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809071

registered interest
date	18/12/2017
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	Local Government: Devolution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, when the Government plans to publish its devolution framework to allow new areas to take advantage of devolution deals.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	120180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>In line with our manifesto commitment, we are looking at how to design a devolution framework that provides clarity for local areas about what a successful devolution agreement in England looks like. We will seek to set out our approach as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen answering member printed Jake Berry question first answered 21/12/2017 16:18:33 answering member 4060 label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

782256

registered interest
date	01/11/2017
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: North East
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment the Government has made of the potential effect of the new approach for determining local housing need in his Department's consultation, published on 14 September 2017, on housing stock in the North East.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	110945
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2017 answer text <p>The proposed standard methodology for local housing need, published on 14 September, sets out the minimum numbers of homes that are needed in each area. It is the starting point in the process, not the end. Local authorities can plan for more homes should they wish where they expect future higher levels of growth than reflected in household projection, for example because of a major infrastructure project, to pursue employment opportunities, or because they want to pursue bespoke Housing Deals. Employment growth issues will be reflected both in local affordability issues and in changes to household projections over time.</p><p>To support that, the Government is investing £505 million in the North East and Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnerships through their Growth Deals to help deliver their Strategic Economic Plans, which will create a reported 10,000 jobs.</p><p>The consultation closes on 9 November and I would encourage all interested parties to submit their comments.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 110946 110947 question first answered 06/11/2017 17:44:18 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

782257

registered interest
date	01/11/2017
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: Capital Investment
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 the Government is taking to ensure that its approach to determining local housing need will contribute to reducing the difference between the North and the South of England in investment in and development of housing.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	110947
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2017 answer text <p>The proposed standard methodology for local housing need, published on 14 September, sets out the minimum numbers of homes that are needed in each area. It is the starting point in the process, not the end. Local authorities can plan for more homes should they wish where they expect future higher levels of growth than reflected in household projection, for example because of a major infrastructure project, to pursue employment opportunities, or because they want to pursue bespoke Housing Deals. Employment growth issues will be reflected both in local affordability issues and in changes to household projections over time.</p><p>To support that, the Government is investing £505 million in the North East and Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnerships through their Growth Deals to help deliver their Strategic Economic Plans, which will create a reported 10,000 jobs.</p><p>The consultation closes on 9 November and I would encourage all interested parties to submit their comments.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 110945 110946 question first answered 06/11/2017 17:44:18 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

782338

registered interest
date	01/11/2017
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: North East
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment the Government has made of the potential effect of the new approach for determining local housing need in the Department for Communities and Local Government's consultation published on 14 September 2017, on the ability of the North East to meet the jobs targets laid out in the Strategic Economic Plans for (a) the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and (b) the Tees Valley Combined Authority.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	110946
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2017 answer text <p>The proposed standard methodology for local housing need, published on 14 September, sets out the minimum numbers of homes that are needed in each area. It is the starting point in the process, not the end. Local authorities can plan for more homes should they wish where they expect future higher levels of growth than reflected in household projection, for example because of a major infrastructure project, to pursue employment opportunities, or because they want to pursue bespoke Housing Deals. Employment growth issues will be reflected both in local affordability issues and in changes to household projections over time.</p><p>To support that, the Government is investing £505 million in the North East and Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnerships through their Growth Deals to help deliver their Strategic Economic Plans, which will create a reported 10,000 jobs.</p><p>The consultation closes on 9 November and I would encourage all interested parties to submit their comments.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 110945 110947 question first answered 06/11/2017 17:44:18 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

752554

registered interest
date	17/07/2017
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	Local Government: Databases
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an assessment of the capacity of local authorities to provide citizens with all the data that those authorities hold on them.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	5299
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2017 answer text <p>My Department has not made an assessment of the capacity of local authorities to provide citizens with all the data that those authorities hold on them. This is a matter entirely for local authorities. They are separate data controllers under the Data Protection Act 1998.</p> answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen answering member printed Jake Berry question first answered 25/07/2017 13:27:18 answering member 4060 label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

