Built Environment Sector

Debate between Lord Watts and Baroness Lloyd of Effra
Tuesday 28th October 2025

(1 day, 20 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Lloyd of Effra Portrait Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
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I think the noble Lord knows that that is an issue the Treasury will be dealing with in due course.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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My Lords, can the Minister give us an update on the practice, carried out for many years under the previous Government, of land banking by housing companies? Is she able to recall the promise that we would deal with this? Can she give us an update?

Baroness Lloyd of Effra Portrait Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
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This question is very pertinent. I am afraid that I cannot give him the full details on that right now, so, if I may, I promise to follow up in writing with him.