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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

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

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

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

900600

	registered interest
	date	09/05/2018
	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	Owner Occupation: 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 steps the Government is taking to promote home ownership among BAME communities.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	142446
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2018 answer text <p>The Government has made clear that this should be a country that works for everyone, ensuring the housing market works for all parts of our community. The recent race disparity audit has shown only 41 per cent of ethnic minority households are homeowners, compared to 68 per cent of White British households. We are undertaking further research to understand the underlying issues and work to provide solutions to help increase homeownership among BAME communities.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 14/05/2018 16:47:18 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

901377

	registered interest
	date	10/05/2018
	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: Procurement
	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 requirements there are for local authorities to measure small business access to local authority procurement.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	142844
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2018 answer text <p>There is no requirement on local authorities to measure small business access to local authority procurement. As independent contracting authorities, local authorities are responsible for taking their own procurement decisions. While authorities are subject to the requirements of legislation and should have regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness, I would strongly encourage councils to consider how the can use their procurement activity to support the local economy and small businesses.</p> answering member constituency Richmond (Yorks) answering member printed Rishi Sunak question first answered 15/05/2018 16:16:21 answering member 4483 label Biography information for Rishi Sunak
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

917676

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2018
	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: Procurement
	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 the Government is taking steps to ensure that all local authorities across the UK record third party spending with small businesses in a consistent manner to improve transparency and comparability; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	150108
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2018 answer text <p>Local authorities in England are subject to the Transparency Code 2015. This requires that councils publish a range of data, including that on procurement and contracts. Here councils are required to publish data on invitations to tender for contracts over £5000 and contracts awarded over £5000 are published on a quarterly basis. This information should be made available in an open, machine readable format.</p> answering member constituency Richmond (Yorks) answering member printed Rishi Sunak question first answered 11/06/2018 16:12:42 answering member 4483 label Biography information for Rishi Sunak
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

944049

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2018
	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	Parks: Repairs and Maintenance
	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 effect on community wellbeing of putting in place detailed statutory responsibilities for the maintenance of public parks by local authorities.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	165560
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>The Government does not want to impose excessive central reporting burdens on local government and has sought to reduce pressure on local authorities through the <em>‘new burdens doctrine’. </em>This requires departments to justify why new duties are being placed on local authorities. Therefore, any new statutory duties would be subject to the new burdens doctrine.</p><p>Many local authorities already work very closely on wellbeing issues and are keen to develop effective approaches. Best practice models are shared by the Local Government Association, which is a member of the <em>‘Parks Action Group’ </em>and a pivotal partner in the group’s work in reviewing a range of issues relating to parks and green spaces in England. On 24 May, the Association hosted the <em>‘Action on Parks’</em> conference sharing learning and best practice with local authorities.</p><p>The Government has committed £500,000 to support the <em>Parks Action Group’</em> and the work to safeguard and enhance parks and green spaces. The Government will report back to Parliament on the group’s progress later this year.</p> answering member constituency Richmond (Yorks) answering member printed Rishi Sunak question first answered 23/07/2018 14:33:07 answering member 4483 label Biography information for Rishi Sunak
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

994684

	registered interest
	date	25/10/2018
	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	Community Assets
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of including football clubs in the list of assets of community value.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	183930
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2018 answer text <p>It is for local authorities to determine if any building or land nominated by the local community meets the test of being an asset of community value. The scheme allows groups to nominate buildings or land for listing by their local authority if its principal use furthers their community’s social well-being. This can include cultural, sporting or recreational interests. Since the scheme was introduced in 2012, over 4,000 assets of community value have been listed across England. This includes over 30 football stadiums from across the football pyramid including St James Park.</p><p>The scheme seeks to balance the rights of private property owners with the interests of the community where the local authority agrees that the asset in question is an asset of community value.</p> answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen answering member printed Jake Berry question first answered 30/10/2018 14:50:52 answering member 4060 label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

46481

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2014
	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
	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 number of line of business and desktop applications in local government.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	194949
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>My Department has not made any estimates in this area but I do encourage local authorities to take full advantage of the efficiencies that electronic ways of working can bring.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 07/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah