Debates between Kit Malthouse and Theresa Villiers during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kit Malthouse and Theresa Villiers
Monday 8th April 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kit Malthouse Portrait Kit Malthouse
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As I hope the hon. Gentleman knows, we are putting enormous emphasis on the regeneration of brownfield land. It should be a first call for all local authorities trying to deliver new homes. As I recall, 56% of all new homes last year were delivered on brownfield land. Through Homes England, we are putting significant money behind remediation required in areas such as coalfields and other sites that might be contaminated. I am happy to write to the hon. Gentleman with details of how his area could access that funding.

Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)
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T6. May I urge the Government to support local authorities in getting tough on littering and making sure that more fines are levied for this antisocial habit?