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Written question asked by Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. A substantive answer was provided by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's official Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, whether the 1.3million homes to be built will be built in the UK or in England.

Answer

The 1.3 million homes figure referenced represents a forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) based solely on the impact of the changes the government made to the National Planning Policy Framework on 12 December 2024. The OBR does not provide a breakdown between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The government’s Plan for Change includes an ambitious milestone of building 1.5 million safe and decent homes in England in this Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43892
Session
2024-26
Related items
Spring Statement 2025
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Construction Housing
Link
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