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1357300

registered interest
date	21/09/2021
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Housing: Older People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department plans to take steps to increase (a) consumer protection in respect of and (b) information on older people’s housing; and whether the Government plans to implement the recommendations made by the Law Commission in its report, Event fees in retirement properties, published in March 2017.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	52411
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2021 answer text <p>The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill currently in Parliament will put an end to ground rents for new residential leasehold properties as part of the most significant changes to property law in a generation. The Bill's provisions will lead to fairer, more transparent homeownership for thousands of future leaseholders.</p><p>This includes retirement properties, where purchasers of new leases will not be faced with financial demands for ground rent.</p><p>In 2017, the Law Commission published a report of their review of event fees on behalf of this Department. This followed concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority about the fairness of some retirement property leases that have resulted in leaseholders paying an event fee of between 0.25% and 30% of the sale price of the property when selling or sub-letting. Concerns were also raised about the lack of transparency of event fees for older people and their families when purchasing a leasehold retirement property. The Law Commission made a number of recommendations in its report, which can be downloaded at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lawcom.gov.uk%2Fproject%2Fevent-fees-in-retirement-properties&amp;data=04%7C01%7CParliamentary%40communities.gov.uk%7C59a90cadc3b7426fd15408d9828d86c6%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637684366618321864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=O7EnxsS1yAb8TVVrGH2czt%2FN5Ytz0PWVdoIg0Mn7lZk%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/project/event-fees-in-retirement-properties</a>.</p><p>The Government responded to the Law Commission, thanking them for the report and agreeing to implement the majority of the recommendations.</p><p>The Government is considering two further recommendations, on succession rights and a database of leasehold retirement properties with event fees, and will respond in due course.</p> answering member constituency Walsall North answering member printed Eddie Hughes question first answered 28/09/2021 16:29:57 answering member 4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1357302

registered interest
date	21/09/2021
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Supported Housing: Planning Permission
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a C2R planning classification for housing-with-care, recommended by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee in its report The future of the planning system in England, published on 10 June 2021.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	52412
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2021 answer text <p>National planning policy is clear that plan making authorities are expected to have clear policies for addressing the housing needs of older and disabled people</p><p><br> The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as 'Use Classes'. In planning terms, homes for older people or those with a disability etc, may be C2 residential institutions or C3(b) dwellinghouse for up to six people living together as a single household, including cases where there is an element of care, or they may not be in a use class.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 28/09/2021 16:26:52 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1356317

registered interest
date	16/09/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	NHS Covid Pass
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his timetable is for implementing a resolution for people whose covid-19 vaccination was administered in Scotland but are resident in England and their vaccination status is not recorded in the England NHS App.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	50613
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2021 answer text <p>Live data flows have been set up by NHS Digital between England and Scotland which update both general practitioner (GP) records and NHS COVID Pass status. Those vaccinated in Scotland, but registered with a GP in England, can access the certification services provided in England and vice versa.</p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 21/09/2021 16:05:34 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1356318

registered interest
date	16/09/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Jerusalem: Schools
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the reported (a) raid of school in the Wadi Al Joz neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, (b) detention of the school principal and an employee and (c) seizure of computers and files by Israeli forces on 1 September 2021.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	50614
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2021 answer text <p>It is essential to have a strong and thriving Palestinian education system in order to provide opportunities, economic development and hope for the next generation. While we recognise Israel's legitimate need to deploy security measures, we encourage them to deploy these in a way that minimises tension. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation, including the treatment of Palestinian children.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 21/09/2021 14:26:38 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1356319

registered interest
date	16/09/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Defence for Children International
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports that Israeli forces raided the offices of the human rights NGO, Defence for Children International-Palestine, during which files relating to child detainees were seized.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	50615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2021 answer text <p>The UK and officials from other like-minded missions met with Defence for Children International - Palestine on 31 August. We have followed developments in this case, including an ongoing military court petition filed by the organisation. We have called upon the Government of Israel to fully respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of human rights defenders and organisations and to allow them to freely operate in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories. Israel's long-standing commitment to democratic values is one of its great strengths as a fellow democracy, and we continue to make clear that a strong, vibrant civil society is in Israel's own interest. As a friend of Israel, we would be concerned by any developments that may undermine this commitment.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 21/09/2021 14:25:54 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1355702

