Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 29 June 2023Answered: 6 July 2023
Asked by
Dame Diana Johnson
Labour — Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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.