Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions
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Local Government: Equal PayMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of equal pay claims on the financial viability of councils.
Answer: Local authorities are independent employers and responsible for complying with employment legislation, so the management of equal pay claims is primarily a matter for councils. The government does however fund the Local Government Association to run a Sec...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Electronic Purchasing Card SolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 28 March 2025 to Question 39867 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Electronic Purchasing Card Solution, if she will publish all e
Answer: In line with Cabinet Office guidance MHCLG publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis.
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLevelling Up FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2025 to Question 40195 on Levelling Up Fund, how much has been allocated in (a) capital and (b) resource funding to the Levelling Up Fund for 2
Answer: Departmental budgets for 2025-26 will not be formally confirmed until the Main Estimate has been approved by Parliament.
Answered 24 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLow Alcohol Drinks: LabellingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2025 to Question 41063 on Low Alcohol Drinks: Labelling and Marketing, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of amending labelling regulations on pu
Answer: While the Government has not made a specific assessment of the potential impact of amending labelling regulations on no or low alcohol products in pubs, work continues across the Government to better understand how we can reduce alcohol-related harms by e...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceSpeaker's Committee on the Electoral CommissionTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43883More
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 provided on whether a linked donation which a Parliamentary candidate benefits from but g
Answer: The Electoral Commission publishes guidance for candidates and agents on donations that are held on a candidate's behalf by a party, such as in a local party fighting fund. How a donation must be reported depends on the intention of the donor and who cont...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Industrial DisputesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2025 to Question 36686, on MHCLG: Industrial Disputes, what the disputed issue is between her Department and the PCS trade union relating to th
Answer: The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has declared a Trade Dispute and is balloting members on industrial action. The trade dispute includes planned closures of six offices as part of the department's location strategy, office attendance requirem...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFaith Matters and Tell MAMA: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's publication entitled Combatting Hate Against Muslims fund: prospectus, published on 2 April 2025, whether (a) Tell MAMA and (b) Faith Matters w
Answer: We are committed to providing a comprehensive service to monitor Anti-Muslim Hatred and provide support for victims. Applications to the Combatting Hate Against Muslims fund are now open. With cases of anti-Muslim hatred on the rise, up-to-date and detail...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: BirminghamMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she and her Ministers have had with Unite on the Birmingham bin strike.
Answer: The Secretary of State engaged with Unite last week to encourage them to get back around the negotiating table with Birmingham City Council. Talks between Birmingham City Council and Unite continue.
Answered 14 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordOxford City Council: IsraelMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 38374 on Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential
Answer: The Government has consistently opposed both the BDS Movement and calls to boycott the State of Israel by public authorities including local authorities. It is not government’s business to monitor the number of debates or motions on any matter provided co...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFast Food: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 38367 on Fast Food: Planning Permission, what guidance her Department has issued on the necessary and sufficient features of a
Answer: My Department has not published guidance on the specific features of a fast food outlet.As per my answer to Question UIN 38367 on 24 March 2025, it is for local planning authorities, when receiving a planning application from any of the providers named in...
Answered 16 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Translation ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2025 to Question 39802 on Regulator of Social Housing: Translation Services, whether her Department holds information on which councils do not
Answer: The Department does not collect information on which local authorities follow the guidance outlined in the Written Ministerial Statement of 12 March 2013 entitled Translation into Foreign Languages, Official Report, Column 5WS.
Answered 16 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFast Food: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 38367 on Fast Food: Planning Permission, what rulings the Planning Inspectorate has made on the working definition of a fast f
Answer: The Planning Inspectorate has not made any rulings on the working definition of a fast food outlet.
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: IsraelMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 38374 on Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, what estimate her Department has made of the number of loc
Answer: The Government has consistently opposed both the BDS Movement and calls to boycott the State of Israel by public authorities including local authorities. It is not government’s business to monitor the number of debates or motions on any matter provided co...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInternal Drainage Boards: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to explore alternative funding models of Internal Drainage Boards.
Answer: Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) play a crucial role in managing water levels and flood risk. MHCLG recognises the continued increases in special levies which local authorities are having to pay over the past few years. This is why the government announced...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInternal Drainage Boards: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 3 February 2025, HCWS413 on the Local Government Finance Settlement 2025-26, whether she plans to provide additional support to l
Answer: Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) play a crucial role in managing water levels and flood risk. MHCLG recognises the continued increases in special levies which local authorities are having to pay over the past few years. This is why the government announced...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInternal Drainage Boards: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of providing additional funding to Internal Drainage Boards.
Answer: The Government fully supports the important work internal drainage boards (IDBs) do in managing water and flood risk, benefiting communities, businesses and the environment. On 31st March the Government announced an additional £16 million boost to the IDB...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInternal Drainage Boards: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of providing additional funding to Internal Drainage Boards.
Answer: Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) play a crucial role in managing water levels and flood risk. MHCLG recognises the continued increases in special levies which local authorities are having to pay over the past few years. This is why the government announced...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInternal Drainage Boards: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to reform Internal Drainage Board special levies.
Answer: Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) play a crucial role in managing water levels and flood risk. MHCLG recognises the continued increases in special levies which local authorities are having to pay over the past few years. This is why the government announced...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEmbassies: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 March 2025 to Question 35701 on Embassies: Planning Permission, whether local authorities can enforce against planning breaches by Embassies which op
Answer: Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, embassies and their staff are protected from the jurisdiction of the host country's courts. However, embassies are still expected to respect local laws and work cooperatively with local authorities to r...
Answered 16 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: FlagsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 35702 on Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Flags, whether his Department had previously applied for planning p
Answer: The bisexual flag was flown on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) internal Quad flagpole in September 2024. It was thought the flag would not be visible to the public, and so no planning permission was sought. It has subsequently been...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Commission into Adult Social CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 14 March 2025 to Question 35705 on Independent Commission into Adult Social Care, whether he plans for the recommendation of the Phase two of the independent commission to
Answer: Chaired by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, the independent commission on adult social care will be undertaken in two phases.Phase 1, reporting in 2026, will identify the biggest challenges in adult social care and recommend practical changes to improve peop...
Answered 16 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Local PressMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for change, published on 21 January 2
Answer: Planning law requires local planning authorities to publicise planning applications through various means, including site notices, advertisements in local newspapers, and publishing information on their website. The government are exploring ways to enhanc...
Answered 16 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHousehold Support FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the written statement of 4 March 2025, HCWS495, on Household Support Fund, what estimate she has made of the number of local authorities that are using the fund to provide support for pensio
Answer: Local Authorities can use the Household Support Fund (HSF) to provide support with energy costs to households in need.Management Information on how funding has been spent in previous years, including the proportion spent on households with pensioners and ...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43481More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether (a) local authorities, (b) state schools, (c) universities and (d) NHS Trusts subject to the business rates surcharge for properties with a rateable value over £500,000 from April 2026 onwards will receive c
Answer: We are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. To deliver our manifesto pledge, we intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure (R...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAdmiralty HouseCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43478More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what Admiralty House is used for; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of using that building for civil servants in his Department.
Answer: Admiralty House is a Grade I listed building, and is not an office workspace in the traditional sense. The building contains state rooms, which are used for events, and three flats, which can be allocated at the request of the Prime Minister.This is the s...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
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