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Asked by Damian HindsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 January 2026UIN 102743

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the percentage of Local Authorities that had an up to date Local Plan and 5 Year Housing Land Supply prior to the 2024 changes to the Standard Method

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answers given to Question UIN 102025 and UIN 102035 on 12 January 2026.

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