Sarah Pochin MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
HomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of homelessness across England.
Answer: Homelessness is far too high, but the government’s National Plan to End Homelessness sets out the steps that we are taking to get back on track to ending homelessness. The government publishes quarterly data including the number of households in temporary...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary AccommodationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many households are living in temporary accommodation in each region of England.
Answer: Homelessness is far too high, but the government’s National Plan to End Homelessness sets out the steps that we are taking to get back on track to ending homelessness. The government publishes quarterly data including the number of households in temporary...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFirst Time BuyersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential barriers to home ownership for first-time buyers.
Answer: This government recognises that the affordability challenges facing prospective first-time buyers mean that too many people are now locked out of homeownership.In addition to increasing the supply of homes of all tenures, the government is supporting peop...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many planning applications were approved in England in each of the last five years.
Answer: Data on planning application statistics can be found in Live Table P120 on gov.uk here.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: PopulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of population growth on housing demand in England.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Question UIN 51990 on 19 May 2025.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing and Infrastructure: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the UK’s ability to meet future housing and infrastructure demand using domestically produced construction materials.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to UIN11082 on 26 June 2026
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many new homes have been built in each region of England in each of the last five years compared with local housing targets.
Answer: My Department publishes an annual release entitled ‘Housing supply: net additional dwellings, England’, which is the primary and most comprehensive measure of housing supply. This includes estimates of new homes built in each region, in each financial yea...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: Energy SupplyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of electricity resale arrangements on residents of park home sites who are unable to switch energy supplier.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 110494 on 11 February 2026.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: Waiting ListsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many households are currently on social housing waiting lists in each region of England.
Answer: The number of households on social housing registers (waiting lists) in England, including breakdowns by local authority and region, can be found in live table 600 on gov.uk here.
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSecond HomesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of second-home ownership on housing availability in coastal and rural communities.
Answer: The government recognise that excessive concentrations of short-term lets and second homes impact on the availability and affordability of homes for local residents to buy and rent, as well as local services. Local authorities are now able to apply a prem...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on capping parish council precepts.
Answer: To date, no referendum principles have been set for town and parish councils. The Government reviews this decision on an annual basis, taking into account the increases set by the sector. The Government consults on its proposed package of referendum princ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of extending the terms of office of councillors following the cancellation of local elections on democratic accoun
Answer: Where local elections are scheduled to be postponed to release essential capacity for delivering local government reorganisation, democratic accountability remains with the elected member whose term will be extended for an additional year. These councillo...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department has issued to local authorities on informing electors when a scheduled local election is cancelled or postponed.
Answer: In the spirit of devolution and trusting local leaders we have listened to councils telling us about the capacity constraints they are operating within and the work that reorganisation introduces on top of existing challenges. We have been transparent abo...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria his Department applies when determining whether a local authority election should be cancelled or postponed; and whether those criteria are applied consistently acr
Answer: In the spirit of devolution and trusting local leaders we have listened to councils telling us about the capacity constraints they are operating within and the work that reorganisation introduces on top of existing challenges. We have been transparent abo...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on what statutory basis local elections may be (a) cancelled and (b) postponed once they have been scheduled.
Answer: In the spirit of devolution and trusting local leaders we have listened to councils telling us about the capacity constraints they are operating within and the work that reorganisation introduces on top of existing challenges. We have been transparent abo...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of postponing local elections in England on democratic participation in those elections.
Answer: In the spirit of devolution and trusting local leaders we have listened to councils telling us about the capacity constraints they are operating within and the work that reorganisation introduces on top of existing challenges. We have been transparent abo...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIslamophobiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696, how any proposed non statutory definition of anti Muslim hatred or Islamophobia may be used by public authorities ou
Answer: Ministers are taking the time to review and consider the independent Working Group’s advice before confirming next steps in due course. As per the Working Group's Terms of Reference, a definition could provide the government and other relevant bodies with...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDiscrimination: ReligionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696, what criteria were used by the Working Group to assess and weigh evidence submitted through the Call for Evidence.
Answer: The independent anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia definition working group submitted their findings for Ministers to consider. As we have made clear, Government will consider this advice in a way that protects our fundamental right to free speech. Any defin...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDiscrimination and Hate Crime: ReligionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications of any proposed definition for the consistent
Answer: The independent anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia definition working group submitted their findings for Ministers to consider. As we have made clear, Government will consider this advice in a way that protects our fundamental right to free speech. Any defin...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIslamophobiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696, whether his Department intends to issue guidance to public authorities on the application of any proposed non statut
Answer: The independent anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia definition working group submitted their findings for Ministers to consider. As we have made clear, Government will consider this advice in a way that protects our fundamental right to free speech. Any defin...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIslamophobiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of any proposed definition on evidential thres
Answer: The independent anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia definition working group submitted their findings for Ministers to consider. As we have made clear, Government will consider this advice in a way that protects our fundamental right to free speech. Any defin...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIslamophobiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696, whether his Department has assessed the compatibility of a proposed Islamophobia definition with existing statutory
Answer: The independent anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia definition working group submitted their findings for Ministers to consider. As we have made clear, Government will consider this advice in a way that protects our fundamental right to free speech. Any defin...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIslamophobiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696, whether his Department has sought legal advice on the compatibility of any proposed definition with existing crimina
Answer: The independent anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia definition working group submitted their findings for Ministers to consider. As we have made clear, Government will consider this advice in a way that protects our fundamental right to free speech. Any defin...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIslamophobiaMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 103696 on Islamophobia, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that any proposed non statutory definition of (a) anti
Answer: The independent anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia definition working group submitted their findings for Ministers to consider. As we have made clear, Government will consider this advice in a way that protects our fundamental right to free speech. Any defin...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUnadopted RoadsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the number of completed housing developments in England where roads remain unadopted for more than three years after first occupation; and what steps
Answer: My Department does not hold the requested data. I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 18 December 2025 (HCWS1210).
Answered 12 Jan 2026
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