Local Government Finance

Debate between Lord Pickles and Baroness Primarolo

Monday 13th December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Order. I have only just said to the House that there should be short questions. That does not mean three short questions or four short questions. The Secretary of State will answer one of those questions.

[Mr Pickles]

In the interests of brevity, I congratulate Tamworth. That is the kind of Tamworth declaration that I would expect.

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[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Order. No, the hon. Gentleman will not raise another point. This has already gone on for a long time. I have been very patient, despite the fact that I have asked people for short questions and short answers.

[Mr Pickles]

We are talking about a regeneration fund, and we will indeed be offering part of the new homes bonus to get property that is empty after a period back into service.