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Housing: Construction

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 11495

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to allow local authorities greater flexibility to reduce housing targets where environmental, agricultural and infrastructure constraints can be demonstrated.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 75868 on 15 September 2025.

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