Debates between John Whittingdale and Matthew Pennycook during the 2024 Parliament

Building Homes

Debate between John Whittingdale and Matthew Pennycook
Thursday 12th December 2024

(1 week, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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There is more to be done in this area, and SMEs and small sites can make a huge contribution to the 1.5 million home target. There are changes that have been published today in the framework that will help SME builders, not least the focus on mixed- tenure sites that we know build out faster and where SMEs can play a big role going forward.

John Whittingdale Portrait Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)
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The Minister intends to impose thousands more houses on my constituency, when there are already not enough school places, not enough doctors and congested roads. Will he at least look at ways in which financial arrangements can be established that would mean that developers can be made to fund necessary infrastructure ahead of house building and sale, rather than waiting for months and possibly years after completion?

Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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As I have said, we are giving a considerable amount of thought to what more we can do, in addition to the changes being made today, to ensure that the right infrastructure comes forward. I am happy to give the right hon. Gentleman’s point serious consideration.