Every parliamentary written question tabled by James Cleverly this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026, to Question 194, on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Finance, which existing programmes had adjustments to the
Some funding from within the department's overall budget allocation for local government remained unallocated at the time of the provisional settlement but was allocated at the final settlement. The other funding changes relate to the business rates reten...
Communities and Local Government, whether the current (a) Secretary of State and (b) Minister of State for Housing and Planning have had discussions with Edaroth.
I visited the Edaroth factory in Bradford on 17 September 2025. Neither the Secretary of State nor I have had any subsequent meetings with members of the Edaroth team in a ministerial capacity.
Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the change in the number of Right to Buy sales per year from (a) the changes to Right to Buy introduced since July 2024 and (b) the changes proposed
Estimates set out in the review of the increased Right to Buy discounts introduced in 2012 policy paper, which can be found on gov.uk here, indicated that reducing maximum cash discounts would lower Right to Buy sales by c.25,000 over a five-year period (...
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 19 May 2026, to Question 447, on Recreation Space, which stakeholders he plans to consult; what is his planned timetable for the review; and whether he
For the review of the legislative protections of public recreational green spaces, we expect to engage with representatives of local government, including principal and parish councils, as well as the parks and green spaces and development sectors. There ...
Communities and Local Government, in what circumstances new unitary councils will be able to apply for borough status once they are in (a) shadow and (b) vested form where predecessor councils were boroughs; and
Where local government reorganisation takes place, we work with councils to ensure appropriate arrangements, such as Charter Trustees, are established to preserve ceremonial rights, including city or borough status already granted to predecessor councils,...
Communities and Local Government, what requirements local planning authorities have to consult him on planning decisions in relation to housing where they are minded to refuse the application; and what provisions
Requirements for local planning authorities to consult the Secretary of State on planning decisions are set out in The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2024 and The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the statutory guidance, Appointing mayoral commissioners and setting/reporting allowances, updated 9 June 2026, paragraph 81, what guidance his Department has p
In regulations, we intend to create a power for Local Scrutiny Committees to impose a civil penalty in certain circumstances. This can be where; a person fails to attend a meeting, a person fails to answer a question at a meeting; a person fails to provid...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 78246 on Homes England: Conferences, what was the cost to the public purse of the seven Homes England staff attending
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to local authorities on whether a (a) sitting Chairman or (b) civic Mayor can (i) preside over and (ii) participate in a Full Council (A) de
Local authority governance arrangements are a matter for councils themselves, operating within the statutory framework set by the Local Government Act 1972.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the written statement of 21 May 2026, HCWS59, on Neighbourhoods and Public Services, what is the legislative basis for the Community Power Pilots; and what comp
Community Power Pilots will not be implemented on a legislative basis. We will invite local authorities in up to 25 areas with community groups and service users to come forward with proposals to co-design solutions to local problems within existing legis...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of maximum off-street parking requirements in new development on (a) on-street parking, (b) congestion, (c) pavement parking
The department has made no assessment of the impacts of off-street parking requirements in new developments.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 10 April 2026, to Question 123201, on Independent Review into Civil Unrest in Leicester, who are the members of the Advisory Board.
The advisory group on community tensions announced in Protecting What Matters is currently in development and therefore membership is not confirmed.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2026 to Question 198 on MHCLG: Departmental responsibilities, over what time periods each of the six long-term spending commitments relate to; an
Funding certainty is vital to give places the stability and confidence they need to plan, invest, and grow. The £62 billion of long-term funding commitments made by MHCLG and funded in the Spending Review period comprises: i. £39 billion for the Social an...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the introduction of Spatial Development Plans by strategic planning authorities on (a) complexity and (b) paperwork in th
My Department has made no specific assessment of the impact of the introduction of Spatial Development Strategies on the complexity or paperwork in the planning system. The Impact Assessment for the Planning and Infrastructure Act can be found here.
Communities and Local Government, which measure tribunals rely upon when determining market rent under the Renters’ Rights Act where advertised asking rents diverge materially from achieved rents.
I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 87776 on 17 November 2025.
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a EU Youth Mobility Scheme on the private rental market in (a) London and (b) England.
My Department has made no specific assessment of the potential impact of a EU Youth Mobility Scheme on the private rental market in either London or England as a whole.
Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the revenue test on the ability of political parties to wind down (a) holding and (b) property companies which are no lon
The Representation of the People Bill strengthens the framework for company and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) political donations by introducing new eligibility criteria designed to ensure that donors have a genuine connection to the UK and are carr...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 11 March 2025, to Question 31946, on Housing: Finance, what is the breakdown of the tenure types of the 2,800 affordable homes; and what is the ti
In February 2025, the government announced an additional £300 million for the 2021–26 Affordable Homes Programme to support near-term social and affordable housing delivery. This funding is expected to deliver up to 2,800 homes, with more than half for So...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 113648, on Business Rate: Tax Yields, if he will place in the Library a copy of the business rate data and forecasts pas
The Office for Budget Responsibility sets out the process for the forecast and information it requests from my department. For information on the business rates forecast up to 2028-29 for England only, I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer to question ...
Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has undertaken an assessment of the adequacy of compliance with the Local Government Transparency Code by local authorities.
The purpose of the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the Code) is to make it easier for the public to directly hold their local authorities to account, not as a means for central government to monitor them. Therefore, the government does not monito...