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Empty Property: Social Rented Housing

Asked by Mr Lee DillonLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 May 2026UIN 2421

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what barriers exist for local authorities in acquiring long-term empty homes for social rent use.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 104908 on 12 January 2026.

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