Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Karl McCartney and Lord Wharton of Yarm
James Wharton
My hon. Friend is never backwards in coming forwards, and I have had many discussions with him about this deal and his interest in it. The Government do not enforce deals or impose mayors. This is all about local area consent. We want mayors for that sharp, democratic accountability, through which powers are passed from Government down to local areas to drive forward their economies and to improve lives in those communities.
Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)
14. What steps his Department has taken to encourage new homes to be built and bought through Help to Buy.