Oral Question·HM Treasury
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 8 January 2018Answered: 16 January 2018
Asked by
Sir Stephen Timms
Labour — East Ham
Answering Minister
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
My hon. Friend is right that everybody needs to be able to access a home that is suitable for them and meets their needs. The planning rules already mean that councils must consider the needs of disabled people when planning new homes. We will go further, setting out our policies on accessible new homes very shortly. We are boosting the disabled facilities grant by £172 million, helping more people to make vital improvements and live independent lives.