Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1316982

registered interest
date	21/05/2021
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	Property Development: York
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 jobs Network Rail and Homes England estimate have been (a) lost and (b) displaced within the York Central Development Outline Planning redline area since March 2019; and of those how many are rail jobs.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	5210
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government does not hold this information. However, the Ministry’s position is that development and regeneration are good for local economies, and are therefore likely to boost job numbers in the area.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 01/06/2021 15:20:23 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1317098

registered interest
date	21/05/2021
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	Parking: Private Sector
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 his Department has plans to encourage private companies that levy car parking charges to introduce clearer signage for the public on the charges and potential consequences of parking in private car parks.
tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
tabling member printed	Martyn Day
uin	5219
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2021 answer text <p>My department is leading on the implementation of the Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019, which includes creation of an independent Code of Practice for private parking companies to improve standards.</p><p>MHCLG is developing the Code of Practice through the British Standards Institution (BSI) in close consultation with key stakeholders, including landowners, consumer organisations, and the private parking industry, who are advising on its impact. The draft Code, which is available online at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstandardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com%2Fprojects%2F2020-00193&amp;data=04%7C01%7CParliamentary%40communities.gov.uk%7Ca2a0204852e34133c00c08d924df3cf5%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637581363473074510%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=bait8IhMX4KGzLgjIudX6vZk9S1AjaePkQ4jmknX9lw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2020-00193</a> and on which the BSI recently publicly consulted, includes a requirement for a clear signage, surface markings, and clear and accessible displays of terms and conditions, as well as appropriate terminology used in operator notices or by debt recovery agents.</p><p>In parallel to the BSI consultation on the Code, my department consulted on the Parking Code of Practice Enforcement Framework and on 20 March 2021 published the response to the consultation, available online at: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fconsultations%2Fparking-code-enforcement-framework&amp;data=04%7C01%7CParliamentary%40communities.gov.uk%7Ca2a0204852e34133c00c08d924df3cf5%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637581363473084459%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=QLqVF%2FiRg2LmiI%2BsdMsnSfK6Cz75nvSdgfKBAN5KIR4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/parking-code-enforcement-framework</a></p><p>The consultation response announced our intention to develop a series of fairer parking measures which will benefit motorists and encourage people to return to high streets and town centres. This includes the creation of a single independent appeals service for motorists to turn to if they receive a private parking charge and an Appeals Charter, which will protect motorists from charges that are unfair or issued in error.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall grouped question UIN 5220 question first answered 01/06/2021 10:49:24 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

1317099

registered interest
date	21/05/2021
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	Parking: Fees and Charges
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 his Department has made an assessment of the implications for its policies of the practice of car parking companies (a) sending letters threatening legal action and (b) passing details to debt collection agencies in cases of unpaid parking charges.
tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
tabling member printed	Martyn Day
uin	5220
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2021 answer text <p>My department is leading on the implementation of the Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019, which includes creation of an independent Code of Practice for private parking companies to improve standards.</p><p>MHCLG is developing the Code of Practice through the British Standards Institution (BSI) in close consultation with key stakeholders, including landowners, consumer organisations, and the private parking industry, who are advising on its impact. The draft Code, which is available online at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstandardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com%2Fprojects%2F2020-00193&amp;data=04%7C01%7CParliamentary%40communities.gov.uk%7Ca2a0204852e34133c00c08d924df3cf5%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637581363473074510%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=bait8IhMX4KGzLgjIudX6vZk9S1AjaePkQ4jmknX9lw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2020-00193</a> and on which the BSI recently publicly consulted, includes a requirement for a clear signage, surface markings, and clear and accessible displays of terms and conditions, as well as appropriate terminology used in operator notices or by debt recovery agents.</p><p>In parallel to the BSI consultation on the Code, my department consulted on the Parking Code of Practice Enforcement Framework and on 20 March 2021 published the response to the consultation, available online at: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fconsultations%2Fparking-code-enforcement-framework&amp;data=04%7C01%7CParliamentary%40communities.gov.uk%7Ca2a0204852e34133c00c08d924df3cf5%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637581363473084459%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=QLqVF%2FiRg2LmiI%2BsdMsnSfK6Cz75nvSdgfKBAN5KIR4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/parking-code-enforcement-framework</a></p><p>The consultation response announced our intention to develop a series of fairer parking measures which will benefit motorists and encourage people to return to high streets and town centres. This includes the creation of a single independent appeals service for motorists to turn to if they receive a private parking charge and an Appeals Charter, which will protect motorists from charges that are unfair or issued in error.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall grouped question UIN 5219 question first answered 01/06/2021 10:49:24 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

