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1729720

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Sleeping Rough
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to eradicate rough sleeping in England; and what is their timescale for doing so.
	tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
	uin	HL1137
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2024 answer text <p>Homelessness and rough sleeping levels in England are far too high. This has a devastating impact on those affected and harms our communities.</p><p>We must address this and deliver long-term solutions. The Government is considering these issues carefully and is committed to putting Britain back on track to ending homelessness. To do this we will develop a new cross-government strategy, working with mayors and councils across the country.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Taylor of Stevenage question first answered 24/09/2024 11:57:05 answering member 4956 label Biography information for Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
	tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1729094

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Radicalism: Islam
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government on 9 September (HC2987), and further to the Written Statement by Baroness Swinburne on 14 March (HLWS336), what steps they are taking to counter Islamist extremism and ideologies.
	tabling member printed	Lord Goodman of Wycombe
	uin	HL967
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>This government takes the threat of extremism very seriously and we will continue to work with partners to tackle extremism in all its forms. The rapid review ordered by the Home Secretary will consider the current understanding of extremism, including Islamist and far-right extremism. Following the conclusion of the rapid review, we will be setting out our strategic approach, which will ensure that we have the strongest possible response.</p> answering member printed Lord Khan of Burnley grouped question UIN HL965 HL966 question first answered 20/09/2024 11:25:01 answering member 4913 label Biography information for Lord Khan of Burnley
	tabling member	1471 label Biography information for Lord Goodman of Wycombe

1729092

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Radicalism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government on 5 September (HC2635), and further to the Written Statement by Baroness Swinburne on 14 March (HLWS336), whether they continue to maintain (1) the definition of extremism, and (2) the engagement principles, set out in that Statement; and what changes have been made to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (a) work in this area, and (b) funding of that work, since the general election.
	tabling member printed	Lord Goodman of Wycombe
	uin	HL965
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>This government takes the threat of extremism very seriously and we will continue to work with partners to tackle extremism in all its forms. The rapid review ordered by the Home Secretary will consider the current understanding of extremism, including Islamist and far-right extremism. Following the conclusion of the rapid review, we will be setting out our strategic approach, which will ensure that we have the strongest possible response.</p> answering member printed Lord Khan of Burnley grouped question UIN HL966 HL967 question first answered 20/09/2024 11:25:01 answering member 4913 label Biography information for Lord Khan of Burnley
	tabling member	1471 label Biography information for Lord Goodman of Wycombe

1729093

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Counter-extremism Centre of Excellence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government on 9 September (HC2987), and further to the Written Statement by Baroness Swinburne on 14 March (HLWS336) , whether the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is continuing to fund and support the new counter-extremism centre of excellence.
	tabling member printed	Lord Goodman of Wycombe
	uin	HL966
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>This government takes the threat of extremism very seriously and we will continue to work with partners to tackle extremism in all its forms. The rapid review ordered by the Home Secretary will consider the current understanding of extremism, including Islamist and far-right extremism. Following the conclusion of the rapid review, we will be setting out our strategic approach, which will ensure that we have the strongest possible response.</p> answering member printed Lord Khan of Burnley grouped question UIN HL965 HL967 question first answered 20/09/2024 11:25:01 answering member 4913 label Biography information for Lord Khan of Burnley
	tabling member	1471 label Biography information for Lord Goodman of Wycombe

1729044

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Business Premises: Solar Power
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to reforming the planning system to examine the installation of solar panels on newly constructed industrial premises.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bach
	uin	HL956
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2024 answer text <p>As part of our plans to triple solar capacity we are consulting on extra measures in the National Planning Policy Framework that highlight the importance of solar power to our clean energy ambitions.</p><p>Separately, future standards next year will set our new homes and buildings on a path that moves away from relying on volatile fossil fuels and ensures they are fit for a net zero future.</p> answering member printed Baroness Taylor of Stevenage question first answered 24/09/2024 11:51:45 answering member 4956 label Biography information for Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
	tabling member	3451 label Biography information for Lord Bach

