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Affordable Housing: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26007

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps are being taken to help improve access to affordable housing.

Answered by Northern Ireland Office

Housing is a devolved matter and the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive.

Questions regarding the access of affordable housing should be raised with the Minister for Communities in the NI Executive.

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