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Written questions by McCarthy.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Kerry McCarthy this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (105)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (35)Department of Health and Social Care (17)Department for Work and Pensions (10)Ministry of Justice (9)Department for Education (9)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (7)Department for Business and Trade (5)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (4)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (2)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2)Treasury (2)Women and Equalities (1)

Showing 17 of 7 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the availability of affordable housing for (a) care leavers and (b) young people unable to live with their families in Bristol.

Reply

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that local planning authorities should assess the size, type, and tenure of housing needed for different groups, and should reflect this in their planning policies and decisions.I otherwise refer t...

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on securing (a) affordable, (b) safe and (c) appropriate accommodation for young people leaving youth custody

Reply

There are regular discussions between cabinet colleagues, and further dialogue through the Inter-Ministerial Group on homelessness and rough sleeping. The details of these discussions are not usually disclosed.

8 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential risk of speculative development in locations without an up-to-date Local Plan.

Reply

In the absence of an up-to-date Local Plan, there is a high likelihood that development will come forward on a piecemeal and speculative basis, with reduced public engagement and fewer guarantees that it will make the most of an area’s potential. It is fo...

11 Nov 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2025 to Question 71739 on Flats: Fire Prevention, when he plans to publish the eligibility criteria.

Reply

The Department intends to provide further information on cladding remediation funding for buildings under 11m in height in England in due course.

5 Nov 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what his Department's timetable is for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act (2025).

Reply

The government intends to set out detailed implementation plans for the Renters’ Rights Act in the near future. As part of those plans, we will support all stakeholders through detailed guidance and communications.

5 Nov 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to raise awareness among renters about the provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act ahead of its implementation date.

Reply

The government intends to set out detailed implementation plans for the Renters’ Rights Act in the near future. As part of those plans, we will support all stakeholders through detailed guidance and communications.

5 Nov 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure the availability of housing-related advice services in Bristol.

Reply

I refer the hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 78811 on 15 October 2025.

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