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Social Rented Housing: Young People

Asked by Adam DanceLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 April 2026UIN 123848

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with local authorities in England on barriers to delivering one-bedroom social homes for young people.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department has held no recent discussions with local planning authorities regarding specific barriers to delivering one-bedroom social rented homes for young people.

I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 101227 on 7 January 2026.

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