Every parliamentary written question tabled by David Simmonds 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, what guidance has his Department given on whether the provision of accommodation to asylum seekers can be included in the definition of affordable housing provided under the National Planning Policy Framework.
Awaiting answer.
Representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 102392 on Local Government: Reorganisation, what guidance has been given by the Local Government Boundary Commission to local authorities, in relation to the unitary restructuring, on whether existing ward or division boundaries for the new unitaries should be amended or redrawn by local authorities, prior to a formal electoral review by the Local Government Boundary Commission after the new unitaries have been vested.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, further to MHCLG: spending over £25,000, April 2026, published on 30 June 2026, what the reason was for the receipt from the Greater London Authority, Ref: 3700024963.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 24 June 2026 to Question 10162 on Housing: Greater Manchester, if he will publish the Facility Agreement.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, what the profile is of Homes England grant allocations under the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 11417 on Independent Review into Civil Unrest in Leicester, what is the timetable for establishing the membership of the advisory group on community tensions; and if he will set out the proposed selection process.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on local authorities asking householders to remove air conditioning units as a condition of the (a) extension and (b) re-development of the dwelling.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2026, to Question 11655, on Recreation Spaces: Planning Permission, if he will publish the engagement request to stakeholders.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Count of Traveller Caravans, January 2026: England, published 2 July 2026, what assessment has been made of the reasons for the increase in caravans on unauthorised sites in the last 12 months.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 11664 on Prayer: Public Places, whether he has issued guidance on whether silent prayer is permissible in a safe access zone by an abortion clinic.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 1 July 2026, to Question 11653, on Edaroth, which officials and special advisers accompanied the Minister of State on his visit to the Edaroth factory on 17 September 2025, at whose invitation the visit took place, whether official government business was discussed, and what follow up actions were agreed.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 12687 on Council Tax: Greater London, whether a public sector equality duty assessment has been undertaken in relation to decisions on the six upper-tier authorities with the lowest council tax levels.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the meeting on the housing market between the Minister for Housing and Planning and Global Counsel on 19 January 2026 in his Department's publication, MHCLG: ministerial meetings, January to March 2026, published on 25 June 2026, whether Global Counsel was representing a commercial client; and what aspects of the housing market were discussed.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, further to Collection rates for Council Tax and non-domestic rates in England, 2025 to 2026, published on 24 June 2026, what analysis he has undertaken into the reasons for the (a) fall in council tax collection rates, (b) fall in business rate collection rates, (c) rise in council tax arrears and (d) rise in business rate arrears.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with metro mayors on the potential impact of a referendum on council tax thresholds on council tax precepts.
Awaiting answer.
How many criminal trials listed at Harrow Crown Court were recorded as ineffective in each month of a) 2023 and b) 2026.
Awaiting answer.
If he will ensure that the forthcoming Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia includes a standardised and proactive post-diagnostic support offer for people living with dementia.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, what is the maximum fine that may be imposed by the courts for a householder (a) refusing access to a council tax valuation officer who has given notice as required of the exerci
A person who intentionally delays or obstructs a valuation officer in the exercise of their duty may be subject to a fine of up to £200. Where a person fails to, without a reasonable excuse, provide information requested, which they are in possession or c...
Communities and Local Government, what Public Works Loan Board borrowing has been given to the London Borough of Barnet since July 2024, and on what terms and purposes.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, whether the overnight visitor levy will apply to canal boats which are rented out on a short-term basis.
We are empowering Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation, to drive economic growth in their region. including through support for the local visitor economy. Following the public consultation, decisions on the scope of the...