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1124641

registered interest
date	02/05/2019
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	Social Rented Housing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many social rented council houses have been converted to "Affordable Rent" in England since 2015; whether there has been a subsequent reduction in the housing stock of local authorities; and if so, what was that reduction.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL15509
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>The department does not hold data on tenure type changes, including conversions from social rent to affordable rent.</p><p>The Regulator of Social Housing publishes information on the number of conversions of social rent to affordable rent for properties owned by Private Registered Providers only through their Statistical Data Return, which is (attached) available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistical-data-return-statistical-releases" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistical-data-return-statistical-releases</a></p><p>Information on the stock of social and affordable rent owned by local authorities is available in section A of the Local Authority Housing statistics data, which can be (attached) found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/local-authority-housing-data" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/local-authority-housing-data</a></p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth attachment 1 file name 190507 SDR_Data_Release_2017_FINAL_v01.0 - HL15509.xlsx title SDR Data release 2 file name 190507 Local_Authority_Housing_Statistics_data_returns_2016_to_2017 - HL15509.xlsx title Local Authority Housing statistics question first answered 15/05/2019 14:10:34 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1081783

registered interest
date	04/03/2019
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	Social Rented 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, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that social housing in equipped with adequate (a) heating and (b) insulation.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	228022
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2019 answer text <p>In England, the Regulator of Social Housing requires registered providers to maintain their homes to the Decent Homes Standard, which says homes must have efficient heating and effective insulation. Homes are also required to be free of serious hazards, such as excess cold, identified using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).</p><p>In August 2018, the Government’s Social Housing Green Paper asked whether there are any changes to what constitutes a decent home that Government should consider. The consultation closed in November 2018 and we are currently analysing responses.</p><p>In January 2019, Government also commissioned the first stage of a review to assess how well the HHSRS works in practice. We have also supported the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act which will allow social tenants to seek redress in the courts if their home contains a hazard.</p><p>In addition, the Government sets minimum standards for energy efficiency and the safety of heating appliances through Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) and Part J (Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems) respectively. In the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy, we committed to reviewing the Part L standards including consulting on improving energy efficiency requirements in new and existing buildings where the evidence suggests there are cost effective, affordable and safe opportunities to do so. We plan to consult on these matters in 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 11/03/2019 17:46:00 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1063557

registered interest
date	18/02/2019
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	Social Rented Housing
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 responses to their social housing green paper consultation; and when they intend to publish their conclusions on the future of social housing.
tabling member printed	Lord Porter of Spalding
uin	HL13795
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>The consultation on the Green Paper, ‘A new deal for social housing’, closed on 6 November 2018. We received a large number of responses and are currently analysing these, along with the feedback from eight engagement events which we held with social housing residents around the country, seven roundtables with social housing landlords, and meetings with a variety of stakeholders.</p><p>We are very grateful for the input that residents, landlords and other stakeholders have provided throughout this process.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 04/03/2019 15:45:20 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4555 label Biography information for Lord Porter of Spalding

1050800

registered interest
date	29/01/2019
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	Social Rented Housing
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 actions of the devolved institutions in the UK in relation to social housing; and what lessons, if any, they have learnt as a result.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL13223
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2019 answer text <p>My officials hold ongoing constructive discussions with officials from the devolved institutions in relation to social housing and will continue to build on these relationships. This includes discussions held following the publication of the Social Housing Green Paper.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 11/02/2019 16:58:35 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1050802

registered interest
date	29/01/2019
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	Social Rented Housing
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 report by Shelter Building for our Future: A vision for social housing, published in January.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL13225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2019 answer text <p>We have noted the report by Shelter’s Commissioners and the contribution this has made to the wider conversation around social housing. Our Social Housing Green Paper set out our aims to rebalance the relationship between residents and landlords, tackle stigma and ensure social housing can be both a safety net and a springboard to home ownership.</p><p>We are committed to increasing the supply of social housing and have invested over £9 billion into our Affordable Homes Programme to deliver 250,000 affordable homes by 2022, including at least 12,500 for social rent outside of London. A further £2 billion of long term funding has already been committed beyond that as part of a ten year home building programme through to 2028. We’re also giving councils extra freedom to build the social homes their communities need and expect. Housing Associations and Local Authorities now need to accelerate delivery and build more affordable homes.</p><p>The consultation on our Green Paper, ‘A new deal for social housing’, closed on 6 November 2018. We are currently analysing responses, along with feedback from the engagement events which we held with social housing residents.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 11/02/2019 16:59:15 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1019774

