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Housing: Construction

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 May 2026UIN 2014

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many homes will be (a) started and (b) completed in this Parliament under the New Towns Programme.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the public consultation on the proposed New Towns Programme and its environmental implications launched on 23 March 2026. This can be found on gov.uk here.

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