registered interest
date	15/09/2021
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	Local Government
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 estimate his Department has made of the cost to local authorities of the increase in Employers National Insurance payments as result of the changes in the NHS and Social Care Plan in each of the following financial years (a) 2022-23, (b) 2023-24 and (c) 2024-25.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	49947
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2021 answer text <p>This Government intends to compensate public sector employers for the increased cost of the Levy.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 49948 49950 question first answered 22/09/2021 16:50:07 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch previous answer version 22409 answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1355703

registered interest
date	15/09/2021
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	Local Government: Contracts
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 estimate his Department has made of the increase in employers National Insurance payments on local authority contracts as a result of the changes in the NHS and Social Care plan in financial years (a) 2022-23, (b) 2023-24 and (c) 2024-25.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	49948
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2021 answer text <p>This Government intends to compensate public sector employers for the increased cost of the Levy.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 49947 49950 question first answered 22/09/2021 16:50:07 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch previous answer version 22410 answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1355705

registered interest
date	15/09/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Social Services: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with refence to the Plan for Health and Social Care, published September 2021, what estimate he has made of the costs of the funding and system reform commitments referred to in paragraph 36 of that Plan over financial years (a) 2022-23, (b) 2023-24 and (c) 2024-25; and if he publish the costs related to the specific commitments in that Plan.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	49949
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2021 answer text <p>In Build Back Better: Our plan for health and social care,<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup> the Government set out that £5.4bn in additional funding will be provided to support a sustainable social care system that is fit for the future.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This funding will end unpredictable care by introducing a cap of £86,000 on the costs of care; and include over £500 million pounds to support the adult social care workforce, in recognition of their tireless efforts during the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>It also includes funding to enable all Local Authorities to move towards paying providers a fair rate for care, which should drive up the quality of adult social care services, improve workforce conditions and increase investment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The government will set out its plans for spending across all public services at the Spending Review on October 27<sup>th</sup>.</p><p> </p><p>[1]https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1015736/Build_Back_Better-_Our_Plan_for_Health_and_Social_Care.pdf</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 20/09/2021 11:02:50 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1355706

registered interest
date	15/09/2021
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	Social Services: Finance
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 refence to the Plan for Health and Social Care, published September 2021, what is the net change in funding to local authorities resulting from the proposals in that Plan; what estimate he has made of the specific increases and decreases in funding to local authorities relating to that Plan resulting in (a) 2022-23, (b) 2023-24 and (c) 2024-25.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	49950
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2021 answer text <p>This Government intends to compensate public sector employers for the increased cost of the Levy.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 49947 49948 question first answered 22/09/2021 16:50:07 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch previous answer version 22412 answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1354573

registered interest
date	10/09/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Dementia: Music
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect of music-based interventions on people living with dementia; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	46928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2021 answer text <p>The Department has commissioned research on living well with dementia from the National Institute for Health Research, which includes the methods and effectiveness of music therapy. NHS England and NHS Improvement have published guidance for social prescribing link workers to expand music prescriptions, which is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmusicfordementia.org.uk%2Fadvice-resources%2Ftoolkits-resources%2Ftoolkits-resources-for-social-workers-and-link-workers%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CTom.Mostyn%40dhsc.gov.uk%7Cce101ec6d4bd4860d8b408d976b17c1a%7C61278c3091a84c318c1fef4de8973a1c%7C1%7C0%7C637671326928270846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=MhIUFC7%2Fu5%2Fd5tP82wc4GQ6cVqerUraCv89EzDFRaiU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://musicfordementia.org.uk/advice-resources/toolkits-resources/toolkits-resources-for-social-workers-and-link-workers/</a></p><p> </p><p>We will be setting out our strategy on dementia for England for future years in due course.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately grouped question UIN 46929 47075 47076 question first answered 16/09/2021 09:12:04 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 21775 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts