Debates between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Tom Brake during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Tom Brake
Monday 23rd November 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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I am sure that the issue has been discussed, and that it will be addressed later this week when the Chancellor makes his announcement.

Tom Brake Portrait Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)
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What support is the MOD able to give local authorities such as my own, Sutton council, which are keen to establish “homes for heroes”?

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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I recently announced that we were about to undertake a review of best practice. Following conversations with the chair of the Local Government Association, we intend to carry out that review to ensure that best practice is spread across local authorities throughout the United Kingdom.