Member

I cannot see, under Clause 53, a single new dwelling house being unlocked, delivered and occupied in the rest of this Parliament if we go down this path. This will stop development, not unlock it. Once again, I find myself unexpectedly agreeing with the Chancellor when she identifies all this well-meaning but counterproductive regulation that is holding back growth and holding back getting roofs over people’s heads. Can the Minister say what timescale she has in mind for completing the processes envisaged by Clause 53, so that we at least start getting these homes built? If it is not in this Parliament then what are we doing here?