housing fell by over 205,000. The Government’s aspiration is to ensure that, in the first full financial year of this Parliament (2025-26), the number of Social...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: EvictionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to issue hardship tests in the private rented sector before landlords can evict tenants.
Answer: There are currently no plans to introduce hardship tests relating to eviction of tenants, outside of the existing ’undue hardship’ test in the Housing Act 1988.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal PlansMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward proposals to sanction local planning authorities that do not have up-to-date local plan by 31 December
Answer: To progress toward our ambition of universal local plan coverage, the Government has made clear that it will drive local plans to adoption as quickly as possible.Local planning authorities should continue to progress their plans to adoption under the exis...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal PlansMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the merits of providing additional resources to ensure local authorities have an up to date local plan.
Answer: To progress toward our ambition of universal local plan coverage, the Government has made clear that it will drive local plans to adoption as quickly as possible.Local planning authorities should continue to progress their plans to adoption under the exis...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal PlansMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her oral statement of 30 July 2024 on Building homes, what guidance her Department issues to local authorities on the last date at which a local plan should hav
Answer: To progress toward our ambition of universal local plan coverage, the Government has made clear that it will drive local plans to adoption as quickly as possible.Local planning authorities should continue to progress their plans to adoption under the exis...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
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