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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-02more like thismore than 2020-11-02
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Religious Buildings: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to amend the regulations underpinning the new national COVID-19 restrictions in England from 5 November to allow churches and other places of worship to remain open for both private prayer and limited services; and if not, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9846 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-16more like thismore than 2020-11-16
answer text <p>Regulations came into force on 5 November that places of worship in England must close for communal prayer. They are however permitted to open for individual prayer, and to record or stream to broadcast. In addition, funerals are also permitted and can be attended by a maximum of thirty people.</p><p>The regulations are in place until 2 December, at which point we hope to be able to ease restrictions.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-16T15:18:28.407Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-16T15:18:28.407Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1234757
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-15more like thismore than 2020-09-15
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Urban Areas more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they plan to have with (1) the Northern Ireland Executive, (2) the Scottish Government, and (3) the Welsh Government, about the scope for (1) new, or (2) expanded, towns to enable a better distribution of population within the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL8126 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-01more like thismore than 2020-10-01
answer text <p>The Department is in regular contact with the Devolved Administrations on a range of issues. However, there are no plans to meet in order to discuss changing the distribution of the population of the UK.</p><p>Planning is a devolved matter, and the Department has recently consulted on changes to planning practice guidance on the standard method for assessing local housing need. The standard method provides the starting point for planning for housing and the proposals relate to England only.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-10-01T13:51:21.237Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-01T13:51:21.237Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1221704
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-07more like thismore than 2020-07-07
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Religious Society of Friends: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they intend to have with representatives of the British Society of Friends to discuss post COVID-19 pandemic recovery plans. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL6561 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
answer text <p>Faith leaders and communities continue to play a critical role in our response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government has been working closely with all major faith groups though Minister-led faith leader roundtables, as well as through the Places of Worship Taskforce. The roundtable engagement has directly fed into our decision making and has included representation from the British Society of Friends. This engagement will continue through our response to this pandemic.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-16T15:17:10.407Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T15:17:10.407Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1219447
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-30more like thismore than 2020-06-30
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Sleeping Rough: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for testing rough sleepers for COVID-19 when they come in off the streets; and what funds they will provide for such work. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL6308 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-14more like thismore than 2020-07-14
answer text <p>We are continuing to work with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) to explore the case for testing rough sleepers for COVID-19 when they come in off the streets. However, following the expansion of testing, anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can now access a COVID-19 swab test, including those being moved into and currently in emergency accommodation. This will enable us to control the risk of outbreaks amongst this vulnerable group.</p><p>We continue to recognise the challenges that people experiencing rough sleeping face and we are working with local authorities to consider how we can improve access to testing for vulnerable groups.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-14T14:51:51.163Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-14T14:51:51.163Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1199324
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing: Construction more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, if any, with housing associations and local authorities about bringing forward proposals for building more (1) social, and (2) affordable, housing; and what plans they have, if any, to support small and medium sized businesses to bid for these contracts. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL4995 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answer text <p>The Government is committed to increasing the supply of social housing and has made £9 billion available through the Affordable Homes Programme to March 2022.Building on this, we announced at Budget 2020 that we are investing £12 billion to build affordable homes between 2021/22 and 2025/26.</p><p>The Affordable Homes Programme is delivered nationally through Homes England and the Greater London Authority in London. Both agencies have continued dialogue with registered providers to ensure optimum delivery of housing under the programme.</p><p>We are firmly committed to supporting SMEs and strongly believe they can play a crucial role in reinvigorating the housing market and boosting housing supply. Our financial programmes to help SMEs grow and diversify include the £4.5 billion Home Building Fund, the Housing Growth Partnership and Housing Delivery Fund, and up to £1 billion of new guarantee support for SMEs to access.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-16T15:02:16.66Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T15:02:16.66Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1199325
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing: Construction more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the amount of additional (1) social, and (2) affordable, housing that could be provided by refurbishing existing buildings. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL4996 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answer text <p>It is for local authorities to make an assessment of the need for affordable housing in their area and how best to meet this need including through planning consent.</p><p>We have made no assessment of the amount of additional social or affordable housing that could be provided through the refurbishment of existing buildings.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-16T15:02:42.907Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T15:02:42.907Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1181805
