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Written question asked by Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Rural Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of low housing stock on young families in (a) North Cornwall and (b) other rural areas.

Answer

The government recognises the impact of low housing stock on young families in North Cornwall and other rural areas.

We are taking decisive action to boost the supply of homes of all tenures and are giving further consideration to what more we can do to promote rural affordable housing and support local authorities to respond to the pressures caused by excessive concentrations of short-term lets and second homes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55659
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Housing Rural areas North Cornwall
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk