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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Helen Morgan

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Speaker’s Statement
Monday 12th January 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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I am working closely with my Department for Work and Pensions colleagues, and we know that there are many problems with affordability in the private rented sector. Ministers have mentioned some of the actions we are taking today, but we will be working with the DWP to do more.

Helen Morgan Portrait Helen Morgan (North Shropshire) (LD)
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Shropshire council had its funding cut in the local government finance settlement, despite needing exceptional financial support this year and a surge in demand for social care in the years to come that cannot be managed down by the council. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how to put Shropshire on a stable financial footing?

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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I have already met the hon. Lady and I would be very happy to meet her again.

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