Housing Developers Information on Associated Infrastructure 2024-01-22
2024-01-22
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Developers often commit to building health infrastructure in promotional materials, but these commitments are not always fulfilled.
What assessment has been made of the reliability of information on associated infrastructure provided to buyers by housing developers? In particular, major house builders like Barratt Homes and Taylor Wimpey have committed to building health infrastructure that often does not materialise. Can we ensure that purchasers are not misled and that essential services like doctors' surgeries are built first?
The Minister acknowledges the importance of accurate information for home buyers. He appreciates the hon. Friend's efforts in highlighting issues with developer commitments and agrees to continue working on closing gaps where necessary.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about ensuring healthcare infrastructure is built first was not directly addressed.
Acknowledges Importance
Continues To Work
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Q2
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A freedom of information request revealed that only a third of the Housing Infrastructure Fund has been spent, leaving £2.9 billion unspent and with the National Audit Office stating delivery seems unachievable.
Only one-third of the Housing Infrastructure Fund has been spent, leaving £2.9 billion unutilised. Given the National Audit Office's concerns about the fund's successful delivery, what is going to happen to this remaining £2.9 billion?
The Minister states that the Housing Infrastructure Fund is transforming challenging areas across the country, despite some issues highlighted by the National Audit Office. He expects it to continue delivering significant benefits in the future.
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Assessment & feedback
Details on how the unspent £2.9 billion will be managed were not provided.
Transforming Challenging Areas
Delivering Benefits
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Q3
Partial Answer
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Context
A freedom of information request revealed that only a third of the Housing Infrastructure Fund has been spent, leaving £2.9 billion unspent and with the National Audit Office stating delivery seems unachievable.
Only one-third of the Housing Infrastructure Fund has been spent, leaving £2.9 billion unutilised. Given the National Audit Office's concerns about the fund's successful delivery, what is going to happen to this remaining £2.9 billion?
The Minister states that the Housing Infrastructure Fund is transforming challenging areas across the country, despite some issues highlighted by the National Audit Office. He expects it to continue delivering significant benefits in the future.
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Assessment & feedback
Details on how the unspent £2.9 billion will be managed were not provided.
Transforming Challenging Areas
Delivering Benefits
Response accuracy