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971933

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2018
	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	Councillors
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the total number of elected councillors, at all levels of local government, in England in (1) 1988, (2) 1998, (3) 2008, and (4) 2018.
	tabling member printed	Lord Wallace of Saltaire
	uin	HL10292
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>This information is not held centrally.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 19/09/2018 14:36:42 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	tabling member	1816 label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire

969555

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2018
	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	Local Government Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the concerns raised by the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers about proposals from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy to devise a simplified approach to assess councils' financial resilience.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
	uin	HL10191
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The production of the resilience index is a matter for Charted Institute of Public Finance Accountancy (CIPFA). We are aware CIPFA have recently concluded a consultation of their proposed resilience index. I understand that CIPFA are considering the outcome of the consultation, including representations from sector organisations and senior managers within local government.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 19/09/2018 14:18:33 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

969554

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2018
	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	Local Government Finance: Coastal Areas
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what support they are providing to local authorities that serve coastal communities.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
	uin	HL10190
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>Since 2012 we have invested over £173 million across the UK in 295 Coastal Community Fund (CCF) projects. Over 70 per cent of this funding has gone to coastal local authorities that have been awarded grants directly for their own projects or to manage funds on behalf of voluntary or community sector projects in their area. I will shortly be announcing the first tranche of winners in CCF Round 5 in England</p><p>We have also provided £1.46 million to help establish 146 Coastal Community Teams (CCTs) in England which bring together local councils, businesses, and local stakeholders to agree priorities for economic development in their area. The £10,000 grant each CCT has received was paid to the participating local authority, all of whom are involved in the development of the CCT economic plan.</p><p>The Coastal Revival Fund (CRF) has provided £3.7 million to support 92 projects in coastal areas in England to help kick start the regeneration of “at risk” coastal heritage with potential to create opportunities for new economic uses. All CRF grants are paid through local authorities to support approved projects. A new CRF round opened in May 2018 with £1 million available to help bring more coastal heritage assets back into use.</p><p>Central government also pays Revenue Support Grant to all local authorities, including those serving coastal communities, to finance revenue expenditure on any service they provide.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 19/09/2018 14:16:45 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

969552

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2018
	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	UK Municipal Bonds Agency: Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the financial viability of the UK Municipal Bonds Agency.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
	uin	HL10188
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>UK Municipal Bonds Agency is owned by the Local Government Association and Local Councils. It is for the sector to form a view on the financial viability of such an agency.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 19/09/2018 14:18:28 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

971675

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2018
	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	Ethnic Groups
	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 the Government's policy is on the establishment of an official Mixed Race Day in the UK to celebrate the heritage and contribution of British citizens of mixed race.
	tabling member constituency	Croydon North
	tabling member printed	Mr Steve Reed
	uin	173620
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>Britain is one of the world’s most successful multi-ethnic and multi-faith societies. We are proud of this diversity which has contributed so much to our culture and our economy and has made us the strong, vibrant nation we are today.</p><p>Our nation already celebrates many events, religious festivals and anniversaries where people from diverse backgrounds can come together to celebrate their culture and 'Britishness', including the Notting Hill Carnival, the 'Great Get Together', National Windrush Day and St George's Day. We believe these provide a sufficient platform to celebrate the heritage and contribution of British citizens of mixed race.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 19/09/2018 10:28:03 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	4268 label Biography information for Steve Reed

971648

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2018
	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	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, what progress the Government has made in increasing (a) the number of and (b) access to Changing Places toilets.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	173572
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The number of Changing Places toilets continues to increase, with 1162 facilities available today, compared to 140 in 2007. The Government has supported the development of a web based map showing the location of Changing Places toilets and has recently announced, in its Inclusive Transport Strategy, £2 million grant funding for Changing Places facilities in motorway service areas. The Government is considering what further can be done to promote the provision of Changing Places toilets.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 19/09/2018 10:18:29 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

971657

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2018
	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	Right to Buy Scheme: Midlands
	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 the timescale is for the publication of the outcome of the large-scale regional pilot scheme in the Midlands of extending the right to buy to housing association tenants.
	tabling member constituency	Bolton South East
	tabling member printed	Yasmin Qureshi
	uin	173553
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The Midlands pilot will enable thousands of housing association tenants to buy their homes, and will be fully evaluated after completion. The evaluation will be published in due course after the pilot concludes.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 19/09/2018 10:18:53 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	3924 label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi

971722

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2018
	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	Travellers: Caravan Sites
	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 recommendations of the July 2018 report of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission entitled Pressing for Progress, if he will take steps to (a) replace the current definition of Gypsies and Travellers in the Government's policy paper Planning policy for traveller sites with the definition in the Housing Act 2004 and (b) reintroduce the duty on local authorities to provide sites for Gypsies and Travellers.
	tabling member constituency	Hammersmith
	tabling member printed	Andy Slaughter
	uin	173544
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published a consultation earlier this year alongside the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, in order to seek views on the effectiveness of powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments. Views were sought on a range of related issues, including planning for travellers and site provision. The consultation closed on 15 June, with over 2,000 responses received. We are currently considering the responses to this consultation, alongside those submitted in response to the recent consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework, before deciding on next steps. We will announce a way forward in due course.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 19/09/2018 13:45:46 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	1516 label Biography information for Andy Slaughter

971721

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2018
	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	Refuges: Domestic Abuse
	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 July 2018 report of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission entitled Pressing for Progress, if he will take steps to (a) address the national shortage of refuge space for women who are fleeing domestic violence and (b) ensure that women are not refused refuge because there is not sufficient room for their children.
	tabling member constituency	Hammersmith
	tabling member printed	Andy Slaughter
	uin	173543
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The Government is absolutely committed to protecting all victims of domestic abuse. I note the recommendations regarding tackling Domestic Violence, Abuse and Femicide in the July 2018 Equalities and Human Rights Commission report, Pressing for Progress.</p><p>Since 2014, my Department has invested £33.5 million in services to support victims of domestic abuse, including refuges. In addition on 2 July we launched an £18.8 million fund for domestic abuse services, including refuges. This fund, which closed to applications on 28 August, was open to all local authorities across England to bid for a share. We will announce successful projects in due course.</p><p>My Department is also carrying out a review of how domestic abuse services are commissioned and funded locally across England. The review is being informed by an independent audit, run by Ipsos MORI, of provision of domestic abuse services across England, which is enabling us to understand what impact services are having and identify any gaps. We are working closely with other Departments, organisations within sector and local authorities, to develop future, sustainable delivery options for domestic abuse services, including refuges.</p><p>We are considering the needs of children in the review, and we have been clear that we expect local authorities to conduct robust needs assessments to meet the needs of all victims when commissioning domestic abuse services, including those presenting with children.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 19/09/2018 10:27:01 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	1516 label Biography information for Andy Slaughter