Oral QuestionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 26 November 2024Answered: 2 December 2024

Asked by

Mr Gagan Mohindra

ConservativeSouth West Hertfordshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman did not hear my previous response. The proposed new standard method, which we consulted on, significantly boosts expectations across our city regions. In mayoral combined authority areas, it would see targets grow by more than 30%, matching the ambition of our local leaders.