Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether discussions can begin directly between Brighton and Hove City Council and the Government for the disposal of the Brighton General Hospital site on terms that would enable the beneficial development of social housing.

The Government is committed to bringing forward surplus public land for housing and to maximising the social value achieved through public asset disposals. Homes England is engaging with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust to explore options for the redevelopment of the site.