Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 16 September 2025Answered: 13 October 2025
Asked by
Dr Marie Tidball
Labour — Penistone and Stocksbridge
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
Samantha Dixon
As I iterated earlier, we want to see more empty homes brought back into use in Sheffield and across the country. As we outlined in the English devolution White Paper, we intend to strengthen the ability of local authorities such as Sheffield city council to take over the management of vacant residential premises.