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Debate between Robin Swann and Matthew Pennycook
Monday 20th January 2025

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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As the hon. Gentleman will know, the previous Government consulted on making short-term lets a different use class, but did not consult on second homes becoming a use class. As part of our wider consideration about the additional powers we might give local authorities, I am more than happy to have a conversation with him. I understand that the pressures in his part of the world are particularly acute because of both second homes and short-term lets.

Robin Swann Portrait Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)
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5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK shared prosperity fund on local communities in Northern Ireland.