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Housing: Construction

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 67899

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Oral Contribution of the Secretary of State for Transport: Road and Rail Projects delivered on 8 July 2025, when the 39,000 new properties will be built.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The 39,000-figure cited by the Secretary of State for Transport is an estimate of the number of new homes that will be supported by the road and rail projects announced on 8 July 2025.

My Department is working with others across government to ensure that investment in transport infrastructure maximises opportunities to support new homes across England.

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