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Almshouses: Affordable Housing

Asked by Cat EcclesLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 April 2026UIN 124375

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is the government taking to include charitable housing providers within the definition of affordable housing in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 123092 on 31 March 2026.

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