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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Paul Rowen (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


House Building Projects

Question
I understand that, but I am sure that the Minister is aware that there are 750,000 empty homes, and that more than 200,000 construction workers are chasing 300 jobs. Does he not accept, therefore, that the Government ought to do more to bring empty homes back into use?
Answer

It is precisely because we want to do more in the housing industry that we have announced the £1.5 billion housing pledge to increase the number of homes being developed and to provide jobs in construction.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
507 c138 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Construction Housing
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk