Kevin Hollinrake MP: written questions
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Written QuestionsHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54918More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2025 to Question 52867 on Written Questions, what is the 19% figure in absolute terms; and what is the average percentage
Answer: During the period in question, the total number of questions tabled was 60,136, of which 11,654 were carded because they did not comply with the rules of order. The vast majority of card queries are resolved quickly when the hon. Member who tabled the que...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department's proposed Delayed Homes Penalty will apply to unbuilt-out sites for which the (a) planning permission has expired and (b) development has not commenced.
Answer: The government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out’, which can be found on gov.uk here, sets out initial proposals for how the Delayed Homes Penalty would operate. We look forward to receiving feedback on the consultations from hon. Me...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to p.61, Appendix 2 of the document entitled Annex 1: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects reform of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact assessm
Answer: The dates the hon. Member refers to relate to different aspects of our reforms to National Policy Statements (NPSs). The ‘next summer’ date referred to in the government’s Plan for Change relates to the commitment made by the Chancellor on the 8 July last...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her Department's policy is on consulting on substantive changes to (a) practice and (b) policy in relation to the Planning practical guidance.
Answer: There is no statutory duty to consult prior to making changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and/or associated planning guidance. That said, the Secretary of State keeps the matter of consultation under active consideration ahead of making any ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed Delayed Homes Penalty will apply to unbuilt housing (a) that only has outline planning permission and (b) for which the development has not commenced.
Answer: The government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out’, which can be found on gov.uk here, sets out initial proposals for how the Delayed Homes Penalty would operate. We look forward to receiving feedback on the consultations from hon. Me...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordValuation Tribunal Service: HandbooksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Valuation Tribunal Service's Council Tax Manual has been updated since the 2022 edition published on its website.
Answer: The last published update for the Valuation Tribunal Service (VTS) Council Tax Manual was August 2023. This document can be accessed through the VTS website here. A further update is near completion and will be published in July 2025.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: PlanningDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many level 7 Chartered Town Planning Apprenticeships have been (a) started and (b) completed in each year for which data is available.
Answer: The number of starts and achievements on level 7 ‘Chartered Town Planner’ apprenticeship courses in England can be found in the ‘Apprenticeships’ accredited official statistics publication, which is available at: https://explore-education-statistics.servi...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Authorities: ApprenticesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the withdrawal of funding for the Level 7 Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship on the recruitment of planning offic
Answer: The government recognise that Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeships (Level 7) are a valuable entry point into planning careers. However, the government has decided to prioritise levy funding for young people entering the labour market, who need skills an...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: DebtsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to make changes to (a) regulation and (b) guidance in relation to council tax (i) collection and (ii) debts.
Answer: The government has announced it will be consulting on modernising the administration of council tax, including its collection and enforcement. The government will consider any necessary changes to regulations or guidance following this consultation.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFast FoodDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 51393 on Fast Food, whether the Food Standards Agency categorises (a) Pret a Manger, (b) Subway and (c) Greggs as a fast food outlet.
Answer: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) does not categorise businesses as fast-food outlets. The FSA gathers information on and categorises food businesses based on understanding potential risk in relation to food safety only.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFast FoodDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 51393 on Fast Food, how the (a) Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and (b) Public Health England defines a fast food outlet.
Answer: In February 2025, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities published data on fast food outlets per 100,000 population. In this analysis, fast food was described as “food that is energy dense and available quickly, usually via a counter service, a...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2024 to Question 50162 on UK Emissions Trading Scheme, whether he plans to provide additional funding to local authorities for these costs; and whether he has
Answer: We continue to engage with local authorities on the details of UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), including how costs will be passed through to reflect emissions reductions and recycling efforts. Financial pressures on local authorities resulting from the...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAhlulbayt Islamic MissionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Charity Commission on the activities of Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission.
Answer: Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission is not a registered charity. No discussions have taken place with the Charity Commission on the activities of this organisation.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public ExpenditureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2025 to Question 50169 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Expenditure, what changes have been made to those thresho
Answer: The thresholds have been aligned with Cabinet Office guidance.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTony BlairMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 50171 on Tony Blair, whether she has had discussions with Tony Blair on the deliverability of the 1.5 million housebuilding tar
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister joined Tony Blair for a Q&A event in December 2024 at the Tony Blair Institute. This was an informal Q&A event which did not touch on details of government policy.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: CybersecurityHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court on the security of the telecommunications exchange CLWAP at Royal Mint Street.
Answer: In line with my previous response to UIN 29609 on 12 February 2025, the planning application has been called in by the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and she will make this quasi-judicial decision independ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Remote WorkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 50515 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Offices, if she will place in the Library workplace office atten
Answer: MHCLG publishes quarterly HQ Occupancy Statistics for its headquarters at 2 Marsham Street, London (not proportional attendance). We do not intend to publish regional information or numeric staff attendances.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Environment ProtectionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will list the (a) title and (b) topic of each environmental principles assessment that has been produced since 4 July 2024
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 51403 on 19 May 2025.
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Unions: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 50516 on Trade Unions: Finance, whether she plans to update that guidance once the Employment Rights Bill is passed.
Answer: No.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFire Brigades UnionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what meetings she has had with the Fire Brigades Union since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The fire and rescue policy function transferred from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 01 April 2025.The government is proactively engaging with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) alongside other fire and rescue se...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFlags: Festivals and Special OccasionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 51398 on Flags: Festivals and Special Occasions, how much funding has been allocated by her Department to support Historic Count
Answer: The Department will continue its annual celebration of Historic County Flags Day in July 2025 by flying all registered historic county flags of Great Britain in Parliament Square. The final cost of the event this year will be confirmed after the event has...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordParkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to commence the provisions on consumer protection in the Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019.
Answer: Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019 requires the Secretary of State to prepare a code of practice containing guidance about the operation and management of private parking facilities. The purpose of the Code of Practice is therefore to raise standards in ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Service: RecruitmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's policies on location neutral recruitment on Civil Service policies in relation to levels of workplace att
Answer: MHCLG will continue to actively support the Government’s Places for Growth programme and, through its recruitment policy, plans to further increase the proportion of the workforce located outside London to 50% by 2030. The Department will maintain at leas...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has responded to the Unite trade union request for fair council funding of 19 May 2025.
Answer: The previous government committed to improving and updating the way in which local authorities are funded through the “Fair Funding Review” - but this was not delivered. We will make good on this commitment and implement long-awaited reforms through a mul...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Industrial DisputesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 50511 on MHCLG: Industrial Disputes, if she will publish the correspondence with the PCS trade union on ending location neutral
Answer: This issue is part of a live trade dispute which PCS have formally notified the department of. As such it would not be appropriate to release correspondence related to that dispute. I can confirm again however that the department has notified PCS that the...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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