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156540

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Council Tax: Greater Manchester
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of local authority income was raised by Council Tax in each of the 10 districts of Greater Manchester for each of the last five years.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradley
uin	HL2963
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2014 answer text <p>The table below shows the proportion of local authority income raised from council tax by the metropolitan districts of Greater Manchester for each year from 2009-10 to 2013-14. Income is defined as the sum of council tax, specific grants inside Aggregate External Finance, Revenue Support Grant, and for the relevant years, redistributed business rates, retained business rates, Local Services Support Grant and Area Based Grant. Council tax amounts are gross of payments of council tax benefit for years up to 2012-13.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>2009-10</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2010-11</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011-12</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012-13</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013-14</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Bolton</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>22%</p></td><td><p>18%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Bury</p></td><td><p>25%</p></td><td><p>25%</p></td><td><p>25%</p></td><td><p>26%</p></td><td><p>22%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Manchester</p></td><td><p>14%</p></td><td><p>14%</p></td><td><p>15%</p></td><td><p>15%</p></td><td><p>11%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Oldham</p></td><td><p>18%</p></td><td><p>19%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>16%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Rochdale</p></td><td><p>19%</p></td><td><p>19%</p></td><td><p>19%</p></td><td><p>19%</p></td><td><p>16%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Salford</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>20%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>22%</p></td><td><p>16%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Stockport</p></td><td><p>31%</p></td><td><p>31%</p></td><td><p>32%</p></td><td><p>33%</p></td><td><p>28%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Tameside</p></td><td><p>20%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>18%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Trafford</p></td><td><p>25%</p></td><td><p>25%</p></td><td><p>28%</p></td><td><p>29%</p></td><td><p>25%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Wigan</p></td><td><p>22%</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td><td><p>23%</p></td><td><p>23%</p></td><td><p>19%</p></td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Greater Manchester</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>21%</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>20%</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>22%</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>22%</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>18%</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><em>Source: Revenue Outturn returns</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The figures have fallen in 2013-14 due to a technical, accounting consequence of the localisation of council tax benefit. Councils now apply local council tax support in the form of a council tax discount and receive a DCLG grant through Revenue Support Grant. Previously, councils received a grant from the Department for Work and Pensions, which refunded the tax revenue that was ‘paid’ by the council through council tax benefit.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/12/2014 12:18:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	452 label Biography information for Lord Bradley

156579

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Planning Permission
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether planning authorities are required to notify town or parish councils of planning applications relating to their towns or parishes.
tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
uin	HL3002
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2014 answer text <p>Yes, if the council of any parish makes a request to the local planning authority that they be consulted on planning applications in their area, they must be given the opportunity to make representations about a planning application. The local planning authority must take into account any relevant representations made and notify the council of any parish of the decision.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/12/2014 17:59:50 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

156622

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Planning Permission: Appeals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, under what criteria and procedures an hon. Member can seek reference to the Secretary of State of a planning application that has been rejected by a planning authority.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	215239
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2014 answer text <p>The criteria against which planning appeals will be considered for recovery for determination by the Secretary of State are set out in the Planning Practice Guidance at: <a href="http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/appeals/planning-appeals-general/" target="_blank">http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/appeals/planning-appeals-general/</a>. Careful consideration will be given to any request for recovery that is submitted.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 24/11/2014 15:52:58 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

156623

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Housing: Shropshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what information he holds on when Shropshire unitary authority will be in a position to bank an agreed five year land supply.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	215240
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2014 answer text <p>Shropshire Council submitted its Site Allocations and Management of Development Plan Document to the Secretary of State for examination on 1 August 2014, and its assertion that it has a five year supply of deliverable land will be robustly tested by the Planning Inspector. <br><br>Getting an up-to-date Local Plan in place, following extensive engagement with local communities and which includes a five year supply of housing sites, is the best way to protect an area from unplanned development whilst meeting local housing needs.</p><p> </p><p>Where authorities are in the process of preparing plans, they still need to demonstrate that they have in place a five year supply of deliverable housing sites. Weight can be given to policies in emerging Local Plans to the extent that they reflect policies in the National Planning Policy Framework.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Kris Hopkins question first answered 24/11/2014 15:50:47 answering member 4043 label Biography information for Kris Hopkins
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

