Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of reintroducing benefit sanctions on vulnerable claimants.”
Tabled: 22 June 2021Answered: 28 June 2021
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
Matthew Pennycook
Local authorities have powers to take action where a designated heritage asset has deteriorated to the extent that its preservation may be at risk. These powers include carrying out urgent works to preserve a listed building, requiring an owner to carry out work and, if appropriate, compulsory purchase. I will be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss those powers further.