Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions 2025
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: EthiopiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2025 to Question 52711 on Visits Abroad: Ethiopia, what the purpose was of her visit to Ethiopia.
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister’s role includes acting in support of the Government’s international agenda – supporting investment and international collaboration is a key focus for the Government.The Deputy Prime Minister carried out diplomatic, business and h...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Annex 11 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact assessment, published in May 2025, what estimate her Department has made of the change in (a) prior app
Answer: In order to inform a national default fee schedule, the government will consult and undertake a national benchmarking exercise. We will also publish guidance on the costs that may be considered when calculating planning fees.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Annex 11 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact assessment, published in May 2025, what statistics will be collated on the unit planning fee charges fo
Answer: In order to inform a national default fee schedule, the government will consult and undertake a national benchmarking exercise. We will also publish guidance on the costs that may be considered when calculating planning fees.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum accommodation dwellings are provided by each private contractor.
Answer: Data, published quarterly, on the number of supported asylum seekers in accommodation, including accommodation type, can be found within the Asy_D11 tab of our most recent statistics release. The data can also be broken down by local authority. Immigratio...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister unveils new plan to end years of uncontrolled migration, published on 11 May 2025, whether the English language requirements for (a) migrant
Answer: The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues – including English language requirements – further details of which will be set out in due course.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed delayed homes penalty would apply to sites where the original applicant has gone into administration and the site (a) has and (b) has not commenced.
Answer: The government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out’, which can be found on gov.uk here, sets out initial proposals for how the Delayed Homes Penalty would operate. We look forward to receiving feedback on the consultations from hon. Me...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Annex 7 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact assessment, published in May 2025, how many (a) consents, (b) permissions and (c) permits will be requir
Answer: Whether a chargepoint requires planning permission, a Section 50 licence, or a permit depends on factors such as size, location, and context. In general, home, workplace, and smaller low-powered installations in off-street parking areas qualify as permitt...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: SewageDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to Annex 1 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact assessment, published in May 2025, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the timi
Answer: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will speed up and streamline the delivery of new homes and critical infrastructure. As indicated in Annex 1 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill impact assessment, the Bill includes statutory timeframes for relevant...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWritten QuestionsHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54918More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2025 to Question 52867 on Written Questions, what is the 19% figure in absolute terms; and what is the average percentage
Answer: During the period in question, the total number of questions tabled was 60,136, of which 11,654 were carded because they did not comply with the rules of order. The vast majority of card queries are resolved quickly when the hon. Member who tabled the que...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department's proposed Delayed Homes Penalty will apply to unbuilt-out sites for which the (a) planning permission has expired and (b) development has not commenced.
Answer: The government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out’, which can be found on gov.uk here, sets out initial proposals for how the Delayed Homes Penalty would operate. We look forward to receiving feedback on the consultations from hon. Me...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to p.61, Appendix 2 of the document entitled Annex 1: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects reform of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact assessm
Answer: The dates the hon. Member refers to relate to different aspects of our reforms to National Policy Statements (NPSs). The ‘next summer’ date referred to in the government’s Plan for Change relates to the commitment made by the Chancellor on the 8 July last...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her Department's policy is on consulting on substantive changes to (a) practice and (b) policy in relation to the Planning practical guidance.
Answer: There is no statutory duty to consult prior to making changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and/or associated planning guidance. That said, the Secretary of State keeps the matter of consultation under active consideration ahead of making any ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed Delayed Homes Penalty will apply to unbuilt housing (a) that only has outline planning permission and (b) for which the development has not commenced.
Answer: The government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out’, which can be found on gov.uk here, sets out initial proposals for how the Delayed Homes Penalty would operate. We look forward to receiving feedback on the consultations from hon. Me...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordValuation Tribunal Service: HandbooksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Valuation Tribunal Service's Council Tax Manual has been updated since the 2022 edition published on its website.
Answer: The last published update for the Valuation Tribunal Service (VTS) Council Tax Manual was August 2023. This document can be accessed through the VTS website here. A further update is near completion and will be published in July 2025.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: PlanningDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many level 7 Chartered Town Planning Apprenticeships have been (a) started and (b) completed in each year for which data is available.
Answer: The number of starts and achievements on level 7 ‘Chartered Town Planner’ apprenticeship courses in England can be found in the ‘Apprenticeships’ accredited official statistics publication, which is available at: https://explore-education-statistics.servi...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Authorities: ApprenticesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the withdrawal of funding for the Level 7 Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship on the recruitment of planning offic
Answer: The government recognise that Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeships (Level 7) are a valuable entry point into planning careers. However, the government has decided to prioritise levy funding for young people entering the labour market, who need skills an...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: DebtsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to make changes to (a) regulation and (b) guidance in relation to council tax (i) collection and (ii) debts.
Answer: The government has announced it will be consulting on modernising the administration of council tax, including its collection and enforcement. The government will consider any necessary changes to regulations or guidance following this consultation.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFast FoodDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 51393 on Fast Food, whether the Food Standards Agency categorises (a) Pret a Manger, (b) Subway and (c) Greggs as a fast food outlet.
Answer: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) does not categorise businesses as fast-food outlets. The FSA gathers information on and categorises food businesses based on understanding potential risk in relation to food safety only.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFast FoodDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 51393 on Fast Food, how the (a) Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and (b) Public Health England defines a fast food outlet.
Answer: In February 2025, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities published data on fast food outlets per 100,000 population. In this analysis, fast food was described as “food that is energy dense and available quickly, usually via a counter service, a...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2024 to Question 50162 on UK Emissions Trading Scheme, whether he plans to provide additional funding to local authorities for these costs; and whether he has
Answer: We continue to engage with local authorities on the details of UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), including how costs will be passed through to reflect emissions reductions and recycling efforts. Financial pressures on local authorities resulting from the...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAhlulbayt Islamic MissionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Charity Commission on the activities of Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission.
Answer: Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission is not a registered charity. No discussions have taken place with the Charity Commission on the activities of this organisation.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public ExpenditureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2025 to Question 50169 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Expenditure, what changes have been made to those thresho
Answer: The thresholds have been aligned with Cabinet Office guidance.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTony BlairMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 50171 on Tony Blair, whether she has had discussions with Tony Blair on the deliverability of the 1.5 million housebuilding tar
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister joined Tony Blair for a Q&A event in December 2024 at the Tony Blair Institute. This was an informal Q&A event which did not touch on details of government policy.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: CybersecurityHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court on the security of the telecommunications exchange CLWAP at Royal Mint Street.
Answer: In line with my previous response to UIN 29609 on 12 February 2025, the planning application has been called in by the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and she will make this quasi-judicial decision independ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Remote WorkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 50515 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Offices, if she will place in the Library workplace office atten
Answer: MHCLG publishes quarterly HQ Occupancy Statistics for its headquarters at 2 Marsham Street, London (not proportional attendance). We do not intend to publish regional information or numeric staff attendances.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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