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1129292

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	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	Private Rented Housing: Electrical Safety
	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 on introducing electrical safety checks in the private rented sector in England.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	259217
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2019 answer text <p>We are working to bring into force regulations on mandatory electrical safety checks in the private rented sector as soon as possible, subject to parliamentary approval and timetable. As outlined in the Government response to the consultation on Electrical Safety in the Private Rented Sector, published on 29 January 2019, we are now working with industry to produce guidance for landlords setting out the skills and qualifications relevant to determining competence of those carrying out electrical inspections. We have also been working with local authorities in England to develop the range of sanctions for non-compliance with the upcoming regulations.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 10/06/2019 15:54:06 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1124910

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	Housing: Older People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many local authorities have detailed planning guidance in place for the provision of specialist housing for older people.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	251313
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>In the revised National Planning Policy Framework, we strengthened policy to create a clear expectation that all local authorities have policies in place for addressing the housing needs of older people. All plans submitted to the Planning Inspectorate after 24 January 2019 will need to comply with the revised Framework. We will publish new planning guidance shortly that will provide advice to authorities about implementing this policy. The number of authorities with their own detailed planning guidance on the provision of specialist housing for older people is not recorded.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 13/05/2019 14:56:50 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1124911

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	Housing: Older People
	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 trends in the level of demand for specialist housing for older people.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	251314
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>Providing more homes for older people is vital to support an ageing population. Offering older people a better choice of accommodation can help them to live independently for longer and help reduce costs to social care and the health system. Our proposals, set out in the White Paper<strong> ‘</strong>Fixing our broken housing market’, underline our commitment to do more to provide the homes we need for all in our society, including for older and disabled people. In the White Paper we also recognised and committed to explore the barriers for older people moving at the right time to the right property, to build on evidence to deliver outcomes that are best for older people, including finding sustainable solutions and explore ways to stimulate the market to deliver new homes for older people.</p><p>We also published, in July 2018, the new version of the National Planning Policy Framework, which expressly requires local plans to include a detailed needs assessment for housing our older and disabled populations. We will shortly be publishing further guidance to help councils put these policies in place.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 15/05/2019 16:44:46 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1124912

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	Housing: Older People
	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 of trends in the level of under-occupation of larger houses on the supply of specialist housing for older people.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	251315
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government’s Housing White Paper underlines our commitment to do more to provide the homes we need for all in our society, including for older and disabled people. We also recognised and committed to explore the barriers for older people moving at the right time to the right property and explore ways to stimulate the market to deliver new homes for older people.</p><p>This will involve building on evidence to deliver outcomes that are best for older people, including finding sustainable solutions, drawing on the expertise of a wide range of stakeholders, and by considering the impact on the housing market caused by older people moving home - and how this could contribute to a stronger evidence base to inform our policy making. These approaches will sit alongside our commitments to continue to fund the development of supported and sheltered housing.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 15/05/2019 16:46:08 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1124913

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	Supported Housing
	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 his Department's Housing Delivery Test: 2018 measurement, what the requirements are for the provision of specialist housing-with-care.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	251316
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>The Housing Delivery Test is a percentage measurement of net homes delivered against the number of homes required. The test cannot be disaggregated into different types of housing, but incentivises authorities to deliver housing for older people by allowing them to count communal accommodation (such as care homes).</p><p>In preparing the Housing White Paper ‘Fixing the Broken Housing Market’, and the revised National Planning Policy Framework published last year, we consulted a wide range of groups, including Age UK and the Retirement Housing Group. For the draft Framework we conducted 3 key stakeholder roundtables, and carried out 40 individual meetings with interested parties on specific topics or wording.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse grouped question UIN 251317 question first answered 15/05/2019 16:45:40 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1124914

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	Supported Housing: Older People
	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 providers of specialist housing-with-care for older people on the requirements of the Housing Delivery Test.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	251317
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>The Housing Delivery Test is a percentage measurement of net homes delivered against the number of homes required. The test cannot be disaggregated into different types of housing, but incentivises authorities to deliver housing for older people by allowing them to count communal accommodation (such as care homes).</p><p>In preparing the Housing White Paper ‘Fixing the Broken Housing Market’, and the revised National Planning Policy Framework published last year, we consulted a wide range of groups, including Age UK and the Retirement Housing Group. For the draft Framework we conducted 3 key stakeholder roundtables, and carried out 40 individual meetings with interested parties on specific topics or wording.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse grouped question UIN 251316 question first answered 15/05/2019 16:45:40 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1123836

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2019
	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	Housing: Older People
	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 providers of specialist housing for older people on the provision of that housing in relation to the provisions of the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	249299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2019 answer text <p>The revised National Planning Policy Framework, published in July 2018, strengthened policy to set a clear expectation that authorities identify the size, type and tenure of homes needed for different groups, including older people. It also expects them to assess the types of specialist housing needed for older people, and reflect this in their planning policies. The specific types of housing that this can include is not prescribed.</p><p>We will publish new planning guidance shortly that will provide advice to authorities about implementing this policy, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Act commitment. We have undertaken extensive engagement on this, including discussions with a range of local authorities, charities and house builder representatives.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse grouped question UIN 249298 249300 249303 question first answered 09/05/2019 13:20:38 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1123837

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2019
	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	Housing: Older People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which forms of housing are within the scope of the definition of specialist housing for older people under the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	249300
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2019 answer text <p>The revised National Planning Policy Framework, published in July 2018, strengthened policy to set a clear expectation that authorities identify the size, type and tenure of homes needed for different groups, including older people. It also expects them to assess the types of specialist housing needed for older people, and reflect this in their planning policies. The specific types of housing that this can include is not prescribed.</p><p>We will publish new planning guidance shortly that will provide advice to authorities about implementing this policy, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Act commitment. We have undertaken extensive engagement on this, including discussions with a range of local authorities, charities and house builder representatives.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse grouped question UIN 249298 249299 249303 question first answered 09/05/2019 13:20:38 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1123838

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2019
	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	Housing: Older People
	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 he is taking to promote (a) information and (b) choice in relation to specialist housing for older people.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	249301
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government recognises that the provision of high quality,impartial, information and advice in England is an important service which older people, and their relatives and carers should have access to in order to make informed choices. The Department of Health and Social Care has set out that one of the key principles that will guide thinking ahead of the Social Care Green Paper is control. This involves ensuring that individuals and families have the ability to direct the support they receive, the autonomy to lead the lives they want, and access to reliable information.</p><p>On 28 March, we announced our plans to implement the majority of the Law Commission’s recommendations to reform event fees in leasehold retirement properties. One of the key requirements of these recommendations is a statutorily backed requirement to ensure consumers have the necessary information to make an informed choice when purchasing their retirement property.( <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2019-03-28/HCWS1466" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2019-03-28/HCWS1466</a>)</p><p>My Department published the revised National Planning Policy Framework in July 2018 and this specifies that local planning authorities are expected to have planning policies which identify the size, type and tenure of homes needed for different groups in the community including older people. We will shortly be publishing further guidance to help councils put these policies in place. My Department, together with Department of Health and Social Care, also grant funds new supply of supported housing (with 34,000 new units delivered since 2011) including for older vulnerable people. With our announcement last year that funding for housing costs for supported accommodation would continue to be paid through Housing Benefit, we are putting in place the right funding and oversight environment which will give confidence to investors and to the sector, to continue to develop new supply of supported housing.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 09/05/2019 13:24:22 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon