Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachael Maskell and Marcus Jones

Monday 21st March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

I think that the hon. Lady is misguided: some of that money is extra money. She has, however, drawn attention to the fact that we are working very closely with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor and the Treasury to put right the mess that her party left when it was in government.

[Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

11. What steps his Department is taking to encourage the building of homes for social rent.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachael Maskell and Marcus Jones

Monday 14th December 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

And a great village Hook Norton is, and it is the home to a fantastic brewery. I hear what my hon. Friend says and I will certainly undertake to meet her, or I am sure my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Planning will.

[Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

Local communities in York desperately need family housing built for social rent on the 35-hectare York central site, yet we hear that high-value flats are going to be placed on that site. Will the Minister listen to local communities and ensure their voice is prioritised?

[Mr Jones]

This Government have demonstrated that we want local people to have a strong voice through neighbourhood planning. The issue the hon. Lady mentions is on the record, and her local planning authority should be listening to the concerns and comments of local residents.