Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Flick Drummond and Brandon Lewis
Brandon Lewis
My hon. Friend makes a good point, and we seek to build on that by delivering affordable homes, including starter homes for first-time buyers, and making sure we increase supply. We have seen the increases over the last few years, and the recent figure of some 261,000 homes getting planning approval last year is pretty much a record level, and is a good sign that we have got the market moving in the right direction. We intend to build on that, and will do so.
Mrs Flick Drummond (Portsmouth South) (Con)
3. What steps he is taking to ensure that local councils provide adequate support and assistance to single homeless people when they approach their council for help.