Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 12 February 2026Answered: 23 February 2026
Asked by
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
Matthew Pennycook
We need to understand this issue better, because answers were not forthcoming in the consultation carried out under the previous Government regarding the rationale for the commission. I assure the hon. Gentleman that in the very near future we will go out to consult and to find more evidence, so that we can take the action that is so desperately needed in this area.