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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If her Department will undertake a review of the slab system being proposed under the council tax surcharge.
As with Council Tax, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will be based on properties being placed in bands rather than liabilities being determined based on individual property valuations.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026, to Question 123198, on local government: elections, what was the value of the initial payment, and what is the budget for the remai
An initial payment was made towards the claimant’s legal costs in line with the Court Order. The remaining costs were subsequently agreed and paid on 5 May 2026, so all costs have now been settled.
With reference to the answer of 23 January 2026, to Question 106143, on Government Departments: Translation Services, if her Department will make it their policy to collate data on Government spending on (a) transla
I refer the Rt Hon member to the answer given to UIN 106143, on the 23rd January 2026. There are no plans at present for HM Treasury to change how it collects or receives data on this issue given spending on such services typically falls below Delegated A...
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Valuation Office Agency's business rates estimator tool's accuracy in producing estimated bills before it was removed.
The business rates estimator tool on GOV.UK is an estimator, and, therefore, designed to provide indicative estimates of business rates liabilities from 1 April 2026. As stated on the tool, estimates could not reflect all individual circumstances, and fin...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to 'Traveller caravan count statistics: government response', updated 7 April 2026, what is the timetable to consider the options for collecting data on unauthoris
My Department will consider options for collecting data on unauthorised sites following publication of the Traveller caravan count statistics in July.
With reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Effects of the business rates retail, hospitality and leisure multipliers and high-value multiplier, 26 November 2025, what is the equivalent cost to the £270
The Government has introduced new permanently lower multipliers for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties. These new multipliers are worth nearly £1 billion per year and benefit over 750,000 properties. The RHL multipliers are being pa...
Communities and Local Government, further to the answer of 25 February 2025, to Question 33500, on Eden Project: Morecambe, what assessment has been made by the his Department of whether the Eden Project North is
An assessment of match funding was undertaken as part of the original business case. We remain in regular contact with the council, who keep the Department updated on the latest developments, including progress on the project’s funding position. However, ...
Communities and Local Government, whether his Department provides guidance to local authorities on the circumstances in which they must rehouse statutory homeless households who are not UK nationals; and whether
Eligibility for social housing and homelessness assistance is tightly controlled. If a person’s visa means that they cannot access state benefits or local authority housing assistance, they are not eligible for an allocation of social housing or homelessn...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 6 February 2026, to Question 109625, on Personal Care Service: Fraud, through what mechanism will councils be able to block fake barbers that was
The Government is taking action to give local authorities and communities greater control over the mix of uses on their high streets. Police and local authorities will be equipped with stronger powers to close rogue businesses being used to conduct illega...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 23 February 2026, to Question 111681, on Social Rented Housing: Asylum, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the proposals in
Eligibility for social housing and homelessness assistance is tightly controlled. If a person’s visa means that they cannot access state benefits or local authority housing assistance, they are not eligible for an allocation of social housing or homelessn...
Communities and Local Government, what (a) representations his Department has received from and (b) what correspondence his Department has sent to the Greater London Authority in relation to reviews of (i) Green
My Department does not routinely publish correspondence of this kind. We engage regularly with the Greater London Authority about a range of planning matters.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the correspondence of 21 March 2026 from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to the Rt hon. Member for North West Essex, what e
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 were all funded at Spending Review 2025.
With reference to the answer of 29 April 2026, to Question HL16548, on Community Relations, if she will list the members of the Advisory Group.
HL16548 refers to the development of a cohesion charter in collaboration with the University of Salford and the National Union of Students (NUS).The Advisory Group is chaired by Professor Nic Beech, Vice Chancellor of the University of Salford, Chair of t...
What steps are being taken to prevent abuse of the Independent Office for Police Conduct regime in relation to (a) politically-motivated complaints, and (b) complaints which do not relate to the curre
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has a limited role in the complaints system in relation to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and elected politicians exercising PCC functions, such as combined authority mayors.Such complaints are dealt...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 17 April 2026, to Question 124288, on Affordable Housing: Vistry Group, whether (a) his department, (b) the social housing regulator and (c) Homes
My Department does not undertake financial sustainability assessments of individual providers delivering homes through the Affordable Homes Programme. Instead, it sets the priorities and parameters of affordable housing grant programmes and delegates deli...
What achievements the Council of the Nations and Regions has delivered; and how it has strengthened the English national identity.
The Council has met twice to discuss inward investment, trade, and AI. These meetings ensured we maximised the opportunity the 2024 International Investment Summit presented and identified areas for ongoing collaboration for AI adoption and data sharing. ...
Communities and Local Government, further to the draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026, what is the planned commencement and implementation date for the provisions on Supplementary
We intend to implement the Supplementary Vote system for Police and Crime Commissioner and other mayoral elections in due course through separate statutory instruments.
What estimate the Valuation Office has made of the number of hereditaments on the 2026 Rating List in the (a) retail, (b) hospitality and (c) leisure sectors with a Rateable Value of above £500,000.
This information was included in the Change in rateable value of rating lists, 2026 Revaluation publication for England and Wales.
Whether the Valuation Office has an Automated Valuation Model for England for council tax purposes.
I refer the Member to the answer given to Question UIN 105190 on 13 January 2026.
With reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Effects of the business rates retail, hospitality and leisure multipliers and high-value multiplier, published 26 November 2025, what is the breakdown of the
The Chancellor’s 2026 Budget increased the level of business rates paid by warehouses such as those used by online giants. That revenue was used to help with lower business rates for retail and hospitality businesses. Between 2026-27 and 2028-29, the Gove...