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Finally, the working paper made it clear that we are exploring, as a last resort, a delayed homes penalty paid directly to local authorities when development falls materially behind pre-agreed build-out schedules. We are analysing the responses to the working paper, and we will set out our next steps in due course. I want to emphasise that the measures set out in the working paper will make a real difference to the build-out of the housing development we all want to see.