10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what pre-protocol letters on legal action have been sent to his Department by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets since July 2024.
ReplyThe department received a Pre-Action Protocol letter from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in August 2024 and provided a response. It is not the Government's usual practice to comment any further on legal correspondence.
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to take steps to remove regulatory barriers to the installation of air conditioning in (a) dwellings and (b) business promises including those in th
ReplyPart O of the Building Regulations requires that new residential buildings are built to mitigate the risk of overheating. Part O does not prevent the installation of air conditioning. It encourages passive design measures, such as limiting solar gain and ...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy, of 25 March 2026, what his timetable is for
ReplyThe Government has accepted the recommendation of the independent Rycroft Review tointroduce a moratorium on the acceptance of political donations made using cryptoassets to any regulated recipient, in order to safeguard the integrity of the UK’s politica...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what the average time is for the Building Safety Regulator to approve (a) remediation and (b) new build applications.
ReplyThe Building Safety Regulator publishes Gateway 2 building control data on a monthly basis here. Over the 12-week reporting period to 30 May 2026, the median time for approving validated Gateway 2 remediation and new build applications was 39 weeks and 22...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what representations his Department has received from Labour International in relation to overseas electors and voting by them in Parliamentary elections.
ReplyThe Secretary of State has not received any representations from Labour International in relation to overseas electors during this Parliament.
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the difference in authorised traveller (a) development and (b) encampments between summer and winter months.
ReplySummer and Winter traveller caravan count statistics are published by my Department on gov.uk here. For a comparison of the statistics between January and July counts please see Figure 1 of the statistics consultation document published here.
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether he had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on his letter to the Leader of the Opposition of 21 March 2026.
ReplyThe Secretary of State engages regularly with ministerial colleagues on a range of matters. In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 11 March 2026, to Question HL15007, on Holiday Accommodation: Regulation, if he will take legislative steps to require a change of use in relation
ReplyThe government continues to consider what additional powers we might give local authorities to enable them to respond to the pressures created by short-term lets as well as second homes.
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether the new Environmental Outcome Reports will be required to report carbon emissions.
ReplyI refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 125728 on 20 April 2026.
10 Jun 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, with reference to the written statement of 14 May 2026, HCWS16, on Tackling Antisemitism, whether the strengthening of guidance to local licensing authorities will include guidance on cinemas whi
ReplyThe exhibition of a film is a licensable activity under the Licensing Act 2003, and must be complied with (when relevant) in any venue in which films are exhibited, including cinemas.The government has published details on the steps being taken to combat ...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 122687 on Housing: Greater Manchester, whether his Department holds a copy of the evaluation report.
ReplyMy Department does hold a copy of the evaluation report.
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to tackle rent inflation in exempt accommodation schemes.
ReplyTo improve value for money and the quality of support provided in supported housing, the government is introducing a council-led licensing scheme next year. We will shortly be consulting on draft regulations.It is the responsibility of the local authority...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the publication, High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the number of leaseholder properties liable for the surch
ReplyFewer than 1% of all properties across England will be affected by the High Value Council Tax surcharge. The Valuation Office (VO) will be conducting a targeted valuation exercise to identify and value properties in scope.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 8 April 2026 to Question 122686 on Local Government: Israel, whether his Department will take any Best Value or regulatory intervention against lo
ReplyCabinet Office Procurement Policy Note 01/16 remains in force which prohibits procurement boycotts by public authorities against Israeli firms and firms which trade with Israel unless formal government sanctions are in place. Decisions to intervene in a l...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the cost of summer holidays in England.
ReplyThe impacts of any levy will be determined by local decisions. It will be for Mayors to decide whether to apply a levy, and the rate at which it is set. Evidence from international comparators suggests modest rates have minimal impact on visitor numbers.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on forecasts for (a) parish precepts, (b) mayoral precepts and (c) police and crime commissioner precepts in 2027-28.
ReplyThe Department does not publish specific forecasts for parish precepts, mayoral precepts and police and crime commissioner precepts. As part of the provisional settlement the Government has made estimates of changes to Core Spending power for 2026-27, 202...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 120470 on Eden Project: Morecambe, how much funding will be given to the Eden Project Morecombe; and over what period.
ReplyEden Project: Morecambe have been allocated £50 million via the Local Regeneration Fund. Funding is paid to Lancaster City Council as sponsors of the Eden Project Morecambe and must be spent by March 2028.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Bakerloo Line extension across Lewisham and Southwark on housebuilding.
ReplyMy Department has made no specific assessment of the potential impact of the Bakerloo Line extension on housebuilding in Lewisham and Southwark.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122205 on Islamophobia, if he will name each of those selected stakeholders, and outline the methodology used to select
ReplyAs is standard practice in government policy making, officials undertook limited and focused informal engagement with selected stakeholders as the government considered the advice submitted by the Working Group.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124753 on Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission, whether Tower Hamlets council is responsible for updating the Section 10
ReplyI refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124753 on 20 April 2026.