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Asked by Mr Will ForsterLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 7916

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on (a) future labour demand in construction and (b) the impact of recent changes to immigration law on the construction sector

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Education and the Home Secretary on a range of issues, including the housebuilding workforce.

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