Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what impact assessment has been done for the removal of Sports England as a statutory consultee for the planning application involving playing fields.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

I refer the hon. Members to the answer given to Question UIN 103087 on 13 January 2026.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for (a) Defence and (b) Energy Security and Net Zero on the development of a coordinated supply chain and training opportunities for defence and civil nuclear.

Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

As part of our Industrial Strategy, we are delivering this government’s vision for a Nuclear Nation – with £14.2 billion for Sizewell C, over £2.5 billion for the Small Modular Reactor programme across the Spending Review period, and the largest defence nuclear infrastructure programme in a generation. We will continue to increase alignment between civil and defence nuclear sectors to maximise the benefits for our advanced nuclear nation. DBT, MOD, DESNZ and all relevant departments continue to work together with industry, including through the Nuclear Skills plan, to grow a robust nuclear skills base.

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help protect private renters from rent increases after landlords invest to improve the energy efficiency of homes in line with the new energy efficiency standards.

Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The government is standing up for renters through new minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector, and proposed standard for the social rented sector, which will lift around 650,000 households out of fuel poverty.

Landlords should provide clear communications about any changes, and government will provide guidance for landlords and tenants so that tenants know what to expect. There is also support available for landlords, including financing options.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 delivers stronger protections for tenants, including the right to appeal above‑market rents, the removal of Section 21 ‘no‑fault’ evictions, and a simplified tenancy structure. These measures increase security for renters and support them to challenge poor practice, and unfair rent rises without risking eviction.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to mandate public electric car charging providers to display the price of electricity clearly at the service station.

Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 require charge point operators to clearly display the maximum price a consumer could be charged during a charging session, either on the charge point or through a separate device. The regulations stipulate that consumers do not have to enter a contract with the charge point operator to view the information.

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