156629

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Housing: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what representations his Department has received on the timing of the introduction of the carbon compliance element of the zero carbon standard for new homes; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Hazel Grove
tabling member printed	Sir Andrew Stunell
uin	215227
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2014 answer text <p>The Government has publicly committed to introducing the zero carbon standard for new homes in 2016. This commitment was informed by a range of representations, most recently to the consultation “Next steps to Zero Carbon – Allowable Solutions” published in August 2013. The consultation and summary of responses to that consultation can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/next-steps-to-zero-carbon-homes-allowable-solutions.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bristol West answering member printed Stephen Williams question first answered 24/11/2014 17:23:00 answering member 1492 label Biography information for Stephen Williams
tabling member	445 label Biography information for Lord Stunell

156630

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Housing: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the evidence he has received on the practicality of introducing the carbon compliance element of the zero carbon standard for new homes in 2016; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Hazel Grove
tabling member printed	Sir Andrew Stunell
uin	215228
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2014 answer text <p>The Government will publish an impact assessment to accompany its proposals for the carbon compliance element of the 2016 zero carbon home standard for new homes in due course. This will be based on further research and evidence exploring the practicalities, costs and benefits of the Government’s approach. This will also consider existing evidence, including that from the AIMC4 project in which a consortium of major house builders with the support of Innovate UK has undertaken work with the aim of pioneering the volume production of homes built to level 4 energy standards of the Code for Sustainable Homes.</p> answering member constituency Bristol West answering member printed Stephen Williams question first answered 24/11/2014 17:28:20 answering member 1492 label Biography information for Stephen Williams
tabling member	445 label Biography information for Lord Stunell

156180

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Welfare Assistance Schemes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what representations he has received about the Local Welfare Provision fund from (a) local authorities and (b) relevant third sector organisations.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull East
tabling member printed	Karl Turner
uin	215096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/11/2014 answer text <p>The consultation on how local welfare provision should be funded in 2015/16 closed on 21 November. The Government are analysing the responses, alongside the recently published review by the Department for Work and Pensions into existing provision. The Government will make a decision based on this analysis in time for the provisional local government finance settlement in December 2014.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Kris Hopkins grouped question UIN 214868 question first answered 26/11/2014 16:02:01 answering member 4043 label Biography information for Kris Hopkins
tabling member	4030 label Biography information for Karl Turner

156181

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Fire and Rescue Services: Industrial Disputes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions his Department has had with the devolved administrations on the firefighters' pension dispute; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Helen Jones
uin	215062
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2014 answer text <p>Officials from the Department meet regularly with the officials from the devolved administrations to discuss issues of common interest relating to the fire and rescue service, including the current dispute with the Fire Brigades Union over firefighter pension reform. Ministers correspond and have met with the fire and rescue services in the devolved nations.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 21/11/2014 14:11:43 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	432 label Biography information for Helen Jones

156182

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Change of Use
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what his policy is on the continued exemption of local authorities that have established an objectively-assessed need for more office accommodation through their local plan, and demonstrated a low level of vacancy in the office market, from proposed planning changes to allow offices to be converted to housing; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Kensington
tabling member printed	Sir Malcolm Rifkind
uin	214865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2014 answer text <p>My Department published a consultation paper on this issue on 31 July. We will publish the Government’s response in due course.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 24/11/2014 16:18:10 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	1191 label Biography information for Sir Malcolm Rifkind

156183

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
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
hansard heading	Welfare Assistance Schemes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what his future policy is on the Local Welfare Assistance Fund.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull East
tabling member printed	Karl Turner
uin	214868
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/11/2014 answer text <p>The consultation on how local welfare provision should be funded in 2015/16 closed on 21 November. The Government are analysing the responses, alongside the recently published review by the Department for Work and Pensions into existing provision. The Government will make a decision based on this analysis in time for the provisional local government finance settlement in December 2014.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Kris Hopkins grouped question UIN 215096 question first answered 26/11/2014 16:02:01 answering member 4043 label Biography information for Kris Hopkins
tabling member	4030 label Biography information for Karl Turner