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1331986

registered interest
date	10/06/2021
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	Planning Permission
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 assessment he has made of the potential effect of clauses 105 and 106 of the Environment Bill on outstanding planning applications with proposed development sites that include a variety of species and natural habitats.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Mark Eastwood
uin	14073
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2021 answer text <p>These clauses in the Environment Bill support the Government's increased ambitions for nature and to deliver on our world leading target of halting species decline by 2030. The clauses reflect the importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity and will enable the Secretary of State to introduce regulations which amend the Habitats Regulations as they apply in England. This will provide greater legal certainty and make environmental processes clearer, to help improve the condition of our most important habitats. The Secretary of State may only make regulations under these clauses if they are satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations. These changes complement MHCLG's commitment to encourage biodiversity net gain through the planning system, as set out in our Planning for the Future White Paper.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 18/06/2021 12:33:45 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4807 label Biography information for Mark Eastwood

1238424

registered interest
date	28/09/2020
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	Planning Permission
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 Planning for the Future White Paper, what steps he is taking to secure broad public engagement at the planning application stage of the proposed new planning system.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Mark Eastwood
uin	96206
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>The planning reforms set out in the Planning for the Future White Paper will make it simpler, quicker and more accessible for local people to engage with the planning system. The best way to bring forward new, significant development is by improving community engagement and input at an earlier stage in the planning process. At the plan making stage, people will have the opportunity to comment on local plans and deciding where proposed development should go. This will give certainty to local communities that development will be in the areas best identified for growth. There will still be the opportunity for people to comment on planning applications where these are still required.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 06/10/2020 14:22:54 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4807 label Biography information for Mark Eastwood

1236505

registered interest
date	17/09/2020
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
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 assessment he has made of the potential effect of the proposals in the Planning for the future consultation, published 6 August 2020, on access by communities to green space which is (a) undesignated and (b) part of a growth zone.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Mark Eastwood
uin	91733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2020 answer text <p><em>Planning for the Future</em> proposes significant changes to the focus and processes of planning – to secure better outcomes including improving our precious countryside and environment alongside increasing the supply of land for new, beautiful homes and sustainable places. One key proposal is that local plans place all land into one of three categories: areas for Growth, Renewal or Protection. The consultation proposal is clear that Green Belt and valued green space, which need not necessarily be a designated area, would be included in areas for Protection.</p><p>The National Planning Policy Framework sets out that planning policies and decisions should not only protect and enhance the natural environment but should secure net gains for biodiversity, including wildlife habitat, woods and ecological networks, and recognise the benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land. The reforms we are proposing are designed to support the continuing implementation of this policy by local authorities, in line with our 25 Year Environment Plan and provisions in the Environment Bill.</p><p>We also propose to transform how communities engage with plan-making, using new digital tools to make it easier for many more people to understand, engage with and influence development policies and proposals.</p><p>After carefully considering all the responses to <em>Planning for the Future</em>, the Government will publish its conclusions.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 25/09/2020 13:35:50 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4807 label Biography information for Mark Eastwood

1045502

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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	Females: Antisemitism
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 the Government is taking to tackle antisemitism against women.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	210562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Government was pleased to support the Sara Conference in November 2018. The conference focused specifically on the intersectionality between antisemitism and sexism, looking particularly at the experience of Jewish women in public life. The conference brought together an excellent cross-section of policy makers, academics, and other experts, and set the agenda for what key organisations in this regard, such as the Antisemitism Policy Trust, will do going forward. The Government will continue to work closely with the Antisemitism Policy Trust, to understand this specific threat and to support their work.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 24/01/2019 16:50:27 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

1045503

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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	Females: Judaism
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 Sara conference of 26 November 2018, what plans his Department has to encourage more Jewish women to participate in public life.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	210563
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Government was pleased to support the Sara Conference in November 2018. It was an important platform for policy-makers, public figures, and experts to discuss the intersectionality between antisemitism and sexism, and an important start to understanding how antisemitic abuse targeted at women can be tackled. The conference set the future direction for organisations dedicated to this issue, such as the Antisemitism Policy Trust. We will continue to work closely with the Antisemitism Policy Trust as they develop this important work and encourage women to enter public life.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 24/01/2019 16:44:58 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

1042314

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	Public Lavatories: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, who was awarded the £70,000 contract to develop an online map to help carers and disabled people find Changing Places toilets.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	209357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>The Department was approached jointly by Mencap and the British Toilet Association Ltd to provide support for a proposal to develop an online map to help carers and disadvantaged people find Changing Places toilets. This was done by means of a grant payment of £74,300 made under Section 70 of the Charities Act 2006.</p> answering member constituency Richmond (Yorks) answering member printed Rishi Sunak grouped question UIN 209358 question first answered 21/01/2019 14:11:35 answering member 4483 label Biography information for Rishi Sunak
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

1042315

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	Public Lavatories: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether there was a tendering process for the £70,000 contract awarded to develop an online map to help carers and disabled people find Changing Places toilets.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	209358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>The Department was approached jointly by Mencap and the British Toilet Association Ltd to provide support for a proposal to develop an online map to help carers and disadvantaged people find Changing Places toilets. This was done by means of a grant payment of £74,300 made under Section 70 of the Charities Act 2006.</p> answering member constituency Richmond (Yorks) answering member printed Rishi Sunak grouped question UIN 209357 question first answered 21/01/2019 14:11:35 answering member 4483 label Biography information for Rishi Sunak
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

983245

registered interest
date	08/10/2018
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 Rented Housing: Mental Illness
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 is he taking to ensure that the social housing system supports people with mental health problems.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	176369
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2018 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to my answer to Question UIN 176245 on 11 October 2018.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler grouped question UIN 175945 176363 176428 question first answered 12/10/2018 14:18:12 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

964179

registered interest
date	31/08/2018
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 Media: Harassment
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 discussions he has had with representatives of social media providers on tackling online (a) misogynistic, (b) racist, (c) homophobic and transphobic abuse.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	169448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>Since 2011 the cross-government hate crime programme has included work with Internet Service Providers and key stakeholders to deal with online abuse including misogynistic, racist, homophobic and transphobic abuse.</p><p>This work has largely been led by the Inter-Parliamentary Coalition for combating Anti-Semitism, and latterly by the EU High Level Group on internet abuse. They have worked with key internet service providers including Facebook, Google, Twitter and Microsoft on a code to take down illegal content within 24 hours.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 06/09/2018 16:34:23 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

661605

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
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	Department for Communities and Local Government: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, who the diversity champion is on his departmental board.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	58230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2017 answer text <p>Christine Hewitt, Director, People, Capability and Change is the Board Diversity Champion in the Department for Communities and Local Government. We also have senior Diversity Champions for BAME, Race, Disability, Women, LGBT and Social Mobility as well as our Departmental Diversity Champion who work closely with our Networks in embedding Diversity and Inclusion messages and in promoting opportunities. Our Permanent Secretary is the Gender Champion for the Civil Service and all of our Champions and Networks are aligned with Civil Service governance, Networks and wider communities.</p><p>The Government takes its commitments to Diversity and Inclusion very seriously, and as a result the action in the Talent Action Plan 2015 has been completed and is referenced in the 2016 Talent Action Plan “progress to date” section. All departments, including new departments Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) and Department for International Trade (DIT) have nominated overall diversity champions. They are responsible for providing an overall insight for all protected characteristics.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 09/01/2017 16:23:53 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff