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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Housing Market

Tuesday 28 April 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government has engaged closely with the housing industry to support its recovery post-covid-19 outbreak
  • The Minister is working with developers and SMEs to ensure they feel safe to resume operations
  • Further support measures aim to help construction industry make sound decisions about site reopenings

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Crabb Con
Housing
Context

The housing market faced challenges after the COVID-19 outbreak, with concerns about support for its recovery.

Question

What plans does the Government have to support the recovery of the housing market after the covid-19 outbreak?

Answer from Christopher Pincher

The Government has engaged closely with the housing industry and stands ready to support its recovery. The Minister spoke to various organisations including the Home Builders Federation, large developers, small and medium-sized enterprises, niche developers, metal matrix composite manufacturers, housing associations, the private rented sector, and the National Residential Landlords Association to identify their challenges. Building on the immediate support provided by the Chancellor, measures will be brought forward to support renters and buyers, as well as continuing with a package of housing reforms.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details about upcoming measures for supporting renters and buyers were not clearly defined.

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Q2 Stephen Crabb Con
Business & Trade
Context

Smaller construction firms are nervous about returning to work without a full green light from the Government.

Question

What measures is the Minister putting in place to ensure that the construction industry gets all the support it needs to make sound decisions about getting sites reopened?

Answer from Christopher Pincher

The Government is working with a range of developers, including SMEs, to ensure they feel safe to go back to work. The Minister hopes that further developers will follow the example set by companies like Taylor Wimpey and Vistry in resuming operations safely.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Concrete steps for smaller firms were not specifically outlined, focusing more on encouragement than specific measures.

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