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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


New Towns: Construction

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost of the programme of new towns to be constructed in England.

Answer

The precise funding offer for each new town location will be confirmed once final decisions have been made on the programme. Final decisions on locations will be confirmed later this year once the New Towns Draft Programme consultation has closed and all necessary environmental assessments have been completed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15864
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Costs Construction New towns
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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