John Whitby

John Whitby

Labour — Derbyshire Dales

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025

Debate

Affordable Rural Housing

Contribution

My constituency faces a chronic lack of housing as well, which disproportionately impacts young people; they face a future where they cannot afford to live in the place where they grew up. Some 8.4% of all residential properties in the dales are not the primary homes of residents. Does my hon. Friend recognise the significant impact that second homes and holiday lets have on housing supply and prices in rural areas?

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