registered interest
date	04/12/2018
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	Social Rented 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, if he will review the process of registration for Registered Provider status for community led micro-providers intending to provide fewer than 100 homes, to allow such groups to demonstrate they are working towards meeting the required standards with time provided to develop relevant skills and capacity.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	198795
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>The Regulator of Social Housing operates independently within the framework set by legislation and sets its own criteria that applicants for registration must meet. Local authorities that own housing stock are automatically registered and private organisations such as housing associations can voluntarily apply to register. Any applicant that is eligible for registration and meets these criteria must be registered.</p><p>The current process of registration is designed to provide the Regulator of Social Housing with assurance that providers are well-managed and financially viable. Almost all new applicants for registration have plans to provide fewer than 100 homes. The Regulator intends to publish a document in the new year which sets out some of the common issues it sees in applications for registration which should be of help to potential applicants.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 12/12/2018 14:14:12 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1006083

registered interest
date	13/11/2018
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	Social Rented 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, what estimate he has made of the number of (a) social rent, (b) affordable rent and (c) low-cost ownership homes held in local authority housing revenue accounts.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	190772
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>Figures for the number of properties owned by local authorities for social rent, affordable rent and in total as part of their housing revenue account are published in section A of the Local Authority Housing Statistics data return. The latest return is published and available online: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/local-authority-housing-statistics-data-returns-for-2016-to-2017" target="_blank">http://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/local-authority-housing-statistics-data-returns-for-2016-to-2017</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 21/11/2018 14:04:00 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

982631

registered interest
date	08/10/2018
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	Social Rented 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 page 10 of his Green Paper: a new deal for social housing, Cm 9671, which states that Ministers in his Department met and talked with almost 1,000 residents of social housing at events across England, if he will publish his Department’s analysis of the views that those residents expressed to ensure that Members are aware of the concerns that their constituents raised.
tabling member constituency	Mitcham and Morden
tabling member printed	Siobhain McDonagh
uin	175850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2018 answer text <p>The Green Paper ‘A new deal for social housing’ reflects the views of residents that Ministers met during 14 listening events and a further 7,000 people sending their views online. The key messages from residents are set out in the Green Paper: that we must ensure homes are safe and decent; provide swift and effective resolution of disputes; empower residents to ensure their voices are hear and strengthen the regulatory framework; tackle the stigma faced by residents; and deliver the affordable homes this country needs. The Green Paper is currently out for public consultation, closing on 6 November 2018, and Ministers are holding a further 8 events around the country to engage with social housing residents directly.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 15/10/2018 15:39:48 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	193 label Biography information for Dame Siobhain McDonagh

964062

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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	Social Rented 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, what the timetable is for publishing the social housing green paper; and for what reasons that green paper was not published prior to the House rising for summer recess.
tabling member constituency	Lanark and Hamilton East
tabling member printed	Angela Crawley
uin	169518
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2018 answer text <p>The Social Housing Green Paper was published on 14 August, with 12 weeks for consultation. While the Government was committed to publishing the Green Paper as soon as possible, it was important that we took the time to ensure that the proposed options did justice to the complex and challenging issues that we are seeking to remedy. As the Government continued to receive representations during recess asking to see the Green Paper issued without delay, it did not seem right to artificially hold up publication until Parliament returned.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 11/09/2018 15:15:13 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	4469 label Biography information for Angela Crawley

964278

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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	Social Rented 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, if he will set out the nature of the revisions to the Social housing lettings in England: April 2016 to March 2017 2016/17 data published by National Statistics on 6 August 2018.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	168992
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2018 answer text <p>Revisions to a small number of variables were made in the April 2016 to March 2017 data on 6 August 2018. These revisions are marked in the tables ( <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/social-housing-lettings-in-england-april-2016-to-march-2017" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/social-housing-lettings-in-england-april-2016-to-march-2017</a>) with an ‘R’ and do not affect any of the figures in the statistical release or the overall narrative.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 11/09/2018 15:06:21 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey