Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of investment zones on affordable homes.

The policy of Investment Zones is at an early stage of development, with councils having been asked to express their interest in the concept at this stage only. Published guidance can be found herehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/investment-zones-in-england-expression-of-interest#:~:text=You%20must%20complete%20the%20EOI,support%20for%20the%20local%20economy. Further details will be announced in due course.