1316716

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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	Coastal Areas: Government Assistance
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 support his Department is providing to increase economic activity in coastal communities.
tabling member constituency	South Shields
tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
uin	4613
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2021 answer text <p>We are committed to increasing economic activity in our coastal communities. Our coastal areas have already benefited from over £250 million through successful bids into Town Deals and from the Future High Streets Fund. At Budget 2021, the Chancellor announced 7 Freeports in coastal areas, which will boost economic activity further in these communities</p><p><br> This is all in addition to the £6 million available through the Welcome Back Fund to support coastal areas; offering assistance of up to £100,000 to help address the unique challenges facing these areas as restrictions ease. Further support will be available through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which will help to level up and create opportunity across the UK in places most in need. Coastal places can also bid into the £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 25/05/2021 14:30:40 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

1316768

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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: Community Development
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 he has plans to provide financial support to help community groups (a) create new pocket parks and (b) refurbish existing parks.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	4702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the value of parks and green spaces in providing vibrant and inclusive locations for communities to socialise, volunteer, work, and exercise. We have seen during the COVID-19 pandemic how important access to parks and green spaces are to local communities. We recognise that green spaces foster health, well-being, integration, and social engagement. There are no immediate plans to continue the Pocket Parks Scheme. However, as we move beyond the threat of COVID-19, we will explore how we can best support all urban parks and green spaces, taking into account the Government’s environmental, social, and health priorities.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 26/05/2021 14:12:48 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1316772

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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 Associations
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 plans he has to allow housing associations to increase their property portfolio by diversifying their streams of private capital funding.
tabling member constituency	The Wrekin
tabling member printed	Mark Pritchard
uin	4573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>In recent years, we have seen increasing levels of total investment by housing associations in new supply across a range of tenures (£13.7 billion in 2019-20, up 13 per cent on the previous year). We are keen to see new players in this market, and for housing associations to explore new funding streams to support the supply of new affordable homes.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 27/05/2021 14:44:45 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	1576 label Biography information for Mark Pritchard

1316789

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to publish the findings of his Department's consultation entitled Raising accessibility standards for new homes.
tabling member constituency	Stockport
tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
uin	4730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>We are currently considering responses to the consultation on raising accessibility standards for new homes, and will be publishing a Government response setting out next steps.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher grouped question UIN 4731 question first answered 27/05/2021 14:45:15 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1316791

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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: Disability
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 the Answers of 24 November 2020 to Questions 115838 and 115839 on Buildings: Disability and Housing: Construction, whether he plans to amend building regulations to require (a) all new homes to be accessible and adaptable as a minimum standard and (b) 10 per cent of new homes to be accessible for wheelchair users.
tabling member constituency	Stockport
tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
uin	4731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>We are currently considering responses to the consultation on raising accessibility standards for new homes, and will be publishing a Government response setting out next steps.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher grouped question UIN 4730 question first answered 27/05/2021 14:45:15 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1316906

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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	Homes England: York
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 Sir Edward Lister, as Chair of Homes England, held any meetings or corresponded with property development companies or property investment companies in relation to the York Central development site.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	4640
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/05/2021 answer text <p>York Central is one of the largest brownfield sites in England, which is being brought forward through a partnership of Homes England, Network Rail, the City of York Council and the National Railway Museum.</p><p>As Chair of Homes England, and a member of the York Central Strategic Board, Lord Lister had an important role in engaging local and delivery partners in the vision for York Central, which will transform underused land into vibrant and distinctive residential neighbourhoods, cultural spaces, and commercial space – boosting York’s economy.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 28/05/2021 12:59:51 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1315889

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
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	Richmond House
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 prevent Richmond House on Whitehall from being demolished.
tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
uin	3077
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2021 answer text <p>Applications for planning permission and listed building consent related to the Northern Estate Programme were submitted to Westminster City Council in October 2019 following consultation carried out earlier that year. It will be for the council to consider the proposals following publication of the Strategic Review of the Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal programme in March 2021, and representations concerning the proposals should be made to them</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 24/05/2021 16:26:27 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq