Asked by: Stephen Kinnock (Labour - Aberafan Maesteg)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing the settlement for local government in the next budget.
Answered by Marcus Jones
The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of local government matters, including finances.
Asked by: Stephen Kinnock (Labour - Aberafan Maesteg)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the feasibility of establishing an event to mark the contribution that the emergency services make to communities and to thank them for the work they do during times of crisis.
Answered by Jake Berry
We recognise the important contribution made by our emergency services to their communities. Their hard work and commitment to public service is celebrated the country over in local community events and also nationally.
Asked by: Stephen Kinnock (Labour - Aberafan Maesteg)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what recent estimate he has made of the level of procurement of British steel by his Department in the last 12 months.
Answered by Marcus Jones
The information is not centrally held in the form requested. Over the last year Government has acted to level the playing field for UK steel producers in light of the complex global challenges faced by the UK steel sector. Last December Government issued guidance to central government departments on how to ensure that they take full account of the value provided by UK steel producers when conducting their procurement activities. This guidance is also being extended to the wider public sector.