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My Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor, and her committee, for their work.
As one of the House’s endangered species, being in the over-80 bracket, I was reluctant to put my name on the speakers’ list. Clearly, I have an interest in the outcome of the process. As...
My Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor, and her committee, for their work.
As one of the House’s endangered species, being in the over-80 bracket, I was reluctant to put my name on the speakers’ list. Clearly, I have an interest in the outcome of the process. As...
To ask His Majesty's Government whether civil servants currently based in (1) London, and (2) regional offices outside Manchester, will be required to work on a temporary basis in Number 10 North.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether civil servants currently based in (1) London, and (2) regional offices outside Manchester, will be required to work on a temporary basis in Number 10 North.
Yes if their role requires it.
My Lords, I open this debate with both a sense of history and a sense of urgency. For generations, across parties and across social classes, the desire to own one’s own home has been one of the most powerful and consistent aspirations in our national life. It has shaped communities,...
My Lords, I open this debate with both a sense of history and a sense of urgency. For generations, across parties and across social classes, the desire to own one’s own home has been one of the most powerful and consistent aspirations in our national life. It has shaped communities,...
My Lords, I thank all Members who have taken part in this debate today. The many contributions have shown and highlighted that, across the parties of the House, we see clearly the value of home ownership to society. As the Minister said, this was a broad title for the debate,...
My Lords, I thank all Members who have taken part in this debate today. The many contributions have shown and highlighted that, across the parties of the House, we see clearly the value of home ownership to society. As the Minister said, this was a broad title for the debate,...
Lords motion to take note of home owners and levels of home ownership. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to take note of home owners and levels of home ownership. Agreed to on question.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many staff currently working in the Prime Minister's Office will be required to work in Number 10 North.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many staff currently working in the Prime Minister's Office will be required to work in Number 10 North.
Staff are already working in the new No10 North. This includes staff from Manchester and those who have come in from around the country. Staffing data, including relating to No10 North, will be made available in the Annual Report and Accounts in due course.
To ask His Majesty's Government what requests, if any, Homes England has made to (1) the National Housing Federation, and (2) registered providers of social housing, to reduce bids in the first three years following the implementation of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
To ask His Majesty's Government what requests, if any, Homes England has made to (1) the National Housing Federation, and (2) registered providers of social housing, to reduce bids in the first three years following the implementation of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
During the competitive assessment process for strategic partnerships under the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, Homes England asked bidders to consider how much of their grant funding would be drawn down each year. They were not asked to reduce the total grant they had bid for.
To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of paragraph 5.9 of the Explanatory Memorandum to the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026, whether they will publish the representations received from councils, elected representatives, and political groups.
To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of paragraph 5.9 of the Explanatory Memorandum to the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026, whether they will publish the representations received from councils, elected representatives, and political groups.
The government has no plans to publish the representations received.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to publish the UK Cooling Outlook strategy.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to publish the UK Cooling Outlook strategy.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is committed to supporting the transition to sustainable cooling in the UK and globally. As a signatory to the Global Cooling Pledge, endorsed by over 70 countries, the UK is committed to reducing cooling‑related emissions by at least 68% by 2050 while expanding access to sustainable cooling.
To support the delivery of the commitments, the Department will publish a UK Cooling Outlook by the end of 2026, a consolidated evidence base on current and projected cooling demand to 2050, alongside the policies in place to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency across cooling and refrigeration.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to support councils to improve planning enforcement against unauthorised traveller sites through the sub-division of land.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to support councils to improve planning enforcement against unauthorised traveller sites through the sub-division of land.
Local planning authorities have a wide range of planning enforcement powers, with strong penalties for non-compliance, available to them.
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted on a new National Planning Policy Framework. That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to strengthening the policy on intentional unauthorised development. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has given advice or guidance on the planning and environmental constraints of developing sites close to foot and mouth carcass burial sites in flood risk areas.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has given advice or guidance on the planning and environmental constraints of developing sites close to foot and mouth carcass burial sites in flood risk areas.
I refer the Noble Baroness to the answer given to Question UIN HL7342 on 21 May 2025. Furthermore, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is clear that planning policies and decisions should prevent new and existing development from contributing to, being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by unacceptable levels of water pollution or land instability.
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted on a new NPPF, including proposals in a new standalone chapter dedicated to managing flood risk and coastal change, as well as proposals relating to pollution. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
My Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the LGA. It is very encouraging to see how keen the Liberal Democrats are to scrutinise the Government. Given the inconsistent approach to last week’s reorganisation announcements, can the Minister please confirm whether officials advised Ministers that an expansion of...
My Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the LGA. It is very encouraging to see how keen the Liberal Democrats are to scrutinise the Government. Given the inconsistent approach to last week’s reorganisation announcements, can the Minister please confirm whether officials advised Ministers that an expansion of...
My Lords, I support Amendment 87, in the names of my noble friends Lady O’Neill and Lord Jamieson. This is an issue on which I have had a long-standing interest. During my time in this House, I have sought to strengthen the powers available to tackle tenancy fraud and unlawful...
My Lords, I support Amendment 87, in the names of my noble friends Lady O’Neill and Lord Jamieson. This is an issue on which I have had a long-standing interest. During my time in this House, I have sought to strengthen the powers available to tackle tenancy fraud and unlawful...
My Lords, I join with others in thanking my noble friend Lord Harlech for initiating this debate. This House meets to consider a question that goes to the very heart of our future national security. Just weeks ago, the Chief of the Defence Staff publicly stated that the United Kingdom...
My Lords, I join with others in thanking my noble friend Lord Harlech for initiating this debate. This House meets to consider a question that goes to the very heart of our future national security. Just weeks ago, the Chief of the Defence Staff publicly stated that the United Kingdom...
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to update the guidance issued by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government on 12 September 2016 concerning submitting proposals under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007, in particular regarding the email address local authorities can use to submit...
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to update the guidance issued by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government on 12 September 2016 concerning submitting proposals under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007, in particular regarding the email address local authorities can use to submit...
The Government has no plans to update the guidance issued on 12 September 2016 concerning the submission of proposals under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007. The email address has been updated.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether it will be for new unitary authorities to decide whether to apply for the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether it will be for new unitary authorities to decide whether to apply for the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority.
The Government has been clear that it wants to see devolution extended across the whole of England, with more areas benefiting from the powers and funding available to Strategic Authorities.
We have therefore written to leaders of councils in areas without devolution agreements, inviting them to work with neighbouring authorities to agree a suitable geography and submit proposals.
These proposals must meet the criteria set out in the English Devolution White Paper, in particular that they command the support of the proposed constituent councils and support effective delivery for communities. For areas undergoing local government reorganisation, we will continue to work closely with local partners, including any new unitary authorities, on potential future devolution arrangements.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many proposals they have received from local authorities under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 relating to the promotion of sustainability in local government since 2015.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many proposals they have received from local authorities under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 relating to the promotion of sustainability in local government since 2015.
We have not identified any proposals received from local authorities under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 relating to the promotion of sustainability in local government since 2015.
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have provided to existing principal local authorities and shadow unitary authorities about the distribution of assets.
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have provided to existing principal local authorities and shadow unitary authorities about the distribution of assets.
During the local government reorganisation process, councils are expected to continue to operate on a business-as-usual basis. Assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils until reorganisation is complete. Decisions about the disposal or transfer of assets are matters for individual local authorities to determine.
The Government has issued explanatory guidance to councils undergoing local government reorganisation covering financial and asset‑related decision making. This makes clear that councils should take a responsible approach and avoid actions that could jeopardise the financial sustainability of successor authorities.
The Government plans to release further non-statutory guidance in the coming months, to assist councils undergoing reorganisation in determining a sustainable and equitable division of assets held by existing councils between new unitary authorities.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will legislate to amend section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972 to extend the right to petition for borough status to new unitary authorities.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will legislate to amend section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972 to extend the right to petition for borough status to new unitary authorities.
The Government has no current plans to amend section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972. Where local government reorganisation takes place, newly established unitary authorities will be district councils, who are already able to petition for borough status under the existing provisions of the Act, provided the statutory criteria are met, including a resolution passed by not less than two thirds of members at a meeting specifically convened for that purpose.
My Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I am pleased to support the amendment moved by my noble friend Lord Jamieson. Having spent many years in local government, including as chair of the Local Government Association, I want to make one simple point....
My Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I am pleased to support the amendment moved by my noble friend Lord Jamieson. Having spent many years in local government, including as chair of the Local Government Association, I want to make one simple point....