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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Housing Developments: Education and Health Infrastructure

Monday 24 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial questions were held on 2020-02-24 regarding housing developments and infrastructure.
  • Rob Butler from Aylesbury asked about government measures to ensure local authorities plan for necessary educational and medical facilities in new residential areas.
  • Christopher Pincher responded, emphasizing the government's commitment to deliver essential infrastructure ahead of development through the single housing infrastructure fund.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rob Butler Con Aylesbury
NHS Education
Context

Rob Butler discusses the challenge his constituents face in accessing education and health services due to insufficient infrastructure near new housing developments.

Question

What steps is the government taking to ensure that local authorities include necessary educational facilities and medical centers when planning new residential areas, especially given the current situation where many children cannot attend schools closest to their homes on new estates?

Answer from Christopher Pincher

Acknowledging the importance of local community infrastructure, Christopher Pincher mentions the government's commitment to deliver key infrastructure, including health and education, ahead of development through the single housing infrastructure fund. He also references a recent conversation with the Education Secretary regarding £2 billion available for school improvements.

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