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, 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, what representations his Department has received on amending the legislation on the declaration of donations or gifts by regulated donees who are not elected representatives.
On the 17 July 2025 the Government published its strategy for modern and secure elections and committed to commencing section 54A of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, as inserted by section 9 of the Political Parties and Elections...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of VAT on cladding repairs on the overall cost of remediation for social housing providers.
The VAT treatment for cladding remediation has not changed. Cladding remediation remains subject to the standard rate of VAT, unless it is classified as snagging work tied directly to the terms of the original construction contract, in which case it may b...
Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to issue a new round of the Traveller Site Fund.
There are no plans to issue a new round of the Traveller Site Fund. Traveller sites fall within the scope of the new £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme. Bidding for the Programme opened in February and closed on 15th April for Strategic Partnersh...
Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to pilot mobile polling stations in the May 2027 local elections.
The Government is committed to encouraging greater participation in democracy and is exploring ways to make voting in person more efficient, more convenient, and better aligned with the expectations of today’s electors. We are currently considering option...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Letter dated 19/12/2025 from Steve Reed MP to Council Leaders in England regarding the four day week in local government, committed on 19 March 2026, paper
Our current intention is to launch a consultation on the Best Value guidance as soon as possible and publish new Best Value guidance as soon as possible after the consultation.
Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to ban foreign-funded political advertising targeted at UK voters.
The Government recognises the risk posed by foreign interference in British politics, including through online political advertising, and shares the concern that our democratic processes must be safeguarded in a proportionate way. Philip Rycroft, in his I...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Bakerloo Line extension across Lewisham and Southwark on housebuilding.
My Department has made no specific assessment of the potential impact of the Bakerloo Line extension on housebuilding in Lewisham and Southwark.
Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides on the (a) issuing and (b) use of Article 4 directions.
Guidance on Article 4 directions is available in the “when is permission required?” planning practice guidance, which can be found on gov.uk here.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 8 April 2026 to Question 122686 on Local Government: Israel, whether his Department will take any Best Value or regulatory intervention against lo
Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note 01/16 remains in force which prohibits procurement boycotts by public authorities against Israeli firms and firms which trade with Israel unless formal government sanctions are in place. Decisions to intervene in a l...
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, 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.
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, 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, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the cost of summer holidays in England.
The impacts of any levy will be determined by local decisions. It will be for Mayors to decide whether to apply a levy, and the rate at which it is set. Evidence from international comparators suggests modest rates have minimal impact on visitor numbers.
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, with reference to the letter sent to hon. Members on 20 April 2026 on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, what the timetable is for the guidance on agents of c
We intend to publish new planning practice guidance (PPG) on the ‘agent of change’ principle following the publication of a revised NPPF and in light of the views received through the consultation undertaken between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026. In ...
Communities and Local Government, what the timetable is for the implementation of his Department’s proposed reforms to the local government code of conduct.
The Government Response to the ‘Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England’ consultation, published 11 November 2025, states our intention to introduce legislation for a range of measures to create a clearer and con...
Communities and Local Government, further to his letter to council leaders and others of 16 February 2026, on postponement of local elections in England in May 2026, for what reason the secondary legislation was
I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 23 February 2026 (HCWS1349). It is a longstanding principle that government does not comment on or publish legal advice. The case the Rt Hon. Member refers to has now been concluded a...