Housing: London

Lord Campbell-Savours Excerpts

Monday 26th October 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

My Lords, the Government are very clear that the green belt should be protected. However, as the noble Baroness will know, this Government are very committed to right to buy and to unlocking brownfield sites, with the brownfield register being available from councils, and we will put £1 billion into the brownfield fund. I have talked about starter homes and other affordable homes.

[Lord Campbell-Savours (Lab)]

My Lords, why are the Government supporting a reduction in the percentage of the social housing contribution in London planning permissions?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

My Lords, I think it is up to local authorities to decide what types of tenure they provide for the people who live in their localities.