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Asked by Dr Simon OpherLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 111887

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2025 to Question 58971 on Historic Environment Records, how he plans to commence section 230 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; and

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government continues to consider the implementation of section 230 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. Any announcements will be made to Parliament in the usual way.

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