Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Government Communication ServiceCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70560More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent estimate he has made of the number of headcount members of the Government Communication Service; and what estimate he has made of the number of embedded communications across central government that
Answer: Government Communications is made up of around 6,000 professional communicators from across the UK, supporting and promoting the work of 25 ministerial departments, 21 non-ministerial departments and over 300 agencies and other public bodies. The list pro...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Advisers: ElectionsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70559More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the letter from the Director General of the Cabinet Office Propriety and Constitution Group of 24 July 2025 to the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton, what his planned timetable is for the updat
Answer: Elections guidance for civil servants, including special advisers, is kept under review and will be published in advance of local elections in 2026.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRoad Traffic Control: OxfordshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with local authorities in Oxfordshire on traffic filters restrictions.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for managing their local transport networks. The Department has not had discussions with Oxfordshire County Council on its planned introduction of traffic filters in Oxford.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAllotments: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her policy is on the sale of allotments.
Answer: There are strict criteria in place to protect statutory allotments – these are sites covered by the Allotment Act 1925. A local authority cannot sell or dispose of statutory allotment land without the consent of the Secretary of State, who will only grant...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: City of WestminsterMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the QE2 Conference Centre has made representations to Westminster City Council on the operation of the Westminster Arms pub.
Answer: The QE2 Conference Centre has not made representations to Westminster City Council on the operation of the Westminster Arms pub.
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Political ImpartialityCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70555More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the letter to the Hon Member for Thirsk and Malton from the Director General of the Propriety & Constitution Group of 23 June 2025, if he will provide guidance to departments from the Propriety and Et
Answer: Elections guidance for civil servants is kept under review and published in advance of the relevant election period.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Downing Street press release entitled PM call with President Xi Jinping of China: 23 August 2024, what discussions the Prime Minister had with President
Answer: During his phone call with President Xi on 23 August 2024, the Prime Minister set out his priorities for his government, including national security, secure borders and economic stability.The leaders discussed areas of shared collaboration, and potential ...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWater ChargesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 July 2025 to Question 64455 on Water Charges, whether households are able to opt-out of pilots on (a) rising block tariffs and progressive water metering an
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering for customers. Following the Independent Water Commission report, the Government will establish a new statutory water ombudsman - a single, free service to help customers resolve complaints such as incorrect bills...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: Fixed PenaltiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 July 2025 to Question 64498 on Waste Disposal: Fixed Penalties, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of i
Answer: This Government has not made an assessment of the potential implications for the department’s policies of instances of local authorities using fly-tipping powers to fine households for breaches of waste receptacle offences that would not permit a waste re...
Answered 2 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWinesTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69831More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9 July 2025 to Question 64049 on Alcoholic Drinks, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the (a) production of organic wines and sparkling wines in British vine
Answer: The Green Financing Programme’s objective is to raise funds via green gilts and retail Green Savings Bonds for policies with a positive climate or environmental impact. All eligible policies financed by the Programme are drawn from policies agreed by HM T...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69830More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the new surcharge on hereditaments with Rateable Values above £500,000 from 2026-27 will be revenue-neutral in relation to the cost of the new Retail, Hospitality and Leisure rate multiplier from the 2026-27
Answer: To deliver our manifesto pledge, we intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for high street retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) properties with Rateable Values (RVs) below £500,000 from 2026-27.This tax cut must be sustainably funded, and so we...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: EmbassiesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 4 July 2025 to Question 62604 on Planning: Disclosure of Information, whether information on the internal layout of Embassy developments can be redacted
Answer: The submission of application documents is a matter for applicants themselves.
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69810More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the new surcharge on hereditaments with Rateable Values above £500,000 from 2026-27 will be revenue neutral in relation to the cost of the new Retail, Hospitality and Leisure rate multiplier from 2026-27.
Answer: To deliver our manifesto pledge, we intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for high street retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) properties with Rateable Values (RVs) below £500,000 from 2026-27.This tax cut must be sustainably funded, and so we...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69809More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2025 to Question 64507 on Business Rates, if she will publish the written responses.
Answer: The interim report will provide a summary of responses to the Transforming Business Rates discussion paper.
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFilm: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69808More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 8 July 2025 to Question 64077 on Film: Business Rates, if she will make it her policy to increase the level of film studio business rate relief to compensate for new business rates surcharg
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government announced an intention to introduce a higher business rates multiplier on the most valuable properties – those with Rateable Values (RVs) of £500,000 and above – from April 2026 to fund permanently lower multipliers f...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Automatic Number Plate RecognitionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had recent discussions with the Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London Adjudication Joint Committee on automatic number plate recognition powers for off-s
Answer: Whilst the Secretary of State has held no meetings with the Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London Adjudication Joint Committee, the government is committed to raising standards for off-street private parking operators.On 11 July, the government p...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: DeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has set a target for reducing the number of deaths attributable to particulate air pollution.
Answer: There is not currently a Government target to reduce the number of deaths attributable to particulate air pollution. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs set two targets for particulate matter, an emissions reduction target and a Populat...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: FraudMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of QR code fraud in municipal car parks; and what guidance she has provided to (a) local authorities and (b) the pu
Answer: QR Code Fraud is a crime. The Department for Business and Trade provide funding for general consumer education and information campaigns to Citizens Space. On behalf of the Consumer Protection Partnership, Citizens Advice run an annual scams awareness cam...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her policy is on the use of Special Development Orders for private sector development which does not engage matters of national security.
Answer: Special Development Orders are a long-established part of the planning system. Each case is considered on its individual merits. The government has no plans to change this approach.
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Infrastructure LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance she has provided to local authorities on (a) spending Community Infrastructure Levy receipts, (b) deriving related interest from unspent funds and (c) how such inte
Answer: My Department has published guidance on CIL which includes how receipts should be spent. The guidance, which is available gov.uk here, makes clear that charging authorities should work closely with county councils in setting priorities for how CIL receipt...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal GovernmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Written Statement of 24 June 2025 on Simplified Local Leadership Structures, HCWS736, through what legislative means the committee system will be abolished.
Answer: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introduced to the House of Commons on 10 July 2025, makes provision to change the available governance arrangements for councils in England, by amending the Local Government Act 2000 to remove the com...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRight to Buy SchemeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 8 July 2025 to Question 62598 on Right to Buy Scheme, what estimate she has made of the number of Right to Buy sales per year following those further re
Answer: Preliminary modelling of the effects of lowering percentage discounts and extending the qualifying tenancy period for the Right to Buy indicates that sales could fall to c.1,000 homes per year in the short run. This estimate is based on early analysis and...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBuilding Safety RegulatorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many applications have been made to the Building Safety Regulator since 4 July 2024; and how many of those (a) were approved, (b) were rejected and (c) are awaiting Gateway (
Answer: The table below shows number of building control approval applications received by the BSR and how many of those where approved, rejected, and are awaiting approval, for both Gateway 2 and 3, since 4 July 2024. Decision MadeGateway 2Gateway 3Grand TotalAp...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordElectoral Register: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 8 July 2025 to Question 64625 on Electoral Register: Young People, whether political parties were consulted.
Answer: Pursuant to the answer given to Question UIN 64625 on 8 July 2025, the government was elected on a manifesto commitment to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections. We are committed to act during this Parliament to do so – in turn stre...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: AfricaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's transparency data entitled MHCLG: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, January to March 2025, published on 26 June 2025, what t
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister did not use hotel accommodation during this visit.
Answered 4 Sept 2025
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