Debates between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Sarah Newton during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Sarah Newton
Tuesday 2nd July 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The Chancellor is a clever chap, but his capacities do not include the capacity to penetrate the minds of colleagues, especially those in competitive vote-seeking mode.

Sarah Newton Portrait Sarah Newton (Truro and Falmouth) (Con)
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Homes England indicates a current pipeline of some 15,000 community- led homes in England. That shows the significant positive impact of the community housing fund. Will my right hon. Friend confirm the continuance of the fund so that those much-needed homes can be built?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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As my hon. Friend knows, we have signed off the Truro funding decision, and I am sure she is happy about that. The Prime Minister has made it very clear that dealing with the challenges in the housing market is a priority for the Government, and in the spending review we will continue to prioritise funds to support both the housing market and the provision of social and affordable housing.