National Planning Policy Framework Debate
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Alex Norris
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National Planning Policy Framework
Alex Norris Excerpts(6 years, 2 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
Yes, I very much agree with my hon. Friend. There is no need to trade-off between the two. We have shown through the consultations today that it is absolutely possible both to protect our environment and to deliver the homes that this country needs.
Alex Norris (Nottingham North) (Lab/Co-op)
I bring excellent news for the Secretary of State from the city of Nottingham. We are ready to build the houses we need to; we just need him to remove the cap on Nottingham City Council’s ability to borrow in order to do so. When will the cap be removed?
Sajid Javid
The £1 billion increase that the Chancellor set out at the last Budget will be from 2019, but if Nottingham has particular plans and wants to consider approaching us for a housing deal, it should do that.