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Co-operative Housing Tenure 2025-04-02
02 April 2025
Lead MP
Andrew Pakes
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Housing
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Andrew Pakes raised concerns about co-operative housing tenure 2025-04-02 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Andrew Pakes moved to introduce a Bill that would make provision for co-operative housing tenure. He emphasised the importance of co-operative values and his personal experience with the Co-op, noting its role in providing essential goods in his early years. He highlighted the success of Coin Street Community Builders in London as an example of how community-led housing can provide affordable homes and empower residents through decision-making processes. Pakes also praised the Government's new funding package for community-led housing but stressed that legal foundations are needed to support co-operative housing projects effectively.
Andrew Pakes
Lab
Peterborough
Pakes argued that co-operative housing offers an alternative to spiralling rents and mortgage costs. He mentioned the challenges faced by people seeking to form a housing co-operative due to legal barriers, calling for legislation to support this model. He referenced international examples like Sweden and Norway where co-operative housing is more prevalent, urging Britain to catch up with these countries.
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