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443790

registered interest
date	11/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Property Development: Flood Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, by what mechanism residents can challenge a local authority's assessment of the adequacy of drainage systems for a new housing development where they believe it will contribute to additional flooding in an area which has recently flooded.
tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
uin	21916
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2016 answer text <p>There are strict tests in the National Planning Policy Framework to protect people and property from flooding, and we are very clear that where these tests are not met new development should not be allowed.</p><p>The Framework must be taken into account in the preparation of local plans, drawn up by local councils in consultation with local communities, which should steer inappropriate development away from areas at risk of flooding. Local Plans should be supported by Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and develop policies to manage flood risk from all sources, taking account of advice from the Environment Agency and other relevant flood risk management bodies. A Local Plan must be published for consultation before it can be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for examination. This provides a formal opportunity for the local community to consider the local plan which the local planning authority would like to adopt.</p><p>For planning applications, local planning authorities are also required to undertake a formal period of public consultation prior to making a decision. When determining planning applications in flood risk areas, the Framework is clear on the importance of demonstrating that the development will be safe, resilient and not increase flood risk elsewhere. The Framework also sets out when applications should be supported by a site-specific flood risk assessment. These assessments provide a source of information for local residents together with representations on proposed development from flood risk management bodies. Planning law requires that planning applications must be determined in accordance with the development plan for the area, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The Framework is a material consideration in planning decisions, as are the planning concerns of residents.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 14/01/2016 16:53:44 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper

443411

registered interest
date	08/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Floods: Emergencies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if his Department will take steps to introduce a single point of emergency contact during incidents of flooding to improve the co-ordinated response to flooding incidents where residents are currently required to contact the responsible agency based on the source of the flood waters; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
uin	21693
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2016 answer text <p>The Environment Agency’s Floodline number (0345 988 1188) already provides a single source of information and advice during flooding incidents and is available 24 hours a day. If there is a danger to life or a risk of injury, then residents should call 999 as they would with other emergencies.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 13/01/2016 17:18:27 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper

443412

registered interest
date	08/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Floods: Lancashire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if his Department will reconsider the decision that West Lancashire Borough Council be allowed the special levy contribution towards the operation of an Internal Drainage Board to take account of the recent flooding in West Lancashire.
tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
uin	21678
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2016 answer text <p>The decision on whether to support the creation of an Internal Drainage Board is a local matter. We welcome the establishment of new Internal Drainage Boards where these are proposed and supported by the local community.</p><p>These are funded through drainage rates paid directly by agricultural landowners and special levies issued on district and unitary authorities. Local authorities take account of the need to pay levies as part of their annual budget setting process.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 13/01/2016 17:17:04 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper

443414

registered interest
date	08/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to encourage zero-carbon housing; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Somerset
tabling member printed	Dr Liam Fox
uin	21687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2016 answer text <p>I refer my rt. hon. Friend to the answer I gave him on 23 October 2015, PQ 12627.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 13/01/2016 17:20:57 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox

443433

registered interest
date	08/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Flood Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how householders can access funding for flood prevention measures for their properties directly and without the requirement to be part of a flood action group.
tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
uin	21692
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2016 answer text <p>It is a matter for local authorities to determine how those householders not part of a flood action group will be able to access funding for flood prevention measures. Full details should be available from the relevant local authority.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 13/01/2016 17:20:29 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper

443193

registered interest
date	07/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Floods: Lancashire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many £500 grants were provided to help households affected by flooding in each district and unitary authority in Lancashire between 5 December 2015 and 7 January 2016; and how much funding has been received by each of those councils to provide such grants up to 7 January 2016.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Hendrick
uin	21597
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2016 answer text <p>To help local authorities in Lancashire and their community’s recovery from the impacts of Storms Desmond and Eva, between the 5 December 2015 and 8 January 2016, my Department has provided eligible local authorities in Lancashire with a total of £5,620,652. Further payments will be made in due course where appropriate.</p><p>This funding includes in advance payments in the form of Communities and Business Recovery Scheme, business rate relief and council tax discount payments. Disbursement of this funding will be a matter for local authorities to determine.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 12/01/2016 16:23:09 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

443201

registered interest
date	07/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Social Rented Housing: Overcrowding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many and what proportion of homes in the social rented sector have been classified as overcrowded in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	21534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2016 answer text <p>The Department publishes estimates of the numbers and proportions of homes in the social rented sector that have been classified as overcrowded. The proportion was estimated as 7.3% in 2010/11 and as 6.2% in 2013/14. These figures are from the English Housing Survey and are available at:</p><p>Annex Table 1.13 at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/469214/2013-14_Section_1_Households_tables_and_figures_FINAL.xlsx</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 12/01/2016 16:56:53 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

442874

registered interest
date	06/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Population: Greater London
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what forecast he has made of the change in population in each London borough up to 2030.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	21340
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2016 answer text <p>The latest Office for National Statistics population projection for London Boroughs are included in the 2012-based Subnational Population Projections for England, which provide figures for years up to 2037. The projections are published at:</p><p>http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/snpp/sub-national-population-projections/2012-based-projections/stb-2012-based-snpp.html#tab-Key-Points</p><br /> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 11/01/2016 16:44:39 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

442876

registered interest
date	06/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Department for Communities and Local Government: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many people of each gender work in his Department.
tabling member constituency	Leicester West
tabling member printed	Liz Kendall
uin	21279
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2016 answer text <p>The Department had 807 males (48%), and 877 females (52%) working in the Department as at 31 December 2015.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 11/01/2016 16:45:08 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4026 label Biography information for Liz Kendall

442527

registered interest
date	05/01/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what the expected investment spending on housing by central government will be between 2016-17 and 2020-21.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	20973
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2016 answer text <p>Spending Review 2015 prioritised housing by doubling the housing budget from 2018-19 to deliver at least 400,000 new affordable homes. It sets out the most ambitious plan since the 1970s to build homes that support working people in their aim to buy their own home.</p><p>Taken together the capital programme, loan schemes, Help to Buy and other measures amount to over £20 billion investment in housing over the Spending Review period.</p><p>The detailed list of housing programmes for 2016-17 to 2020-21 is outlined in the five point Housing plan in the Spending Review 2015 document (pp. 40-42).</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 13/01/2016 17:24:30 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey