10564 To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what proportion of affordable housing units were built by (a) housing associations and (b) private developers in England in the last 12 months for which figures are available. Affordable Housing: Construction false 1 100 2019-12-19 Biography information for Caroline Nokes 2020-01-13T15:51:23.07Z Tatton Esther McVey false 2020-01-13 Biography information for Esther McVey <p>The Department collects data on affordable housing through funding sources and does not differentiate between housing associations and developers. A full breakdown of affordable housing provision by funding source is available in live table 1011c: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-affordable-housing-supply" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-affordable-housing-supply</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p> Housing, Communities and Local Government Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North House of Commons Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Housing, Communities and Local Government 7 2020-10-07 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 100277 2020-10-12T16:15:28.743Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-12 Biography information for Christopher Pincher <p>On 20 January 2020 we launched a public consultation including proposals to expand the scope of the in-effect ban of combustible materials in and on the external walls. This also included proposals with regards to laminated glass as well as other exemptions. The consultation closed on the 25 May 2020. We continue to analyse the responses and will publish the Government response to the consultation in due course.</p> false To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the Government will publish the findings of the review into the ban on combustible materials. Housing, Communities and Local Government Buildings: Insulation Housing, Communities and Local Government Dame Margaret Hodge Biography information for Dame Margaret Hodge 1 7 Barking Housing, Communities and Local Government Dame Margaret Hodge Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Barking Housing, Communities and Local Government High Rise Flats: Insulation 7 1 false To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he will publish the findings of the audit of high-rise residential buildings. 100278 2020-10-12T16:10:28.947Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-12 <p>The Department publishes data on the number of high-rise residential and publicly owned buildings in England with Aluminum Composite Material cladding systems unlikely to meet building regulations. The latest data is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fbuilding-safety-programme-monthly-data-release-august-2020&amp;data=02%7C01%7CParliamentary%40communities.gov.uk%7C1359560208e04342e3ac08d86ec5a446%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637381142420822848&amp;sdata=KobqWv9csZaUcxLA7pHv10cBGLRAzIFOmF9xIdyaQEA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a> . The Department has commenced a data collection exercise which will enable us to build a picture of external wall systems in use on high rise residential buildings. The exercise will collect data on residential buildings 18 metres and over covering private and social buildings, student accommodation and hotels. We will publish appropriate summary information from the data collection in our monthly Building Safety Programme data release when ready.</p> 2020-10-07 7 Mr Gregory Campbell false East Londonderry 1 2020-10-06 To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will hold urgent discussions with representatives of financial institutions on their requirement for an EWS1 form in order to approve mortgage applications relating to low-level flats. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 100301 Flats: Insulation Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell Housing, Communities and Local Government Housing, Communities and Local Government 2020-10-12T16:11:14.12Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-12 <p>The External Wall System form (EWS1) and process was introduced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to assist in the valuation of high-rise residential buildings for mortgage purposes. Not all lenders request an EWS1 form and the Government does not support a blanket approach in EWS1 use for lower risk properties. The EWS1 process should only be used where there is clear need, and where no reasonable assurances or regulatory evidence exists to support valuations. Ministers and officials continue to engage with lenders on this issue.</p><p> </p> 100323 Shipley 2020-10-07 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Pay To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the biggest pay rise given to someone in his Department was in (a) percentage and (b) cash terms in the last 12 months. Housing, Communities and Local Government Housing, Communities and Local Government Philip Davies 2020-10-16T13:35:25.423Z Rochester and Strood Kelly Tolhurst false 2020-10-16 Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst <p>During the 12 month period ending 30 September 2020 the largest salary increase for any member of staff, whilst working in the same role, within the Department was 21.4 per cent on the previous salary. This equated to £5990 in cash terms.</p> Biography information for Philip Davies Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 7 false 1 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord Housing, Communities and Local Government 2020-10-15T16:50:23.477Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-15 <p>The External Wall System form (EWS1) and process is not a Government regulatory requirement. It was introduced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to assist in the valuation of high-rise residential buildings for mortgage purposes. Not all lenders request an EWS1 form and the Government does not support a blanket approach in EWS1 use for lower risk properties.</p> 1 2020-10-07 Hendon Housing, Communities and Local Government 100361 7 Buildings: Insulation false Dr Matthew Offord To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether agreements are in place between hsi Department and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors stating that a building owner must produce a valid EWS1 form for the purposes of sale or remortgaging. Housing, Communities and Local Government Hendon 2020-10-15T16:50:49.45Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-15 <p>The External Wall System form (EWS1) and process is not a Government regulatory requirement. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) designed and implemented the EWS1 form in conjunction with mortgage lenders to assist with valuation. Use of the EWS1 form is determined by the lending policies of banks and building societies. RICS have issued guidance on the use of the EWS1 form.</p> Buildings: Insulation 7 false Housing, Communities and Local Government Dr Matthew Offord 100362 1 To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish guidance clarifying whether all properties require an EWS1 form for the purposes of sale or remortgage. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2020-10-07 To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will work with mortgage lenders and providers to ensure that sources of evidence other than the EWS1 form are available to provide accurate valuation information for property owners. Dr Matthew Offord Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 7 Housing, Communities and Local Government 2020-10-15T16:51:11.85Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-15 <p>The Building Safety Minister is pressing lenders to accept other forms of evidence on building safety to support their valuations. The EWS1 process should only be used where there is clear need, and where no reasonable assurances or regulatory evidence exists to support valuations.</p> 100363 Housing, Communities and Local Government Mortgages 1 2020-10-07 false Hendon 2020-10-07 false Dr Matthew Offord 7 Housing, Communities and Local Government Hendon Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Housing, Communities and Local Government 100364 Mortgages To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when officials of his Department last met mortgage providers; and whether the use of the EWS1 form was raised at that meeting. 2020-10-15T16:51:31.817Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-15 <p>My Departmental officials formally met with mortgage providers in September and the use of EWS1 forms was discussed. In addition, officials have held a number ad-hoc bilateral meetings with mortgage lenders on the use of EWS1 form.</p> 1 false 2020-10-07 Leasehold Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support or guidance is available to leaseholders on their rights with regard to leases on residential properties. Housing, Communities and Local Government 7 Hendon Dr Matthew Offord 2020-10-15T16:52:38.197Z Tamworth Christopher Pincher false 2020-10-15 <p>Leaseholders can seek free initial advice via the Leasehold Advisory Service, the specialist body funded by the Department to provide assistance to leaseholders. Further information on the rights of leaseholders and other leasehold matters can be provided through the website (https://www.lease-advice.org/), via a telephone appointment with one of LEASE's advisers (020 7832 2500), or by email (info@lease-advice.org).</p><p>There are other specialist advisers who leaseholders might want to consult including:</p><ul><li><a title="https://www.leaseholdknowledge.com/" href="https://www.leaseholdknowledge.com/" target="_blank">Leasehold Knowledge Partnership</a> (LKP) – an independent registered charity providing help for leaseholders on leasehold issues, including cladding. LKP also acts as secretariat to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform.</li><li><a title="https://www.alep.org.uk/" href="https://www.alep.org.uk/" target="_blank">Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners</a> (ALEP) – an association of professionals who specialise in lease extensions, freehold acquisitions and leasehold enfranchisement.</li><li>specialist legal firms</li></ul><p>There are also a number of other organisations or groups who leaseholders may want to consult including:</p><ul><li>other leaseholders or residents’ groups in their building</li><li>their managing agent, management company or landlord</li><li><a title="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/" href="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/" target="_blank">Citizen’s Advice</a></li><li><a title="https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/first-tier-tribunal-property-chamber" href="https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/first-tier-tribunal-property-chamber" target="_blank">First Tier Property Tribunal</a></li></ul> 100365 1 0 10 1