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, with reference to the Homes England guidance, Parking — what works where, of 17 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of off-street parking restrictions o
The department has made no such assessment in relation to this guidance.
Communities and Local Government, whether the changes in council tax bills from council tax equalisation during unitary local government restructuring will be subject to the council tax referendum thresholds.
Where new councils inherit different levels of council tax from their predecessors, legislation provides for them to be harmonised no later than the start of the eighth year after the restructuring. The multi-year settlement set out that for the vast majo...
Media and Sport, with reference to the policy paper entitled Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom, updated 28 April 2026, whether the Charity Commission's powe
As part of the Government’s action plan for social cohesion we have announced that the Charity Commission for England and Wales’ powers will be extended to tackle extremist abuse of charities. This includes strengthening the Charity Commission’s ability t...
Communities and Local Government, what the average time is for the Building Safety Regulator to approve (a) remediation and (b) new build applications.
The 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...
Communities 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
The 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...
Media 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
The 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 ...
Communities 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.
The 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.
Communities and Local Government, what representations his Department has received from Labour International in relation to overseas electors and voting by them in Parliamentary elections.
The Secretary of State has not received any representations from Labour International in relation to overseas electors during this Parliament.
Communities 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.
Summer 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.
Communities 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.
My Department does hold a copy of the evaluation report.
Communities and Local Government, whether the new Environmental Outcome Reports will be required to report carbon emissions.
I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 125728 on 20 April 2026.
Communities 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
The 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.
Communities 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
Part 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 ...
Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to tackle rent inflation in exempt accommodation schemes.
To 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...
Communities 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
Fewer 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.
Communities 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
I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124753 on 20 April 2026.
Communities 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.
The 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...
Communities and Local Government, whether fish and chip shops are classed as fast food outlets for the purposes of the National Planning Policy Framework restrictions on outlets being allowed near schools.
I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 122204 on 1 April 2026.
Communities 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
As 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.
Communities 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.
Eden 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.