Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Helen Maguire Excerpts
Tuesday 29th October 2024

(2 days, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Darren Jones Portrait The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Darren Jones)
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My hon. Friend is right to point out the opportunities for improvement. As the Chancellor set out in her July statement, prevention will be at the heart of this Government’s new approach to public service reform. That will be set out in the spending review in the coming months.

Helen Maguire Portrait Helen Maguire (Epsom and Ewell) (LD)
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T5. Many households are facing homelessness due to increasing household costs. What support can the Chancellor provide to them?

Rachel Reeves Portrait Rachel Reeves
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Building the homes that our country needs is a top priority for this Government. In our manifesto, we committed to build 1.5 million homes in this Parliament, including social housing, so that people have access to secure and affordable accommodation and that every family have a roof over their heads. We will set out more details on all of this in the Budget tomorrow.