1729095

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Building Regulations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to legislate to bring in the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard; and when these will apply to all new (1) domestic, and (2) non-domestic, buildings respectively.
	tabling member printed	Lord Ravensdale
	uin	HL987
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation was published in December 2023 and closed in March 2024, and a government response has not yet been issued. The consultation proposed that the new standards would apply to all new domestic and non-domestic buildings.</p><p>We fully support the need for low carbon homes and buildings, fit for a net zero future. We are reviewing proposals and feedback from the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation and will publish the government response in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Taylor of Stevenage question first answered 20/09/2024 11:24:08 answering member 4956 label Biography information for Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
	tabling member	4715 label Biography information for Lord Ravensdale

1729089

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Aerials: Planning Permission
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that planning regulation does not hinder the effective implementation of the 5G mobile signal.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL1008
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>In 2022, the government made changes to planning regulations to provide mobile operators with the flexibility to upgrade existing sites in England for 5G delivery, enhance coverage and meet the growing demands for network capacity. The reforms were designed to reduce the time, cost and uncertainty involved in upgrading mobile network infrastructure and to encourage greater use and sharing of existing infrastructure. The UK Government is committed to supporting investment in high-quality, reliable digital connectivity so that communities can benefit from faster economic growth and greater social inclusion. Permitted development rights for telecommunications infrastructure have been developed to ensure planning supports this mission. This government has committed to further reforms to the planning system including making it easier to build digital infrastructure.</p> answering member printed Baroness Taylor of Stevenage question first answered 19/09/2024 13:31:03 answering member 4956 label Biography information for Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1728605

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Retail Trade: Empty Property
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the oral contribution of 2 September 2024 by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Official Report, Column 3, if she will publish a timetable for implementing high street rental auctions.
	tabling member constituency	Daventry
	tabling member printed	Stuart Andrew
	uin	4983
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>Government is committed to supporting high streets and town centres, empowering communities and tackling the problem of persistent vacancy. Owing to the complex and technical nature of the policy, secondary legislation is required to implement High Street Rental Auctions. We are working through the legislative process and will confirm the commencement date in due course.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham North and Kimberley answering member printed Alex Norris question first answered 18/09/2024 11:31:24 answering member 4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris
	tabling member	4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew

1728592

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Private Rented Housing: Evictions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to (a) end Section 21 evictions and (b) support tenants facing eviction under a Section 21 notice before that time.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool Wavertree
	tabling member printed	Paula Barker
	uin	5134
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government introduced the Renters’ Rights Bill on Wednesday 11 September. It delivers on our manifesto commitment to overhaul the regulation of the private rented sector, including by abolishing Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions.</p><p>We want to see tenants benefit from these reforms as quickly as possible. We have therefore determined to introduce the new tenancy system for the private rented sector in one stage. Upon the commencement date, the new tenancy system will apply to all private tenancies – existing tenancies will become periodic, and any new tenancies will be governed by the new rules.</p><p>Tenants facing eviction and threatened with homelessness as a result of being served a Section 21 notice should contact their local council, who if satisfied the applicant is threatened with homelessness and eligible must take reasonable steps to help them secure appropriate accommodation.</p> answering member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich answering member printed Matthew Pennycook question first answered 18/09/2024 16:50:02 answering member 4520 label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook
	tabling member	4828 label Biography information for Paula Barker

1728585

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Owner Occupation: Homelessness
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help increase access to home ownership for (a) homeless and (b) displaced people.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool Wavertree
	tabling member printed	Paula Barker
	uin	5130
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>Homelessness and rough sleeping levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected.</p><p>We are taking action by setting up a dedicated Inter-Ministerial Group, which the Deputy Prime Minister will chair, to develop a long-term strategy to put us back on track to ending homelessness.</p><p>We are also taking action to address homelessness by delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation and building 1.5 million new homes, as well as abolishing Section 21 'no fault' evictions for renters, and empowering people to challenge unreasonable rent increases.</p><p>In addition to increasing the supply of homes of all tenures, we are committed to helping more people into home ownership by introducing a permanent, comprehensive mortgage guarantee scheme and to giving first-time buyers the first chance to buy homes.</p> answering member constituency Bethnal Green and Stepney answering member printed Rushanara Ali question first answered 18/09/2024 11:36:02 answering member 4138 label Biography information for Rushanara Ali
	tabling member	4828 label Biography information for Paula Barker