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Written question asked by Nesil Caliskan (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 October 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 23 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Social and Affordable Homes Programme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme on expenditure on housing support over the lifetime of that programme.

Answer

We have assessed the impacts of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme on housing benefit spending and they will be included in the Economic Case of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme Business Case, which remains under development. A summary of that Business Case will be published within four months of final approvals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34272
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Social and affordable homes programme
Link
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