Housing and Planning Bill Debate

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John Redwood

Main Page: John Redwood (Conservative - Wokingham)
Tuesday 3rd May 2016

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Brandon Lewis Portrait Brandon Lewis
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I will deal with that in a few moments, when I come to higher-value assets and other aspects before us.

We have increased the protection we give to our rural areas, recognising the unique value of our countryside and the particular challenge of providing affordable homes there. I trust, therefore, that there is much on which we can agree with the other place.

John Redwood Portrait John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con)
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Does the Minister agree that the idea of more affordable homes for sale is extremely popular? I am getting requests. People want to get on with it, however, so will he say how long the process might now take?

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I hope it will not take us too long, that the other House will accept our points today and that the Opposition might come on board and vote with us to make sure we deliver affordable homes for people to buy—