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-02more like thismore than 2020-03-02
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Empty Property more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to encourage housing authorities to (1) bring vacant houses into use, and (2) rehabilitate structurally sound buildings for social renting. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL2067 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-16more like thismore than 2020-03-16
answer text <p>Local authorities are equipped with a range of powers and strong incentives to tackle empty homes. Through the New Homes Bonus, they earn the same financial reward for bringing an empty home back into use as for building a new one. This includes social housing and there is an additional premium for every affordable home delivered. Billing authorities have the discretion to charge up to 100 per cent extra council tax – on top of the standard bill – on properties that have been empty for at least two years.</p><p>In certain circumstances, local authorities can apply for an Empty Dwelling Management Order (EDMO) to temporarily take over the management of a property that has been empty for more than two years and bring it back into use. Local authorities have a variety of compulsory purchase powers which they can use to acquire and develop derelict or empty property, including for housing purposes. However, compulsory purchase is intended for use as a last resort and there must always be a compelling case in the public interest.</p><p>The Estate Regeneration National Strategy good practice guide (published December 2016) supports social housing landlords. It sets out the importance of assessing the estate, including over and under occupancy and opportunities for further development. We have also given local housing authorities the tools to deliver a new generation of council housing by removing the Housing Revenue Account borrowing cap.</p>
answering member printed The Earl of Courtown more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-16T16:55:53.35Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-16T16:55:53.35Z
answering member
3359
label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1175122
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Emmaus UK more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what statutory help, if any, they have provided to Emmaus communities in England and Wales over the last 10 years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL573 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>The Government recently announced £422 million in funding to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in 2020/21, an increase of £54 million on 2019/20. We do not hold specific data on statutory help offered to Emmaus Communities, but this funding enables local authorities to work closely with charities and local organisations including through our faith communities.</p><p>Charities, and the thousands of people who volunteer with them, make a real difference to vulnerable people’s lives. We all need to work together to break the homelessness cycle.</p><p>The Homelessness Reduction Act, the most ambitious reform to homelessness legislation in decades, came into force on 3 April 2018. This new Act places statutory duties on local authorities and other public bodies to work together to actively prevent homelessness for people at risk. Local authorities must offer meaningful assistance to anyone who is threatened with homelessness, and to work with those who are already homeless to enable them to secure housing.</p><p>Acting earlier and for a broader range of people means more people will get the help they need before they face a homelessness crisis. Local authorities must now work with people at risk of losing their homes to develop personalised housing plans, tailored to focus on the needs and circumstances of the household.</p><p>We have overhauled the statutory homelessness data collection alongside the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act. This will give us better insights into the causes of homelessness and the support people need. The new statutory homelessness data collection is called H-CLIC.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-03T16:57:05.58Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T16:57:05.58Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1176276
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the work of Habitat for Humanity in the UK and abroad; and what consideration they have given to using (1) self-build volunteer work, (2) revolving funds, and (3) interest-free mortgages, in parts of England and Wales where there are urgent housing needs. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL574 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answer text <p>I would like to take the opportunity to recognise the good work that Habitat for Humanity do through their community house building and renovation projects, both in the UK and abroad. MHCLG has considered a number of funding proposals for social investment organisations to help finance community-led housebuilding schemes.</p><p>While discussions are ongoing in some cases, no such investment has yet been made or agreed by MHCLG. Ministers are considering all budgets in the round and allocations for future years will be considered at the forthcoming Budget and Spending Review. While HM Treasury usually leads on mortgage policy and regulation , MHCLG keeps various approaches to increasing home ownership under review.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-30T17:41:57.19Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T17:41:57.19Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1168588
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-12-19more like thismore than 2019-12-19
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service: Planning Permission more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, following their decision to call in the planning application for a UK Holocaust Memorial, whether all the evidence submitted to Westminster City Council will be fully considered. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL46 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
answer text <p>Following the decision to call in the planning application for the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre, the case will now proceed to a public inquiry overseen by an independent planning Inspector. The inquiry will consider evidence including that submitted to Westminster City Council, and is currently scheduled to begin on 27 May 2020.</p> more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-07T14:10:39.667Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-07T14:10:39.667Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter