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Asked by Ben MaguireLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 July 2025UIN 62855

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to encourage developers to begin building promptly after planning permission is granted.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 55898 on 9 June 2025.

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