Debates between Andrew Lewer and Chris Green during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Tue 27th Feb 2018
Homelessness
Commons Chamber

Homelessness

Debate between Andrew Lewer and Chris Green
Tuesday 27th February 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Lewer Portrait Andrew Lewer
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That is one part of the mix of a solution. The way forward is through a whole range of options that the Government have been using. I would never under any circumstances say, “This is the one solution to providing houses or tackling homelessness”. As my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton Deane mentioned earlier, a partnership approach is needed. We need to use all the tools in the toolbox to get on top of the problem.

Chris Green Portrait Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend agree that councils ought to have their own local plans? They should be in the best place to understand local housing needs.

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