670705

registered interest
date	10/01/2017
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	Right to Buy Scheme: Newcastle upon Tyne
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 ensure that Right to Buy does not reduce the supply of family and specialist council housing in Newcastle.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	59396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>The Reinvigorated Right to Buy scheme increased maximum discounts to realistic levels in 2012 and, for the first time ever, introduced a requirement that for every additional sale, a new affordable home will be provided nationally through acquisition or new supply. Under the scheme there are exemptions for certain types of properties, including sheltered housing.</p><p>Under the terms of the voluntary agreement on extending Right to Buy discounts, housing associations have committed to provide an additional home for each property sold on a one-for-one basis, nationally. They will also have the discretion not to sell a tenant the home in which they live in particular circumstances, which could include specialist housing.</p> answering member constituency Croydon Central answering member printed Gavin Barwell question first answered 13/01/2017 14:11:43 answering member 3955 label Biography information for Lord Barwell
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

670706

registered interest
date	10/01/2017
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	Right to Buy Scheme: Private Rented Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what proportion of council homes sold under Right to Buy in the last five years are being let for private rental; and what proportion of those homes are let on a rate not exceeding one third of occupier income.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	59397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>The Government does not collect this information. Under the Right to Buy there are financial restrictions in place for re-sale within 5 years, and mortgage providers and landlords may also place restrictions on letting in the terms of the sale.</p> answering member constituency Croydon Central answering member printed Gavin Barwell question first answered 13/01/2017 14:08:36 answering member 3955 label Biography information for Lord Barwell
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

670710

registered interest
date	10/01/2017
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	Right to Buy Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to ensure that local authorities that sell council houses use receipts to build replacement stock.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	59398
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>Local authorities should manage their stock efficiently, including reinvesting sales receipts in new housing. Where our policies directly relate to local authorities selling council housing, we think it is important that receipts are used to deliver replacement homes. For example, under the reinvigorated Right to Buy, we are committed to ensuring that for every additional home sold an additional one will be provided nationally.</p> answering member constituency Croydon Central answering member printed Gavin Barwell question first answered 13/01/2017 14:07:27 answering member 3955 label Biography information for Lord Barwell
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

654314

registered interest
date	07/12/2016
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: North East
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the long-term effect on (a) house prices and (b) private rents in the North East of the UK leaving the EU; and what steps he is taking to address any such effect.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	56442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2016 answer text <p>The Department for Communities and Local Government does not publish forecasts of house prices or rents.</p><p>The Autumn Statement confirmed that this government will build from strong economic fundamentals to deliver the homes we need. We announced £5.3 billion of new investment in housing and our forthcoming Housing White Paper will set out a comprehensive package of reform to increase housing supply and halt the decline in housing affordability.</p> answering member constituency Croydon Central answering member printed Gavin Barwell question first answered 12/12/2016 17:11:22 answering member 3955 label Biography information for Lord Barwell
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

576370

registered interest
date	05/09/2016
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	Community Relations: North East
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 support the work of anti-racism groups in North East England and celebrate the support shown for migrants and refugees in Newcastle following the vote to leave the EU.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	45075
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2016 answer text <p>The Government welcomes local community initiatives that tackle hate crime and intolerance. In July, we published the cross-Government Hate Crime Action Plan in which we committed Government to tackling all forms of hate crime including race hate crime. We are currently supporting True Vision, an on-line hate crime reporting site, as well as the Anne Frank Trust and Streetwise, who work in schools to tackle prejudice and intolerance. In addition, the Hate Crime Action Plan referred to 'community-led solutions' - a new initiative funded by the Home Office to explore innovative ways in which communities in the North East would be eligible to apply once the scheme is launched.</p> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 08/09/2016 14:42:45 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah