Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions
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Prime MinisterCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33046More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether 10 Downing Street has a list of organisations or groups that it does not engage with.
Answer: 10 Downing Street does not hold a list of this nature.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunities and Recovery Steering GroupMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33045More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 29 January 2025 to Question 23866 on Communities and Recovery Steering Group, if she will place the minutes of each meeting in the Library.
Answer: In keeping with general practice, we do not currently intend to place these minutes in the Library.
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: LowickHome OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has had communications with the company Lowick on the proposed new Chinese Embassy.
Answer: A final decision on China’s planning application for a new embassy has yet to be made. The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government in her independent, quasi-judicial role will make the final decision in due course.As such, it wou...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHome OfficeHome OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33043More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has a list of organisations or groups that it does not engage with.
Answer: There are many organisations that the Home Office does not engage with, but there is no central list of the kind that the Hon Member describes.
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Muslim Council of BritainDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason the Minister for Social Security and Disability attended the Muslim Council of Britain's leadership dinner on 25 January 2025.
Answer: I attended the event in order to bid farewell to the outgoing General Secretary, Zara Mohammed.
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ReorganisationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued to local authorities on whether a local authority’s decision to respond to the invitation for two-tier restructuring requires approval of
Answer: On 5 February, I formally invited proposals for local government reorganisation from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring unitary councils. It is for councils themselves to decide what approval processes they should follow in respondi...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUnitary CouncilsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed population size for unitary councils on (a) democratic accountability, (b) local identity and (c)
Answer: On 5 February 2025, I formally invited proposals for local government reorganisation from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring unitary councils.The invitation letter sets out the criteria against which proposals will be assessed in co...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Equal PayWomen and EqualitiesTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33039More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make an estimate of the potential impact of the Government’s policies on extending equal pay rights as set out in the policy paper entitled Next Steps to Make Work Pay, published on 8 November 2024
Answer: The government is committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination. Through planned legislation, we will make the right to equal pay effective for ethnic minority and disabled people. We will also put in place measures to ensure that out...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her proposals for local government restructuring on (a) planning capacity and (b) the number of planners working in local
Answer: There has not yet been a direct assessment of the potential impact of proposals for local government restructuring on planning capacity or planning workforce numbers. This will be a matter for local councils to consider as they develop their proposals for...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her Department taking to help reopen Hammersmith Bridge to vehicular traffic; and what responsibilities (a) central government, (b) Transport for London and (c) the London Borough of Hammersmith a
Answer: My Department is continuing to work productively with both the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) and Transport for London (TfL) to explore possible next steps for the Hammersmith Bridge restoration project. As the asset owner, LBHF is ultima...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on what date councils with cancelled elections in May 2025 will cease to exist as legal entities.
Answer: The date of elections to new unitary authorities will depend on the nature of proposals and progress on development of those proposals.The position remains that elections to authorities specified in the Local Authorities (Changes of Years of Ordinary Elec...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the final date is for by-elections for councils with cancelled elections in May 2025.
Answer: The date of elections to new unitary authorities will depend on the nature of proposals and progress on development of those proposals.The position remains that elections to authorities specified in the Local Authorities (Changes of Years of Ordinary Elec...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the ending of the statutory override for the Dedicated Schools Grant on the financial viability of local authority budge
Answer: The government recognises the impact that Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits are having on councils’ finances and will continue to work with the sector on a way forward.The government intends to set out plans for reforming the Special Educational Need...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the end of the statutory override for the Dedicated Schools Grant on the ability of local authorities to set General Fund
Answer: The government recognises the impact that Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits are having on councils’ finances and will continue to work with the sector on a way forward.The government intends to set out plans for reforming the Special Educational Need...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether national security considerations relating to (a) foreign interference and (b) spying are a valid material consideration in the planning process.
Answer: National Planning Policy Framework paragraph 102 sets out how planning policies and decisions should promote public safety and take into account wider security and defence requirements. Each case is considered on their own merits.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: MeetingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued to local authorities on (a) public participation and (b) engagement with hon. Members in (i) council and (ii) combined authority meetings.
Answer: We have not issued guidance on public participation or engagement with MPs in council meetings.In 2014 the Department for Communities and Local Government published a plain English guide to open and accountable local government. This guidance addressed th...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which Minister in her Department will be responsible for fire services.
Answer: As with all departmental business, the Secretary of State maintains overall responsibility for the work of the department, and I will support the Secretary of State on fire services.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: EthiopiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the cost to the public purse was of her recent visit to Ethiopia; and by which Department it was paid for.
Answer: Details of international Ministerial visits are published on a quarterly basis.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHomes England: EqualityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much has been spent by Homes England on diversity, equality and inclusion (a) training and (b) programmes since 5 July 2024.
Answer: In line with the Civil Service Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expenditure Guidance - GOV.UK which came into effect in May 2024 Homes England has not commissioned any formal diversity, equality and inclusion training activity or training programmes.The ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHomes England: ConsultantsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much Homes England has spent on consultants since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Since 5 July 2024 to present Homes England has spent £2,240,319.90 (excluding VAT) on consultants to provide external advice and support on a number of key projects to improve the operations of the agency.For transparency, all Agency consultancy spend ove...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of (a) end of life and (b) other palliative care services provided by the NHS on patient quality of life; and whether the new 10-year
Answer: As part of the work to develop a 10-Year Health Plan, we will carefully be considering policies, including those that impact people with palliative and end of life care needs, with input from the public, patients, health staff, and our partners, including...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the forthcoming NHS 10-year plan will include commitments to reform funding for (a) palliative and (b) end-of-life care.
Answer: As part of the work to develop a 10-Year Health Plan, we will carefully be considering policies, including those that impact people with palliative and end of life care needs, with input from the public, patients, health staff, and our partners, including...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAdvertising and FlagsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how her Department enforces breaches of flag flying regulations; and what guidance her Department has produced on enforcement of advertising regulations.
Answer: Responsibility for the enforcement of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007, which control the display of adverts including flags, rests with local planning authorities.It is for authorities to decide when and how they...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUnitary CouncilsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January 2025 to Question 21621 on Unitary Councils, whether there is a recommended (a) minimum and (b) maximum geographical area for the size of a un
Answer: In our unitary invitation we have set out guidance to support councils as they develop proposals that are in the best interests of their areas. This includes guidance on issues of size, sensible geographies, efficiencies and financial sustainability, publ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32156More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2025 to Question 24513 on Business Rates: Tax Allowance, what the net value is of the package when adjusted for changes to the (a) retail, hospitality and leisure business rate r
Answer: Autumn Budget 2024 announced the extension of Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) relief for one year at 40 per cent up to a cash cap of £110,000 per business, and the freezing of the small business multiplier for 2025-26. This is a package worth over £...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
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